Events

Upcoming

Treasure Hunt
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+
Summer Saturday ride to Dunster
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+

Past events

A Rocking Good Ride
Aug
27
Past Event
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+
White Post Cafe...from French Weir Park...22miles...1200 ft ascent...
Aug
26
Past Event
White Post Cafe...from French Weir Park...22miles...1200 ft ascent...
French Weir Park
10:00 – 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   Starting at   French Weir Park Start time   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur  Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   22 miles Terrain**   Moderate Height Gain ft   1022 ft ascent Pace***   Moderate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   White Post Cafe Route Back   Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55743428?privacy_code=tjLFQaQREsD8HMdAPLojHsuEgPESuhKL     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+
Willowbrook Tearooms...from French Weir...16 miles 750 ft ascent
Aug
25
Past Event
Willowbrook Tearooms...from French Weir...16 miles 750 ft ascent
10:00 – 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   Starting at   French Weir Start time   10.00am Ride Leader   Gillian and Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   18 miles Terrain**   Moderate Height Gain ft   750 ft ascent Pace***   Leisurely Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Willowbrook Tearooms Route Back   Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54317281?privacy_code=K4pXwZXIeHaZgkVvcwttmUIBntn8zYO6     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+
 Ladies Ride to Middlezoy
Aug
22
Past Event
Ladies Ride to Middlezoy
Brewhouse
09:30 – 14:30
PLEASE NOTE - OUTSIDE SEATING ONLY If its really wet (doubtful !!) - we can just go to Willows & Wetlands.       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 Brewhouse Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Joanne OHagan Contact number  07719737212 Places up to 12 8              Distance* Medium  Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate\Easy Height Gain ft Up 13 bends, then flat Pace*** Leisurely Average mph 8-10 mpj         Route Out North Curry Stopping At Windmill - Spa Retreat cafe  Route Back Return route same way  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+
Ride to Langport (with 2 stops)
Aug
22
Past Event
Ride to Langport (with 2 stops)
Vivary Park band stand
09:30 – 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   Starting at Vivary park band stand Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Jonathan Contact number  07745 406419 Places up to 12 10             Distance* 30 miles Miles   Terrain** several steep hills Height Gain ft 1200 (375m) Pace*** leisurely Average mph 8-10         Route Out Curry Mallett coffee shop  Stopping At The Bridge Langport for lunch Route Back North curry Map/gps Taunton to Langport · Ride with 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+
Beagle Cafe @ Barrington
Aug
20
Past Event
Beagle Cafe @ Barrington
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
09:30 – 15:00
Met. Office predicts cooler temperatures, but showers are likely, so remember your waterproofs.     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 Brewhouse Theatre Start time 09.30am Ride Leader Ian B Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 32.6miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1287ft Pace*** Intermediate/leisurely Average mph 10mph         Route Out Stoke S.M., Curry Mallet, Isle Abbotts, Puckington, Barrington. Stopping At Barrington Beagle Cafe. Route Back Westport, Isle Brtewers, Fivehead, Rock Hill, Borough Post, Creech S.M., Taunton.  Map/gps Barrington Court Beagles Cafe. · Ride with 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+