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WELCOME TO CYCLE SOMERSET
Cycle Somerset is a friendly, social cycling club offering varied rides throughout the countryside surrounding Taunton and sometimes further afield
We all enjoy cycling with other people, taking in coffee/lunch stops along the way.
Our leaders regularly hold rides of between 20 and 40 miles and also offer shorter rides for those returning to cycling, from time to time.
Use the Menu to find out more . You will get a warm welcome if you join us.
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Aug
27
A Rocking Good Ride
French Weir Park
09:00 – 14:00
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
We'll start at 9am again... seems to go down well.
Starting at
French Weir
Start time
9am
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Long
Miles
34 miles
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
Some short sharp hills
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
Taunton - Nailsbourne - Lydeard - Bagborough - Crowcombe - Stogumber
Stopping At
The Rocking Horse
Route Back
Stogumber - Crowcombe - Lyd St Lawrence - Ash Priors - Halse - Oake - Home
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Aug
31
Treasure Hunt
Cafe Expresso
09:30 – 14:00
Meeting at Cafe Expresso, 38 High Street for coffee and briefing at 0930 to 1000. 5 teams of 4 to cover around 15 miles on 5 different routes arriving at Dares Farm for lunch. A contribution of £2 is requested to cover lunch. After that individuals can make their way back home.
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
Cafe Expresso
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Graham Farrington
Contact number
07948987166
Places up to 12
20
Distance*
Medium
Miles
25
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
500ft
Pace***
Slow/Intermediate
Average mph
Set own pace
Route Out
5 various routes with map and directions
Stopping At
Dares Farm for lunch
Route Back
North Curry, 13 bends, Ruishton
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Sep
05
Summer Saturday ride to Dunster
09:00 – 17:00
Summer Saturday ride to Dunster stopping for coffee at The Rocking Horse café at Stogumber.
Lunch at Locks Tearooms & Garden Dunster. As this is a challenging ride with some long climbs there is an option to join the ride at Bicknoller (meet at the Community shop, What3words smoke.broadens.roaring ) and cycle to Dunster for lunch. After lunch to leave the ride where appropriate to make your own way back to Bicknoller and your vehicle.
Please Note: the return route will take us along the A358 for 3 miles from Carhampton to Washford.
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
French Weir
Start time
9.00
Ride Leader
Christine
Contact number
07596501545
Places up to 10
10
Distance*
Extended
Miles
53
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
3749
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Whitmore Lane, Yarford, West Bagborough, Stogumber, Bicknoller, West Quantoxhead, Watchet, Blue Anchor, Dunster.
Stopping At
The Rocking Horse for coffee, Locks Tearooms and Gardens for Lunch
Route Back
Carhampton, Washford, Torre, Monksilver, Elworthy, Willett Hill, Ash Priors, Halse, Bishops Hull.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/397597464
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+