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 at Charlton Mackrell for a 0930 start.  Coffee after 2 miles of cycling.  There is a requirement to pre-order lunch; the menu will be forwarded in due course. If the ride is full, there can be a second ride - register an interest with Graham.  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 Graham Farrington Contact number  07948 987166 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long Miles 36.5miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1500ft. Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10mph         Route Out Keinton Mandeville, North Bbarrow, Baltonsborough Stopping At Newlands Farm Cafe for lunch Route Back Barton St David, Butleigh, Charlton Adam Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52393408?privacy_code=gOl8gTXveYIIAakdjysIfBLjiN8Q6JYz     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+

A generally flat route with some undulations along the Poldens plus moderate hills between Glastonbury to Somerton. Coffee/ light lunch stop at the Avalon Visitor Centre and a further 'bench & banana' break at Somerton. Meeting up at the North side of the Swing Bridge but note that it is closed so do not try the usual South canal path approach from Taunton. This is a long ride ie around 6 hours in saddle, so you need to be reasonably bike fit or use an Ebike.     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 Swing Bridge (North Side) Start time 10:00 Ride Leader Chris Gill Contact number  07525662536 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Extended Miles 65 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1750 Pace*** https://www.komoot.com/tour/2546307690?share_token=aEpFmZ72NjFBUFmSQ6Wvvl2fOugemYWV6vvbtzQHk6bk6FUEqx&ref=wtd Average mph 10 to 12         Route Out Swing Bridge (N. side)Creech - N Petherton - Bridgwater - Chedzoy - Cossington - Chilton Polden, Shapwick Stopping At Avalon Visitor Centre Route Back Avalon Marshes to Glastonbury, Butleigh, Somerton (further stop), Burrowbridge, Aller Drove.  Knapp - Creech - Swing Bridge (S Side) 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+

  Finally a dry day this week, so a Friday ride to the Bluebell Community Cafe. Meet on the north side of Swingbridge as the bridge remains closed.   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 Swingbridge Start time 10:00 Ride Leader Dave Cooke Contact number  07900570369 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 800 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10-11         Route Out Creech, East Lyng, Athelney, Langport Stopping At Bluebell Community Cafe Route Back Muchelney, Hambridge, Isle Brewers, Fivehead, North Curry 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+

      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 Weir Start time   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur and Gillian Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   11 miles Terrain**   Easy, mostly level. Height Gain ft   354ft ascent Pace***   Slow to intermidiate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Skittles Cafe, Norton Village Hall. Route Back   Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52111070?privacy_code=kXRoyEM50VykwretU7rgqtxBMnYoyriA     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+

      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 This ride is very weather dependent, hence the circumnavigation of the town... if it pours we bale (out)! Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Johan Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 25 miles if we are lucky! Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Up a bit down a bit Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Trull - Pitminster - Corfe - Stoke -  Creech Stopping At Silver's Pantry Route Back Silver's - W Monkton - Cheddon F - Kingston - Norton - 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+

      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   Start time  9.30 Ride Leader  Christine Contact number   07596501545 Places up to 12  8 max             Distance*   Miles  22 Terrain**  Moderate Height Gain ft  1127 Pace***   Average mph  9-11         Route Out  Hele, Bradford on Tone, Nynehead, Milverton Stopping At  The Coffee Mill   Milverton Route Back  Preston Bowyer, Ash Priors, Bishops Lydeard, Cushuish, Cheddon 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+

Coffee and biscuits available from 10am.  there is plenty of car parking if you wish to come by car.  Location is at Dares Farm - see What3Words: "formation.chill.glitz".   Briefing at 1045 and form teams of 3or4.  The routes are around 15 miles.  Lunch will be available on return (a contribution of £3 per head suggested).  Event should conclude by 2pm and return to Taunton by trailer and lift is available. 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 Dares Farm Start time 1000 Ride Leader Graham Farrington Contact number  07948 987166 Places up to 12 24             Distance* Short Miles 15 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 500 approx Pace*** Slow/medium Average mph 9-10         Route Out various Stopping At Dares Farm for lunch Route Back   Map/gps Route and questions handed out at briefing     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+

A few of us ladies have already agreed to ride out together to the Treasure Hunt at Graham's Ive now posted it as a ride so nobody need to ride out alone - Sign up if you want to join us      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 BEWHOUSE Start time  09.30 Ride Leader Joanne & Hazel  Contact number  07719737212 Places up to 12 12             Distance* There and Back  Miles about 25 Terrain** Easy Height Gain ft Up and Down a bit - 13 bends Pace*** Leisurely Average mph 9-11         Route Out via North Curry Stopping At Graham's - Dare Farm - Stoke St Gregory Route Back via North Curry  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+

Please note this is an all-day ride, stopping at the White Post L. Budville for morning coffee. The Duck's Ditty Is a canal barge cafe selling mainly snacks and drinks. The Horse Drawn barge leaves at 2.15pm, so we may get some pictures after lunch before our return to Taunton.     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 Church Start time 10.00am Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Extended Miles 49miles Terrain** Moderate/Hard Height Gain ft 2600ft Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10mph         Route Out Langford Budville, Thorne St. Margaret, Sampford Peverell, Halberton, Tiverton. Stopping At L.Budville-Coffee. Tiverton, Duck's Ditty Bar-Lunch. Route Back Halberton, S. Peverell, Canal to Westleigh, Westford, Wellington, W. Buckland. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51431073     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+

A generally flat route with some undulations along the Poldens. Coffee stop at the Fika Cafe and a further 'bench & banana' break at Langport. Meeting up at the North side of the Swing Bridge but note that it is closed so do not try the usual South canal path approach from Taunton.     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 Swing Bridge Start time 10:00 Ride Leader Chris Gill Contact number  07525662536 Places up to 12 7             Distance* Extended Miles 47 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1350 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10 to 12         Route Out Creech - N Petherton - Bridgwater - Chedzoy - Cossington - Chilton Polden Stopping At Fika Cafe Route Back Down Pedwell - Langport (further stop) - Knapp - Creech - Swing Bridge  Map/gps https://www.komoot.com/tour/2507391127?share_token=aZ5R0N5C6upQhp0Jcl5M4gLwFV3YQ6oNq9kIvU4o25qGP5r4e3&ref=wtd     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+

Easy Saturday 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 Swingbridge Start time 10:00 Ride Leader Dave Cooke Contact number  07900 570369 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Middling Miles 21 Terrain** Unchallenging Height Gain ft 700 Pace*** Comfortable Average mph 10         Route Out Creech, Hedging, A361, Athelney Stopping At Lemon Tree at Willows and Wetlands Route Back North Curry 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+

      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 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895400033 Places up to 12 8 max             Distance* Long Miles 38 Terrain** Tough Height Gain ft 2600 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11         Route Out Trull, Angersleigh, Clayhidon, Abbey Dunkeswell  Stopping At Stentwood Farm cafe Route Back Hemyock, Culmstock, Sampford Moor, Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull (finish) Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/130167789?privacy_code=sY7sR3y4WPM2Z0cqIp9yipY2B46L53Iq   Ignore the obvious tracking error! 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+