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Sep
17
2019
Past Event
C.O.A.C.H. Ride Out from Vivary Park Bandstand
Vivary Park
09:30 – 13:00
Starting out from Vivary Park Bandstand at 09:30 Roger is leading us to the Willows & Wetlands Centre from that side of town. Bring along water and a spare inner tube. Musical instruments are not required as there will not be enough time for a concert before we set off!. Any problems and you can contact me by email through the link in my name below and did I mention we are starting out from VIVARY PARK BANDSTAND.
Peter
Sep
17
2019
Past Event
Back on your bike
French Weir Park
09:30 – 12:00
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.
Sep
14
2019
Past Event
Ad Hoc Ride
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 15:00
Meet at the Brewhouse and decide where we're going!
Sep
14
2019
Past Event
Ladies Ride - Stawley Community Shop and Cafe.
Bishops hull Church
09:03 – 15:00
Ride to Stawley Community Shop and Cafe.
Meet at Bishops Hull Church 9.30
This is a 28 mile ride with a few steep hills.
Out via Ninehead, Langford Budville and Kittisford. Back via Appley, Holywell, Westford, Tonedale and Bradford on Tone.
IMPORTANT TO SIGN UP FOR THIS RIDE.
As always, remember spare inner tube, water and waterproofs.
Leader: Hazel
Sep
10
2019
Past Event
Weir Cycling
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:00
Hokey-Cokey to the Old Smokery: This is a 30 mile round trip, going out through Creech St Michael, 13 bends, Stoke St Gregory, Langport, Drayton to the Old Smokery at Hambridge for Coffee. On return, back through Isle Brewers, Rock Hill, North Curry and Home. The weather promises to be good, all the usual reminders about drinks, snacks and tubes! As you can see, above, Paul and Tony will be away this week!
Ride Leaders: Lynn and Mandy.
Sep
10
2019
Past Event
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to Braziers, Wellington
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
Katie & Tanya are leading us to Wellington to enjoy a coffee at Brazier Roasters. Other drinks are available and a variety of cakes, of course. Bring along water and a spare inner tube. Jelly Babies are optional! Any problems and you can contact me through the email link on my name below.
Peter
Sep
10
2019
Past Event
Back on your bike
French Weir Park
09:30 – 12:00
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.
Sep
07
2019
Past Event
Saturday Ride to The Secret Garden Cafe Chard.
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 15:30
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
Sep
05
2019
Past Event
A ride out to The Foxy Bean, Over Stowey
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 15:30
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
Sep
03
2019
Past Event
Weir Cycling
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:00
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.
Sep
03
2019
Past Event
Weir Cycling
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:00
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
Sep
03
2019
Past Event
C.O.A.C.H. Ride to Willowbrook Garden Centre
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
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