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Oct
27
Past Event
Run of the Mill Ride
Vivary Park
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
The weather forecast is variable... so ride goes ahead, "Weather permitting,.
Starting at
Vivary Park Bandstand
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
27 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Bumpy but beautiful
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
Vivary - Pitminster - W Buckland - Bradford on Tone - E Nynehead - Milverton
Stopping At
The Coffee Mill
Route Back
Milverton - Halse - Ash Priors - B Lydeard - Kingston - 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+
Oct
23
Past Event
Cancelled Back on your Bike: '5 to 50km in 5 rides'
Vivary Park band stand
09:30 – 14:00
The 4th of an 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. https://cyclesomerset.tidyhq.com/public/pages/riding-in-a-group is helpful info for riders.
New riders should be able to ride 3miles/5Km before joining this 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
Graham +Stephen
Contact number
07745 406419
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
21 miles (32km)
Miles
Terrain**
flat
Height Gain ft
530ft / 160m
Pace***
leisurely
Average mph
8-10 mph
Route Out
Nynehead
Stopping At
White Post Langford Budville
Route Back
Bradford on Tone
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57519536
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+
Oct
21
Past Event
L'Auberge Nouvelle Encore
French Weir Park
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
French Weir
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Rolling Undulations
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
French Weir - B Hull - Oake - Halse
Stopping At
The New Inn
Route Back
New Inn - Ash Priors - B Lydeard - Cushuish - Kingston - 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+
Oct
20
Past Event
Sheppy's Cafe
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
Phillipa
Contact number
07974304520
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Miles
25
Terrain**
Height Gain ft
1200ft ish
Pace***
Average mph
10 ish
Route Out
Bradford, Langford Budville, Westford, Rockwell Green, West Buckland
Stopping At
Sheppy's
Route Back
Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull
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+
Oct
16
Past Event
Back on your Bike: '5 to 50km in 5 rides'
Vivary Park band stand
09:30 – 14:00
The 3rd of an 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. https://cyclesomerset.tidyhq.com/public/pages/riding-in-a-group is helpful info for riders.
New riders should be able to ride 3miles/5Km before joining this 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 +Stephen
Contact number
07745 406419
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
20 miles (30km)
Miles
Terrain**
flat
Height Gain ft
530ft / 160m
Pace***
leisurely
Average mph
8-10 mph
Route Out
Maunsel
Stopping At
North Curry
Route Back
Ruishton
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57519678
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+
Oct
15
Past Event
Ride to Bere Aller Cider Farm
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
Brewhouse
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Christine
Contact number
07596501545
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Long
Miles
39
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1350 ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Obridge, Creech, North Curry, Stathe, Burrowbridge, Middlezoy
Stopping At
Bere Aller Cider Farm
Route Back
Aller, Langport, Stoke St Gregory, North Curry, Creech St Micheal
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/418610535
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+
Oct
14
Past Event
Maunsel Lock Tearooms...from The Brewhouse...22 miles...600ft 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
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Short
Miles
22 miles
Terrain**
Easy to moderate
Height Gain ft
605 ft ascent
Pace***
Leisurely
Average mph
8.5 - 9.5 mph
Route Out
Stopping At
Maunsel Lock Tearooms
Route Back
Map/gps
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54187210?privacy_code=un29BTKuPpvlb2s4DIxexi4SVodNBD4C
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+
Oct
10
Past Event
POSTPONED 'Maintenance Workshop' - Saturday 10th October 2026
On Your Bike
10:00 – 12:00
Are you and your bike ready for Autumn/Winter cycling?
This Workshop will include checking the basic functions on your bike before embarking on a ride, changing a tyre and inner tube plus much more to get the best out of your bike.
It's a fun workshop with Dereck and his team, where you can get hands on and personal with your bike! :)
This is a maintenance workshop no ride included.
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
On Your Bike, Taunton
Start time
10.00am prompt
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
12 maximum
Distance*
not applicable
Miles
not applicable
Terrain**
n/a
Height Gain ft
n/a
Pace***
n/a
Average mph
n/a
Route Out
Make your own way to On Your Bike, Taunton
Stopping At
Purplespoon Cafe next door if you fancy refreshments before/after Workshop
Route Back
Make your own way 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+
Oct
10
Past Event
Summer Saturdays 7 (Last of the Summer Rides)
Vivary Park
09:30 – 15:30
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
Two stops... lunch at the Feed Station - tea and cakes at the Bridge Cafe then home via N Curry
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Extended
Miles
50 miles
Terrain**
Moderate - Hard
Height Gain ft
Manageable with Breaks
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Horton - Dowlish Wake - Hinton St George - Merriott
Stopping At
Feed Station
Route Back
Merriott - S Petherton - E Lambrook - Kingsbury E - Langport - 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+
Oct
10
Past Event
Ladies, will it be you too for a Brew Two?
BrewTwo
09:30 – 13:30
Short ladies morning ride.
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
Bishop's Hull Church
Start time
9:30
Ride Leader
Audrey
Contact number
07711114465
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Short
Miles
20
Terrain**
Moderate/ occasional hard
Height Gain ft
900ft (1 short steep hill)
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10
Route Out
Trull, Ford Street, Voxmoor, Rockwell Green
Stopping At
The Cleve
Route Back
Tonedale, East Nynehead, Bradford on Tone, Bishop's Hull
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+
Oct
10
Past Event
The Big Breakfast Bap Bumble
Neroche Hall
09:00 – 12:30
Its the Neroche Hall Breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, 10th October with West country sourced bacon and sausage baps or a mixture of both! Alternatively you can have toast and marmalade. Both options cost just £5, and both come with bottomless tea and coffee.
In case you hadn't guessed, this ride is all about the food! Monies raised from the sale of the baps will go towards the upkeep of this lovely hall.
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 Bandstand
Start time
09:00
Ride Leader
Ross
Contact number
07588032368
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
Medium
Miles
16
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
someupsanddowns
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph
Route Out
TBD nearer the day
Stopping At
Neroche Hall
Route Back
TBD
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57485862?via=fvUix39W97KSYudDV2xgkA
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+
Oct
08
Past Event
Halse Start
French Weir Park
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
French Weir
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Charles Smythe
Contact number
07801151783
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Uppydowny
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
French Weir - Bishops Hull - Oake - Halse
Stopping At
The New Inn
Route Back
Halse - Ash Priors - B Lydeard - Kingston - 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+