GIANTS 2022 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) & 2022, GIANTS 2023 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**. […]
Two routes, both starting and ending at the Shillingstone Station, St Patricks Industrial Estate, Station Rd, Shillingstone 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 station café. Plenty of parking and toilet facilities. Route 1 […]
Gillingham in Gear takes place on the 10th June at the Red Lion & Town Meadows Field, High Street Gillingham 10am-4pm. It’s a free to enter car and bike show which the club will be having a stand at. Members can arrive and leave at any time. We need your support to promote the section. […]
A gentle 32 mile dawdle starting at 11am from King’s Stag Coffee Shop and ending at the Old School Gallery in Yetminster. The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses.
June club night will be a Fish & Chip Run starting at The Halsey at 6.00. We will go for a run of about an hour ending at the Fish & Chip van in Okeford Fitzpaine at about 7.00. If you do not wish to go on the run then feel free to join us […]
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Garden Café at Thorngrove Garden Centre in Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
Starting from the Cabin Cafe, Warden Hill Trading Post, on the A37 at 2pm. The route is about 40 miles long with a tea stop somewhere : Rod and Carol are experts at seeking out new places to stop…. The run ends back at Warden Hill. No route map; the drop off system will be […]
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 infamous Chairman’s Challenge is back! Join him at Thorngrove Garden centre from 10.30am and embark on a journey of discovery through beautiful Dorset. Part of the challenge is understanding the chairman’s approach to route planning and there’s a high probability of the odd question or two en route. A nice coffee stop forms part […]
This is a pre-booked event only and is limited to 50 riders. To take part, you must register below; there is no entry on the day without a booking! PLEASE NOTE : We have had to change the start location. It is no longer at Compton Abbas Airfield but a few miles away at Win […]
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Garden Café at Thorngrove Garden Centre in Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
*** Details and Sat Nav GPX file updated 9th July *** The run starts at Culverhays car park, Sherborne and heads south for approximately 25 miles to the coffee / cake halfway stop at the Spyway Inn, Askerswell, DT2 9EP and the return is approximately 28 miles. There is a mixture off country lanes […]
40 mile circular route with stop at The Old School House, Yetminster. This will be a group run, but I will bring some route sheets for those that prefer to make their own way.
A new addition to our 2023 Events Calendar. Carol Hann’s two year tenure as our Section President comes to an end in October and she and Rod would like to invite all Dorset Section (and South Dorset Section) members to an afternoon tea party at their house. All are welcome…and bring your partner. Arrive any […]
Note: this run is on a Saturday and starts at 9:00am (not 10:30am as in the printed Programme Card) The White Horse Run – new and improved! (Now with route maps!) – This spirited ride takes us along some of the most glorious and beautiful motorcycling roads Dorset and Wiltshire have to offer. Meeting at […]
Note: this run is on a Saturday and starts at 10:30am 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 —> Outward Route Return Route The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses. […]
(Updated 30th July 2023) Please come and support our Annual Autojumble on Wednesday 9th August at the Halsey Arms Starts at 6.00pm and will be in the car park at the side of the pub, those not selling please park at the front of the pub or in the car park opposite. Unfortunately there will […]
Last Updated : 11th Aug 2023 : GPX file for Sat Nav users —> Here! The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses.
(Updated 30th July 2023) To quote Simon “The ride will be from the Virginia Ash pub to Mapperton House Café, a ride of 27 miles, which should take an hour, on B roads with the odd country lane. The cafe car park is a mix of gravel and grass so a sidestand puck might come […]
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Garden Café at Thorngrove Garden Centre in Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
(Updated 14th July 2023) Both runs start at the Kings Stag Coffee House at 11:00am but get there earlier to sign on etc. The standard Tiddler run is for machines up to 250cc and is an approx 30 mile route to Round Chimneys Farm Café, Boys Hill and then an optional 15 miles back the […]
A 60 mile run, starting from and returning to, the Virginia Ash pub with a half way stop at the Story Pig, Lavender Keepers, Great Pit Ln, Sherborne DT9 4FG. The route is the same as last year, except for a diversion in Sherborne to avoid the road closure of Castletown Way. The Virginia Ash […]
Starting 11.00 am at Cranborne Garden Centre BH21 5PP. 100 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 route […]
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 […]
September’s meeting will be a Biker Down training course, it starts at the earlier time of 7.00 pm as it is 3 hours in duration. The course gives instruction on what to do in the event that you are involved in or come across an accident or medical emergency whilst out on your bike. There […]
Come and enjoy a breakfast and some good company at The Garden Café at Thorngrove Garden Centre in Gillingham. It doesn’t matter how you get here: motorcycle, car, pushbike or just walk if you’re near enough.
The run is CANCELLED
Now in its 44th year, our Veteran & Vintage Run takes place on Sunday 24th 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 […]
Note: this run is on Saturday. 10.30 for a 11.00 start at Toy Barn, Blackmarsh Farm, Sherborne DT9 4JX A gentle 40 mile run into Somerset. A stop at Kimbers Farm Shop for coffee and/or lunch. We have tested out the food and thought it was excellent. I would thoroughly recommend the ploughmans lunch. Or […]
Dear friends This month it’s the section AGM and we’d appreciate your attendance on Wednesday the 11th October, at the Halsey Arms. This is a necessary mechanism to help ensure the continued smooth running of your section and presents an ideal opportunity for you to ask the committee any questions you might have and […]
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 mikes back to Virginia Ash. Generally good roads, no grass growing up the middle ! Coffee, […]
Note: New Venue! 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 Saturday. A northern route via Longridge Deverill to the Gingery Piggery at Boyton 29 miles Return run via Old Shaftsbury road (top road) 35 miles back to Shillingstone station The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses.
Once again, Paul Miles has kindly volunteer to put together a list of absurd questions with impossible answers and will become our Quiz Master for the evening. If you’ve not been to one of these before, they are great fun, so come along and have a laugh. Please see attached link!! quiz night 2023
Note: this run is on Saturday. Memorial Run November 11th starting from Shell Service Station Nr Aldi Gillingham SP8 5FB @ 11am toilets coffee snacks available from Gregs next to the Garage. This is our annual memorial run to remember those club members and friends who are no longer with us or unable to ride. As it is Remembrance Day we will observe the […]
On Sunday 12th November we again will be riding down to Bovington Tank Museum for the Remembrance Day service with free entry to the museum. We will leave Blandford Marsh & Ham car park (Morrisons car park) at 9.45am. This is an unofficial run so no paperwork or fee depending on how many turn up […]
Note: New Venue! 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 gentle circular 45 mile run starting and ending in Blandford with a half way stop for coffee at Compton Abbas Airfield Café. As an added incentive there will be mince pies at the start! The Section is asking for a contribution of £3 towards run expenses. By downloading and using these GPX files on […]
December Club Night will be a social at The Halsey Arms. There will be mince pies and sausage rolls provided free of charge! We will also be holding a raffle, for club funds, please bring a prize to donate. Anyone returning the Boris Johnson book will, of course, be thrown out of the meeting! Hope […]
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.
New Year’s Day Run – RUN CANCELLED 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 […]
Tonight’s speaker will be Steve Williams from the Bloodbikes organisation. We hope to have a bike on display if it will fit through the door! We will also request donations for this valuable organisation which is run as a charity with no NHS funding.
A 30 mile circular route on smaller country lanes starting and finishing at the Udder Shop, Manor Farm, East Stour SP8 5LQ. If the weather looks grim then an alternative route on better roads will be used.
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.
An easy run of 42 miles starting at Teals Farmshop and Cafe, North Cadbury, 10.30 for 11.00 start. The route is on mainly larger roads to minimise mud/grass/frost/gravel that is prevalent at this time of year, so is suitable for larger bikes. Obviously this means that Andy Rae will ride his Simpson 50! Finish is […]
Bill Southcombe will be our speaker this evening. You may have heard his talk of his experiences flying Vulcan Bombers a few years ago, but he is also a keen motorcyclist and has a passion for the TT races. He has recently written a book on ‘ Tuners of the Golden Age of Motorcycling’ and […]
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.
Andy Rae is organising our stand for the Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show. This years theme is unrestored bikes. We will also be selling teas and coffees with cake! Proceeds to go to charity.
NOTE: THIS RUN IS ON SATURDAY Starting at Marsh & Ham 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. The cafe closes at 12.45 so allow plenty of time if you wish […]
