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Classico Moto Italia - VCLG's 25th Anniversary
Friday, May 2nd 2014 to Sunday May 4th 2014

Vespa Club Los Gatos rides again, this time celebrating our 25th Year as the oldest Vespa Club in the United States.

Friday May 2:
7:00 pm : We continue our tradition of a Meet-&-Greet by going to our favorite lounge, Hyde Park. If you're peckish after work and want something to fill your gut before adding your beverage, it's next to The Smoking Pig BBQ Company San Jose, our favorite location for great BBQ and good tunes.

Hyde Park Lounge
1070 N 4th Street
San Jose CA 95112


Saturday May 3:

Giro in Vespa
The Giro in Vespa has been extended this year to be a full day event covering 110 miles. All scooters of any vintage or brand welcome (Motorcycles welcome too). Since this is a timed rally, not a speed contest, fast scooters have no advantage, and slower scooters have no penalty
Details and registration here: www.classicomotoitalia.com/giro.html

9:00 am: Meet at Blue Rock Shoot, Saratoga
14523 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070


The starting check will be from the parking lot behind Blue Rock Shoot, off of 4th St.

10:00 am: Key Time for Giro in Vespa

Lunch: Corralitos Meat and Sausage Co
569 Corralitos Rd
Corralitos, CA 95076


4:00 pm: Finish at Campbell American Legion Hall
1344 Dell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008


Group Ride
10:00 am: Meet at Blue Rock Shoot, Saratoga
14523 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070


11:00 am: Group ride starts

Lunch: Corralitos Meat and Sausage Co
569 Corralitos Rd
Corralitos, CA 95076


5:00 pm: Finish at Campbell American Legion Hall
1344 Dell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008


VCLG 25 year Anniversary Banquet
Celebrate VCLG's 25th Anniversary with us. Cocktail hour starts at 6:00 pm. The Duvels will then play a set before and after dinner.

6:00-11:00 Campbell American Legion Hall
1344 Dell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008


Dinner is $25 - Please RSVP to VCLG.Events@gmail.com
To obtain an accurate headcount of attendees, we request to have your confirmation and number in your party by Saturday April 26th.

Sunday May 4
We finish Classico Moto Italia with our Sunday Ride through the hills, ending-up at Stevens Creek Reservoir Park for a BBQ and raffle. This year's raffle brings something special outside the ordinary - a fully restored Vespa VBB, courtesy of the VCLG Members.
Raffle Tickets sell for $5 each. You DO NOT have to be present to win, just make sure your name is on the ticket.

PreSale tickets are currently available for purchase through select VCLG Members (contact us for information), and through PayPal starting Friday April 11th. The e-mail account will be VCLG.Events@gmail.com

10:00 am: Meet at Stevens Creek County Park
Villa Maria Picnic Area
11401 Stevens Canyon Road
Cupertino CA 95014


11:00 am: Ride finishing back at the park
Noon: BBQ Lunch provided by VCLG
2:00 pm: Awards & Raffle

Updates will be posted to:
www.ClassicoMotoItalia.com

Modern Vespa: Classico Moto Italia - VCLG's 25th Anniversary

The Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/events/239342689582197/
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i'll be there sunday for sure.
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The Vespa VBB Raffle Bike - currently undergoing a fresh coat of paint. We'll send pics for proof of life when it's back together and running.

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Wondering if the hack could hack it...
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Did we mention limited edition 25th Anniversary VCLG Cog Patches?
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Did we mention limited edition 25th Anniversary VCLG Cog Patches?
FAWK YEAH!
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Working on a plan to get to this one if for no other reason than to pick up that beautiful rally scooter that I'm gonna win.
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Working on a plan to get to this one if for no other reason than to pick up that beautiful rally scooter that I'm gonna (watch Masala) win.
Fixed that for ya...
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Working on a plan to get to this one if for no other reason than to pick up that beautiful rally scooter that I'm gonna win.
It would be awesome to see you take it home....

Back to the shop with me.....no rest for the wicked..dam floor rails!

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Did we mention limited edition 25th Anniversary VCLG Cog Patches?
That's a beautiful patch, indeed!

Speaking of patches (and I hate to bring this up because I cannot figure out how to NOT make this sound whiney), how's it going with those "Three Peaks Challenge" rockers? I'm saving a space on my patch jacket for a subset!

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Updates!

We have UPDATES!!!*

*See initial post for information/details.
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CMI/VCLG 25th - PreSale Raffle Tickets Now Available
Want to get your pre-sale raffle tickets before Classico Moto Italia starts in 3 weeks? Don't know or aren't living close enough to a VCLG Member?

Online Pre-Sales for the restored VBB are now live!!!

Sales will be through PayPal so it will help if you have an account. Raffle tickets will be $5 each.

E-mail us at VCLG.Events@gmail.com for information.

Don't forget - you DO NOT need to be present at Sunday's raffle to win the VBB; all we need is your Name and Phone Number to contact the winner.
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Don't be "that guy" (or gal) . . . Get your rides ready because you only have one more weekend to get your scooter, motorcycle, or moped ready.

Mario Italiano's is catering Saturday night and we need your RSVP if you're planning to show.

Still plenty of room to register for Saturday morning's Giro In Vespa.
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Just a few bits left to mount...
Just a few bits left to mount...
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Anniversary dinner
I will be at the dinner with the SF Scooter Girls
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is this your work, glasseye?
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The route sheet for the Giro in Vespa is now available. This sheet gives all the times, distance, and speeds for the full day. From this you can make your own roll chart of possible checks (one will be provided if you don't want to make your own).

http://www.classicomotoitalia.com/giro.html
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Almost...



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is this your work, glasseye?
Some of it was but most everyone pitched in to help.

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Beauty shot....
Beauty shot....
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Almost...



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is this your work, glasseye?
Some of it was but most everyone pitched in to help.

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Oh BABY!!!! 8) Eyelashes emoticon Popcorn emoticon

Well done to all!
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is this your work, glasseye?
Some of it was but most everyone pitched in to help.

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anyone wants to buy raffle tickets for the VCLG CMI 25th anniversary Vespa. I will be at trials tonight between 8-10 for sure. Come on down buy some tickets and have a beer
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cog badge goodness...
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That's a thing of beauty! Members only?
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That's a thing of beauty! Members only?
Nope - for sale at the Rally. It's 25 years so might as well celebrate it with an awesome token like the Cog Badge. Slap it on your scoot and you can say you rod there.
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Giro in Vespa
The route for Saturday's Giro in Vespa is now posted.

http://www.classicomotoitalia.com/giro.html
http://www.classicomotoitalia.com/2014-Giro-in-Vespa-Booklet.pdf
http://www.classicomotoitalia.com/2014-giro-rollchart-8.5-14.pdf

So far we only have 3 people signed up. We can add you the morning of, but it makes it easier if you sign up in advance.

This year the route is ~100 miles of really nice backroads with a lunch stop in the middle. The top speed is only 39mph so any bike can do it.
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what's saturday's group ride like?
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what's saturday's group ride like?
About 100 miles with a lunch stop. All nice back roads.
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Hearty congratulations to Vespa Club Los Gatos on achieving this milestone. This year's rally looks particularly awesome: the long, scenic ride, the dinner with quality entertainment, and that drop dead gorgeous and beautifully restored Vespa... sigh. I really hate to miss it. Worst of all, I'll miss the chance to visit with VCLG members and pals. Big hugs to you all.
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the VCLG site "upcoming events" need to be updated for this rally info. It show wrong date and XV...the links seem to be fine. It's a little confusing.
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Classico Moto Italia - Sunday BBQ Change-Up

The Villa Maria picnic area was damaged by a fallen tree. The rangers have moved us for Sunday.

The Sunday BBQ and meetup has been changed from Villa Maria area to the Madrone Picnic grounds about a mile south on Stevens Canyon road past the main entrance to Stevens Creek park.

Please share the update!

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As we crawl back into work on a Monday, gathering strength for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, the Members of Vespa Club Los Gatos would like to give a big "Thank You" to everyone who came-out this weekend to participate in Classico Moto Italia and celebrate our 25th Anniversary!!! We would also like to give a special thanks to everyone who helped support our endeavors in restoring the VBB, from machining brand new parts to supplying specialized parts.

We hope everyone had a great time and rode home safely. Look forward to our next event, VCLG's Annual Three Peaks Challenge, throwing down the gauntlet Saturday August 2nd 2014. Zamora's Omlette House at 7a, Kick-Start and Kick-Stands up by 8a.

Cheers!!!
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had a lot of fun seeing all my south bay buds.
thanks for everything. well done!
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A big thank you to VCLG for an amazing Rally. You guys always put on a grand event, but you outdid yourselves this time. That Saturday ride was epic.

And Rich (and friends) -- the VBB was incredible. You are a miracle worker! It made my year to see it like that. Thank you for bringing it back to life. Congrats to the lucky winner!

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