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ALABAMA
Moddballs Scooter Club
Focus: All makes scooter club.
Meetings: Every Sunday at La Reunion Coffee, 3809 Clairmont Ave S in Birmingham at 9:30am. Features breakfast and a meet-and-greet followed by a group ride if weather permits. They also meet at various locations on Wednesday nights socially.
Notes: Although most members own vintage scooters, all are welcome to join them. Originally called Magic City Scooter Club.
Forum: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheModdballs
Contact: Eileen at eenie816@excite.com
Last update: 9/04
She Devils On Wheels Scooter Cult
Founded: 2004
Focus: All makes scooter club for girls only.
Meetings: Every Sunday at La Reunion Coffee, 3809 Clairmont Ave S in Birmingham at 9:30am. Features breakfast and a meet-and-greet followed by a group ride if weather permits. They also meet at various locations on Wednesday nights socially.
Notes: Members also belong to Moddballs Scooter Club.
Forum: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/SheDevilsOnWheelsSC/
Website: www.shedevilsonwheelssc.com
Contact: Eileen at eenie816@excite.com
Last update: 11/04
ARIZONA
Founded: 1997
Meetings: They meet the first Saturday and the third Sunday of every month. Contact them for further details.
Notes: Branch of the famous classic scooter club founded in Oceanside, California in 1993.
Forum: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/arizonavespaandlambretta/
Contact: arizona@pharaohssc.com
Website: http://arizona.pharaohssc.com
Last update: 7/03
Scarab Scooter Club
Focus: Riding and rallies
Rallies sponsored: Skull Valley Rally on May 21-22, 2005.
Contact: info@phxscarabsc.com
Website: www.phxscarabsc.com
Last update: 3/05
Phoenix AZ
New club forming for Vespa, Lambretta and all other classic scooters from throughout Arizona. They plan to have a club patch, quarterly newsletter, and monthly ride as major benefits of membership. Come help build up the Arizona scene. Contact Paul Sachelari, 3809 East Coolidge St, Phoenix AZ 85018 or call him at (602) 955-7686 for more info.
CALIFORNIA
Meetings: They meet the 2nd Saturday of every month at Los Bagels in Arcata around 10am for coffee, bagels and a group ride. They also meet on certain Fridays at rotating locations. Contact them about those.
Notes: Scooter club covering Humboldt County area that is very fond of attending rallies.
Contact: slugrockets@slugrockets.com or primavera125@excite.com
Website: www.slugrockets.com
Last update: 3/03
Absolute Beginners Scooter Gang
Chico CA
They meet every Saturday around 5pm at Monstros Pizza and on Wednesdays around 4:30pm or so at Cafe Max. Email them for more about their upcoming plans. [1/00]
Napa Valley Scooter Club
Founded: August 2003
Focus: Scooterists that have a passion to ride. All makes and models accepted.
Contact: info@nvsc.net
Website: www.nvsc.net
Last update: 7/04
Burgundy Topz Scooter Club
Founded: 1986
Focus: Classic scooters
Rallies sponsored: Scootouring 18 in 2004
Contact: maarset@yahoo.com
Website: www.burgundytopz.com
Last update: 5/04
Sneaky Devils Scooter Club
Sacramento CA
This group of "scooter lovin' girls" began in 1998 and meets every Monday at the Streets of London Pub at 1804 J Street at 7pm. Contact Kirsten at (916) 498-9028 for more details. [6/01]
Vespa Club of San Francisco
San Francisco CA
Re-founded in January 1992. Email them for more info.
Founded: September 16, 1985
Focus: Riding classic scooters and attending scooter rallies
Notes: Founded by members of the original club in San Diego, which in turn is widely considered the longest running scooter club still in existence in the USA. This chapter started Scooter Rage in 1986, which is now widely regarded as one of the largest annual scooter rallies in North America, and easily the longest running. They have also sponsored Sam Hain each fall since 1994, along with numerous other events.
Contact: Dave Bowen at badmole@yahoo.com or Tom Cullen at stcullen@telocity.com
Website: www.secretsociety.org
Last update: 7/03
Rally Kings Scooter Club
San Francisco CA
Email them for more info.
That Girl! Scooter Club
San Francisco CA
All-girl classic scooter club that meets every Thursday at various locations. Interested females should contact Lori for more information.
Nice Boys & Girls Scooter Klub
Founded: Winter 1997
Focus: Classic scooterist friends that don't take themselves too seriously.
Contact: nbgsk@divinia.com
Website: www.divinia.com/nbgsk/
Last update: 6/04
Focus: Supporting girls who ride scooters
Website: www.sfscootergirls.com
Last update: 4/05
Outlands Scooter Club
San Francisco CA
This is a new classic scooter club. Email them for more info. [7/99]
Cavaliers Scooter Club
San Francisco CA
They sponsor the annual Kings Classic Scooter Rally in August. See the above website for rally details. [7/01]
Dana Scully Scooter Club
San Francisco-San Jose CA
An all-girl club of classic scooterists who "love scooters, love Dana (of the X-Files) and love mystery & intrigue". Contact April for more info.
Focus: Riding and attending scooter rallies
Meetings: They are meeting every Tuesday at 7:30pm at Triple Rock Brewing Company, 1920 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704.
Contact: Colby at colby14@hotmail.com
Website: www.flcsc.com
Last update: 7/03
East Bay Wrecking Crew
Oakland CA
Organized around 1989 in Fremont, they merged with the Fun Addicts SC in 1993. They now consider Oakland their base city. New members always welcome, they mostly have Lambrettas, but accept Vespas also. A website should be up soon. Contact Todd Bartholomew, 4401 San Leandro St #58, Oakland CA 94601 for more info.
Some Assembly Required Scooter Club
San Jose CA
For more info, call John at (408) 557-8730.
Vespa Club Los Gatos
Founded: 1989
Focus: "Promote the appreciation of Vespa motorscooters in the USA, as well as to forge friendships and ride with fellow enthusiasts".
Rallies sponsored: Classico Moto Italia every year.
Meetings: Monthly ride meets at 12 noon on the first Sunday of each month, in front of the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, 101 West Main St, downtown Los Gatos. All are welcome to join.
Notes: Affiliated with both the Northern California Scooter Council and the Federation of International Vespa Clubs. Members regularly attend many international and national rallies, and go on lengthy rides, including the The Ride Of A Lifetime.
Contact: vespaclublosgatos@yahoo.com
Website: www.vespaclublosgatos.com
Last update: 8/04
Vampires Motorcycle & Scooter Club
Founded: 1993
Focus: This is an all makes club for those who enjoy riding scooters and motorcycles.
Rallies sponsored: Annual Day of the Dead Rally
Meetings: First Thursday of every month at 8:30pm at Cafe Pergolesi 418 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Notes: Highly unusual club that focuses almost equally on motorcycles and scooters. They are highly formal about membership and are a legally incorporated non-profit organization.
Contact: Santa Cruz Vampires Motorcycle and Scooter Club, Inc., P.O. Box 345, Davenport, CA 95017.
Website: www.santacruzvampires.com
Last update: 8/04
Santa Cruz CA
If you live anywhere near Santa Cruz and ride a Vespa or Lambretta that goes over 45mph, they'd like you to join them for a ride. "If you stand on your seat, ride backwards, or can do arial stunts, even better". For more about this craziness, contact Mike at (831) 502-8345. [4/00]
R Scooter Club
Founded: 1998
Focus: All makes and models welcome
Notes: Meeting at Morgan's coffee shop every Wednesday at about 7pm.
Website: www.scooterfarm.com/rscoot
Last update: 8/04
Focus: Classic scooters
Notes: Classic scooter club that meets 1st Sunday of every month at Fosters Freeze, downtown San Luis Obispo at noon. Ride leaves at 1pm.
Website: www.ridesofmarch.com
Last update: 8/04
Focus: Classic scooters
Notes: This Central Valley classic scooter club sponsors the notorious Hedonism Rally every year. Email them for the latest details.
Website: www.unforgivensc.com
Last update: 8/04
Anti-Sobriety League Scooter Club
Focus: Classic scooters
Rallies sponsored: "North vs. South"
Contact: Morgan at bobbybrady@aol.com
Website: www.northvssouth.net
Last update: 8/04
Vesparados Scooter Club
Focus: Vespa scooters especially.
Rallies sponsored: "Endless Summer" since 2001
Meetings: They meet every Monday at 6pm at the historic Santa Barbara Mission for a weekly ride. The first Monday of the month they follow the ride with a specially-priced dinner at Gisella's, 1311 State Street at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to the dinner whether you come on the ride or not.
Notes: Formerly known as the Vespa Club of Santa Barbara.
Contact: vesparados@home.com
Website: www.vesparados.com
Last update: 5/04
Vespa Club Pasadena
Focus: Vespa scooters especially.
Notes: No regular meetings at this time, but they're still around. They go to rallies on a regular basis and host rides now and then.
Contact: Rick at rwasson@pacgraphics.com
Website: www.vespaclubpasadena.com
Last update: 8/04
Reflections Scooter Society
Focus: "Look smart and clean. Give respect to the scooters we love."
Structure: "No politics and no BS. We welcome ALL to join us, we only ask that you represent."
Meetings: Every Friday night at the Bourgeois Pig, 5931 Franklin Ave in Hollywood at 8pm, leaving at 8:30pm for their weekly ride.
Notes: Their rides consist of cruising to local places, like down Melrose, up Sunset, Bob's Big Boy, etc. Most members also have a strong interest in the mod subculture and many have connections to the film and TV industry.
Contact: hilldoog @ reflectionssociety.com
Website: www.reflectionssociety.com
Last update: 4/05
Meetings: Wednesdays at 8pm at The Cat and Fiddle, 6530 Sunset Blvd (between Highland and Cahuenga) in Hollywood.
Contact: vespastic@vespastics.com
MySpace: www.myspace.com/vespastics
Website: www.vespastics.com
Last update: 12/05
Hollywood Rat Pack
Los Angeles CA
Formerly called the Vespa Club of Los Angeles, this classic scooter club will be sponsoring Sunday rides and meets regularly at clubs. Contact Mike Frankovich for more information.[9/99]
Founded: 1991
Focus: Classic scooters and drinking.
Notes: Also known as Los Diablos Scooter Cult, they are one of the older LA clubs still around.
Contact: admin@diablossc.com
Website: www.diablossc.com
Last update: 7/04
Westside Scooter Club
Focus: Beach rides on classic scooters.
Structure: "No politics, no dues, just scootin'".
Meetings: Every second Sunday of the month at Cock & Bull Pub, 2947 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405. Rides leave at 1pm sharp. "Bring your scooter and leave your attitude at home".
Notes: They are fond of themed scooter rides.
Contact: scootWESTSIDE@comcast.net
Website: www.westsidescooterclub.com
Last update: 12/05
S & M Scooter Club
Founded: 2004
Focus: This is an club primarily for those who enjoy riding modern automatic scooters like the Vespa ET4, though all are welcome.
Meetings: First Thursday of every month at 7pm at Vespa of Santa Monica, 1453 Lincoln Blvd at Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Notes: They like riding up along the coast, through the mountians, and all around Southern California. Occasionally they have night rides. Most are beginner to intermediate riders.
Contact: Victor at (310) 434-9929
Website: www.3dman.com/SMSC
Last update: 10/04
South Bay Scooter Club
Focus: Riding classic scooters.
Meetings: Claim Jumper's Restaurant on the corner of Crenshaw and Lomita Blvds in Torrance at 12:30 pm the first Saturday of each month. Ride leaves at 1:00 pm sharp.
Notes: No officers, dues, duties, etc. They just like to ride.
Contact: southbayscooters@yahoo.com
Website: www.avia-art.com/southbaysc.html
Last update: 5/04
Founded: May 2004
Focus: "Scooting, dancing, drinking, mod, soul and reggae."
Meetings: Third Sunday of every month at noon at the Pike on 4th Street, and then a ride to Alex's Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St in Long Beach for lunch and drinks.
Notes: They share a love of good scooters, brew and music.
Contact: Frankie at frankiesdemons@lycos.com
Last update: 8/04
Long Beach, CA
This group of classic scooterists meet every Sunday in Long Beach at the Colorado Lagoon, 4th and Park, at 12 noon, and then ride at 1pm. "All Vespas and Lambrettas welcome." Rain cancels. Email Marvin at vesbuzz@aol.com for more information about their upcoming plans. [4/01]
Lambretta Club America - Southern California
Los Angeles, San Diego & Orange County, CA
Meets the first Sunday of every month at the HUB Café, 124 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Lambretta scooter. Activities include monthly rallies and public functions. Need to attend three consecutive meetings to become a member. Please email them for more information. [3/00]
Stingers Scooter Club
Focus: All makes
Notes: They do rides each week.
Contact: Eric at coronarealtor@msn.com
Last update: 8/04
Focus: All makes
Contact: luisfarris2100@yahoo.com
Website: http://redlandscascooterclub.4t.com/
Last update: 8/04
Motorcreeps Scooter Club
Focus: All makes
Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at Broadway and Alamitos in Long Beach at the Shell Station at 11am.
Notes: Young group welcoming owners of all scooters.
Contact: vegasrec@aol.com
Website: http://www.motorcreeps.com
Last update: 3/05
Orange County Monthly Ride
Founded: June 7, 2003
Focus: "All-inclusive, monthly scooter ride ... open to all types of scooters and all types of riders."
Meetings: Second Saturday of every month at 11am in front of Diedrich's, 44 Plaza Square, Orange, CA 92866. Phone 714-288-6222.
Notes: Part of a new trend of "non-clubs" that meet strictly to ride on a regular basis, with no dues or additional organization. Ironically, this is the typical beginning of most clubs anyway.
Forum: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/orange_circle_scooter_ride/
Contact: David at scootoc@cox.net or Jason at jasonlawless1@hotmail.com
Website: http://members.cox.net/scootoc
Last update: 8/04
Founded: Summer 1992
Focus: High performance Vespa and Lambretta scooters
Meetings: First Sunday of every month at Taco Surf, 16281 Pacific Coast Hwy in Surfside. Meeting and lunch start at noon, ride leaves after lunch (rain cancels ride).
Rallies sponsored: Orange Crush since 1995 and others beginning in 1992.
Notes: Best known for their prowess on the ASRA scooter racing circuit, this club prides itself on riding fast scooters.
Contact: Nyle at racerx212@aol.com
Website: www.hardpacksc.com
Last update: 6/04
Anaheim CA
Founded in 1995, they are very informal and focus primarily on riding. They meet every Wed night at Dierich's Coffee on the corner of Tustin and 17th St in Costa Mesa, and the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at the Orange Circle in the City of Orange. Mostly Vespa and Lambretta crowd. Contact Derek or Squid at (714) 540-3388 to learn more about their activities.
Pharoahs Scooter Club
Founded: December 23, 1993 in Oceanside CA
Focus: Riding classic scooters
Rallies sponsored: King Tut Putt 2003
Meetings: Usually the first Saturday of each month at 8pm. Locations vary, so contact them for details.
Notes: This famous classic scooter club has spawned numerous chapters. All focus on riding classic scooters.
Forum: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/pharaohs/
Contact: Grandpa Nate at grandpanate@cox.net
Website: www.sdpharaohs.com
Last update: 12/05
Founded: September 4th, 1983
Focus: Riding classic scooters and attending scooter rallies
Notes: Generally accepted as the longest running scooter club in the USA still in existence. The San Francisco club of the same name is an offshoot of this club.
Contact: Dan Dubrow at drdubrow@netzero.net or Dave Feinberg at feindave@hotmail.com
Website: www.secretsociety.org
Last update: 7/03
Vespa Club San Diego
Founded: 2003
Focus: Informal all makes club that focuses on riding together.
Meetings: 2nd Saturday of every month at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, 925 Camino De La Reina (Mission Valley), San Diego. The meet times vary based on the time of the year so check the website before the ride to confirm the meet time.
Notes: Unconcerned with dues or the type of motor scooter you own, this club instead focuses on group rides around the coastal and inland areas of San Diego County. Most members own new Vespa scooters.
Contact: vespaclub_sandiego@yahoo.com
Website: www.vespaclubsandiego.com
Last update: 10/04
Metro Menace Scooter Club
San Diego CA
This classic scooter club began in April '99. They are avid daily riders and are prominent at rallies, both near and far. Contact Monika Seitz at (619) 640-7584 for more information about their upcoming plans. [10/99]
