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 […]
Last run of 2025 suitable for all bikes, with mince pies at the start! Route of 40 miles to finish at Lo’s Cafe, Pimperne, DT11 8XA. Date is a week later than publicised to cater for hangovers from our Christmas Dinner!
Club run suitable for all bikes
Run of 41 miles finishing at The Virginia Ash, Henstridge, BA8 0PL. This is similar to last years run due to time constraints but it is quite pleasant and not too muddy! I have however had to make an amendment because of a road closure. Club run suitable for all bikes. Click here for […]
Club run suitable for all bikes
Club run suitable for all bikes
Note: this run is on Good Friday Previous year’s Easter Bunny helpers have found something better to do this year! I know, it’s outrageous but it’s completely beyond my control. As a result, this run has a new start location, so ignore what’s shown in the printed programme card. The 48 mile run starts at 11am at […]
Phil has waded through loads of red tape and has eventually managed to organise our Blandford Run from where it has traditionally started from – The Corn Exchange. Instructions from Phil below. Tea and coffee will be available in the Corn Exchange from 10am, parking needs to be inside the barriers (posts) or you may […]
A run to Round Chimneys with plenty of Bluebells en-route. Club run suitable for all bikes. Please remember to take a route sheet even if you are following your SatNav as it contains important safety information! Click here for Outward GPX file Click here for Return GPX file
Club run suitable for all bikes
The GIANTS Run is back! The VMCC Dorset Section’s run for girder fork bikes. First held in 2019, GIANTS 2026 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, […]
Starting from Leigh Village Hall DT9 6HL at 10.30 for a run to Yandles, Martock, TA12 6JU. We then return to Leigh for awards to be presented by Alison, Jeff Clew’s daughter. Club run suitable for all bikes.
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 bit different this year as we will meet at The Green Man, Kings Stag, DT10 2AY at 6.00 for an optional short evening run of about 30 miles. We will then return to The Green Man for Fish & Chips at bout 7.00. Come for just a drink if you prefer. If you wish […]
A longer run of about 80 miles calling at the 4 Dorset Red Signposts. Club run suitable for all bikes but as it is longer probably bigger would be better! Note rescheduled date from that on our Events card. Click here for GPX file By downloading and using these GPX files on the run, you […]
Club run suitable for all bikes
A new run and a new organiser, many thanks to Mike Stovold for stepping in to cover for Ryan. Shows he’s an educated sort of guy, apparently Shaston is what Thomas Hardy called Shaftesbury. We will start from a new location The Writers Block Cafe, Clayesmore School, Iwerne Minster, DT11 8LL at 11.00. The run […]
Read carefully prior to registering for the event. Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to the 2026 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 […]
One of our longer runs, about 100 miles on more major roads than usual. Coffee stop at Old Sarum Airfield then lunch at Pewsey. Views of the famous White Horses. Club run suitable for all bikes but probably better for larger capacity machines. If you use these GPX files you must still read the Route […]
Our oldest event that has now been running for 60 years is now in the safe? hands of Paul Miles. This year we will be starting from Shaftesbury for a run of 40 miles to Sweets Cafe at Westhay. I assume that as Paul always pushes the definition of ‘border’ this is from the highest […]
Due to the Cafe at Kings Stagg being closed we are starting from a new venue, Oxfords Bakery at Alweston, Sherborne, DT9 5JR. We go for a 40 mile ‘ Tiddler Friendly’ run before returning to Oxfords by about 12.30. Run for sub 250 bikes, smaller the better, and larger ones as long as they […]
Always a popular run on August Bank Holiday Sunday. The Virginia Ash will be opening up specially for us, so please buy a coffee to make it worth their effort. This year we will be finishing in Shaftesbury at The Ray Humphries Vehicle Show in Barton Hill. Hopefully our arrival will stimulate some interest in […]
A run of about 33 miles through the New Forest to The Glass House, Stockbridge for a coffee then 35 miles back to Cranbourne Garden Centre for lunch. Club run suitable for all bike.s
Club run suitable for all bikes
Run specifically for Veteran and Vintage bikes, usually with excellent catering by Rod and Carol.
We are again taking a trip ‘Up North’ to one of my favourite cafe’s, Masbury’s but known by all as The Rocky Mountain Cafe, Shepton Mallet BA5 3HA – no idea why they changed the name. The route is broadly similar to the last couple of years but I’ve tweaked it to avoid the terrible […]
Our usual Autumn Leaves Run of about 38 miles to Yandles in Bower Hinton, Martock. There is also another 33 miles to return to The Ash. Club run suitable for all bikes
