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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
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to Norton Fitzwarren from Vivary Park
Feb
25
2020 Past Event
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to Norton Fitzwarren from Vivary Park
Vivary Park
09:30 – 13:00
A ride out from VIVARY PARK BANDSTAND to Skittles Community Cafe in Norton Fitzwarren via Stoke St Mary, Ortchard Portman, Trull, West Buckland and Bradford on Tone to Norton Fitzwarren. This has the option of a shorter ride to Trull or Willowbrook should the weather turn nasty or if some would prefer a shorter ride. Again from Norton we have a choice of routes home depending on the wishes of the peloton, via either Fitzroy and Nailsbourne, Bishops Hull or Silk Mills Road. Remember to bring your water, spare inner tube and that we are starting from VIVARY PARK BANDSTAND. You can contact me via the email link in my name below or via the WhatsApp group. Those who would like a shorter ride please chat to me via the Whats app group to give me ideas of numbers. Peter
Trivia Quiz Night at CICCIC
Feb
21
2020 Past Event
Trivia Quiz Night at CICCIC
Creative Innovation Centre
19:45 – 22:00
We exercise our muscles weekly on our bikes. Here is a chance to exercise the grey matter. This should be right up our street, with the wide variety of conversations and discussions we have on our rides. If you would like to be in a team please sign up. If you wish to come along just to socialise it is not necessary, just turn up. There is a bar serving both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and light snacks. Like our bike rides, it should be a bit of fun. Details below - £4pp. Teams of up to 4. Doors 7.30pm. Starts 8pm. We’ve seen some great teams at our Big Fat Music Quiz nights but do you have the brain power to take our Trivia Night quiz. Joanne
Quantock walk
Feb
21
2020 Past Event
Quantock walk
TA4 3EQ entrance West Bagborough Church
10:00 – 13:00
A walk on the Quantocks for those wanting to get out during a break in the weather. The ground will be wet so walking boots are essential. There is parking by the church (before the Rising Sun) LINK TO OS MAP click to open
COACH ride from Hawkridge Resevoir, Spaxton
Feb
18
2020 Past Event
COACH ride from Hawkridge Resevoir, Spaxton
09:45 – 13:30
PARKING & START (leaving 09.45 from Hawkridge Reservoir Parking/Layby, Lawyers Hill, Spaxton).  (Access from Taunton via Kingston St Mary, Buncombe Hill, down Three Horseshoes Hill (LHS of Pines Cafe) via  Lower Aisholt & TR onto Lawyers Hill  to reservoir). ROUTE A circular route passing through Spaxton,  Cannington, Combwich, Stockland Bristol, Stogursey and Nether Stowey to Paisley Farm shop/cafe. Return to cars via Plainsfield. REFRESHMENTS  We aim to arrive at Paisley Farm shop/cafe  c11.30  to 11.45 with options for lunch or coffee/cake. NOTE  We will be using short stretches of the A39 and the Hinkley Road which can be busy. Visibility is good on these stretches, but we will need to divide the group depending on numbers. At one point it will be necessary to dismount  to walk across the A39 to a cycle track opposite. (c 21miles and 1200 ft ascent/descent) As usual, dress appropriately for weather, take a spare inner tube and water. Any questions phone Richard 07895 400033 or Corinne 07808 896593
Weir Cycling
Feb
18
2020 Past Event
Weir Cycling
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:30
Welly Wobble: This is a ride to Braziers via the hills beyond Wellington. It is a hilly ride out to Langford Budville, Wellesford, Higher Greenham, Holywell and Tonedale for a coffee. On return we visit Nynehead to Bradford-on-Tone, Bishop's Hull and home (32 Miles). The weather is promising to be variable less than 20% chance of rain early more likely later! Don't forget to check your bike you leave and make sure you have a spare inner tube that fits your wheel size! Ride Leader: Hazel
Weir Cycling
Feb
11
2020 Past Event
Weir Cycling
Vivary Park
09:30 – 13:30
Skittle Allez: Because the weather looks dodgy (especially the lingering strong wind and showers prediction) the intention is to do a loop of Taunton whilst keeping fairly sheltered (25 miles). We are meeting in Vivary Park, heading out for Stoke St Mary, Pitminster, West Buckland, Bradford-on-Tone, Norton Fitzwarren, where we pause at a new, for us, coffee stop, "Skittles". On return we head for Fitzroy, Kingston, Lyngford and home. Look out for the 28th April posting when we intend to double-up with our Coach friends to have afternoon tea (about 12.30 pm) at the Quantock Restaurant. Menu available this Tuesday. Ride Leader: Paul "Low Rider" Harper 
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to Bishops Lydeard
Feb
11
2020 Past Event
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to Bishops Lydeard
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
Sue will be leading us to Daisy's Tearooms, Bishops Lydeard, going out through Bishop's Hull, Hillfarance, Oake and Halse and returning home via Lyngford Road. All in all approx. 19 miles. At the moment the biggest weather threat is the possibility of strong winds from Storm Ciara but we will have to wait until Tuesday to see what we get. Nevertheless, dress accordingly and bring along water and a spare inner tube. If you need to contact me my phone number is 07962033534 or use the email link in my name below. Peter
Monthly meeting
Feb
05
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!)    
Ebikes - update
Feb
05
2020 Past Event
Ebikes - update
Nationwide eBikes
09:30 – 10:30
Nationwide ebikes are kindly showing us what is the latest technology of ebikes. In Europe ebikes are viewed with a different perspective - increasing range of cycling, sensible for commuting and an eco alternative to cars.    
Weir Cycling
Feb
04
2020 Past Event
Weir Cycling
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:30
Kakestop@Kelways: With the weather looking up, here is our chance to do a previously planned ride to Kelways in Langport. We will head out through Creech, up Thirteen Bends, North Curry, Stoke St Gregory and the usual route out to Langport and Kelways. On return we will head for Muchelney, Drayton, Hambridge, Fivehead, Rock Hill, North Curry and home. Apart from the Bends, the route is relatively kind in terms of hills (34 miles). The weather is currently promising to be dry, sunny at times and dry. All the usual advice about preparation applies!  Ride Leader: Paul Harper
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to Middlezoy
Feb
04
2020 Past Event
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to Middlezoy
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
Roger will lead us to The Country Kitchen, Middlezoy going out through Creech St Michael, up 13 Bends, Stoke St Gregory and Burrowbridge and returning the same way. The weather forecast at the moment looks fine, but come prepared for whatever nature has in store for us and don't forget your spare inner tube and water. If there are any problems you can email me through the link in my name below. Peter