The ride distance is just over 41 miles, although around 11 will be on The Stopline Way path between Ilminster and Chard, which is easy riding. The outward route will be via Stoke St. Mary, Curland, past Broadway onto Horton, Crock Street and down to cross the A358 to join the Stopline Way to Chard. We arrive at around 12.00 for lunch or tea/coffee and cake. The return route will follow the Stopline Way to Ilminster where we rejoin the road, then via Dillington House, through to Ashwell, Ilford, Isle Abbots, Curry Mallet and down Rock Hill, and onto North Curry. We will return to Taunton, via 13 Bends, Ham and Creech St. Michael. Remember to bring a spare inner tube, water, a snack etc. Link for ride - https://ridewithgps.com/trips/38705959 Ride leader - Ian B (07715286084) ianbright91@outlook.com

Meet at the Vivary Park bandstand rand ride through country lanes to Thurlbear and Creech. Ride ends at Brewhouse theatre. Leisurely pace, reasonably level, 15 miles map ride leader Jonathan

  John COSGROVE is leading this ride starting by St Peter And St Paul's Church in Bishops Hull at 9.30. A 30 mile anticlockwise circular ride via Wellington, Culmstock ( coffee), Churchinford, Blagdon, finishing in Vivary Park car park. Inner tube, levers, snack, water, weather wear.

Tony Honeybun is leading this ride to Bishops Lydeard. Starting at COACH, it will be c 16miles. A takeaway coffee stop at Lydeard Station is planned. Remember to take a bottle of water, spare inner tube and appropriate clothing.

Richard Sykes is leading this ride. Start from Vivary Park at 9.30 Anticlockwise circular route to Curry Mallett via Stoke St Mary, Hatch Beauchamp. Takeaway coffee at Post  Office. Return via Newport, Knapp, Ham, Creech St Michael.  About 19 miles and 800 ft height gain/loss Remember to take usual water, spare inner tube and dress accordingly   

March 23rd lockdown seems a long time ago. The changes this month have allowed up to 6 friends to meet and we now hope that it will be safe to restart club activities in July. There will be a 'new normal' when we restart our rides. In the meeting we will discuss the best way we can organise events safely and how we can remain 'inclusive' (e.g. welcoming new members) Members will have an agenda of the meeting sent and all are welcome to join in the discussion. Details of zoom login : Time: Jul 1, 2020 08:00 PM  Join Zoom Meeting : https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77604349920?pwd=UXMrZnA3cTNSZjJJWWhaQzhWc1lBdz09 Meeting ID: 776 0434 9920  Password: 4MUQRb (Reserved follow on meeting if required:  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71862006017?pwd=RWg5R1o0NWVTem41SnVFWWI5UWFBQT09 Meeting ID: 718 6200 6017  Password: 8Z89sm ) No. Item Owner Action Time 1. welcome Graham Farrington For Noting 20:00 2. Cycle Somerset club year- extend to 31 December Jonathan Sladden For Discussion 20:02 3. newsletter - review Paul HARPER For Noting 20:07 4. All club members to be asked to be ride leader or back marker (after 12 months membership) Graham Farrington For Discussion 20:12 5. Zoom training session(s) for new leaders Jonathan Sladden For Action 20:17 6. Cycling UK to have updated list ride leaders David COX For Action 20:22 7. Ride groups limited to 6 people Graham Farrington For Noting 20:24 8. Future maximum size of groups Jonathan Sladden For Discussion 20:27 9. Running multiple rides separated by time, speed, distance, route, coffee stops Jonathan Sladden For Discussion 20:37 10. All rides to be generic club rides for up to October Jonathan Sladden For Discussion 20:47 11. New IT lead Jonathan Sladden For Action 20:57 12. AOB Graham Farrington For Discussion 21:02  

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO THURSDAY THIS WEEK (zoom organiser not returning till late on Wednesday!) Do join our fun quiz which we have been doing weekly during lockdown. Don't forget to bring 5 quiz questions on any topic(s) - not too obscure! Multiple choice questions are great as they help improve everyone's score.  If you register for the event then we know that you will be joining in Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71630971186?pwd=NE5odWlFRHZYMkNWSUhRZmhKOGVEQT09 Meeting ID: 716 3097 1186 Password: 9BDZZK Before the meeting download the zoom app. Ipads and android tablets work well. Laptops that can use skype (i.e. forward camera and microphone) also ok. PLEASE MAKE SURE WE CAN SEE YOU - switch on video and audio, light should be in front of you (silhouette if light behind/ bright background) If you have never used zoom and would like help with setting up please contact Jonathan (email link) for a link to a 'set-up' meeting at 18.45. It would be good to sort out technical issues prior to the meeting !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ&t=10s shows you options of joining a meeting  

Do join our fun quiz which we have been doing weekly during lockdown. Don't forget to bring 5 quiz questions on any topic(s) - not too obscure! If you register for the event then we know that you will be joining in   To join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77681327088?pwd=bXIwMnkwaTkwazhaR1Y5cDdzNWk5UT09 Meeting ID: 776 8132 7088 Password: 4PwHqF Before the meeting download the zoom app. Ipads and android tablets work well. Laptops that can use skype (i.e. forward camera and microphone) also ok. PLEASE MAKE SURE WE CAN SEE YOU - switch on video and audio, light should be in front of you (silhouette if light behind/ bright background) If you have never used zoom and would like help with setting up please contact Jonathan (email link) for a link to a 'set-up' meeting at 18.45. It would be good to sort out technical issues prior to the meeting !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ&t=10s shows you options of joining a meeting  

Do join our weekly quizz. Don't forget to bring 5 quiz questions on any topic(s) - not too obscure! If you register for the event then we know that you will be joining in Join the quiz on Zoom click on link or use meeting number. Join Zoom Meeting    https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73832158814?pwd=VElCblVBbGR3KzlmVCt1K2pSZ0c1Zz09 Meeting ID: 738 3215 8814 Password: 2ifdZA Before the meeting download the zoom app. Ipads and android tablets work well. Laptops that can use skype (i.e. forward camera and microphone) also ok. PLEASE MAKE SURE WE CAN SEE YOU - switch on video and audio, light should be in front of you (silhouette if light behind/ bright background) If you have never used zoom and would like help with setting up please contact Jonathan (email link) for a link to a 'set-up' meeting at 18.45. It would be good to sort out technical issues prior to the meeting !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ&t=10s shows you options of joining a meeting  

Do join our weekly quizz. Don't forget to bring 5 quiz questions on any topic(s) - not too obscure! If you register for the event then we know that you will be joining in Join the quiz on Zoom click on link or use meeting number. Join Zoom Meeting     https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72084912982?pwd=ODl6Y01xVk14NTlrNTlEQjNkTi8yZz09 Meeting ID: 720 8491 2982 Password: 7TkFjK Before the meeting download the zoom app. Ipads and android tablets work well. Laptops that can use skype (i.e. forward camera and microphone) also ok. PLEASE MAKE SURE WE CAN SEE YOU - switch on video and audio, light should be in front of you (silhouette if light behind/ bright background) If you have never used zoom and would like help with setting up please contact Jonathan (email link) for a link to a 'set-up' meeting at 18.45. It would be good to sort out technical issues prior to the meeting !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ&t=10s shows you options of joining a meeting  

A chance to catch up with friends and/or sort out the world's problems. Cycle Someret can generally sort our any local or national problem in less than 1/2 an hour! You can register for the event by simply adding your name(s) To join in download zoom app or follow link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79744722659?pwd=NXpheUVqUUIxSFdtOElISzdaM3RJQT09 Meeting ID: 797 4472 2659 Password: 017339

Do join our weekly quizz. Don't forget to bring 5 quiz questions on any topic(s) - not too obscure! (we will not be having a monthly meeting till we know what is happening to lockdown) If you register for the event then we know that you will be joining in Join the quiz on Zoom click on link or use meeting number. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74865511438?pwd=RUhGQlpHTlpCdlhMeXpFQWhOOUk0UT09 Meeting ID: 748 6551 1438 Password: 031345 Before the meeting download the zoom app. Ipads and android tablets work well. Laptops that can use skype (i.e. forward camera and microphone) also ok. PLEASE MAKE SURE WE CAN SEE YOU - switch on video and audio, light should be in front of you (silhouette if light behind/ bright background) If you have never used zoom and would like help with setting up please contact Jonathan (email link) for a link to a 'set-up' meeting at 18.45. It would be good to sort out technical issues prior to the meeting !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ&t=10s shows you options of joining a meeting