Run

Good weather guaranteed 🙂 Start and finish : at the Virginia Ash pub, Sherborne Rd, Henstridge, BA8 0PL Coffee stop at 36 miles at the Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury BA6 9TT Run distance : 68 miles in total Note: this run starts at 10:30 a.m.,  so get there earlier to sign-on.  The […]

The Dorset Section has no run planned for Sunday 26th of June so it is a good opportunity to join the Wessex Veteran & Vintage Section for its ‘On the Beaded Edge Run’, from the Shillingstone Station. If you have a pre-1931 bike bring it along and enjoy the ride. If not why not come […]

The Ebble Valley run will be approximately 65 miles with lunch stop at The Crown Inn in Alvediston GPX file posted below. Bernard says “I don’t know how you describe the type of run but there will be a minority of tiny narrow lanes!” GPX file for SatNav lovers –> click here

43 mile circular route with stop at Broadwindsor

Two routes, both starting and ending at the Haynes Motor Museum and both with plenty of places to stop for coffee etc Both start at 11am so get there earlier (10am) to sign-on and grab a coffee from the Haynes café. Plenty of parking and toilet facilities. Route 1 : 40 miles, Route 2 : […]

Note: this run is on a Saturday 100 mile route starting at the Udder Farm Shop with a stop near the Alton Barnes White Horse it will be a brisk run so suggest faster/modern bikes…but ride at whatever speed you’re comfortable with. Please note: there is no paper route sheet for this run.  Instead, riders will […]

Note: this run is on a Saturday and starts at 10:30am A route very much based on what we did earlier in the year for the GIANTS Run. 28 miles from Blandford to one of our favourite  tea and cake stops in the Purbecks 24 miles back to Blandford GPX files for SatNav lovers —>  […]

Not a Dorset Section run but we like to support the Wessex Veteran & Vintage Section, especially as some of us often ride in their events. But please remember that their runs are only for pre-1931 machines. 25 mile run followed by an optional lunch (£7) at about 12:30.  If you want lunch, please book […]

Due to the hot weather expected on Sunday, you can now sign-in from 9:45am and then start the run as soon as you want; no need to wait until 10:30am. GPX file for SatNav lovers —> here

To quote Simon “It’ll be a leisurely bimble along the lanes and B roads, with a posh cake at the end” GPX Files:  Outward    Return

The Tiddler Run is open to any one riding a 250cc, or less, motor bike. Learners to OAP, all welcome.  £3 member,  £5 all others. Aug 21 Sunday from Virginia Ash, Henstridge BA8 OPL  Run start at 11am with thepub opening at 10am  to serve bacon/sausage roll and coffee for £5. The run is approx […]

Meet at the Virginia Ash, Henstridge at 10.30 for an 11.00 start. The pub has kindly agreed to open for us and will be able to provide drinks and bacon rolls etc. Please make it worth their effort by making a purchase. The run is 46 miles in length around Dorset on a variety of […]

Starting 11.00 am Pamphill Parlour Café BH21 4ED near Wimborne 120 miles there and back, via Fordingbridge, then across the New Forest to Dobbies Garden Centre Café at Cadnam for a break, then via Romsey and south of Winchester to Loomies Moto Café at West Meon GU32 1JX, for a meal Return on the same […]

Start: Hinton St Mary Village Hall DT10 1NB Finish: Hinton St Mary Village Hall DT10 1NB Run Start: 10.30am The run will start at 10.30, there will be tea and coffee from 10 am (small contribution to cover costs) the run will stop at the Horton Inn for coffee. The run is 61 miles (36 […]

The Dorset section are pleased to announce the inaugural staging of their off-road event- The Dorset Dakar! Designed to be a gentle-ish introduction to riding trails and very much with the novice rider in mind, you are invited to join us for 10.00am (with an 11:00am departure) on Saturday 17th September at Compton Abbas Airfield […]

Starts off from the Hambro Arms in Milton Abbas at 2pm for a 20 mile run down to East Creech Tea Room and similar distance back. No route map needed, just follow the leader.  Depending on numbers, the drop-off system might be used.

Now in its 43rd year, our Veteran  & Vintage Run takes place on Sunday 25th September at 10:30am from Leigh Village Hall. As in previous years, Rod Hann is bound to come up with a very enjoyable route, but please note, the run is only for pre-1931 vehicles.  By all means come along to the start […]

10.30 for a 11.00 start at Teals, North Cadbury A gentle 35 mile run around some of the Blue Stone Villages of Somerset Finishing at the Virginia Ash. Run suitable for smaller bikes – even two strokes! GPX file for SatNav lovers : here

Start / End at Virginia Ash, Sherborne Rd, Henstridge, Templecombe BA8 0PL with a stop at Yandle & Sons, Hurst, Martock TA12 6JU Coffee, tea and bacon roll being served at the start from 10am. The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses. GPX files for SatNav lover: Outward Return  

Note: this run is on Saturday. Short 50 mile round trip northwards, with coffee/lunch stop. GPX files for Sat Nav users:  Outward Route   Return Route The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses.

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ON SATURDAY The Memorial Run this year is supporting The Blood Bikers. They are very enthusiastic to be involved, they are bringing one of their bikes to the start.  We have arranged to present them with the cheque at January Club Night when they will give a talk and slide […]

A gentle circular 45 mile run starting and ending in Blandford with a half way stop at Compton Abbas Airfield Café. GPX files for Sat Nav users : Outward  Return The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses.         .

New Year’s Day Run We will again be holding our New Year’s Day Run in conjunction with the Sturminster Newton New Year’s Day Vintage and Classic Vehicle Run.  The event, which is sponsored by Harts of Stur, is a charity event benefitting the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Vehicles entering the main event are required to […]

33 mile circular route starting and ending at Dikes Supermarket in Stalbridge. Weather dependent, we do not want a repeat of “2020 skating on ice”. Please note that there is a ford on the route. GPX file for Sat Nav users —> here.  (Updated 13th Jan) The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 […]

A gentle 35 mile run through some of the blue stone villages of Somerset. This run is suitable for any bike, so you can get your tiddler out if you wish! Starting from Teals Shop / Café nr. South Cadbury Ending at the Virginia Ash, Henstridge Note: Italian bikes are optional GPX file for Sat […]

Note: This run is on Saturday Bernard says: March starting at Marsh & Hare Car Park Blandford DT11 7AW. Black Cactus café available to early arrivals. Run north with lunch stop at traditional transport café at Nunney Catch BA11 4NZ. Total 65 miles round trip GPX files for Sat Nav users:  Outward     Return The […]

Bernard says: 11.00 am start from Warden Hill trading post on the A37 DT2 5PW, total of 80 miles out and back heading west to Dunkeswell airfield. Lunch stop at The Aviator restaurant EX14 4LG and return to Warden Hill The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses. (last updated 17th […]

The Blandford Run takes place on Sunday 2nd April and will commence from the Corn Exchange in the Market Place at Blandford Forum. The run starts at 11am and free tea or coffee and biscuits will be available for club members from approximately 10am within the shambles area of the Corn Exchange.  Dorset Council has […]

Note: this run is on Good Friday Our Hot Cross Bun Run starts of with…hot cross buns of course, served 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 etc. The run starts at the usual […]

Our annual Bluebell Run. 33 mile route from Okeford Fitzpaine Recreation Ground to the Round Chimneys Farm and Café at Boys Hill, nr Glanvilles Wootton. 11 mile route back to the start Starts at the Recreation Ground in Okeford Fitzpaine at 11am. The pavilion building will be open and there will be pain au chocolat, […]

The Dorset Section checkpoint for this year’s Founder’s Relay Rally is Shillingstone Station.  The trustees have kindly given us permission to set up our table / gazebo in the car park  between 9:30 and 4:30. Thank you to all those who volunteered to man our checkpoint for a couple of hours.  We’ve now put a […]

CANCELLED due to poor weather.

All you Norton enthusiasts may be interested in attending an open day at Andover Norton. Last year the event was well attended with more Commando’s than you could shake an oily rag at! There will also be more unusual Norton’s on display and also some well known people with Norton connections will be in attendance, […]

GIANTS 2022 The GIANTS Run is back!  The VMCC Dorset Section’s run for girder fork bikes. First held in 2019 and again in 2021 (despite Covid-19) & 2022, GIANTS 2023 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**.  […]

Two routes, both starting and ending at the Shillingstone Station, St Patricks Industrial Estate, Station Rd, Shillingstone and both with plenty of places to stop for coffee etc Both start at 11am so get there earlier (10am) to sign-on and grab a coffee from the station café. Plenty of parking and toilet facilities. Route 1 […]

A gentle 32 mile dawdle starting at 11am from King’s Stag Coffee Shop and ending at the Old School Gallery in Yetminster. The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses.

Starting from the Cabin Cafe, Warden Hill Trading Post, on the A37 at 2pm. The route is about 40 miles long with a tea stop somewhere : Rod and Carol are experts at seeking out new places to stop…. The run ends back at Warden Hill. No route map; the drop off system will be […]

Good weather guaranteed 🙂 Start and finish : at the Virginia Ash pub, Sherborne Rd, Henstridge, BA8 0PL Coffee stop at 36 miles at the Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury BA6 9TT Run distance : 68 miles in total Note: this run starts at 10:30 a.m.,  so get there earlier to sign-on.  The […]

The infamous Chairman’s Challenge is back! Join him at Thorngrove Garden centre from 10.30am and embark on a journey of discovery through beautiful Dorset. Part of the challenge is understanding the chairman’s approach to route planning and there’s a high probability of the odd question or two en route. A nice coffee stop forms part […]

This is a pre-booked event only and is limited to 50 riders.  To take part, you must register below; there is no entry on the day without a booking! PLEASE NOTE : We have had to change the start location.  It is no longer at Compton Abbas Airfield but a few miles away at Win […]

*** Details and Sat Nav GPX file updated 9th July ***   The run starts at Culverhays car park, Sherborne and heads south for approximately 25 miles to the coffee / cake halfway stop at the Spyway Inn, Askerswell, DT2 9EP and the return is approximately 28 miles.  There is a mixture off country lanes […]

40 mile circular route with stop at The Old School House, Yetminster. This will be a group run, but I will bring some route sheets for those that prefer to make their own way.

Note: this run is on a Saturday and starts at 9:00am (not 10:30am as in the printed Programme Card) The White Horse Run – new and improved! (Now with route maps!) – This spirited ride takes us along some of the most glorious and beautiful motorcycling roads Dorset and Wiltshire have to offer. Meeting at […]

Note: this run is on a Saturday and starts at 10:30am 28 miles from Blandford to one of our favourite  tea and cake stops in the Purbecks 24 miles back to Blandford GPX files for SatNav lovers —>  Outward Route       Return Route The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses. […]

Last Updated : 11th Aug 2023  : GPX file for Sat Nav users —> Here! The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses.

(Updated 30th July 2023) To quote Simon “The ride will be from the Virginia Ash pub to Mapperton House Café, a ride of 27 miles, which should take an hour, on B roads with the odd country lane. The cafe car park is a mix of gravel and grass so a sidestand puck might come […]