The nights are getting lighter, scooters are being prepped and the rally season is just around the corner. Spring and a waft of two stroke is almost in the air…
To help you plan where you’re going, here’s a list of all the important BSRA National Scooter Rally dates, Lambretta Club of Great Britain events and Vespa Club of Great Britain rallies. We’ve also included Mersea Island ticket info.
British Scooter Riders Association
First up, we have the BSRA dates. As usual, the National Scooter Rallies kick off at Easter (3rd-6th April) in Scarborough (tickets available now). That’s followed by Tenby on the May Day weekend (1st-4th May), then it’s up to Scotland for Kelso (22nd-24th May) before heading south for BIG 7 in Sussex (19th-21st June). July will see us in sunny Weymouth (17th-19th July).
The second half of the season kicks off with the big one at the Isle of Wight (28th-31st August), followed by Woolacombe (25th-28th September) and finally, the BSRA season finale at Llandudno (23rd-25th October).
More info
We’ve highlighted each event’s Facebook page, website or the organiser’s page so you can find out about advance tickets and camping/glamping options, if available.
Who are the BSRA?
The British Scooter Riders Association (BSRA) was born after the demise of the old NRC (National Runs Committee) and NSRA (National Scooter Riders Association). At the time (1997), National Scooter Rally attendance had dwindled to around 600 at some events, and it looked like the scene could die off quickly.
The BSRA was formed to rebuild things, and by the late 1990s, the rallies were booming again. The BSRA was, and still is, a collective of seasoned scooterists from various scooter clubs and associations. The aim of the BSRA is to promote a national calendar of events. Although rally dates are announced in summer for the following year (due to date clashes, etc.), the BSRA still meets at the final National of the year to make plans for the future.
New rallies?
Despite what people may think, the BSRA isn’t a closed shop. If you want to gain ‘National Rally’ status for a new event (like Portrush did for 2025), you can attend the meeting and propose it. You can find out more here.
Who are the organisers behind the 2026 BSRA calendar?
- VFM: Scarborough, Isle of Wight, Llandudno
- Scooter Collective South Wales: Tenby
- Scottish No1s: Kelso
- Big 7 Scooter Club: Big 7
- South West Scooter Clubs (SWSC): Weymouth, Woolacombe
If you sit on the Lambretta side of the fence and enjoy riding plenty of miles, the LCGB have the most extensive list of events for their Best Supporting Member (BSM) Championship calendar.
There are 19 signing-on events in 2026, which include all the BSRA Nationals, plus selected club rallies, the Euro Lambretta in Austria, as well as LCGB and Lambretta Club of Wales members’ only events.
Want to join?
If you’re not already an LCGB member, you can sign up here.
LCGB Best Supporting Member events 2026
3rd-6th April: Scarborough (BSRA) - 1st-4th May: Tenby (BSRA) - 8th-9th May: Flying 8 Balls Larling - 15th-16th May: LCGB members rally - Bamber Bridge FC - 22nd-24th May: Kelso (BSRA) - 4th-5th June: Eurolambretta Austria - 19th-21st June: Big 7 Ardingly Sussex - 26th-27th June: Barnsley Vikings - 4th-5th July: LCGB members rally - Dorset 150 Dorchester RC - 10th-11th July: Lambretta Club Wales rally - Portmadog
- 17th-18th July: Weymouth (BSRA) - 24th-25th July: Redcar Frontline rally - Staithes - 7th-8th August: LCGB members rally - Sudbury RC - 14th-15th August: Lincoln & Newark rally - 28th-31st August: Isle of Wight (BSRA) - 4th-5th September - Mersea Island (CDVLC) - 18th-19th September: LCGB members rally - Pendle Witch Trail Clitheroe CC (riding event) - 25th-28th September: Woolacombe (BSRA) - 23rd-25th October: Llandudno (BSRA)
Mersea Island
Colchester DVLC host the best non-National event in the country. Mersea Island has a unique vibe, with top-class entertainment – day and night.
These days, the rally is capped at 2,000 people and it sells out within hours of tickets going on sale. If you want to go this year, tickets go on sale at 8 pm on Sunday, February 1st.
You can get your tickets and full info here.
Vespa Club of Britain
Vespa owners can meet up with like-minded folk at club and world events throughout the year. If you’re based in the UK, you can find out more about the Vespa Club here.
We’ve published a list of events put on by them, you’ll see some are members only, but there are still plenty to go to if you just want to see what their events are like.
Vespa Club of Britain events
- Saturday 28th February: Regional Riders Competition (RRC) starts for 2026. Full details through the VCB.
- Saturday 21st March: VCB (North West) meeting at 3.00 pm @ The Original Egg Run. Leigh Miners Welfare Institute, Kirkby Road, Leigh, Lancashire WN7 4EF, for a VCB North West Region members meeting. All regional members are invited in order to plan and discuss ideas for the coming year.
- Sunday 19th April: VCB (South West Region) daytime meet up (10.00 am-3.00 pm) – free bacon/sausage rolls with tea/coffee to VCB members with a valid membership card (but limited). Venue – The Yard, Highridge Road, Bristol. BS41 8JT. Music/Dj all day. All scooter riders welcome.
- Saturday 25th April: VCB (North West) 5 Counties Ride. To encompass named museums in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, and Cumbria. Members only event*
- Sunday 7th June: VCB (Southern Region). Farnborough Hurricanes meet & greet at the Farnborough Football Club, Hampshire. GU14 8UD from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm. Refreshments, free tea & coffee, best ridden custom show, music, and VCB stall. All scooters welcome.
- Saturday 13th June: VCB Clyde Valley (Scottish Region) – celebrating 80 years of Vespa and custom show. Riverside Museum of Transport, Glasgow. G3 8RS. 11.00 am – 4.00 pm. More details to follow.
- Saturday 4th July: VCB (Scotland Region) Cannonball Run. Members only event*
- Sunday 12th July: VCB (Southern & South West Regions) – meet & greet at Sammy Miller’s Motorcycle Museum, Hampshire BH25 5SZ (New Forest area). VCB stall and ridden custom show. Food available. Free entry and discounted entry inside the motorcycle museum. All scooters welcome.
- Friday 24th – 26th July: VCB East Lindsey Vespa Club (North Midlands Region) – Bomber 160. Members only*
- Friday 14th – 16th August: In conjunction with the Great Yarmouth Sidewinders SC – The VCB will be celebrating 80 years of Vespa at Broadland Rugby Club, NR31 0AY. VCB members to get tickets through ‘Ticket Tailor’ which allows them a goody bag within the price. A membership card is required in order to get your goody bag. Bands and DJs for entertainment. All welcome.
- Friday 21st – 23rd August: British Vespa Days. Cleve Rugby Club, Bristol. BS16 9EN. Members only*
- Saturday 19th September: VCB (Southern) – charity event at the Ryde Pavilion, Isle of Wight. PO33 2EL. 12.00 midday until late. Custom show, rideout, with bands and DJs for the evening entertainment. All scooters welcome. Ticket cost is FREE with all donations going to charity. More information – Geoff Osborne 07734 801607, Isle of Wight Vespa Club Cog 64.
* Join the VCB in order to find out more details and to buy tickets.
