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.  

Forde Abbey Amble: Meeting at the Bandstand Vivary Park this is a 45 mile round trip via Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Cricket Malherbie, Forde Abbey for lunch. On return we will head for Winsham, Dinnington, Seavington St Michael, Stocklinch, Rock Hill, Thirteen Bends and home. It will be pretty hilly in places and a little challenging. Please bring all the usual things to make this a safe and supported ride. Weather (at the moment) promises to be good! Ride Leader: Paul Harper 

Fyne Day... : This is a 30 mile round trip out through Creech St Michael, Thurloxton, stopping for coffee at Fyne Court. On the return we head for the remains of The Pines, Merridge, Spaxton, Durleigh, North Petherton, North Newton, Creech and home. The weather promises to be glorious so bear that in mind in terms of drinks and sunscreen etc. N.B. If the weather holds the intention is to undertake a longer ride to Watchet and back on the last Tuesday of Summer, the 24th, with a light lunch out. It would be good to have as many regulars as possible to celebrate our Harvest Festival ride!  Ride Leader: Paul Harper

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

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.  

Meet at the Brewhouse and decide where we're going!

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

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.  

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

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