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No storms this week so our Christmas Dinner was able to go ahead as planned. Unfortunately some people couldn’t make the new date but we gained some who couldn’t make the original date. I think we had around 45 people sit down for an excellent meal, including Ian from Torquay and Martin and Gill now… Read more

Fortunately our Mince Pie Run was a lot drier than last year and so mild I felt a bit warm having ‘thermalled up’ . Lots of very large puddles and a couple of nervous horses added to the challenge. It was then home to clean our very mucky bikes, except Andrew, of course, who never… Read more

Although it was cloudy it was good to have dry roads for a change,. Thanks to Ray and Linda for organising a very pleasant run. What did you think of our idea to charge more entrance fee but to include a free drink? Comments please to any committee member. Ray’s report below. We had a… Read more

Simon was concerned that no one would turn up to his run at the end of October, but this was not the case. Hopefully he will be encouraged to organise the run again next year. Ken turned up on his Suzuki GT380 as he had broken most of his other bikes, 5 out of 7… Read more

I said to Bernard before the run how much I hated the road to Dinnington Dock, well this time it surpassed itself! The potholes, mud and gravel were of epic proportions. Never again! Anyway the rest of the route was very enjoyable and the weather surprisingly good. We ‘bailed out’ at Stoford as we were… Read more

Amazing the effect a bit of sun has as we had 19 bikes plus 5 pillions sign on for this years Autumn Run. It really was a beautiful day which tempted some long distance participants. Chris and Carol travelled down from Burnham On Sea in their Lomax, and Neil from Poole on his gorgeous Kawasaki… Read more

An unscheduled start to the run as we were unable to use the village hall. But the alternative was far more scenic, riding up the avenue to Hinton Manor, somewhere I’d never been before. We voted Nigel Percy’s 1929 James as Best Bike, but unfortunately he left before he could be awarded with the trophy.… Read more

OK I know this is not a VMCC Run let alone a Dorset Section Run but I thought you may like to see what missed today. The weather in West Bay was lovely and even better in Bere Regis. Lots of bikes, pleasant run along the coast to Weymouth, met lots of people, definitely recommend… Read more

This run was very much in ‘indian country’ for me as it started in the far east extremity of our patch. But it was on very scenic on roads I am not familiar with, and the ride there was also very enjoyable. I’m sure the New Forest donkey’s spend all day crossing and re-crossing the… Read more

We always get a good turn out for the August Run, maybe being on a Bank Holiday weekend means people have more time, whatever the reason we had 25 sign on this year. It was good to see a lot of our regulars and also several new riders for this year. I am extremely grateful… Read more

Pleasant day for our yearly Tiddler Run, which is always good fun. If you have got something however small and embarrassing buried at the back of the garage why not dig it out and get it going for next year, you won’t regret it! It was good to welcome new member Paul Lockyer to the… Read more

Looked like a very pleasant run, I assume the tankard was awarded for something, or maybe it was just for the Chairman’s ‘Snakebite’. Thanks to Paul for organising the event and for photos. Also thanks to Lee & Mandy for the ‘on the move’ snaps. Pauls report below. An excellent turnout for this year’s Border… Read more

Sounds like it was third time lucky for Paul’s White horse Run, after the first year with no route sheets and the second years breakdown! It is a fantastic run on more major roads than usual – great to clear the pipes out. Thanks to Paul for organising it, his report is below. The run… Read more

The weather Gods were with us, providing a sunny start to the run. We gathered at the Culverhays Car Park in Sherborne, sadly no beverage facilities, but at least the toilets were open. 16 members signed on and all set off without problem. Our run took us South to the outskirts of Leigh, then eastwards… Read more

Our Club Night in July is our Car & Bike Night at The Halsey Arms. Not a brilliant turnout but then England were playing in the Euros so understandable. Still we had about a dozen bikes and a couple of cars to look at so it was a pleasant enough evening. My apologies for bombarding… Read more

I think the Dorset Dakar is one of our best events, even if you don’t actually ride the route just being out in the beautiful countryside makes for a very pleasant day out. Although it felt like winter when we arrived at Compton Abbas Airfield the weather did improve. The ford at Stratford Tony was… Read more

Maybe it was the promise of an ice-cream as we had a good turn out even though most people woke up to rain. This is always an entertaining event and this years was no exception, thankyou to Paul for an excellent day out. Remember if you would like the honour of organising this run next… Read more

Not a very successful Somerset Levels Run yesterday, a wet start to the day obviously put people off, with only nine sign on at Blackmarsh Farm. We were also joined by some of our non riding members so it was a pleasant start to the day. From then on we only had a couple of… Read more

Last year it was 30 C but unfortunately it was only about 14 C this year but the lure of Fish & Chips attracted 15 riders to The Halsey. Our run of 20 miles was the same as last year as it provides excellent views from Bullbarrow and Okeford Hill. Our current Chairman* picked up… Read more

Bit of a slow start to the day as the weather was not brilliant, but when it cleared the car park filled with a wide range of bikes. Lots of people showed an interest in our section activities so we may gain some new members. Good day looking at machinery of all kinds and talking… Read more

Many thanks to Rod and Carol for arranging an excellent day out, perfect weather, great scenery and most important great cakes! Unfortunately there is no photo of me modestly accepting my trophy due to being the photographer! Report from Rod below. The Jeff Clew Memorial Run took place on Sunday 2nd June.  Starting from Leigh… Read more

GIANTS Run is over for another year and Pinky (Paul M) & Perky (myself) need a rest. Many thanks to all of our riders, helpers and Margot & her staff in the café; without all of you, it wouldn’t be the success that it seems to have become. And, of course, it couldn’t have happened… Read more

After what seems like weeks of rain Sunday was forecast to be good and, surprisingly, it was! A very pleasant run to the Spyway Inn with some amazing views made all the better by the perfect weather. Of particular note was that Ryan had lent one of his Velo’s to Adam for the day. A… Read more

Two reports: From Ray Dickinson Chris Biddiscombe put a lot of work into this month’s club night event : a Treasure Hunt & BBQ. Unfortunately, it was not very well supported despite it being a lovely summer evening. Five members went to Sturminster Newton to find answers to questions set by Chris. On returning to… Read more

As our Secretary, Andy Grew, is off sunning himself somewhere in Europe, it falls to me to do this report. The weather forecast was not great, so I had decided not to ride this year, but as I was the key holder for the Okeford Fitzpaine Recreation Ground pavilion, I had to get down there… Read more

What a fantastic day out, the weather was perfect, the run very scenic and the cafe’s were pleasant. We had our highest attendance of the year so far, and it was good to see many partners being tempted out. It was especially gratifying to see 4 Moto Guzzi’s, as well as the obligatory Laverda, one… Read more