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
Quiz Night has been resurrected! David and Tom will again be our hosts for night of motorcycling and general knowledge questions to compete for the very desirable old spark plugs trophy. It will be back at The Halsey Arms, now under new management, 7.30 for 8.00 start. The pub should by then be serving food […]
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section
Last run of 2025 suitable for all bikes, with mince pies at the start! Route of 40 miles to finish at Lo’s Cafe, Pimperne, DT11 8XA. Date is a week later than publicised to cater for hangovers from our Christmas Dinner!
Come by bike, car, bike or foot to enjoy breakfast with Dorset Section
This is a new idea to replace our usual New Year’s Day Run. We will visit the ‘Ghost Village’ of Imber which was taken over by the army for WW2 and never given back! It’s only open a few times a year for visits to the church etc. Monday 29th December Imber Ghost Ride. Riders […]
Club run suitable for all bikes
A new idea for 2026. We will be holding monthly lunch meetings at various venues on different days of the week. The idea being that if you have another commitment on a particular day you should be able to make some of the meetings. Our first meeting will be at The Virginia Ash, Henstridge, BA8 […]
Our monthly breakfast meeting at The Old Brewery, Gillingham. Come by bike, car or anything.
Run of 41 miles finishing at The Virginia Ash, Henstridge, BA8 0PL. This is similar to last years run due to time constraints but it is quite pleasant and not too muddy! I have however had to make an amendment because of a road closure. Club run suitable for all bikes. Click here for […]
Our monthly breakfast meeting at The Old Brewery, Gillingham. Come by bike, car or anything.
A new idea for 2026. We will be holding monthly lunch meetings at various venues on different days of the week. The idea being that if you have another commitment on a particular day you should be able to make some of the meetings. Venues have yet to be decided – watch this space!
Club run suitable for all bikes
Club run suitable for all bikes
This month our lunch meeting will be at the Hunters Lodge, Wincanton, BA9 8LD at 12.00.
Our monthly breakfast meeting at The Old Brewery, Gillingham. Come by bike, car or anything.
Note: this run is on Good Friday Previous year’s Easter Bunny helpers have found something better to do this year! I know, it’s outrageous but it’s completely beyond my control. As a result, this run has a new start location, so ignore what’s shown in the printed programme card. The 48 mile run starts at 11am at […]
Phil has waded through loads of red tape and has eventually managed to organise our Blandford Run from where it has traditionally started from – The Corn Exchange. Instructions from Phil below. Tea and coffee will be available in the Corn Exchange from 10am, parking needs to be inside the barriers (posts) or you may […]
Our monthly breakfast meeting at The Old Brewery, Gillingham. Come by bike, car or anything.
Our April Club Lunch will be held at Sherborne Golf Club, Higher Clatcombe, Sherborne, DT9 4RN. Don’t worry you haven’t missed something – it’s not our Christmas lunch and turkey is not on the menu! Please let me know if you want lunch together with your choices from the menu below. Mains Beef Lasagne with […]
A run to Round Chimneys with plenty of Bluebells en-route. Club run suitable for all bikes. Please remember to take a route sheet even if you are following your SatNav as it contains important safety information! Click here for Outward GPX file Click here for Return GPX file
