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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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+