Events

*** 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.

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. […]

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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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: 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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

11.00 am start from The Trading Post, Warden Hill on the A37 DT2 5PW, total of 80 miles out and back heading west to Dunkeswell airfield. Lunch stop at The Aviator restaurant EX14 4LG and return to Warden Hill

  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 […]

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.