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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+
Past events
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+