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 […]
We kick off 2025 with a trial lunchtime Club Meeting. If you want to have lunch please come early as we have a speaker arranged for 1.00pm. Our speaker is Simon Chegwyn, an adventure motorcyclist who has done many epic journeys in order to raise funds for his chosen charity – Asha. The charity provides […]
Club run suitable for all bikes
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section
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 […]
Trial lunch time Club meeting if you would like to eat please arrive at about 11.45 so that the speaker can start at 13.00. Our speaker is Dr Henry Goodall from Friends of New Forest Airfields who will give us a presentation on the airfields operating in area during WW2. Should be very interesting, we’ve […]
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section
Dorset Section will have a stand at the show. Drop by for a chat and tea and cake, all proceeds going to charity.
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 […]
Back to an evening mneeting this month 7.30 for 8.00. Our speaker will be Sarah Banister who races a sidecar unit at speeds of up to 150 MPH! She will be bringing her outfit to the meeting but because it is not possible to get it into the Halsey we will have to view it […]
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 […]
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section
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
Tonights speaker will be a tall Laverda rider, no not me the other one, Simon Barker will give a talk on his working experiences on a range of machinary from Honda 50’s to Concorde.
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section
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.
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section
Car and Bike Night. Come along in/on an interesting vehicle, invite your friends and any other clubs to which you belong for a social at The Halsey Arms. Starts at 6.00 so you should be able to get home in daylight.
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 […]
Dorset Section will, as usual, have a stand at the show, ride in and park your bike on our stand then ride out when you’ve had a good look around the show. We shall be there from 8.30 to about 4.00 its a nice friendly informal show with lots to see.
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 […]
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section
Paul has thought of a new format for this years Challenge, a steeplechase? No idea what this will entail and as usual details will be highly confidential until the day so there’s no cheating. An ice cream is promised for the contestants who manage to complete the course. Run of approximately 40 miles suitable for […]
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 […]
Meet at the Cathedral Green, Sherborne for a picnic and then a Treasure hunt on foot around Sherborne. Remember to bring some food to add to the picnic. Treasure hunt poster 2025
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 […]
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section
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!
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section
Club run suitable for all bikes, note the changed start location to Poets Corner, Sturminster.
Unfortunately I have been informed that The Halsey Arms is closed with immediate effect until a new landlord can be recruited. In the current climate this could be a long wait. Therefore club nights are cancelled until we can make alternative arrangements.
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.
Club Night cancelled
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
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section
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 […]
Our AGM will now be held at The Old Brewery, Gillingham after our breakfast meeting on the 18 October.
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 […]
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section. We will then hold our AGM after breakfast, coffee and biscuits will be supplied so worth attending! If you would like to raise anything please contact me to add to the agenda.
” 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 […]
Club night rescheduled to 19 November
