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Preparing for the Dorset Dakar

On Tuesday of this week, Andrew Rae took 5 volunteers* on a scouting mission to assess the feasibility of an off-road adventure for all our section members and friends, assuming Read more
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Photos from the Jeff Clew Memorial Run 2022

Many thanks to Rod and Carol Hann for organising another annual Jeff Clew Memorial Run…something they have been doing for many years. As in previous years, the start and finish Read more
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Photos from the Car and Bike Night 2022
I’m delighted to report on a well-attended Car and Bike Night at The Halsey Arms in Pulham yesterday evening. Plenty of nice bikes, interspaced with old bangers. A lovely evening; Read more
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Photos from the Chairman’s Challenge Run 2022

The following report from Paul Miles following his very successful Chairman’s Challenge Run yesterday: On Sunday, the chairman welcomed 23 riders, plus several pillions, for his annual Chairman’s Challenge run. Read more
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Photos from the Wessex V&V Section’s On The Beaded Edge Run 2022

The Wessex V&V Section held their On The Beaded Edge Run today. As we’re all one big happy family in the South West, riders came from many other Sections including Read more
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Photos from the Somerset Levels Run 2022

The weather was kind to us yesterday. The BBC Weather was all doom-and-gloom, while the Met Office weather was a little more positive. But in the end, nothing more than Read more
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Photos from the Mid-Week Run June 2022

We had our first 2022 Mid-Week Run today, but despite wonderful weather, I was the only “regular” Dorset Section member on it. Thankfully, another 7 riders from the South Dorset Read more
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Photo from the Blue Haze Run 2022

Oh dear. Despite good weather , only four of us turned up for this run and only two of us were on two strokes: Andy Grew on his Yamaha 400 Read more
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Report on the GIANTS Run 2022

Today is Wednesday, 1st June and our GIANTS 2022 Run held last weekend is already becoming a distant memory, so I had better hand over to Paul Miles for the Read more
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Photos from the Hedgerow Run 2022

One of our longer runs took place yesterday. Dave Bramley put together a very enjoyable 100 mile route starting from Sturminster Newton car park with a lunch stop at Mill Read more
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Photos from the Bluebell Run 2022

The Bluebell Run is a firm favourite for most of us but, for the run organiser, it’s always a bit of a gamble. The date for the run is decided Read more
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Photos from the Hot X Bun Run 2022

Was it the glorious weather or the lure of those hot cross buns with tea and coffee? Or maybe a combination of both? Either way, it resulted in a fantastic Read more
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Photos from the Blandford Run 2022

Sunny day yesterday with a great route; a good time had by all. Many thanks to Peter Miller for a fantastic route and to Janet Miller for the teas, coffees Read more
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Photos from Last Weekend 19th/20th March 2022

Apologies for the late post; all this fine weather we’re having means I’d rather be out on bike than stuck indoors and in front of a computer screen. But better Read more
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Photos of Club Night : John Young : March 2022

Last night saw a welcome return for us to the Halsey Arms after a 6 year absence. Combine that with a very entertaining talk by John Young and you end Read more
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Photos from the March Hare Run 2022

It was a bit chilly yesterday but that didn’t deter any of us (well, maybe a few – you know who you are 🙂 ) and we had a good Read more
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Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show 2022
The annual Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show took place last weekend at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet and the Dorset Section had a stand as per usual. Read more
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Photos from the Winter Run 2022
Thankfully, yesterday there was no repetition of the 2020 Winter Run which resulted in 4 riders coming off their bikes due to ice on the road. In fact, it was Read more
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Pete Dungey
Friends, it is with an enormous sense of sadness that we must share news about Pete Dungey, who passed away earlier today. Pete was a long-standing member of Dorset section, Read more
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Photos from the Xmas Buffet Evening and Today’s Breakfast Meet 2021
Today we held our final event for 2021 and the Committee would like to wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward Read more
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Photos from the Mince Pie Run 2021

Quite an impressive turnout on a cold, damp day! We had 15 signing-on at the Marsh and Ham car park in Blandford and most of us did the full 40 Read more
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2022 Programme Card is Here!
The 2022 VMCC Dorset Section Programme is out! The printed cards will be available at the Social Evening and Buffet Club Night on Wednesday 8th December (+ Club Nights in Read more
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Photos and Video from the Memorial Run 2021

If there was an annual Section prize for “Best Run Route of the Year”, I reckon Ray would have won it following yesterday’s Memorial Run. A 51 mile route starting Read more
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Photos from the Halloween Run 2021
After hours of torrential rain, Bernard, very wisely, cancelled his run yesterday at 8am; we then tried to let everyone know. Here is the view of the A357 from the Read more
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Photos from the Autumn Leaves Run 2021
I wasn’t able to take part in yesterday’s Autumn Leaves Run for two reason: 1) we had visitors and 2) a much greater reason (and more alarming) was that one Read more
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Photos from our Breakfast Meet October 2021
It’s been a long time! This was our first Breakfast Meet since February 2020! A very respectable turnout at Thorngrove Garden Centre, Gillingham with people coming from all directions : Read more
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Photos and Video from the 42nd Veteran & Vintage Run 2021

Yesterday was our 42nd annual Veteran and Vintage Run. I say “our” but this run has been organised by Rod and Carol Hann for all of those 42 years; quite Read more

