Bernard’s organised a 60-70 mile run going deep into north Somerset …it is the Northern Run after all. The half way point is Hunters Lodge at Priddy. I’ve heard all sorts of good things about this pub, all along the same lines as this taken from a Trip Advisor review: “There aren’t many pubs like this […]
UPDATE : Due to the Cheese Festival taking place in Sturminster Newton this weekend, we’ve moved the start location to the Recreation Ground in Okeford Fitzpaine. A 55 mile trek around the roads and lanes of Dorset with a mid point stop at The Horton Inn. There is a voluntary contribution of £3 for taking […]
A gentle 40 mile afternoon run with a stop at 20 miles at East Creech Tea Room, nr. Corfe Castle for tea, cake etc. Just turn up, sign-on and follow the leader as the drop-off system will be used. Assemble outside the Hambro Arms in Milton Abbas. There is a voluntary contribution of £3 for […]
Now in its 42nd year, our Veteran & Vintage Run takes place on Sunday 26th 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 at Cranborne Garden Centre, BH21 5PP with a lunch stop Henstridge Airfield Cafe, BA8 0TN and then return to Cranborne Approx 85 miles The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses.
CANCELLED due to heavy rain, standing water and gravel runoff. Start at Dikes Supermarket, Stalbridge, DT10 2NB with a lunch stop at the Windwhistle Inn, Cricket St Thomas TA20 4DQ. The returning to Dikes. Approx 70 miles The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses.
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ON SATURDAY 13TH NOVEMEBER The Memorial Run is for us to remember friends who are no longer with us, all the money raised from the event will go to the cancer charity STAND UP TO CANCER (SU2C). So we will be asking for a £5.00 voluntary entry fee. The run […]
A gentle 45 mile run starting in Blandford and ending at the Horton Inn, via Shillingstone, Child Okeford, Fontmell Magna, Compton Abbas, Tollard Royal, Woodyates etc. To download a SatNav GPX file for this run, click below. The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses. .
New Year’s Day Run Entrants should gather on the pavement outside the Poet’s Corner Café at Sturminster Newton from about 9.30 for departure at 10.45. The run, of just over 36 miles, is on country roads, which following the recent wet spell are likely to be muddy. It will end at the Virginia Ash at […]
33 mile route starting and ending at Dikes Supermarket in Stalbridge. Please be aware that there is a ford on the route, so please take care. GPX file for SatNavs below Winter Run 2022
*** CANCELLED due to bad weather *** A gentle 35 mile run through some of the blue stone villages of Somerset Starting from Teals Shop / Café nr. South Cadbury Ending at the Virginia Ash, Henstridge Valentines Run 2022 GPX File
Note: This run is on Saturday Bernard says: Starting Marsh and Ham Car Park, Blandford, DT11 7AW 11.00 am. Early arrivals can get coffee and snack at Black Cactus Cafe, opposite to Car Park. Toilets at entry to the car park. 35 mile run to Nunney Catch Cafe, Nunney, Frome BA11 4NZ (details can be […]
Bernard says: Starting The Trading Post/Emporium Cafe DT2 9PW 11.00 am 40 mile run to Dunkerswell Airfield, Aviator bar and Restaurant EX14 4LG OR if open Tubbies Cafe on the industrial part of the airfield and visit the Heritage Centre 40 mile return run to starting point. Spring Run 2022 Outward Spring Run 2022 Return
The Blandford Run takes place on Sunday 10th April and will commence as in recent years, before covid caused disruption, from the Corn Exchange in the Market Place at Blandford Forum. The run starts at 11am and tea or coffee and biscuits will be available from approximately 10am within the shambles area of the Corn […]
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. 38 mile route from Okeford Fitzpaine Recreation Ground to Hamish’s Farm Shop & Café on the A37. 19 mile route back to the start This is all about the bluebells so some of the roads are narrow and might have a bit of grass growing in the centre. Please note : […]
A 100 mile circular route around Salisbury Plain Stopping at Honeystreet, SN9 5PS where there is The Barge Inn and the Honeystreet Mill Café
This is a ride-in night, so choose whichever of the two groups below is nearest to you and be there by 6:15pm. Each group leader will then do a 45 minute run and arrive at the Halsey Arms for 7pm. Once at the Halsey Arms, please support the pub by buying a pint and some […]
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), GIANTS 2022 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 […]
This is a ride-in night, so choose whichever of the two groups below is nearest to you and be there by 6:15pm. Each group leader will then do a 45 minute run and arrive at the Halsey Arms for 7pm. Once at the Halsey Arms, please support the pub by buying a pint and some […]
Start at The Trading Post, Warden Hill, Evershott at 10.30 for a 11.00 start. A 55 mile run to Hamish’s Café A37 Prowles Cross, with a coffee stop at the Udder Farmshop at East Stour. Plenty of petrol stations on route for thirsty 2 strokes! 2 Strokes preferred, but not compulsory.
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 […]
