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C.O.A.C.H.Ride to the White Post
Mar
17
2020 Past Event
C.O.A.C.H.Ride to the White Post
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
Tony will lead the ride to The White Post Cafe in Langford Budville. A pleasant ride through country lanes with just that hint of an 'incline' as we approach Langford Budville! The weather forecast at the moment seems fine but keep an eye on things and dress accordingly. Don't forget to bring water & a spare inner tube. You can email me through the link in my name below if you wish to. Peter
Weir Cycling
Mar
17
2020 Past Event
Weir Cycling
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
Broadway Bells: At the moment the intention is to ride until we get advice to the contrary. The boys and girls of the Molteni Team (Above) suggest no more than twenty-one cyclists in any cycling group and the usual advice about self-isolation applies...especially if you have a flat tyre. We are off to Broadway, out through Creech, Thirteen Bends, Hatch Beauchamp, Ashill and on to the Bell Inn at Broadway for a coffee and whatever they conjure up for us to eat. On return we head back along The Drove, down Stoke St Mary Hill and home (27 Miles and a couple of undulations but nothing too steep). Water, Waterproofs, Tubes and Snacks. Ride Leader: Paul Not Quite So Flat This Week But Still Easyish Harper
CANCELLED...Back on your bike
Mar
17
2020 Past Event
CANCELLED...Back on your bike
Centre for Outdoor Activity & Community Hub (COACH)
09:30 – 12:00
CANCELLED    A new series of bike rides in and around Taunton along quieter routes. We aim to increase the distance you cycle from 5 to 20 miles. (You should be able to cycle 3 miles to join this group). The pace is very leisurely. Please register for the event if you are coming -a bit like an internet purchase but no cost! Spare inner tube, bike in good working order, waterproof are essential. Backpack or saddle bag useful. We stop for coffee and chat either during /after the ride leader Jonathan (click link)
Midweek Ride to Jordan's Cafe, Horton
Mar
12
2020 Past Event
Midweek Ride to Jordan's Cafe, Horton
French Weir Park
10:00 – 15:00
Anti clockwise circuit to Horton and back. Stopping at Jordan's café for lunch. Riding out via Stoke St Mary, Curland, Horton Return via Broadway, Isle Abbots, Creech St Michael Just under 30 miles. (This route was taken from the Cycle Somerset web site rides list, for those who would like to down load it on to their Garmin or similar.) Meet at 10am. Please note: the start is from the Coach café at French Weir and NOT the Brewhouse. Ride leader Martin Atton. Tel: 01823252332 or 07925968007
Weir Cycling
Mar
10
2020 Past Event
Weir Cycling
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:30
Short Flat Daisy:  Thanks for those of you who have been in touch with your request for this week's ride. This is a shortish, flattish ride to the Daisy in Bishop's Lydeard, encompassing few hills and mostly flat terrain. We are off out through the short, flat route to Oake and then on to Halse, flattish to Ash Priors and then a short-flatout cruise into Bishop's Lydeard where we will stop for a Short, Flat White, Coffee and a piece of Shortbread at the Daisy. After a short break we  return via the mostly flat route to Kingston and home. The weather is still a little variable so this route provides us an escape plan if there is a short, sharp, shower or a flat-out downpour. All the usual advice about flat tyres and kit applies! Ride Leader: Short Flat Paul Harper     
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to the Willows & Wetlands Centre
Mar
10
2020 Past Event
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to the Willows & Wetlands Centre
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
Joanne will lead us to the Willows & Wetlands Centre, out through Creech St Michael, up 13 Bends, North Curry, Meare Green going along to Stathe before curving round to get back to the Willows & Wetlands Centre for coffee. The weather forecast at the moment is that it will be warmer but with possible showers. Dress accordingly and bring along water and a spare inner tube. You can contact me through the email link in my name below if you need to. Peter
Midweek Ride to Perry's Cider Mills, Dowlish Wake
Mar
05
2020 Past Event
Midweek Ride to Perry's Cider Mills, Dowlish Wake
Vivary Park
10:00 – 15:30
Midweek Clockwise Ride to Perry’s Cider Mills, Dowlish Wake.   This ride is now cancelled!  Apologies, but I have been informed that the cafe at Perry's is closed this week for refurbishment. I will lead this ride again in the next few weeks. A replacement ride will be published for this Thursday.   Ride leader. Ian B.
Midweek Ride - The Smokey Loop Hambridge
Mar
05
2020 Past Event
Midweek Ride - The Smokey Loop Hambridge
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 15:15
Midweek ride,The Smokey Loop Hambridge *Now starting at The Brewhouse Theatre. This will be a leisurely ride of around 32 miles to the Brown & Forrest Smokery and Restaurant Hambridge, where we will pause for a light lunch. The route out will be via Stoke St. Mary, Hatch Beauchamp, Curry Mallet, Fivehead, Isle Brewers and on to Hambridge arriving just after midday. The return route back will be via Curry Rivel, Oath, Stathe, North Curry, 13 Bends, Creech St. Michael and back to Taunton by around 3.15pm. Weather is likely to be breezy and possibility of showers with high of 7 degrees C. So bring usual warm and waterproof clothing, spare tube, water and a snack. For those with (or without) GPS gizmos, the link for the route is below. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31710972 Ride leader Ian B.
Monthly meeting
Mar
04
2020 Past Event
Monthly meeting
Hubbox Taunton
20:00 – 21:00
On the first Wednesday of each month Cycle Somerset has an evening meeting to discuss rides/ socials/ topical issues. All are welcome. The meeting will be upstairs at The HUBBOX (opposite Debenhams). (Unlike September meeting there is no birthday party booked!)    
Weir Cycling
Mar
03
2020 Past Event
Weir Cycling
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:00
Arts Centre Canter: We'll meet at Vivary Park for a trip out to Ilminster for a coffee at the Arts Centre, passing through Stoke (and up the hill!), over the top and along the drove passing Broadway, round the back of the old railway line into Ilminster for coffee. On return we head back toward Stocklinch, Puckington, Isle Abbotts, Curry Mallet, Rock Hill and home (30 miles and, apart from Stoke, no significant hills). The weather promises to be a bit variable but will start brightly and any rain will find us close to home. All your bits and piecessafely stowed. Ride Leader: Paul Harper
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to Hestercombe
Mar
03
2020 Past Event
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to Hestercombe
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
Roger is leading the group to Hestercombe via Creech Heathfield and Thurloxton. Dress for whatever the weather gives us and don't forget your spare inner tube and water. If you have any queries you can email me through the link in my name below or contact the group through WhatsApp. If you haven't signed up for the ride followed by Afternoon Tea at the Quantock Restaurant (Bridgwater & Taunton College) on 28th April don't leave it too late as places are limited and filling up fast! Peter 
Weir Cycling
Feb
25
2020 Past Event
Weir Cycling
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:45
Fyne Ride: Because of the uncertainty of the weather, this is a 20+ mile ride out through Creech St Michael, Thurloxton and up the back way to Fyne Court for Coffee. On return we go over the brow of the Seven Sisters Hill, come down to Cothelstone, Cushuish and gradually work our way back through the lanes to home. All the usual guidance about spare tubes, waterproofs and something to drink apply. Ride Leader: Paul Harper