This involves a long , steep climb up to Merridge  Hill and a long steep downhill back to Taunton.      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Weir cafe Start time 10.00 Ride Leader Hazel  Contact number  07576111141  Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium  Miles 24 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 1,543 Pace*** Slow on way up and fast on way back Average mph Slow going. Fast coming back         Route Out Cheddon, Fynne Court, Merridge Hill Stopping At The Wildflower Café  Route Back Cothelstone, Fennington, Nailsbourne Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+

To complement the Ladies Ride, a brief aerobic ride up Blagdon Hill and across the top for a blast down Staplefitzpaine Hill. Meet at the Vivary Bandstand and coffee in Vivary Park post ride. Probably suit ebikes and those happy with traffic and fast descents. Back in time for some gardening etc and hopefully avoiding afternoon showers.     Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Vivary Grandstand Start time 10:00 Ride Leader Chris Gill Contact number  07525662536 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short Miles 17 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 1750 Pace*** Brisk Average mph 12         Route Out Vivary Park - Trull - Blagdon Hill Stopping At N/A Route Back Staplefitzpaine - Vivary Park Cafe Map/gps https://www.komoot.com/tour/2570423881?share_token=a0Dl8j3G6gb5emV1BZN54PgVayi7sMBWQqWOfF6hqBTGagzNjY&ref=wtd     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+

      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Bishops Hull church Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895400033 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 23 Terrain** Easy Height Gain ft 1000 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 10         Route Out Nynehead Milverton Halse  Stopping At New Inn Route Back Bishops Lydeard Mill Cross Lyngford Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/321216588?privacy_code=jOs92iZuQ0bS4qj880Q8061AQix9QpFG     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+

A long challenging ride for the super fit, e-bikes or anyone who rode the C2C in May should manage this. We can factor in a short coffee stop at The Rocking Horse Stogumber, have lunch at The Old Ship Aground on Minehead Quay.  We will have a guided tour around the lifeboat station and equipment by Dr John Higgie Minehead RNLI operations manger and medical officer at 14.00.  The route includes some significant ascents and riding along the A39 where there is a narrow cycle path. I would expect to be back in Taunton by 18.00 at the latest.     Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Brewhouse Taunton Start time 09.15 Ride Leader Neil Rudram Contact number  07989 430179 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Extended Miles 60 Terrain** Hard Height Gain metres 940 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10          Route Out Nailsbourne, Stairfoot, W.Bagborough, Triscombe, Crowcombe Heathfield, Stogumber, Bicknoller, W.Quantockshead, Watchet, Blue Anchor, Carhampton, Dunster Stopping At Minehead Old Ship Aground and RNLI lifeboat station Route Back Same route back to Blue Anchor, Old Cleeve, Washford, Cleeve Abbey, Monksilver, Elworthy, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/325363298     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+

      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt The weather hasn't improved but my determination has (and thanks Sue for leading the last one)! Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 25 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Upsy Downsy Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Vivary Park - Trull - Pitminster - Corfe - Stoke - Creech - W Monkton - Cheddon Stopping At Hestercombe Route Back Hestercombe - Kingston - Nailsbourne - Fitzroy - Norton - B Hull - Vivary Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+

      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at   French Weir Start time   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   12 miles Terrain**   Moderate Height Gain ft   600 ft ascent Pace***   Slow - moderate Average mph   8.5- 9.5         Route Out   Stopping At   Route Back   Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52208375?privacy_code=koUc8aitdjdOTWJub4dKnB0jzDtD2Uyz     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+

      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Bishops Hull Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Geoff Hamilton Contact number  07966630385 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 1,800 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10         Route Out Bradford on tone, Rockwell Green, Culmstock, Uffculme. Stopping At Coldharbour Mill Route Back Appledore, Sampford Arundel, Tonedale, Bishops Hull. Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+

      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Vivary Park  Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895 400033  Places up to 12 8 max             Distance* Long Miles 41 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 1800 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11mph          Route Out Broadway, Ilton Stopping At Barrington Court  Route Back  Isle Brewers, Fivehead, N Curry      Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+

The bike trailer will be available. Please indicate in your order if you require a space. Aiming to leave Taunton after loading bikes by 8.30am, arriving at Charlton Mackrell for a 0930 start.  Coffee after 2 miles of cycling.  There is a requirement to pre-order lunch; the menu will be forwarded in due course. If the ride is full, there can be a second ride - register an interest with Graham.  Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Dunelm Car Park Taunton Start time 08.15 Ride Leader Graham Farrington Contact number  07948 987166 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long Miles 36.5miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1500ft. Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10mph         Route Out Keinton Mandeville, North Bbarrow, Baltonsborough Stopping At Newlands Farm Cafe for lunch Route Back Barton St David, Butleigh, Charlton Adam Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52393408?privacy_code=gOl8gTXveYIIAakdjysIfBLjiN8Q6JYz     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+

A generally flat route with some undulations along the Poldens plus moderate hills between Glastonbury to Somerton. Coffee/ light lunch stop at the Avalon Visitor Centre and a further 'bench & banana' break at Somerton. Meeting up at the North side of the Swing Bridge but note that it is closed so do not try the usual South canal path approach from Taunton. This is a long ride ie around 6 hours in saddle, so you need to be reasonably bike fit or use an Ebike.     Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Swing Bridge (North Side) Start time 10:00 Ride Leader Chris Gill Contact number  07525662536 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Extended Miles 65 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1750 Pace*** https://www.komoot.com/tour/2546307690?share_token=aEpFmZ72NjFBUFmSQ6Wvvl2fOugemYWV6vvbtzQHk6bk6FUEqx&ref=wtd Average mph 10 to 12         Route Out Swing Bridge (N. side)Creech - N Petherton - Bridgwater - Chedzoy - Cossington - Chilton Polden, Shapwick Stopping At Avalon Visitor Centre Route Back Avalon Marshes to Glastonbury, Butleigh, Somerton (further stop), Burrowbridge, Aller Drove.  Knapp - Creech - Swing Bridge (S Side) Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+

  Finally a dry day this week, so a Friday ride to the Bluebell Community Cafe. Meet on the north side of Swingbridge as the bridge remains closed.   Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Swingbridge Start time 10:00 Ride Leader Dave Cooke Contact number  07900570369 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 800 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10-11         Route Out Creech, East Lyng, Athelney, Langport Stopping At Bluebell Community Cafe Route Back Muchelney, Hambridge, Isle Brewers, Fivehead, North Curry Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+

      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at   The Weir Start time   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur and Gillian Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   11 miles Terrain**   Easy, mostly level. Height Gain ft   354ft ascent Pace***   Slow to intermidiate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Skittles Cafe, Norton Village Hall. Route Back   Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52111070?privacy_code=kXRoyEM50VykwretU7rgqtxBMnYoyriA     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+