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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+
White Post the Wrong Way Round
Aug
18
Past Event
White Post the Wrong Way Round
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 9 am start Starting at French Weir Start time 9 am Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 25 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Upandowanupdownup Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out F Weir - Bradford - Nynehead - Wellington - Runnington - Langford Budville Stopping At White Post Route Back White Post - Milverton - Oak - B Hull - 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+
Maunsel Lock Tearooms...from The Brewhouse...16 miles...600 ft ascent
Aug
17
Past Event
Maunsel Lock Tearooms...from The Brewhouse...16 miles...600 ft ascent
Taunton Brewhouse
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   The Brewhouse Start time   10.00 am Ride Leader   Arthur and Gillian Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   10             Distance*   Short Miles   16 miles Terrain**   Easy Height Gain ft   600ft ascent Pace***   Leisurely Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Route Back   Map/gps Route info: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54680458     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+
North Curry Cafe Earlyish Ride
Aug
15
Past Event
North Curry Cafe Earlyish Ride
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
09:00 – 11:30
Earlyish ride to avoid the heat.     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 09.00am Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short Miles 17.3miles Terrain**   Height Gain ft   Pace*** Leisurely. Average mph 10mph         Route Out Stoke S.M., Griffin Hill (avoids A358 crossing), Borough Post, N.Curry. Stopping At North Curry Cafe. Route Back 13 Bends, Ham, Creech S.M., Taunton. Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Sunblock 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+
Circumnavigation Two
Aug
11
Past Event
Circumnavigation Two
Vivary Park
08:30 – 13:00
      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 It promises to be hot on Tuesday so we will start a little earlier at 8.30 Starting at Vivary Park Start time 8.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 24 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Undulating Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Trull - Pitminster - Corfe - Thurlbear - Stoke - Creech  Stopping At Silver's Pantry Route Back Silver's Pantry - W Monkton - Cheddon - French Weir 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 The Coffee Mill, Milverton
Aug
08
Past Event
Ride to The Coffee Mill, Milverton
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  Bishops Hull Start time  9.30 Ride Leader  Christine Contact number   07596501545 Places up to 12  8             Distance*  medium  Miles  24 Terrain**  moderate Height Gain ft  1000 Pace***  Intermediate  Average mph  9-11         Route Out  Hillfarrence, Oak, Milverton. Stopping At  The Coffee Mill Route Back  Preston Bowyer, Tarr, Ash Priors, B/Lydeard, Fennington, Whitmore Lane 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+
North Dorset Trailway Away Day.
Aug
08
Past Event
North Dorset Trailway Away Day.
Dunelm Car Park
08:15 – 18:30
The bike trailer will be available. Please indicate in your order if you require a space. Aiming to leave Taunton after loading bikes by 8.30am, arriving in Sturminster Newton around 10-10.15am. Please note we will not be back until around 6.30pm due to ride distance and travelling time. Please email me to let me know if you can provide transport in your car as we need at least 3 vehicles to transport 10 riders. Please also have a look at the Olive Branch lunch menu Menus at The Olive Branch and let me know your choice for quicker ordering as it will be busy.       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 Dunelm Car Park Taunton Start time 08.15 Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 10 Email ianbright91@outlook.com         Distance* Long Miles 39.3miles Terrain** Easy/Moderate Height Gain ft 1440ft. Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10mph         Route Out North Dorset Trailway, Blandford, Wimborne. Stopping At Black Cactus Cafe, Blandford morning. The Olive Branch pub lunch. Route Back Reverse of route out. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48066866     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack and Sunblock   *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+
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