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Raduno 2026 Schedule

Friday, September 25

Check-in

5:00 PM

Pick up your badge, sign the insurance waiver, and get your swag bag. 


Coleman Powersports, 435 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Subs and Scooters Social

5:00 PM

After you register, grab a bite from official Raduno sponsor The Italian Store, and visit with other Radunistas.


Coleman Powersports, 435 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Fireball Ride

6:45 PM

Join us on the annual Fireball ride led by Mark Meyerson.


Coleman Powersports, 435 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Unofficial After Party

9:30 PM

If you like, continue the party at this local venue walking distance from the rally hotel. Please don't drink and scoot (or drive).


Clare & Don's Beach Shack, 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046


Scooter parking on the concrete pad in front of ProHealth Medical Center, 107 Park Pl, Falls Church, VA 22046


Saturday, September 26

Check-in

8:00 AM

If you didn't do it on Friday night, pick up your badge, sign the insurance waiver, and get your swag bag. 


Coleman Powersports, 435 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Coffee & Donuts

8:00 AM

Morning coffee and donuts courtesy of our sponsor Coleman Powersports.


Coleman Powersports, 435 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Long Purcellville Ride

8:30 AM

All rides must be signed up for in advance. The signup link was sent to your email -- search for "SNOOZE = LOSE".


This will be a long scenic ride through rural Virginia and Maryland with a self-paid lunch stop. It is not 50-cc friendly and there will be short stretches of 50-55 MPH riding.


You must arrive with a full tank.


If you choose this ride, you will not stop at the Italian Embassy.


Coleman Powersports, 435 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Ride to Italian Embassy from Coleman Powersports

8:30 AM

Group ride from Coleman Powersports to Italian embassy in Washington DC.


Coleman Powersports, 435 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Gather Outside Embassy

9:15 AM

All scooters must be outside lined up on the street to Italian Embassy no later than 9:15AM.


Gather on Whitehaven Street in front of Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Enter Embassy as a Group

9:30 AM

Remarks followed by photo ops, espresso, and gelato for all!


Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Option 1: DC Ride -- Groups A and B

10:30 AM

All rides must be signed up for in advance. The signup link was sent to your email -- search for "SNOOZE = LOSE".


Ride past iconic DC sites and pay a visit to the Amerigo Vespucci statue near the White House. Self-paid lunch at the Metro 29 Diner. Ride ends at Coleman Powersports.


You must start with a full tank.


50-cc scooters are welcome on this ride.


There will be two groups separated by a few minutes. Route is the same.


Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Option 2: Maryland Ride

10:30 AM

All rides must be signed up for in advance. The signup link was sent to your email -- search for "SNOOZE = LOSE".


A long scenic ride through neighborhoods and back country roads in Montgomery County, Maryland. You’ll pick up your self-paid lunch at VCDC favorite Gemelli’s Market and eat at nearby Greenbriar Park. Ride ends at Coleman Powersports.


This ride is not 50-cc friendly.


You must arrive with a full tank.


Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Option 3: Scooter Church Ride

10:30 AM

All rides must be signed up for in advance. The signup link was sent to your email -- search for "SNOOZE = LOSE".


Ride past Mount Vernon and down tree-lined roads to a lunch stop at a member’s home to see his remarkable garage and collection of vintage scooters. Lunch will be provided. Ride ends at Coleman Powersports.


50-cc scooters are welcome on this ride.


You must arrive with a full tank.


Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Vintage Scooter Lineup

3:30

Have a vintage scooter?  Showcase it at the afternoon meetup!  We will have a special place to line up all vintage scooters together by year.


Coleman Powersports, 435 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Slow Race

3:30

Participate or watch the ultimate scooter skills test. We will also be raffling off fantastic donated items (but not the raffle bike -- we'll do that at dinner). Must be present to win!


Coleman Powersports, 435 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Dinner and Door Prizes

6:30

Enjoy dinner and door prizes at the Casa Italiana -- you must be present to win!  Please don't drink and scoot (or drive).


Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center, 595 3rd St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Unofficial After Party

9:30

Enjoy some final time with your fellow scooterists. Please don't drink and scoot (or drive).


ART DC Rooftop Bar, Arlo Hotel, 333 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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