UPCOMING EVENTS: LA RAZA RUN | OCTOBER 10, 2026

CULTURA

Where History, Heritage & the Viclas Lifestyle Come Together

For two decades, Vatos Y Viclas has documented, celebrated and helped carry forward the art, motorcycles, people and stories of the Chicano motorcycle community.

OUR STORY —

BORN FROM THE CULTURA

Vatos Y Viclas was established in 2006 and first introduced as a calendar for 2007—created to celebrate significant dates in Chicano history and recognize our community's contributions through sports, entertainment, social progress, politics and historic milestones.

What began as a one-time calendar project grew into something much bigger: a publication dedicated to showcasing the impact of the Vicla and the Chicano community on motorcycle culture.

BEFORE THE MAGAZINE,

THERE WAS RADIO.

In July 2006, Pablo "Tripp" Treviño coined the term Vicla while broadcasting Friday nights on 88.3 KUCR FM, Radio Aztlan, from the University of California, Riverside.

The radio show focused on Chicano artists, commentary on issues affecting the community, and recognition of Chicano accomplishments. Vatos Y Viclas would become an extension of that same mission, to preserve cultura through arts and entertainment.

fROM A CALENDAR TO A CULTURAL MOVEMENT

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary throughout 2027, VYV will continue to be the leading force of the wave that we have created by publishing the #1 publication, producing events and runs and most importantly, showcasing the contributions of the Chicano community to the motorcycle world.

2006

THE WORD VICLA IS BORN

Coined by Pablo "Tripp" Treviño during his Radio Aztlan broadcast.

2007

THE FIRST CALENDAR

Vatos Y Viclas releases its first calendar celebrating Chicano history and culture.

2008

THE MAGAZINE:
A NEW CHAPTER

The one-time calendar project evolves into Vatos Y Viclas Magazine.

THE CULTURA GROWS

COAST TO COAST

Viclero and Viclera grow into identities embraced throughout the motorcycle community.

2026-2027

VICLA CULTURA

Celebrating two decades of publishing, events, runs and showcasing Chicano contributions to the motorcycle world.

OUR MISSION

pRESERVING CULTURA

THROUGH ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Through publishing, photography, events, runs and storytelling, Vatos Y Viclas continues to showcase the people, artistry and contributions of the Chicano community within the motorcycle world.

THE CULTURA

IS THE PEOPLE.

The motorcycles may bring us together, but the people keep the cultura alive. Vicleros and Vicleras. Builders and painters. Engravers and artists. Clubs, families and communities. Every build and every story adds another chapter to the legacy.

tHE NEXT 20

STARTS HERE.

As Vatos Y Viclas celebrates its 20th anniversary throughout 2027, the goal continues—to publish, produce events and runs, and most importantly, showcase the contributions of the Vicla community to the motorcycle world.