This will be a shorter leisurely ride of around 16 miles to the Willowbrook Garden Centre Cafe near Wellington. It will be rather warm (23degreesC.) according to the Met. Office, so we will follow a route which doesn't have too many challenging hills and plenty of time to enjoy a cream tea in the sunshine. The route out will be Bishops Hull, Allerford, Hillfarrance, Tone Green, East Nynehead and Ham. Returning, our route will be via West Buckland, Cutsey, Daw's Green, Dipford and Trull arriving in Taunton early afternoon. Remember to bring a spare tube, a snack, water and "sun block" Meet at the Brewhouse for a prompt 10am start. Ride Leader:- Ian.

On the first Wednesday of each month Cycle Somerset has an evening meeting to discuss rides/ socials/ topical issues. We have met in a village pub but would like to try a more central venue. We had a successful day time meeting at Hub Box (opposite Debenhams) which 18 people attended and would like to see if this is a more convenient venue for members. (The meeting will be upstairs) Following the incident of a cyclist being fined for hitting a pedestrian crossing a green light the topical issue of the meeting will be insurance for cyclists; should we encourage (perhaps strongly) whether Cycle Somerset members should have Cycling UK (or British Cycling) membership which provides insurance? Please come and share your views. It would be helpful if you register for the event so we know numbers attending - thank you  

Seavington Saunter: This is a 36 mile meander out through Creech St Michael, 13 Bends, Greenway, Rock Hill, through to Puckington, Stocklinch to Seavington St Mary where we stop for coffee. On return we head for Kingstone, Horton, Curland, the back way down Stoke Hill and on into Vivary Park for an ice-cream if we make good time. It will be dry and sunny but not too hot (Drinks, Sun Screen etc). Ride Leader: Paul 

Inaugural C.O.A.C.H. ride (graduates of Back on Your Bike) Meet French Weir Park Spare inner tube advised Leader - Peter email link 

We are starting a new series of leisurely rides. Over the next 6-12 months we hope to increase the distance cycled from 4 miles to 20 miles. Please encourage your friends to join. 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.  

Departing from the Viridor car park on Priory Bridge Road at 8.30 sharp. You will need to book for this ride.  We will be using the club trailer. There are 10 places on the trailer and possibly more with people who have bike carriers, but if we're oversubscribed places WILL BE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS, so please book early!!! (Last booking date is 28th June at 12:00)   Please indicate whether you will need a trailer space and/or car seat when you book - during the ticket process IF OFFERING LIFTS FOR PEOPLE OR BIKES PLEASE USE THE CONTACT US BUTTON TO ADVISE HOW MANY. We will contact you before the event to let you know what's needed!   We will be starting our ride from Barnstaple railway station car park (£2.30 for whole day) at 10.00 am. We will make our way through the country lanes of N.Devon to join the Tarka Trail near Weare Giffard. We will then stop for lunch at the Tea On The Train cafe at East The Water (Bideford) before continuing through Instow, Fremington Quay and back to Barnstaple.   First half of the ride is pretty hilly with plenty of quite steep but mainly short climbs. Second half is flat. Total distance 28 miles. We should be back in Taunton by about 5pm.   Leader: Tim Seddon.

For ride leaders and those who intend to lead rides. We will cover the use of garmin and satmap as well as convential maps. + TidyHQ posting of events on the club website There is a limit of 10 attendees (first 10 to sign up) Jonathan 01823 288973  

Anti-Clockwise ride to Ilminster Art centre, 33miles. Total ascent 1200 feet. Out: via Stoke St Mary – Curland - Horton – Ilminster Back: via Isle Abbots – Knapp – Creech St Michael   Ride Leader: Martin A

The Windmills of Your Ride: This is a 30 mile ride, the first part of which is challenging (and not for the faint hearted). We go out through Stoke St Mary and up to the top of Castle Neroche via Curland, along the ridge, Hare Lane and down into Broadway, to Monk's Yard for coffee. On the return leg we start the drove and then head for Ashill, Beercrocombe and Curry Mallet, then descend down Rock Hill, up to North Curry before heading home via 13 Bends. The weather is not promising but improving. Ride Leader: Paul

This is the last ride for this series. Riders in this group will automatically transfer to an intermediate group. Would COACH be a suitable name? We will be forming a new Back on your bike group so please inform your friends. Please bring drink water, small snack and spare inner tube.  Waterproof is advisable. Warm layers and gloves if weather is cold. These rides are to support people getting back on their bikes and help people plan routes they would like to ride Ride leader Jonathan   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!

A 28 mile ride to Braziers in Tonedale via Langford Budville, Higher Greenham, Holywell Lake, Tonedale and back via East Nineham and Bradford on Tone. It is a fairly strenuous ride due to a number of hills. A slow to moderate pace. There will be a banana stop on the way as the coffee stop is after nearly 20 miles so bring a banana or equivalent. Note earlier time of 9.15 at Bishops Hull church.    Ride leader: Hazel