The 43rd Melo Velo ride is upon us and scheduled for the weekend of the 17th of October 2026. Thanks to the VOCNA community, "The Melo Velo ride" has been an Official VOCNA event since 2022! Previously hosted with grace and style by Tim Kenny, taking over from Pat Petticord who carried on what Ellie Taylor had started back in the early 80s. Following humbly in their shadows, JP Defaut has carried on the tradition, with guest host Steve Eorio, who will kindly opened the gates to paradise on Saturday evening, so behave! Lastly, it’s important to note that like a Velocette, traditions are hard to keep on the road. If VOCNA is to survive, events like this need attendance and the community has to grow. You don’t need a Velo to be a VOCNA member, or to attend the events. So we all need to spread the word to ALL our fellow moto communities: veteran, vintage, classic, and modern motorcycles. Everyone is welcome so please share! See you in Paso Robles…
Next year in 2027, The Melo Velo will return to its roots in Ojai CA. Updates soon...

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