An enjoyable leisurely ride out to f.east for some excellent food. The route will take us out through Stoke St. Mary, West Hatch, Broadway, Donyatt and into Ilminster......... as usual, one or two hilly bits, about 30 miles. Back via Ilton, Isle Abbotts, North Curry and Taunton. Weather; Light cloud, moderate breeze6-9 deg. Please come armed with spare inner tube, warm clothing and drinks. Ride leader; alhulls@gmail.com......07860 362794 MEET AT VIVARY PARK BANDSTAND 10.00 am  

On the first Wednesday of each month Cycle Somerset has an evening meeting to discuss rides/ socials/ topical issues.  The meeting will be upstairs at The HUBBOX (opposite Debenhams). (Unlike September meeting there is no birthday party booked!)    

I went along to the Quantock Restaurant at the college today and the only Tuesday they could do a lunch for a large group (hopefully The Weir group will join us) is 3rd December. It would be best to try and book this date sooner rather than later as they are filling up. If you could sign up (ASAP) in the usual way as for rides I will get an idea of numbers and I think it is probably easier to reduced our numbers later than ask to increase if people change their mind. Four choices for starters, mains and desserts. The usual Christmas fare plus vegetarian options. 1 course £9, 2 courses £14 and 3 courses £19. Full menu online and I'll bring a copy to our next rides. Book early to avoid disappointment. You can contact me through the email link in my name below if you have any questions. Peter

COACH and Weir Riders: The intention is to start the morning with a ride as usual (COACH will do the same separately) and arrive back in time for a 12.30 meet at the Quantock Restaurant for our Christmas Lunch. If you can respond, as though confirming a ride, as soon as possible we will then get on and confirm the date and the numbers with the college. If you have already spotted this on the COACH event and confirmed already don't duplicate by replying to this. Pete and I will do the rest.Four choices for starters, mains and desserts. The usual Christmas fare plus a vegetarian option. One course £9, 2 courses £14 and 3 courses for £19. Full menu on line and a copy available at our next ride. Ride Leader: Paul

A shorter ride before we sit down for our Christmas lunch at the Quantock Restaurant at 12.30. The usual 9.30 start and then out through Corkscrew Lane, Nailsbourne, Fitzroy to Norton Fitzwarren Community Hall for coffee. It's only a short ride back then via Great Western Way and Silk Mills Road to the College for lunch. No rides confirmed yet for the following weeks so have a think about where we should go and if you would like to lead a ride. For those not cycling I look forward to seeing you at the lunch. Any problems and you can email me through the link in my name below. Peter

The Quirky Turkey Ride: A cold coming we have of it, just the best time of the year, for a journey, and such a short journey! Looking forward to meeting up with those of you who fancy a little ride before our Christmas Lunch at the Quantock Restaurant, Bridgwater and Taunton College, 12.30. The ride is a 20 mile round trip with a short stop at the Trull Community Cafe for a mince pie if you fancy one. The weather is promising, dry and crisp ( and deep and even). All the meal choices are safely gathered in and a welcome guaranteed. If you need to contact me for any reason: paulantharper@live.co.uk; Tel: 07711 165696 Ride Leader: Paul Harper 

20 mile ride starting at Vivary Park bandstand. On the way back we will stop at Rumwell Farm. Advise plenty of layers to keep warm Jonathan

RIDE LIMITED TO FIRST 16 RIDERS Parking & Start Hawkridge Reservoir SPAXTON. Richard (email link and phone) will lead group from reservoir. If you can carry an extra bike please let Peter know Route outline A circular route passing east through Spaxton,  along Charlinch Lane to A39. At junction dismount  to cross busy road to cycle track opposite! Along track to Cannington, follow road through centre and to N of town, pick up cycle track to Combwich. Take track through WWT Steart Marsh. TL passing WWT car park to Stockland Bristol. Beyond, TR onto main road (towards Hinkley point) for c 3/4  mile (sometimes busy but good visibility). TL to Stogursey at Claydens Corner. Through Stogursey and TL towards Nether Stowey. Over traffic lights and through Nether Stowey to join A39 at lower end of village. TR for c3/4 mile (busy at times but good visibility). TL to Paisley farm shop/cafe. Retrace access road to A39. TR and immediately L,  follow lanes via Over Stowey cricket ground, Plainsfield and  back to reservoir Note 1 Busy road to cross - recommend dismount 2 Short stretches on main roads, but good visibility 3 Usual muddy country lanes and traditional  Somerset  potholes needing extra care on bends etc. at times (c 22miles and 1050ft up including a few short sharp climbs. 3.5 hours including coffee stop at modest pace)

Old Smokey: This is a thirty mile round trip out through Creech St Michael, up Thirteen Bends (The only real hill on the ride, honest!), Stoke St Gregory, Langport, Muchelney, Drayton and on to the Smokery for a coffee stop. On return we head for Hambridge, Isle Brewers Fivehead, Curry Mallet, Rock Hill, North Curry and home. At the moment the weather looks a little unpromising so we'll make a decision on the day if we have to. All the usual advice about tubes, drinks and weather-proofing apply.  Ride Leader: Paul Harper

Bravo Braziers: We are meeting at Vivary Park for a 28 mile reverse circular route out to Stoke Road, Orchard Portman, Pitminster, Blackmoor, Rockwell Green and through to Braziers for a well earned coffee. On return we head for Nynehead, Oake (thus avoiding the muddy mayhem of Broom Lane), Allerford to Shutewater Hill and home. The weather promises to be a little chilly to start but warming up and mostly dry. All the bits and pieces to support a ride, water and something warm would be helpful. Ride Leader: Paul Harper

Setting out from VIVARY PARK BANDSTAND, Barbara & John are leading us to Monk's Yard. Bring along the usual spare inner tube, water and dress for whatever weather we might get. At coffee we can discuss the arrangements for the Nether Stowey ride on 26th November. Don't forget we are meeting at VIVARY PARK BANDSTAND, 9.30 a.m.. Any problems and you can email me via the link in my name below. Peter

Last Ladies' Ride:  I will try again to do the last official ride this Saturday, the 16th, 10am, Brewhouse.   The ride is out to Langport and back. Let's hope, this time, it will be third time lucky with the weather! Best wishes, ride leader, Joanne