Scootering

Licensed to thrill

I think it’s fair to say that the vast majority of us, whether we owned one or not, got into scooters or the scooter scene as teenagers. After that initial purchase we’d usually develop an affection for certain styles. Then, depending on our mechanical knowledge and level of engineering interest, we’d add a few accessories before attempting to make our own repairs. Speaking from personal experience I can say that didn’t always end well. However, Nicolas Lebreton’s story is a very different one.

You only live twice

Based in Dieppe, France, Nicolas got his first scooter when he was 17. He then qualified as a chef and worked in the hospital industry for 10 years.

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