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Back on your Bike: '5 to 50km in 5 rides'
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Back on your Bike: '5 to 50km in 5 rides'
Sep
25
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
09:30 - 12:00
Vivary Park band stand
Upper High Street, Taunton TA1 3SX, UK
About this event
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This introductory programme of 5 leisurely rides gradually increasing in distance (up to 50km/30miles) with the final ride going to Langport and back.
These rides are a good introduction to club activities.
New riders should be able to ride 3miles/5Km before joining the programme of rides
The first ride follows cycle routes and less busy roads.
Further details - Jonathan 01823 288973
| Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them |
| Starting at | Vivary Park band stand | Start time | 09.30 |
| Ride Leader | Jonathan | Contact number | 07745 406419 |
| Places up to 12 | 12 | ||
| Distance* | 8.5 miles (14km) | Miles | |
| Terrain** | flat | Height Gain ft | 250ft / 80m |
| Pace*** | leisurely | Average mph | 8-10 mph |
| Route Out | circular route around Taunton | ||
| Stopping At | |||
| Route Back | |||
| Map/gps | Taunton cycle routes 1 · 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+
