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Despatch Rally, a celebration of motorcycling origin. A fresh event honouring our motorcycle heritage
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The Despatch Rally is a weekend event for the whole family, consisting of themed destinations and challenges throughout Dorset and Hampshire. Rider challenges include shooting, motorcycle control and navigation skills. Points are allocated to each activity and prizes are presented at the event finale.

27/06/2024

The summer is jam-packed with motorcycle events and shows. Let us know in the comments which ones you're off to 👇

22/05/2024

Our cameras are always poised waiting to capture everyone at our events. Here's some of our favourite shots from previous rallies: https://www.despatchrally.co.uk/gallery

16/05/2024

The results are in! Download the 2024 list to see where you ranked in this year's rally -

Each year we publish our race results.

10/05/2024

Let's see your pics!!! Tag us in your weekend photographs and videos, or post them in the comments below 👇

📸 charliemathewpayne

08/05/2024

07/05/2024

Spot anyone you know?

03/05/2024

If you didn’t see the map link on yesterday’s post or story, here’s where you’re heading today 👇

https://maps.google.com/?q=50.754436,-2.693951

02/05/2024

It’s here! Our beloved rally starts tomorrow 😎 There’s spaces remaining if you haven’t purchased a ticket yet, there’s still time!

Here’s where to find us: https://maps.google.com/?q=50.754436,-2.693951

Whether you choose to get involved with just 1 of the days or the whole weekend, here’s what to expect...
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• FRIDAY - Arrival at camp (Mappercombe Farm Dorset) from 5.30pm.
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• SATURDAY - Bring along any machine for an inappropriate and laid back day of activities and races set on private land. The ultimate casual day of grass roots excitement for all walks of life and any age! Bring your bike, regardless or age, model or style (doesn’t even have to be road worthy), we welcome it all! Emphasis is on fun and exclusivity!
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• SUNDAY - Our much-loved wartime-themed celebration of motorcycling freedom returns. Complete the off-road gravel course, tackle the tarmac motorcycle control circuit (gymkhana), gather hidden info across Dorset following your Serviceman’s map and complete final trails and balance challenges back at HQ.
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• MONDAY - A farewell morning and casual start. A ride of respect for long-term patron of Despatch Rally and dear friend Maxwell Holdstock. A fully road-based affair, open to all bikes. This ride is to give the motorcycle community to which Maxwell devoted his life, the chance for a proper send off. Please join us in lacing together Max’s last ride.
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See you on the start line!
https://www.despatchrally.co.uk/

25/04/2024

1 week to go! 😎 As we near our beloved rally, make sure you're up to speed with all the proceedings and plan for the weekend 👇

Find out more about how the Despatch Rally works and the challenges involved each day at this 3 day event.

03/04/2024

We've just hit 1.1K followers and 999 likes for our page! 🙌 Thanks for all your support - feel free to tag friends, share the page and shout about the rally coming up next month. It all helps 🏁

29/03/2024

It's a Good Friday... to buy Despatch Rally tickets and not just chocolate 😉

https://www.despatchrally.co.uk/tickets

21/03/2024

Join us for this year's Despatch Rally from 3rd - 6th May! Whether you choose to get involved with just 1 of the days or the whole weekend, here's what to expect...
🏁
• FRIDAY - Arrival at camp (Mappercombe Farm Dorset) from 5.30pm.
🏁
• SATURDAY - Bring along any machine for an inappropriate and laid back day of activities and races set on private land. The ultimate casual day of grass roots excitement for all walks of life and any age! Bring your bike, regardless or age, model or style (doesn't even have to be road worthy), we welcome it all! Emphasis is on fun and exclusivity!
🏁
• SUNDAY - Our much-loved wartime-themed celebration of motorcycling freedom returns. Complete the off-road gravel course, tackle the tarmac motorcycle control circuit (gymkhana), gather hidden info across Dorset following your Serviceman’s map and complete final trails and balance challenges back at HQ.
🏁
• MONDAY - A farewell morning and casual start. A ride of respect for long-term patron of Despatch Rally and dear friend Maxwell Holdstock. A fully road-based affair, open to all bikes. This ride is to give the motorcycle community to which Maxwell devoted his life, the chance for a proper send off. Please join us in lacing together Max's last ride.
🏁
See you on the start line!
https://www.despatchrally.co.uk/

14/03/2024

Which tribe are you - full military or camo? Maybe you’re neither, but points are scored on the best dressed for the weekend!

05/03/2024

We have been overwhelmed with the amount of interest in our rally, which is coming up in a couple of months. For those of you that haven't attended before, all info regarding the weekend can be found on our website: https://www.despatchrally.co.uk/

Any questions, please get in touch. See you on the start line! 😊

A unique motorcycle event in Dorset. Celebrate the wartime despatch riders by taking part in our challenge based competition.

29/02/2024

It's PAY DAY which means only 1 thing... time to buy Despatch Rally tickets ✌️
https://www.despatchrally.co.uk/tickets

09/02/2024

Feel free to bring along any machine for an inappropriate and laid back scramble race! Set on private land, Despatch Rally’s Saturday program invites you to let your hair down and tear up some grass.

It’s the ultimate casual day of grass roots race excitement for all walks of life and any age! Bring your bike, regardless or age, model or style (we’ve seen all sorts!) We welcome it all, no one misses out!

The green valleys of Dorset are calling you, so come run what you brung!

See you on the start line...

01/02/2024

Happy February 📣 92 days til the Rally! I repeat - 92 days to the Rally! 📣

For tickets, info and more, head to our website: https://www.despatchrally.co.uk/

24/01/2024

This year we will be hosting a ride of remembrance on Mon 6th May for a fallen comrade - Maxwell Holdstock. A long-serving Despatch Rally attendee and personal friend. This will be a fully road-based affair with a 10:30am departure. See you there.

03/01/2024

We've been looking forward to saying this... "our next rally is THIS YEAR!". The countdown is on!

25/12/2023

To our rally family and all future newbies to our event, have a wonderful Christmas!

19/12/2023

Start 'em young 😉

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Mappercombe Farm, Nettlecombe
Bridport
DT63SS

Website

http://www.despatchrally.co.uk/

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Spot anyone you know?

We are here, the sun is shining 🙌. We are set up and ready. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

An update from James - the countdown is on, the bikes are ready… are you? #despatchrally

We’re getting close to the final countdown to our glorious rally. Just 23 days to go in fact 😱 Have you got your tickets? Know others that NEED to go this? Let’s go go go, grab them now 🏁 https://www.despatchrally.co.uk/

The Despatch Rally Sunday experience… Explore Dorset’s rural roads on your most trusted wheels for day 2 of our rally event. Our much-loved wartime-themed checkpoints and challenges return with participants sent out, armed with maps and log books to test their skills as a Despatch Rider. Military outfits will be rewarded. Complete the off-road gravel course, Tackle the tarmac motorcycle control circuit (gymkhana), Gather hidden info across Dorset following your Serviceman’s map + Complete final trails and balance challenges back at HQ (Bikes supplied). The rally is a celebration of motorcycling freedom, allowing each rider to approach the challenges differently. You will be provided with a map but remember - the journey is more important than the destination! See you on the start line...

The Despatch Rally Saturday experience… Feel free to bring along any machine for an inappropriate and laid back scramble race! Set on private land, Despatch Rally’s Saturday program invites you to let your hair down and tear up some grass. It’s the ultimate casual day of grass roots race excitement for all walks of life and any age! Bring your bike, regardless or age, model or style (we’ve seen all sorts!) We welcome it all, no one misses out! The green valleys of Dorset are calling you, so come run what you brung! See you on the start line...

The military theme isn’t mandatory when it comes to our rally, in fact we welcome all sorts of attire. However camo seems to be on the rise but which group do you fall into? Points are awarded for the most effort made! #militaryuniform #camo #camouflage #despatchrally

Oh how we love the navigation challenge. Even though a few of you get lost each year, you do have a lot of fun doing it!#bike #biker #bikerace #motorbike #motorcycle #bikefestival #despatchrally #inclusive #diversity

📣 1 week to the rally! 📣 There's only a few tickets remaining now, so secure yours today - https://www.despatchrally.co.uk/tickets 🎵 50 Year Storm

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📣 Only 1 month to the rally! 📣 Secure your tickets today if you haven't already done so - https://www.despatchrally.co.uk/tickets 🎵 50 Year Storm

📣 Just 2 months to the rally! 📣 Who's yet to buy their tickets? Now's the time people, enrol today - https://www.despatchrally.co.uk/tickets 🎵 50 Year Storm