Moped mania: chasing teenage kicks at 30km/h

In Switzerland, many people’s first taste of independence and freedom was a moped. Following a period of decline, they have been enjoying a revival for some years, particularly on the roads of German-speaking Switzerland. A report on a gathering of ‘Töfflibuebe’ (moped boys) amid clouds of nostalgia and bluish smoke. For his ride, Claudio Lang has chosen the Condor-Puch X30 NS. At first glance, there’s nothing special about it: a red frame, a chrome fuel tank and mudguards, spoked wheels and ...

By Luca Beti (text), Thomas Kern (photos)