VCOA Chicago goes to Japan for an unforgettable ride with the Vespa Club of Tokyo
VCOA-Chicago Meets Vespa Club Tokyo
Better with Friends
Read all about our new letterpress-printed recruitment cards.
2023 Annual Meeting Agenda and Notes
Agenda and notes from our first Annual Winter Meeting.
“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.
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
Roadside Assistance
Beginning August 12, 2025, VCOA has a new roadside assistance plan. Now, instead of tracking down an “approved provider,” you can call anyone, even a friend, or rent a truck, and file for up to $100 reimbursement… twice a year!.
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
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
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,
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