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Thursday Ride to The King Alfred Burrowbridge
Aug
06
2020 Past Event
Thursday Ride to The King Alfred Burrowbridge
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 15:30
A leisurely ride of around 35 miles to Burrowbridge for lunch at The King Alfred Pub. Route out will be Stoke St. Mary, Hatch Beauchamp and onto The Stables Cafe at Fivehead where we will have a morning coffee stop. Once refreshed our onward route will be North Curry, Huntham and Staithe onto Burrowbridge for lunch. Return route will be via Athelney, North Curry and 13 Bends.                Remember to bring a spare innertube, waterproofs (just in case), a drink and a snack.                    Ride leaders Arthur & Ian (07715286084)                        
Wedmore
Aug
06
2020 Past Event
Wedmore
10:00 – 15:00
Richard Sykes is leading this c30mile, 1100ft climb/descent ride from Parchey Bridge Car Park*, crossing the Polden Hills and Avalon Marshes. Starting at Parchey Bridge, via Bawdrip, Cossington, Edington, Burtle, Blackford, Wedmore. Return via Theale, Westhay, Shapwick, Edington, Stawell to Parchey Bridge. Coffee stop options are in Wedmore and Westhay. Also a deli and Pub in Wedmore.  I will check these nearer the time and with a smaller group we can check preferences. * Car park is next to Kings Sedgemoor Drain, just East of Parchey which is East of Chedzoy Remember to take water, spare inner tube and dress accordingly.    
Culmstock
Aug
04
2020 Past Event
Culmstock
09:30 – 13:30
Tony is leading this ride to Culmstock via Wellington, stopping at the Strand before returning along the foot of the Blackdowns via West Buckland. No major hills on this route. Meeting at coach at 9.30. Bring a drink and spare tube. 
Willowbrook
Aug
04
2020 Past Event
Willowbrook
09:30 – 13:00
Paul Ewings is leading this ride to Willowbrook via Dipford, Sweethay, Lowton, West Buckland. Tea/coffee at the garden centre, return via Bradford-on-Tone, Hillfarrance, Allerford, Norton Fitzwarren.  Approx 24 miles, just under 1000 feet of elevation.  Bring the usual water, spare tube etc.  Meet at Coach 09.30.
Langport Bridge
Aug
01
2020 Past Event
Langport Bridge
09:30 – 16:00
Meet at Vivary Park bandstand at 09.30. leisurely ride via Barrington to Langport. Back via North Curry leader Jonathan 
Wivey Wander
Jul
30
2020 Past Event
Wivey Wander
09:30 – 14:30
This is a 30 mile hilly ride to Whelans Cafe. Starting and ending at Bishops Hull church.  Leader is Hazel  
Watchet ride for Tortoises
Jul
28
2020 Past Event
Watchet ride for Tortoises
The Coach at French Weir Park
09:30 – 17:00
Leisurely ride to Watchet with breaks en route at Bicknoller, lunch at Watchet Harbour and a break at Halse on return. About 47 miles & 825m ascent, hilly but nothing we haven't done before. I did it 3 years ago but cheated and caught the train back. FINAL DETAILS: Route out via Nailsbourne, bypassing Bishops Lydeard about 10 - 10:15, Crowcombe Heathfield, Heddon Oak, Bicknoller, Doniford & Watchet Harbour. Returning past St Decumans, Monksilver, Tolland, Halse & Oake. NOTE: Overgrown hedges and dirt on some narrow some lanes. Reflective jackets and/or lights recommended. Bring usual spare tube and water. Refreshment stops are few and far between. I have arranged with the following pubs to cater for us. Please let me know your requirements on so I can pre-order. 11:30 morning coffee & scone / cake break at Bicknoller Inn. Cost about £5. 15:30 afternoon tea & scone break at The New Inn Halse. Cost about £3.50. Forecast looking good for the ride. Ride Leader: Peter W 07762 919883
White Post cafe
Jul
28
2020 Past Event
White Post cafe
09:30 – 13:30
Starting at Weir cafe Richard is leading this ride to White Post cafe, Langford Budville. c 26 miles, 1500ft climb.  Please bring usual spare inner tube, water and dress accordingly.
Willow and Wetlands
Jul
28
2020 Past Event
Willow and Wetlands
09:30 – 13:00
Tony is leading this ride to the Willow and Wetlands centre, via 13 bends and North Curry. Meeting at COACH at 9.30. Bring the usual, drink, spare tube etc.
 Wedmore
Jul
23
2020 Past Event
Wedmore
10:00 – 15:00
Richard Sykes is leading this c30mile, 1100ft climb/descent ride from Parchey Bridge Car Park*, crossing the Polden Hills and Avalon Marshes. Starting at Parchey Bridge, via Bawdrip, Cossington, Edington, Burtle, Blackford, Wedmore. Return via Theale, Westhay, Shapwick, Edington, Stawell to Parchey Bridge. Coffee stop options are in Wedmore and Westhay. Also a deli and Pub in Wedmore.  I will check these nearer the time and with a smaller group we can check preferences. * Car park is next to Kings Sedgemoor Drain, just East of Parchey which is East of Chedzoy Remember to take water, spare inner tube and dress accordingly.    
Bridgewater YMCA
Jul
21
2020 Past Event
Bridgewater YMCA
09:30 – 13:30
25 miles. Biggest hill 13 bends. One more of any note and a few smaller ones but much of the ride is on the Somerset levels.  Usual reminder to bring spare inner tube that fits your wheel and water. Meet at Weir cafe Hazel
Willowbrook Garden centre
Jul
21
2020 Past Event
Willowbrook Garden centre
09:30 – 13:00
Tony is leading this ride to Willowbrook via Trull and West Buckland, then returning after a coffee stop via Bradford-on-tone and Bishops Hull. Bring the usual: Drink, spare tube and appropriate clothing.   Meeting at COACH 9.30am.