Aug 1996 –
VROC forum is created
Aug 1998 –
“Odinn” (Jim Sloan), a member of “The Council of 11” in VROC, starts the VRA with Bruiser (Bruce Irwin) from Australia, and was active in spreading the VRA as a worldwide association from 1998-1999.
“Odinn” (Jim Sloan), USA
Co-Founder of the Association
1st AEC President
1998 –
The Association Executive Committee (AEC) is created. The original AEC members include Odinn (USA), Bruiser (Australia), Hexonx (USA),
Wrinkles (USA), Falconer (Holland), P’Nut (USA), Viking (Canada), and others.
1998 –
Odinn is elected the first AEC President and Bruiser (Bruce Irwin), from Australia, is elected the first AEC Vice President.
1998 –
Bruiser uses the bylaws from another bike club and changes them to fit the VRA.
1998 -
By the end of 1998, the following chapters have joined the association:
1-1 Southeast VA
1-2 San Diego CA
1-3 Northern VA
1-4 Piedmont VA
1-5 Richmond VA
1-6 Dallas-Ft Worth
1-7 Montreal Quebec
1-8 Western Carolina
1-9 Western NY
1-10 Greater Midwest
1-11 Atlanta GA
31-1 Nederlands
32-1 Belgium
41-1 Switzerland
44-1 UK
46-1 Sweden
49-1 Germany
61-1 Sydney Australia
Apr 1999 –
UK joins the VRA (Odinn and Falconer prompt Chief (Pete Ravenscroft) to start a chapter in the winter of 1998.
The chapter becomes official at the Season Opener Bike Rally in Apr 1999)
May 1999 –
Odinn hits a deer and totals his 1500 Classic.
Aug 1999 –
Having no Vulcan, Odinn resigns as AEC President and leaves the VRA.
Sep 1999 –
Ty Lytle, from Oklahoma, is elected the 2nd International President. Falconer, from Holland, is elected the 2nd International Vice President.
Feb 2000 –
Falconer sells his Kawasaki and resigns as VP and from VRA.
April 2000 –
“Chief”, from the UK, is elected the 3rd International President and remains President until Oct. 2009.
“Chief” (Pete Ravenscroft), UK
3rd International President (2000 – 2009)
Oct 24, 2004 –
Holland VRA is established by Geert de Jonge and Ferry Schippers. In 2005, John “Mosselman” is elected as President.
2005 –
Ferry Schippers initiates the 1st International VRA Rally. The VRA Chapters in Europe decide to make it an annual event –
2006 was Sweden, 2007 Belgium, 2008 Spain, etc…
2005 –
Chief initiates the idea of having National Chapters because of the differences in laws and customs between the countries.
Chief falls ill and Lorin Potter, the Non-Chapter Member President over 3,000 non-chapter members, completes the initiative.
“Fly” (Lorin Potter), USA
AEC Non-Chapter President
1st US National President
2006 –
Belgium joins the VRA
2006 –
Spain joins the VRA
2006 –
Germany rejoins the VRA (Vulcaniers remain active)
2007 –
Norway joins the VRA
2007 –
Harold Murray (“The Wizard”), Chapter President of the Bangor 125ers, is elected as International Vice President.
Oct 2009 –
Lasse Lahn, from Sweden, is elected International President. Badges (Graham Nicholls), from the UK, is elected International Vice President.
Lasse Lahn, Sweden
4th International President
2009 –
VROC CZ joins the VRA
2011 –
Serbia and Finland join the VRA
Jan 11, 2012 –
Vulcan Riders Mexico, Chapter #52, joins the VRA
Jul 11, 2012 –
Vulcan Riders Turkey, Chapter #90, is approved as a VRA Chapter. Mehmet Yarbasa is elected the first National President.
Jul 11, 2012 –
Vulcan Riders Brazil is approved as chapter #55. Rogério Castelo Branco is elected as the first National President.
Feb 2015 –
Vulcan Riders Hungary joined VRA. Dr.Istvan Palik “Dottore” is the National President.
May 2015 –
Vulcan Riders Ireland joined VRA. Alex Martynov is elected as the first National President.
May 24, 2015 –
Graham “Badges” Nicholls is elected as the 5th International President, Davide “Aztek” Parolin is the 5th International Vice President.
Nov 2015 -
VRAWA(WESTERN AUSTRALIA) Chapter #61 holds its first World Rally
Apr 2017 –
Vulcan Riders Switzerland, Chapter #41 joins VRA. Roland Haesler is elected as National President.
Jul 2017 –
VROC Poland, Chapter #48 joins VRA. Krzysztof Bandurski “Yamak” is the first National President.
Oct 2017 –
Vulcan Riders Philippine, Chapter #63 joins VRA. Mario Maligard is the first National President
Mar 2018 -
Vulcan Riders Western Australia, Chapter #61 Annual West Coast Rally was held in Albany, South Western Australia during the long weekend of 3rd,4th & 5th March
May 2018 –
Vulcan Riders Taiwan, Chapter #886 joins VRA. Steve Lu is the first National President.
Sept/Oct 2018 -
Vulcan Riders Western Australia, Chapter #61 Hosts it's 2nd World Rally in Western Australia's South West
Margaret River - during the 31st Sept, 1st, 2nd, 3rd &4th Oct.
Honorable Special Guests include - VRA International President, Germany President, Germany Treasurer, Vice President Taiwan, Riders from Belgium & Germany.
Dec 2018 -
Vulcan Riders Western Australia, Chapter #61 Attend and support the annual Toy Ride Charity Event - Each rider donated a present for a child in need.
