Greater Vancouver Vespa Riders

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to Vespa motorscooters new and old.

We welcome you to join us in doing what we all like to do....RIDE OUR VESPAs!

Upcoming Ride and Event Info

For updates on rides please click HERE

ALL makes and models of scooters are always welcome on our rides! The more the merrier!

***** We are proud to be hosting our first scooter rally ever this summer *****
***** Click on the "Rally in the Valley" button on the right for details *****
***** Rally Packs on sale NOW!! Limited quantities!! *****

About the GVVR

What is the Greater Vancouver Vespa Riders all about? Simple, look at the name. We are a group of Vespa owners that ride in and around Metro Vancouver (formerly known as the Greater Vancouver Regional District or GVRD). Since there is really no Vespa Club of Canada presence in the Vancouver area anymore we felt it was important to start an organization that will fill that void.

Our mission is to offer local Vespa owners a place to meet, chat, organize rides, download Vespa manuals, learn about their scooter, and to take advantage of dealer perks only available to GVVR Members.

The GVVR is offering subscriptions to a resource. Our primary goal is to be the number one information center for Vespa owners in Metro Vancouver; to become what everyone expects when they pay money to join a scooter club.

We are not here to compete with any other local scooter club. We hope to work closely with them in organising rides, rallies, and other events. Having said that, there is no reason why you can't be members of both or all. Each club offers totally different things.

Membership Info & Requirements

There are 2 types of memberships we're offering.

1. Forum Member - See requirements below. This is free and is available to owners of all scooter makes or models. This entitles you to view and post in all the public areas of our discussion forum. However, you are unable to see the other areas available to Full (paying) Members.

2. Full Member - See requirements below. Your subscription will give you access to an assortment of Vespa related things. Things like technical books, wiring diagrams, paint codes, vintage photos, and tech help from real technicians. There is also a live chat area.

Full Members will also be able to take advantage of special incentives from scooter related businesses available to members only.

Money collected from subscriptions goes to the following:
- Maintaining our Internet presence.
- Mail-outs, stationary, print toner, etc.
- Bank fees.
- Mail box rental.
- Sponsoring local rallies, BBQ's, etc.
A monthly reports of credits and debits is available upon request.

The GVVR is run entirely by volunteers. If you want to be a part of the committee at any time please feel free. No one on the committee has any obligations. Do as much or as little as you can. No one on the committee gets paid. Nor do committee members get free subscriptions.

Before you ask 'What do I get for my money?" Please refer to the second paragraph above. The more you are involved in the club the more you will feel the benefits. Your subscription is not a ticket to a show where you simply sit back and watch. Make this club work for you. Get involved. Organize rides in your area of the GVRD.

We will not have official club meetings. ALL club business will be dealt with on the discussion forum including voting on how club money is spent. In the event that there is a function that we are sponsoring where a sit-down meeting is required the meeting will be organised by those voluteering to help out at the function.

Forum Membership requirements
An interest in scooters...any make or model. Create a forum account using your REAL name so that we can identify you. You can change your diplay name to whatever you want after you've been activated. Those creating an account without their real name will be denied activation by the Admin. The forum membership is available to anyone in or outside the GVRD.

Full Membership Requirements
To become a full member you must own and ride a Piaggio made Vespa motor scooter or other model* not badged as Vespa but is clearly and unmistakably a Vespa copy. There has been a lot of dispute within other clubs about what makes of scooters entitle them to join. Here we are making it simple. Black and white. No grey areas. This means Vespa's only. Owners of other brands are ALWAYS welcome to join us on rides. We encourage it. However, the subscription is for Vespa owners. To be completely honest, the resources available to subscribers would not be any help to anyone not owning a Vespa.

*Other models not badged as "Vespa" are limited to the following: Allstate Vespa's, Cushman Vespa's, Douglas Vespa's, PGO 125 & 150 LS, Stella, Bajaj Chetak, and LML Star.

The only other requirement for Full Membership is you must live in Metro Vancouver. If you're confused as to what that means look at the map HERE. If you live anywhere on that map you can join...if you own a Vespa.

We will also extend memberships to those further out in the Fraser Valley.

Full Membership price is $30.00

Please click the 'Join the Club' button for information on how to pay.