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 A bit lengthy but very doable! Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 40 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Huppity Downbitty Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 MPH         Route Out Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Horton - Sea - Dowlish - South Petherton Stopping At Cafe Liscious Route Back S Petherton - E Lambrook - Hambridge - I Brewers - Fivehead - N Curry - 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+

Short leisurely ride. Your café reward at the end of the circuit.     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 Coach, French Weir Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Jill Contact number  07570505922 Places up to 12 8             Distance* short Miles 12.4 Terrain** moderate Height Gain ft +294 Pace*** slowish Average mph 9 - 11 (slower going up, faster on way down)         Route Out Staplegrove, Nailsbourne, Yarford, Mill Cross, Priorswood, Firepool Stopping At Coach, French Weir Route Back n/a 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 Brewhouse Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895 400033  Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long Miles 36 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 1200 ft Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 10         Route Out Creech, Hedging, East Lyng, Athelney, Langport Stopping At The Kitchen Langport  Route Back Stoke St Gregory, North Curry, Ham 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 Bishops Hull Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Geoff Hamilton Contact number  07966630385 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 23 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 700 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10         Route Out Bradford on tone, East Nynehead,Landford Budville.  Stopping At White Post Route Back Rockwell Green, Ford Street, West Buckland, Trull 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+

A shorter slower ride particularly suitable for those worried about distance or keeping up. Route is mainly country lanes avoiding busy roads. It will be a leisurely ride at a slower pace to enjoy the countryside and coffee, cake and a chat at The Hive.     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 Taunton Start time 9.30am Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 6             Distance* Short Miles 13.5 miles Terrain** Easy Height Gain ft 461ft. Pace*** Slow Average mph 8-9mph         Route Out Shoreditch, Orchard Portman, Poundisford. Stopping At The Hive Cafe Trull. Route Back Comeytrowe, Galmington, Musgrove Park, Goodlands Gardens. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49440549     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short  Medium Long Extended  **Easy  Moderate Hard      Tough  ***Slow Intermediate  Brisk Fast 

      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 0930 Ride Leader Martin Atton Contact number  01823252332/07925968007 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long, just Miles 32miles/ ish? Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1000feet Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9/10mph         Route Out Curland/ Broadway/ Horton/ Disused railway path Stopping At Ilminster Art Centre Route Back Ilton/ Isle Abbots/ Curry Mallet/ North Curry/ Creech St Michael Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Drink 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 Brewhouse Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 35 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Undulatingly inviting! Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 MPH         Route Out Brewhouse - Creech - N Curry - Stoke St Gregory - around to Langport Stopping At Kitchen at the Wharf Route Back Langport - Aller - Othery - Middlezoy - Burrowbridge - N Curry - 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+

(photo from 2019!) ITINERARY Meet at Dunelm car park 08.15 for 08.30 start Arrive 09.30 The Perrings, Nailsea, BS48 4YL. Park after bus stop ( 21 The Perrings), where parkland on left starts.   Nailsea Bristol clockwise · Ride with GPS Coffee at https://www.facebook.com/fivethebeachclevedon/  (8 miles/ 12km) Leave Clevedon after coffee to arrive Clifton Observatory ( 15 miles/ 23km uphill)  Leave Clifton for Spike Island (near SS Great Britain) Café - Spike Island   (3miles/5km)  for lunch approx 2pm Leave Spike Island after 3pm for Nailsea (10 miles/15km) Jonathan 07745 406419

Most of the ride is undulating with a couple of more challenging climbs before lunch. The return route is less hilly with flatter riding along the Stopline Way and through Ilton.     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 10.00am Ride Leader Ian B Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 39.6miles Terrain** Moderate/Hard. Height Gain ft 2,113ft. Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10mph         Route Out Stoke St. Mary, Horton Five Dials,Crock Street, Pudleigh, Barleymow's. Stopping At Barleymow's Farm Shop & Cafe. Route Back Chard, Stopline Way, Ilminster, Dillington, Ilford, C.Mallet, Rock, Creech S.M. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40384719     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Sunblock, 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 Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paula Corke Contact number  07812009062 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles Just under 40 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Some ups, some downs Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11mph         Route Out Stoke St. Mary, Horton, Sea Stopping At Seavington St. Michael Community Cafe Route Back East Lambrook, Barrington, Isle Brewers, 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 Round the back way to Rockwell Green and come into Braziers through the estate! Starting at French Weir Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 27 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft All doable Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11         Route Out French Weir - B Hull - Bradford - E Nynehead - L Budville - R Green - Wellington Stopping At Braziers Route Back Braziers - E Nynehead - Bradford - 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 This is ride number four for Stephen Coe's 80th Birthday Celebrations. Please sign up to enjoy coffee and cake at the New Inn with the big family that is Cycle Somerset. Starting at The Weir Start time 10 am Ride Leader Mandy Harper Contact number  07753352003 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 22 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Easy Over There Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out The Weir - B Hull - Oake - Halse Stopping At New Inn Route Back Halse - B Lydeard - Cushuish - Nailsbourne - Staplegrove - The 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+

For those like myself who were too slow off the mark!     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 Start time 10.00 Ride Leader Neil Rudram Contact number  07989430179 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 23 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 903 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10         Route Out Trull, W. Buckland, Bradford o T, Oake, Halse Stopping At New Inn Route Back Ash Priors B. Lydeard, Cushuish, Nailsbourne, Staplegrove. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50325870     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 Please sign up for Stephen Coe's Special Birthday meet up on 17th May. Stephen would like to invite you to share his Birthday Celebrations by enjoying lavish (and free) coffee and cakes at the New Inn. Stephen is one of our longest serving members / stalwarts and would love to see as many members as possible on the day! Starting at The Brewhouse Start time 10 am Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10              Distance* Medium Miles A 1/4 of his age and a bit! Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Up a bit... down, repeat! Pace*** Intermediate Average mph A stately 11 mph         Route Out Brewhouse - Lyngford - Kingston - B Lydeard - Ash Common - Halse Stopping At The New Inn Route Back Halse - Milverton - E Nynehead - Bradford On Tone - Shutewater - 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+