This is a new evening event for this year. We will start at The Halsey and ride ( or drive) to Sturminster where we will look for the answers to clues. We will then return to The Halsey for tie breaker questions and a BBQ. If the weather is good then we can ride and […]
Weymouth Run 2017 Agenda below for the South Dorset Section’s 2024 Weymouth Run and Week. Sunday’s Run starts at 10:30am, while the runs on Monday to Friday start at 10:00 from Bagwell Farm, Chickerell, DT3 4EA. If you would rather join the riders at the first coffee stop, assume that would be about one hour […]
Ryan has kindly volunteered to take this run. It will start from the same location as originally planned but will follow the same route as last years Young Ryans Express run. Everybody enjoyed this route so no bad thing to re-run it! The run starts at Culverhays car park, Sherborne and heads south for approximately […]
The GIANTS Run is back! The VMCC Dorset Section’s run for girder fork bikes. First held in 2019, GIANTS 2024 will be better than ever but with a limit of 100 entries, make your booking as soon as possible because those places will go quickly**. If you haven’t taken part in our GIANTS Run before, […]
This years Jeff Clew Memorial Run will be starting from Leigh Village Hall, and will as ever be organised by Rod and Carol Hann. If you get there by 10.00 you can have coffee and biscuits prior to the run starting at 10.30. There will be a choice of either 45 or 60 mile runs […]
Short evening run of about 30 miles followed by Fish & Chips. What’s not to like? The run will start at 6.00 to go to the mobile Fish & Chip van in Okeford Fitzpaine. If you do not wish to do the run then feel free to join us at Okeford at about 6.45. The […]
We start at Blackmarsh Farm, Sherborne for a run of about 70 miles in total around some of the Somerset Levels. We will have a coffee stop at Yandles Cafe in Bower Hinton, Martock and then lunch at Bere Lane Cider Farm at Aller. Stop at one or both – your choice! All roads across […]
As usual details are deliberately vague for this event, probably because Paul hasn’t thought of them yet! Expect the usual mix of appalling directions and questions with debateable answers. Probably will not be a very long run and where we end up is a complete mystery. Best of Luck! Note the change of start venue […]
DORSET DAKAR DAWDLE Read carefully prior to registering for the event. Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to the 2024 Dorset Dakar Dawdle. Our objective is to create a gentle social Green Lane run with ample catering opportunities. FORMAT We start at Compton Abbas Airfield, gates open at 9-30am with the first bikes away at 11am. The […]
Starting at Culverhayes Car Park, Sherborne with a stop at Shillingstone Station to finish at Round Chimneys at Glanvilles Wooton. A distance of approximately 50 miles, or considerably more if you follow Bernard’s directions!
Note: this run is on a Saturday and starts at 9:00am for 9.30. Full details from Paul Swaddle as follows. The White Horse Run – This spirited ride takes us along some of the most glorious and beautiful motorcycling roads Dorset and Wiltshire have to offer. Meeting at the Udder Farm Shop Cafe at 9am, […]
Details to follow but you can be assured that this will be a run around the Dorset/ Wiltshire/ Somerset borders, hence the name.
August club night evening run August 14th starting from the Halsey Arms at 6.00pm A pleasant easy to follow ride at approximately 25 miles returning to the Halsey Arms. Food available from their menu, a chance to enjoy a drink and socialise with like minded friends sun guaranteed but don’t know which day! Regards Ray
A run of approx 40 miles planned for smaller bikes with no big hills on the route. Although planned for tiddlers any low powered bike is welcome, ideal for Ariels! Start and finish at Kings Stag Coffee House.
Run will start at the Virginia Ash, but unfortunately there will be no facilities available. We will therefore take a direct route to The Coffee House at Kings Stag for breakfast if required. The route will then take us to The Old School House Cafe at Yetminster for lunch before returning to the Virginia Ash. […]
This is Bernard’s yearly run for serious riders, main roads and plenty of miles! Route will start at 11.00 from Cranborne Garden Centre, BH21 5PP with a stop at Dobbies Garden Centre at Cadnam, SO40 2NB. Lunch will be at Loomie’s Moto Cafe, West Meon, GU32 1JX. As an added bonus Barry Wilson has generously […]
This event will start as usual at the village hall at Hinton St Mary at 10.30 before heading to The View, Milton Abbas for coffee. Lunch will be at Lo’s Cafe, Pimperne before returning to Hinton St Mary for more tea and cakes! Route of approx 60 miles and plenty of cake make this run […]
Rod and Carol’s Veteran & Vintage run is heading for its Golden Jubilee so they have got the well organised by now! Start from Leigh village hall at 10.30 for a 45 mile run with a coffee stop en route. Returning to Leigh for lunch. Plenty of space for parking vans and trailers. Entry is […]
Note that this run is on SATURDAY as there are not any cafes open in Sherborne on a Sunday. Route will be approx 60 miles on a mixture of roads suitable for any eligible bike. Start is at Blackmarsh Farm, Sherborne, DT9 4JX, 10.30 for 11.00 start. We will have lunch at The Masbury Cafe […]
Start / End at Virginia Ash, Sherborne Rd, Henstridge, Templecombe BA8 0PL. Taking a northern semi circular run of 38 miles to Yandle & Sons, Hurst, Martock TA12 6JU for snack/lunch stop. Return southbound semi circular run of 33 miles back to Virginia Ash. Generally good roads, no grass growing up the middle ! The […]
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF START VENUE The run will now start at Hamish Cafe, BA22 9RF leaving at 11.00. We’ll take a scenic route to The View Cafe, Milton Abbas using faster B roads, but suitable for all bikes. It should take about 90 mins and is 32 miles. There’ll be no paper maps involved, […]
Memorial Run 9th November, start & finish at The Old Brewery Gillingham SP8 4NW. PLEASE USE THE REAR CAR PARK A run of approx 45 miles stopping for coffee at The Bradley Pantry coffee shop, mainly on A & B roads avoiding muddy lanes with fantastic views across Vale. Sat Nav GPX files —> Outward […]
Join us for our last run of 2024, a 40 mile route starting at Marsh & Ham Car Park, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AW finishing at Lo’s Cafe, Pimperne, DT11 8XA. Hopefully Mrs A will have been baking so mince pies are available! GPX file for Sat Nav Users —> here.
Details for our New Years Day meeting below. We meet at the Poets Corner Cafe at the top of the car park Sturminster Newton and will leave at 10.45am so that we do not become mixed up with the vintage cars. I will be there from 9.30am so there is plenty of time to sign on and […]
Club run suitable for all bikes
Club run of approx 40 miles suitable for all bikes. Route follows more major roads to avoid the slippery minor roads. We will start at Teals on the A303 at South Cadbury and finish at The Virginia Ash, Henstridge. If you don’t want to ride then join us for lunch, we should be at The […]
A new run for this year, Bernard has abandoned his beloved Greasy Spoon at Nunny and is taking us to a more genteel establishment. Start at Lo’s Cafe, Pimperne, DT11 8XA, 30 miles to The Ginger Piggery, Boyton, BA12 0SS then return of 35 miles to Lo’s Cafe. Mainly B and unclassified roads suitable for […]
Spring run will be 40 miles there and 40 miles back from The Trading Post at Warden Hill, DT2 9PW stopping at Dunkerswell Aviator Coffee Bar and Restaurant, Dunkerswell Airfield, EX14 4LG Club run suitable for all bikes on A, B and unclassified roads. The twist is that the route will be run ‘backwards’ to […]
The run will start from Lo’s Cafe at 11.00 for a 33 mile run to East Creech Tea Rooms. It is then 26 miles to return to Lo’s. A run of 60 miles run suitable for all bikes. GPX Files for SatNav lovers (updated 27th March 2025!) : Outward Return
Note: this run is on Good Friday Our Hot Cross Bun Run starts of with…hot cross buns of course, served up by Philippa Wirdnam and her friend Rachel, together with a choice of tea or coffee. So come along to the start at Okeford Fitzpaine Recreation Ground where you’ll find the pavilion open for signing-on, toilets […]
NOTE CHANGE OF START : Run will start from Lo’s Cafe, Pimperne, DT11 8XA NOT as previously listed. We will ride 42 miles to Round Chimneys, Glanvilles Wooton, DT9 5QQ and then return 16 miles to Lo’s Cafe. Club run suitable for all bikes, may even see some Bluebells! By downloading and using these GPX […]
We are going around part of the New Forest. Stopping at the Red Shute for a break then going across Stony Cross war time runway.Then a steady run back to Lo’s.There are a few pot holes around Whitsbury and Rockbourne area. The run is about 68 miles long.
A short 40 mile run allowing for the fact that most of us will have a 20 plus miles to the start. A scenic ride to the coast at Abbotsbury before turning west to Portland and Jailhouse Café for coffee with fantastic views then a short ride to Portland Bill. Food available at both stops. […]
The GIANTS Run is back! The VMCC Dorset Section’s run for girder fork bikes. First held in 2019, GIANTS 2025 will be better than ever but with a limit of 100 entries, make your booking as soon as possible because those places will go quickly***. If you haven’t taken part in our GIANTS Run before, […]
This run is organised, as usual, by Rod and Carol and starts with tea and biscuits at Leigh Village Hall from 9.30. Rod has then planned a 50 mile run with a lunch stop at The Rusty Duck Cafe, Stinsford, Dorchester, DT2 8QL. It’s then back to Leigh for awards presentations, tea and Carol’s fantastic […]
Our popular Fish & Chips Run will again be to The Pilgrim Fryer mobile van at Okeford Fitzpayne. Meet at The Halsey for a drink before departing at 6.00 for a scenic 20 mile run to Okeford Fitzpayne. So that no one is disappointed please let me have your order before Tuesday 10 June so […]
This is a longer run to the northern Somerset Levels. The route is suitable for all bikes, but make sure the suspension is good as the levels roads are notoriously bumpy! we will start at Blackmarsh Farm, Sherborne, DT9 4JX for breakfast then ride 32 miles to Sweets Cafe, Westhay, BS28 4LE. The return route […]
A run of 37 miles on a mixture of roads, some with the obligatory grass in the middle and some fairly steep ups and downs but should be suitable for all bikes. We’ll be stopping at Winyards Gap Inn, Cheddington, DT8 3HY which has spectacular views from its many outside tables. By downloading and using […]
Read carefully prior to registering for the event. Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to the 2025 Dorset Dakar Dawdle. Our objective is to create a gentle social Green Lane run with ample catering opportunities. FORMAT We start at Compton Abbas Airfield, gates open at 9-30am with the first bikes away at 11am. The Café and the […]
This is one of our longer, faster runs aimed at larger bikes on faster roads. The route is 104 miles with a coffee stop at Old Sarum Airfield and lunch in Pewsey at a cafe of your own choice. Paul S has threatened to bring his famous exploding Bonneville – you have been warned!
Club run suitable for all bikes, note the changed start location to Poets Corner, Sturminster.
Our yearly tiddler run for bikes of up to 250cc – but smaller the better. Also for larger bikes as long as they are sloooow. The 43 mile run will start at Kings Stagg Coffee House and stop at The Old Brewery, Gillingham, SP8 4NW before returning to Kings Stag. This is your chance to […]
A nice easy 40 mile run starting at The Virinia Ash, Henstridge, BA8 0PL. The pub is opening up specially for us so please pop in and buy a coffee. The route will take us to a new venue for us, Lakeside Cafe at Todber, DT10 1JB. Club run suitable for all bikes. Click here […]
A 100 mile run best suited to bigger bikes. Note that the start time is 9.30 NOT 08.00 as previously shown.
Run of about 40 miles to The Old Brewery Cafe, Gillingham, SP8 4NW. Then return to Hinton St Mary for tea and cake! Club run suitable for all bikes
Rod and Carol’s Veteran and Vintage Run will start at Leigh Village Hall at 10.00 for 10.30 start. Tea and biscuits will be available and then return to the hall for one of Carol’s legendary lunches. The run costs £3.00 and if you would like lunch, and why wouldn’t you, it is an extra £5.00. […]
I think everyone enjoyed the run last year so I decided to return to the Rocky Mountain Cafe at Shepton Mallett, BA5 3HA. About 30 miles there and 25 miles to return to Sherborne. A club run suitable for all bikes, but remember as we are visiting the far North wear an extra jumper! Please […]
Start / End at Virginia Ash, Sherborne Rd, Henstridge, Templecombe BA8 0PL. The pub will open specially for us so please support them by buying a coffee. Taking a northern semi circular run of 38 miles to Yandle & Sons, Hurst, Martock TA12 6JU for snack/lunch stop. Return southbound semi circular run of 33 miles […]
” We will again meet at Hamish’s Café near Yeovil BA22 9RF, and leave at 11.00, going to The View Cafe at Milton Abbas DT11 0BB. A ride of 32 miles which should take about 90 mins. As last year, there will be no paper route map provided, but there is a GPX file available […]
Starts and finishes at The Old Brewery Cafe SP8 4NW Gillingham who are allowing use of their facilities for signing on, please support them by buying a coffee. A picturesque run through rural Dorset villages to The View Coffee Shop DT 11 0BB approx 25 miles.We return back to The Old Brewery a run of […]
