RUN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER FORECAST BUT SOCIAL MEET FROM 10.00 IS STILL ON!! 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 […]
Due to building works we will not be able to use our traditional starting point for the Blandford Run. The new start is at Lo’s Cafe, Stud Farm, Pimperne DT11 8XA, hot drinks and bacon baps will be available for purchase from 9.00 am. Please support this new venue by making a purchase at the […]
Another meeting another John Young! This time our friend Trident John Young who will be talking about the Triumph Quadrant – a 4 cylinder version of the Trident.
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Old Brewery Cafe ( formerly Moto Corsa) in Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
Our annual Bluebell Run. 42 mile route from LO’s Cafe in Pimperne, starting at 11am, to the Round Chimneys Farm and Café at Boys Hill, nr Glanvilles Wootton. 18 mile route back to the start. Get there early for a coffee/tea etc. This run is about finding those elusive bluebells and, as they have habit […]
This year the Dorset Section checkpoint will be at The Recreation Ground, Okeford Fitzpaine. Chris Biddiscombe is the organiser and chief tea maker with other volunteers assisting. Do drop in if you are riding or not, the kettle will be on all day!
Let’s hope this run goes ahead this year. Start is from Station Road Car Park, Sturmister Newton with a stop at Sammy Millers and then lunch at The Horton Inn.
This is a new evening event for this year. We will start at The Halsey and ride ( or drive) to Sturminster where we will look for the answers to clues. We will then return to The Halsey for tie breaker questions and a BBQ. If the weather is good then we can ride and […]
Weymouth Run 2017 Agenda below for the South Dorset Section’s 2024 Weymouth Run and Week. Sunday’s Run starts at 10:30am, while the runs on Monday to Friday start at 10:00 from Bagwell Farm, Chickerell, DT3 4EA. If you would rather join the riders at the first coffee stop, assume that would be about one hour […]
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Old Brewery Café and Kitchen (formerly Moto Corsa), Wyke Road, Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
Ryan has kindly volunteered to take this run. It will start from the same location as originally planned but will follow the same route as last years Young Ryans Express run. Everybody enjoyed this route so no bad thing to re-run it! The run starts at Culverhays car park, Sherborne and heads south for approximately […]
The GIANTS Run is back! The VMCC Dorset Section’s run for girder fork bikes. First held in 2019, GIANTS 2024 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 years Jeff Clew Memorial Run will be starting from Leigh Village Hall, and will as ever be organised by Rod and Carol Hann. If you get there by 10.00 you can have coffee and biscuits prior to the run starting at 10.30. There will be a choice of either 45 or 60 mile runs […]
We will have a stand all day at Gillingham In Gear, which is a show for all types of vehicles, entry is free of charge. Come a and have a look around the show and leave your bike on our stand. Alternatively if you would like to display a bike for the day that is […]
Short evening run of about 30 miles followed by Fish & Chips. What’s not to like? The run will start at 6.00 to go to the mobile Fish & Chip van in Okeford Fitzpaine. If you do not wish to do the run then feel free to join us at Okeford at about 6.45. The […]
We start at Blackmarsh Farm, Sherborne for a run of about 70 miles in total around some of the Somerset Levels. We will have a coffee stop at Yandles Cafe in Bower Hinton, Martock and then lunch at Bere Lane Cider Farm at Aller. Stop at one or both – your choice! All roads across […]
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Old Brewery Café and Kitchen (formerly Moto Corsa), Wyke Road, Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
As usual details are deliberately vague for this event, probably because Paul hasn’t thought of them yet! Expect the usual mix of appalling directions and questions with debateable answers. Probably will not be a very long run and where we end up is a complete mystery. Best of Luck! Note the change of start venue […]
DORSET DAKAR DAWDLE Read carefully prior to registering for the event. Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to the 2024 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 […]
Social night at the Halsey come along on any bike or any car but obviously the more interesting the better. If you would like to invite members of other clubs you belong to they will be very welcome.
Starting at Culverhayes Car Park, Sherborne with a stop at Shillingstone Station to finish at Round Chimneys at Glanvilles Wooton. A distance of approximately 50 miles, or considerably more if you follow Bernard’s directions!
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Old Brewery Café and Kitchen (formerly Moto Corsa), Wyke Road, Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
Note: this run is on a Saturday and starts at 9:00am for 9.30. Full details from Paul Swaddle as follows. The White Horse Run – This spirited ride takes us along some of the most glorious and beautiful motorcycling roads Dorset and Wiltshire have to offer. Meeting at the Udder Farm Shop Cafe at 9am, […]
Details to follow but you can be assured that this will be a run around the Dorset/ Wiltshire/ Somerset borders, hence the name.
August club night evening run August 14th starting from the Halsey Arms at 6.00pm A pleasant easy to follow ride at approximately 25 miles returning to the Halsey Arms. Food available from their menu, a chance to enjoy a drink and socialise with like minded friends sun guaranteed but don’t know which day! Regards Ray
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Old Brewery Café and Kitchen (formerly Moto Corsa), Wyke Road, Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
A run of approx 40 miles planned for smaller bikes with no big hills on the route. Although planned for tiddlers any low powered bike is welcome, ideal for Ariels! Start and finish at Kings Stag Coffee House.
Run will start at the Virginia Ash, but unfortunately there will be no facilities available. We will therefore take a direct route to The Coffee House at Kings Stag for breakfast if required. The route will then take us to The Old School House Cafe at Yetminster for lunch before returning to the Virginia Ash. […]
This is Bernard’s yearly run for serious riders, main roads and plenty of miles! Route will start at 11.00 from Cranborne Garden Centre, BH21 5PP with a stop at Dobbies Garden Centre at Cadnam, SO40 2NB. Lunch will be at Loomie’s Moto Cafe, West Meon, GU32 1JX. As an added bonus Barry Wilson has generously […]
Our first indoor Club Night for the autumn period will have a speaker. I am pleased to welcome Steve Allen to our Section who will be giving a talk on the formation and early days of the VMCC from the perspective of his father Titch Allen.
This event will start as usual at the village hall at Hinton St Mary at 10.30 before heading to The View, Milton Abbas for coffee. Lunch will be at Lo’s Cafe, Pimperne before returning to Hinton St Mary for more tea and cakes! Route of approx 60 miles and plenty of cake make this run […]
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Old Brewery Café and Kitchen (formerly Moto Corsa), Wyke Road, Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
Rod and Carol’s Veteran & Vintage run is heading for its Golden Jubilee so they have got the well organised by now! Start from Leigh village hall at 10.30 for a 45 mile run with a coffee stop en route. Returning to Leigh for lunch. Plenty of space for parking vans and trailers. Entry is […]
Note that this run is on SATURDAY as there are not any cafes open in Sherborne on a Sunday. Route will be approx 60 miles on a mixture of roads suitable for any eligible bike. Start is at Blackmarsh Farm, Sherborne, DT9 4JX, 10.30 for 11.00 start. We will have lunch at The Masbury Cafe […]
AGM night and your chance to give your opinion on what your club is doing well and what could be improved.
Start / End at Virginia Ash, Sherborne Rd, Henstridge, Templecombe BA8 0PL. 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 back to Virginia Ash. Generally good roads, no grass growing up the middle ! The […]
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Old Brewery Café and Kitchen (formerly Moto Corsa), Wyke Road, Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF START VENUE The run will now start at Hamish Cafe, BA22 9RF leaving at 11.00. We’ll take a scenic route to The View Cafe, Milton Abbas using faster B roads, but suitable for all bikes. It should take about 90 mins and is 32 miles. There’ll be no paper maps involved, […]
Memorial Run 9th November, start & finish at The Old Brewery Gillingham SP8 4NW. PLEASE USE THE REAR CAR PARK A run of approx 45 miles stopping for coffee at The Bradley Pantry coffee shop, mainly on A & B roads avoiding muddy lanes with fantastic views across Vale. Sat Nav GPX files —> Outward […]
On Sunday 10th November, which is Remembrance Sunday, a group of us will be meeting at the Marsh & Ham car park (Morrisons) Blandford to ride down to the Tank Museum for the Remembrance Service meeting @ 9.15 for 9.30 start, all are welcome.
November Club Night is our quiz night, but this year we have new quiz masters! So none of the usual tosh that we’ve come to expect, sanity may eventually reign – maybe….
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Old Brewery Cafe ( formerly Moto Corsa) in Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
Join us for our last run of 2024, a 40 mile route starting at Marsh & Ham Car Park, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AW finishing at Lo’s Cafe, Pimperne, DT11 8XA. Hopefully Mrs A will have been baking so mince pies are available! GPX file for Sat Nav Users —> here.
Note that our December Club Night is cancelled.
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Old Brewery Cafe ( formerly Moto Corsa) in Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
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 […]
