A series of leisurely rides with a progressive increase in distance from 5mile to 20 miles. Riders then progress on to other groups within the club. This group aims to show you routes you can ride with friends in and around Taunton Please encourage your friends to join. First session is free - then £10 membership/year Spare inner tube advised We go to a coffee stop either during  or at the end of the ride Meet in French Weir Park ( next to COACH). Leader jonathan (email link) Registering for an event: 1. login to Cycle Somerset ,  2. select event,   3. get tickets,    4. change 'Qty' from zero to one,   5. go to checkout     6. enter your mobile and emergency details    7.procede to ‘payment’ (tickets are free!)  8. Buyer info may be requested if you have not logged in     9.submit order - no need to print tickets.  

This is a super backstreet cafe in Chard which we have not visited for a few years. 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, Slough Green, Curland, past Broadway onto Horton to Crock Street and down to cross the A358 to join the Stopline Way to Chard, arriving at around 12.30 for lunch. The return route will follow the Stopline Way to Ilminster where we rejoin the road through to Ashwell, Ilford, Isle Abbots, Curry Mallet and down Rock Hill, then onto North Curry for afternoon tea at the Community Cafe, for those breaking the ride before returning 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 ianbright91@outlook.com

The ride out to The Foxy Bean will be hilly and not so hilly on the route back to Taunton. Total mileage is 38.  Route; Cycling out through Creech St. Michael, Thurloxton, Fyne Court, Pines Cafe and onto Over Stowey. Returning past Hawkridge Reservoir, Spaxton, North Petherton, North Newton, Creech St. Michael and Taunton. Please, wear appropriate clothing and bring spare inner tube, water and a snack. Weather forecast at the moment looks good but may well change, please check it out.   Ride Leader; Ken kjparsons@talktalk.net

Stawley Stumble: This is a thirty mile circular route going out through Bishops Hull, Hillfarance, Nybehead, Langford Budville, Appley and Stawley where we will stop for coffee and cake. On return we head back to Appley, Greenham, Lower Westford, Tonedale, Poole, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull and home...hopefully! Lynnsays, don't forget your toothbrush! Ride Leaders: Lynn and Mandy. 

Do the Strand: This a 40 mile round trip setting out from the Vivary Park Bandstand to Trull, Pitminster, ANGERSLEIGH, Hemyock arriving at Culmstock for a coffee stop at the Strand Cafe. On the return we take the less challenging route out of the valley heading toward Churchstanton and descend via Blagdon Hill, Trull and back into French Weir. It is a hilly challenge at times but all within limits (Remember we are meeting in Vivary Park!). The weather promises to be really good, warm with some cloud. Usual stuff about what to bring. Ride Leader: Paul "Knotty Calves" Harper

A C.O.A.C.H. group ride to Willowbrook Garden Centre. Out via Norton Fitzwarren, Allerford, Hillfarrance, Bradford-on-Tone and West Buckland to Willowbrook. Route home to be agreed over coffee and dependent on the amount of cake eaten! Bring along water and a spare inner tube. Any problems and you can contact me through the email link in my name below. Peter

A Mystery Tour Meet 9.30 Bishops Hull Church.  15 miles approximately then return to Debbie's house for coffee, cake and bubbly to celebrate Hazel's first year. Possibility of showers so remember waterproof and, as always, spare inner tube.   Leader: Debbie.

The "Stawley Shop Shuffle" will be a ride of just over 28 miles.There are a few challenging hills, but the Met. Office forecasts slightly cooler temperatures around 18 degrees C. with a bit of cloud. The route out will be via Bishop's Hull, Bradford on Tone, Nynehead, Langford Budville, Wellisford and Poleshill arriving in Appley for lunch at the Stawley Village Store at around 12.15pm. The return route will be via Wellington, passing on the way through Greenham, Holywell Lake, Westford and Rockwell Green. From Wellington we pass through West Buckland and Trull to arrive back in Taunton at around 3.30pm. Remember to bring a spare innertube, water, snack etc. Route link for Garmin & Gizmos - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30944360 Ride leader - Ian B. ianbright91@outlook.com  

Joanne is leading the group to Langport this week. Further than our usual mileage - about 33 miles but the route is fairly flat except for going up 13 bends and one hill up to the main road into Langport. There and back the same way. The cafe is on the bridge. "Bacon butties can be pricey but the cake is okay."  As there is no Back on Your Bike  ride this week, if it is too long for some there could be a break off group for North Curry or Willows and Wetlands. We can agree before setting off. Bring along water and spare inner tube. Any problems and you can email through the link on my name below. Peter

Daisy Dawdle: Given it is going to be hot on Tuesday this is a known, 25 mile, circular route that should suit everyone, undulating rather than hilly! Out through Oake, Halse, Ash Priors, Combe Florey to the Daisy in Bishops Lydeard for coffee. On return, up toward Cothelstone, Cushuish, Kingston, Cheddon and home (Water and sunscreen essential). Ride Leader: Paul "Quito" Harper  

This is a longer than usual ride in two parts. The full ride should you choose to accept the challenge is almost 60 miles. The first part will be at a brisk (but not Strava) pace via Ruishton, 13 bends to North Curry, Stoke St. Gregory and via Staithe to Langport and onto Kelways Garden Centre Café for “cake,”coffee and comfort break. Those who do not wish to do the full ride can make their own return to Taunton either by the same route, or one of their choice. The second part of the ride does involve some steep climbs. However, after lunch the ride will be mainly flat on Sedgemoor, but with a few kinder undulations. The route from Kelways will be via High Ham, Pedwell, (and yes we do go up the hill) as we go over the Polden Hills. We descend through Shapwick and along more level riding through Westhay and onto “Sweets” Tearoom and Café for lunch. After lunch, the return will be via Westhay, Burtle, Eddington, and Cossington to join the cycle path down to Bawdrip. We follow King’s Sedgemoor Drain (gravel path), then through Chedzoy and onto Burrowbridge. After crossing the A361, we return to Taunton via Athelney and North Curry. Arrival time 5.30pm approx. For those with Garmin and other gizmos the route link is below. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30767062 Ride Leader - Ian B

  Weatherman says; Light cloud and a moderate breeze, 15- 20 deg. An off-piste (not literally), just that I've not plotted the route yet, it'll leisurely, flat as possible to and fro to enjoy this new lite lunch venue. 30 - 32 miles. Usual stuff; Spare inner tube, suitable clothing, water................ Arthur