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Another great Dorset Dakar expertly arranged by Andrew which was I’m sure greatly enjoyed by all riders, spectators and casual passers by. We manned the Pop Up Cafe which is in a lovely location with fantastic views and with plenty of shade. It was a pleasure serving out drinks and food to you all. We… Read more

Sunday’s run was organised by our second new run leader of the year, Mike Stovold, who did an excellent job in providing a good day out. We enjoyed new start and end venues and a route comprising of many roads we had not used before. I hope Mike enjoyed running the event and will repeat… Read more

We have 2 new runs this year with new volunteer run leaders, the first was on Sunday with David stepping up to the plate, and an excellent job he made of it! A longer run but through lovely scenery on mainly quiet roads it was a pleasure. I think we’ll book him for next year.… Read more

This year I decided on a change from our usual format and started and finished at The Green Man at Kings Stag. Numbers were similar to previous years with 16 plus 3 pillions signing on plus another 2 coming along for the run and joining us for the meal. Everyone went on my prepared run… Read more

One of my favourite runs of the year didn’t disappoint. The weather was ideal for the entire run with the New Forest looking superb, even the animals were well behaved including, surprisingly, the donkeys! But before we started we received the 80th Anniversary Relay Rally Baton from Stonehenge Section. The picture above shows Paul Winch… Read more

I think Ken has finally understood the concept of the Bluebell Run – that we should see some Bluebells! The sight and scent of the Bluebells was amazing and the weather perfect for riding. Many thanks to Ken for organising the run, although I fear this may be his last as he may want to… Read more

I was really looking forward to this run especially as Phil has successfully negotiated layers of red tape from two councils to get to start from The Corn Exchange – the spiritual home of the Blandford Run. Unfortunately it was not to be as we broke down on the way to Blandford. My first VMCC… Read more

The warmest day of the year so far got a lot of you out on your bikes to attend our club lunch at The Hunters Lodge, Wincanton. About 20 of us necessitated an additional table to be put into use, but our food was served very promptly even though there were a lot of others… Read more

My fault, I forgot about Mother’s Day when planning our calendar back in October last year so a lot of us were confined to barracks. Shame because I enjoy this run and Dunkerswell is a good destination. Many thanks to Bernard who has already organised 3 runs this year and March is not yet out.… Read more

When will it ever stop raining? Sunday was forecast to be a bit better, it wasn’t. I have ridden on three VMCC runs this year and on every one it rained the whole time. I was surprised to be joined by another 7 riders keen to brave the storms, most from further afield, so full… Read more

Call me a fair weather rider but after getting drenched on the way to The Udder I didn’t fancy slithering round wet lanes – especially as the weather was forecast to get worse. I therefore made a strategic withdrawal. Full marks to those that did the route especially Colin who chose to ride a Yamaha… Read more

From the high turnout on a cold, dull morning it would seem that Ray hit on a good idea for an alternative to our usual New Years Day run. Many thanks to Ray and Linda for organising the day and also to David and Simon for additional photos. The feature photo above, curiously, has an… Read more

We were going to be early arriving at Lo’s, plenty of time to spare, until we got to Sturminster where the main road and the road into Stur were both closed. We therefore did an about turn and followed the diversion which took us to Henstridge, Shaftesbury to Blandford. We covered 55 miles just to… Read more

Another excellent Christmas Dinner, many thanks to Paul and Howard for organising and sorting the finances, Pauls report below. 54 members packed out the Sherborne golf club, which opened especially for us to celebrate Christmas. A colourful evening, with several unlikely-looking elves in attendance, plus many festive jumpers!   We enjoyed a fine, three-course dinner, with… Read more

Featured photo is very relevant to our Remembrance Run, not sure how the blue elephant fits in! Very enjoyable day out especially as the weather was dreadfull on Friday and Sunday, Ray definately picked the best day. Good to see Linda back on a bike for her first run since her op. Thanks to Ray… Read more

For late October 27 signing on at Hamish’s Cafe for the Halloween Run is an excellent turnout. We were joined by several South Dorset members, presumably pressurised by their ex- Vice Chairman Simon! We certainly saw a lot of Autumn colours and only experienced one light shower. This run was a bit of a departure… Read more

I really enjoyed Sunday’s run, good company and easy route so could look at the views. It’s always a pleasure to visit Yandle’s Cafe and I thought they coped very well with a large group descending on them at once, I don’t think anyone had to wait too long for their order. The full breakfasts,… Read more

Weather was kinder than expected for this years run to the ‘Far North’ so 16 plus 4 pillions signed on at Blackmarsh Farm. We welcomed new members Wayne and Maggie for their first run with the VMCC. It was an easy 30 mile run to the Rocky Mountain Cafe, Shepton Mallett, via Bruton and Evercreech.… Read more

Another Vintage and Veteran Run expertly organised by Rod and Carol. Lunch was, as always, excellent and several of us went back for seconds! Many thanks to Rod and Carol lets hope they make their Golden Jubilee in a few years time. No one had to use the recovery vehicles, just as well as Nick… Read more