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 

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

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!)    

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.    

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

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

MEET AT VIVARY PARK BANDSTAND. Please note 9am start Don't let a 40% chance of light rain put you off! Venue(s) for the brunch will depend on numbers signed up (please sign up before 8am) Some hilly sections  Ride leader Jonathan

 We will take a gentle ride out to The Country Kitchen, Middlezoy or failing that The Lemon Tree, Stoke St Gregory via 13 bends (it has to be done), Stoke St Gregory &  Burrowbridge and returning via Athelney & Mear Green. About 26 miles and 276 metres of ascent. Weather forecast is for a light shower day, with 50 - 60% chance of rain and wind WSW 17 miles per hour and possibly a bit of sun. Thats the good news. It will be  very cold feeling like 0-1C. Think we've been here before! Wrap up warm and bring the usual kit and don't be suprised if we end up in The Weir again. Ride Leader: Pete W                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Our third attempt to sample the coffee at Brazier in Wellington. Paul & Maeve supported by Tony will lead us through the Somerset lanes to our destination. Persistence pays off and we will get there in 2020, sooner or later. Check the weather on the day and dress accordingly & bring along water and a spare inner tube. BRING ALONG A DATE AND COFFEE STOP YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEAD US TO FOR THE ROTA AS WELL. You can contact me through the email link in my name below if needed. Peter

Another year nearly over which can only mean one thing......  THE Cycle Somerset Annual Meal. EVERYONE WELCOME !!!! £25 - Three Courses, £21 - Two courses. Starters Vegetable Soup Whitebait served with lemon mayo and salad garnish Chicken Liver Pate   Mains Chicken Chausseur with chips and veg Beetroot and Mushroom Pie with new potatoes and salad Sirloin Steak with chips and salad Baked Cod with new potatoes and veg   Desserts Cheesecake Ice cream Fruit Pavlova   All desserts are suitable for vegetarians but not vegans. Please email Ross with your menu choices when you book your ticket. Booking Required by 12th January 2020, Payment on the night.  Please note that should you need to cancel your booking, if you give less than a weeks notice, you will still be expected to pay the full amount for your meal.   Look forward to seeing you on the 25th.

UPDATE - Country Kitchen is closed for a private function. Instead we will take a gentle ride out to The Lemon tree, Stoke St Gregory via 13 bends (it has to be done), Mear Green, Athelney, Burrowbridge & Stoke St Gregory. About 26 miles and 276 metres of ascent. Weather forecast is cloudy with 10% chance of rain, light wind and possibly a bit of sun. Thats the good news. It will very cold feeling like 0-2C and foggy at the start. Wrap up warm and bring the usual kit. Ride Leader: Pete W

A second attempt to ride to Braziers in Wellington, led by Paul & Maeve, supported by Tony if they get lost! Hoping for better weather this week but come prepared for whatever nature has in store for us, along with a spare inner tube and water. You can contact me through the email link in my name below if there is a need. Peter