Join a Worldwide Community of Scooterists!
Since its introduction in 1946, the Vespa’s utilitarian and economic benefits were immediately obvious. But riders quickly embraced the social aspects of scootering, too. Local clubs were formed to organize rides, races, tours, mechanical co-ops, and social events. Scooterists found common bonds beyond their choice of transportation.
Scootering’s popularity in the United States ebbs and flows, but there has been a devoted community of scooter enthusiasts riding, wrenching, collecting, and evangelizing since the 1950s. The VCOA is America’s longest-running national club, approaching its 30th anniversary. VCOA-Chicago is one of the VCOA's first (and largest) local chapters, with about 50 members.
Whatever scooter you ride, VCOA-Chicago invites you to join the diverse Chicagoland scootering community. We encourage you to get involved, get excited about scootering, and become a part of scooter culture’s rich history.
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Scooter Maintenance 101I’ve been riding vintage scooters, and thus maintaining a small fleet of them, for more than 25 years. I’m still no pro mechanic, but I’ve learned a few essential things over […]
July Garage NightThe weather once again threatened us but turned out fine. The Euro final went into penalties and England lost to Italy… And we had a few beers, ate some pizza, and even fixed some bikes. […]
Vespa Parade Day 2021VCOA’s national Vespa Parade Day is an ages-old tradition. At least a few ages… if my history is correct, it started with the Guinness Book of World Records attempt for the […]
Join VCOA Today!
Join thousands of American scooterists in the VCOA! National membership includes VCOA-Chicago membership and goodies, Sign up today for the following benefits:
New Members Receive:
- Personalized membership card
- Embroidered VCOA patch
- Embroidered VCOA-Chicago patch
- Two VCOA emblem decals, and…
Annual Benefits:
- 25-Mile roadside assistance program Program
- An enamel anniversary pin, different for each year of membership
- Members-Only Discounts with Retailers
- Amerivespa and Vintage Vespa Days registration discounts
- Access to members-only content on VCOA website
- Monthly National email newsletter
- Monthly Chicago email newsletter
All only $35/year! Sign up now!