Events

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

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 […]

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