All runs meet at 10am for a 10:30 start unless otherwise stated.

 Runs marked * start and finish at the same place, which means it is convenient if you prefer to bring your machine on a trailer.

 Runs marked in Italics are organised by the Worcester Section.

 

January 1st New Years Day Ride in and Social As of December 2021 this social will be going ahead at The Round Oak from 12 noon, subject to the pub being open and any changes due to rises in Covid rates. It is of course appreciated that some people may be cautious attending an indoor event at this time. Alan Bromwich 01384 372020
March 26th Paul's Spring Saturday Run 10 for 10.30 from Louise Street Garage, Gornal Wood, Dudley, DY3 2UB Paul Raybould 01902 676396
May 1st Long Mynd Run Meet at 10am for 10.30 departure from Tony's Diner, Quatford, near Bridgnorth, WV15 6QL Ron Higgins 01746 764188
May 10th Mike's Mid-Week Run Meet 10am for 10.30 departure. From and back to MidWest Moto (the Indian Dealer), Ribbesford Road, Stourport on Severn, DY13 0TF. A social run with route sheets, about 83 miles from and back to MidWest. The run will go to the Hereford Waterworks Museum, Broomy Hill, Hereford, HR4 0LJ, stopping for coffee en-route at Ralph Court Gardens, Edwin Ralph, Bromyard, HR7 4LU. Access to both cafes is without charge but you would need to pay an entry fee to look around either the gardens or the museum. Mike Cutler 07885 785972
May 21st A Tour into Worcestershire Meet 10am for 10.30 departure. A run of about 96 miles from and returning back to Tony's Diner, Quatford, near Bridgnorth, WV15 6QL. Peter Gray 07929 611546
June 8th Barrie's Mid-Week Run Meet 10am for 10.30 departure from the car park at The Pavillions Garden Centre on the A454 Wolverhampton to Bridgnorth Road (of the 3 garden centres along there, this is the one nearest to Wolverhampton). The run will be about 60 miles in total back to the start point, with a lunch stop after 28 miles. Some smaller lanes are taken that, although tarmac, have poorly maintained sections (don't they all?!). Barrie Jones 01299 878375
June 25th Girder Fork Run Joint with Worcestershire Section Meet 10am for 10.30 departure from Rowberries Garden Centre at Chaddesley Corbett, DY10 4QN Martyn Round 0121 5501547
July 2nd A ride to Skippy's place Meet from 2pm for departure at 2.30 prompt from Chasewater Railway car park, Pool Rd, Burntwood, Walsall, WS8 7NL. A social run with route sheets, going to Skippy's place to celebrate his birthday (slightly belatedly), an opportunity to see his most impressive engineering kit and workshop. Martyn Round 0121 5501547
July 6th Ride a Bike and Concours Evening A relaxed evening at The Round Oak, Wombourne, WV5 8BU, from 6.30pm. Bring a bike or come to have a look and a chat. Alan Bromwich 01384 372020
July 16th Trevor Bull's Flight of Fantasy Meet 10am for 10.30 departure from Blackstone picnic car park DY12 1PU signed off the A456 Bewdley By Pass, adjacent to pedestrian pelican crossing. Free Parking and appears suitable for trailers to be left. This will be a run of about 70 miles, and there will be a ballot for the machine, other than your own, that you'd most like to take home. The Flight of Fantasy trophy will be awarded to the rider of the most fancied mount. Julian Edwards 01562 883224
July 27th Ian's Mid-Week Run Meet 10am for 10.30 departure from Rowberry's Garden Centre, Chaddesley Corbett, meet from 10am for 10:30 getaway. Going to Toddington Steam Railway Station in Gloucestershire for lunch in their cafe and then back to Rowberry's. No really small lanes but a pleasant mostly scenic run. Steam trains will be running on the day. Probably around 80 miles in total. Ian Goodhall 01562 755511
August 14th Breakfast Run Meet from 8.30 for 9am departure from the slip road outside Walsall Garden Centre, B4151 Sutton Road, WS9 0QH Rob Todd 07802 462430
August 24th Dave's Mid-Week Run Meet 10am for 10.30 departure from Tony's Diner, Quatford, near Bridgnorth, WV15 6QL. We will be meandering north to a coffee stop after 36 miles, then back to Tony's for lunch, 77 miles in total, and going all around the Wrekin along the way. David Spencer 07975 629810
Sept 4th Worcestershire OTT RUN, a shorter run for Oldies, Tiddlers and Threewheelers Designed for Girder Fork Bikes, Tiddlers & 3 Wheelers but all welcome. 9.30 for 10 - The Cob House, Wichenford Worcestershire Section
September 10th The Clun Run Meet 10am for 10.30 departure from Tony's Diner, Quatford, WV15 6QL. It will first go directly to Craven Arms for coffee at The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Market St, Craven Arms SY7 9RS, so you could instead join us there at around 11am. Brian Jones 07791 898563
Sept 25th The Levis Cup Trial A competitive event run under Regulations, entry in advance is required, see details in the Levis part of this website. Martyn Round 0121 550 1547
October 9th Autumn Run Meet 10am for 10.30 departure from the car park at The Pavilions Garden Centre on the A454 Wolverhampton to Bridgnorth Road (of the 3 garden centres along there, this is the one nearest to Wolverhampton). There is a cafe on that site if you need sustenance before we start, after which the next stop will be after about 40 miles at The Raven Cafe, Prees, near Whitchurch. Later the the ride concludes, as last year, in the Severn valley at the cafe at the rear of the China museum at Coalport for afternoon tea and cake, so you need not go hungry! John Williams 07866 796841
Nov 6th Winter Wander Thie plan this year is for members to make their own way to Tony's Diner, Quatford, near Bridgnorth, WV15 6QL, to arrive from 12 noon for an end of season sociable lunchtime. There will not be a planned route, just go from wherever you are by whatever route to fancy, alone or with a few others from round your way. David Spencer. 07975 629810

 

 

 

 

Section Social Runs

 

 We have many organised runs throughout the year. The starting points are from various locations around the section, including Lichfield, Bridgnorth and Hagley, so there is probably one near you, just phone the organiser for more information.

 

 Please note that we aim to start each run promptly, 30 minutes after the published time given in the table on the left.

 

 All our runs take place on quiet rural roads through beautiful unspoiled countryside.

 

 Please note that VMCC Membership Cards must be produced at the start in order to sign on for a run, but you would be welcome to "tag along" even if you are not a member of the VMCC.