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Vespa Club of America, Chicago Chapter

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Better with Friends

Better with Friends

Read all about our new letterpress-printed recruitment cards.

Bryan February 4, 2023March 20, 2023 Club Business Read more

2023 Annual Meeting Agenda and Notes

2023 Annual Meeting Agenda and Notes

Agenda and notes from our first Annual Winter Meeting.

Bryan January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Annual Winter Meeting, Event Recap Read more

“The Social Side”

“The Social Side”

An excerpt from “Scootering: A Penguin Handbook” published in the U.K. in 1962. A enlightening read about the history and tradition of scooter clubs.

Bryan January 21, 2023February 4, 2023 history Read more

Winterizing Your Scooter

Winterizing Your Scooter

Chicago is obviously the greatest city in the world, but maybe not the greatest city for all-season riding. If you’re riding all winter, more power to ‘ya (be careful!), but most of us try to avoid the snow, ice, and

Bryan October 21, 2022October 25, 2022 Uncategorized Read more

Roadside Assistance

VCOA’s Roadside Assistance program includes 25 miles of free towing, battery service, or even an emergency gallon of gas if you run out! It really is a heck of nice a benefit for your $35 membership fees. This benefit, however,

Bryan August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

Scooter Maintenance 101

Scooter Maintenance 101

I’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 the years. Before getting into specific repair and maintenance

Bryan July 22, 2021May 9, 2022 Maintenance Read more

July Garage Night

July Garage Night

The 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. Thanks to everyone who came

Bryan July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Event Recap Read more

Vespa Parade Day 2021

Vespa Parade Day 2021

VCOA’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 “Largest Scooter Parade” at Amerivespa 2012 in Lake Geneva,

Bryan June 29, 2021June 30, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

Fox Lake Ride, May 2021

Fox Lake Ride, May 2021

With the pandemic (seemingly, hopefully) letting up a bit, and the weather improving, I’d hoped for a good turnout for our May ride, and I was not disappointed. VCOA member Mark Bradley organized the ride from Aurora, up and down

Bryan June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

The 2021 Triton Car Show

The 2021 Triton Car Show

Every few years I register for a car show, not so much in the hopes of actually winning a trophy or even being noticed by judges, attendees, or other exhibitors, but mostly to remind myself why scooters as transportation/hobby/lifestyle are

Bryan April 19, 2021June 29, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

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!

 

About VCOA-CHI

VCOA-Chicago is the Chicago chapter of the Vespa Club of America. Membership is open to all scooterists regardless of vintage, make, model, gender, creed, race, or musical taste.

About the VCOA

VCOA is a 501(c) non-profit organization whose members are dedicated to riding Vespas, and is a community sharing their passion of Vespa ownership in the United States.

Vespa Club of America is proudly associated with the Vespa World Club.

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