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Back on your bike
Jun
18
2019 Past Event
Back on your bike
French Weir Park, Coach centre
09:30 – 12:30
Back on Your Bike is a series of rides for people who are returning to cycling. The pace is gentle and we keep to quieter routes in and around Taunton.  (You should be able to ride at least 5 miles to participate. If you would like to join this group for the first time please contact  jonathan.cyclesomerset@mail.tidyhq.com) 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 Today's ride is to Braziers in Wellington (20 miles approx ) 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.    
Lunch at Pip's Railway Carriage, Lopen
Jun
15
2019 Past Event
Lunch at Pip's Railway Carriage, Lopen
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 17:00
A change to the original plan. A leisurely ride out to Lopen where we will have coffee/ lunch in the excellent restaurant. The route will be Creech St. Michael, 13 bends, Meare Green, Hatch Beauchamp, Isle Abbots, Barrington, Lopen Head - and on the way back Barrington, Isle Brewers, Fivehead, Rock, North Curry, 13 bends and home. No serious uphills and about 40 miles. Please book by 6 pm on Friday 14th. Leader: David (Slow one) Apologies to anyone expecting this ride to have been on Sunday but I may have family business then so it's moved to Saturday.
Weir Cycling
Jun
11
2019 Past Event
Weir Cycling
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:00
Monk's Yard Mystery Tour: This is a three option ride...if the weather is kind to us (unlikely given the forecast) we will do a 35 mile round trip taking in a few hills, challenging, and up high before dropping down for coffee at Monk's Yard. On return we will follow a flatter kinder route. If the weather is a little unkind we will go gently out and flat back, 25 miles. If the weather is horrible (Promised!) we will just have to negotiate the steps at The Coach where we will met for coffee and enjoy each others company. We can't lose! Ride Leader: Paul   
Back on your bike
Jun
11
2019 Past Event
Back on your bike
French Weir Park, Coach centre
09:30 – 12:30
Back on Your Bike is a series of rides for people who are returning to cycling. The pace is gentle and we keep to quieter routes in and around Taunton.  (You should be able to ride at least 5 miles to participate. If you would like to join this group for the first time please contact  jonathan.cyclesomerset@mail.tidyhq.com) 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 Today's ride is to Braziers in Wellington (20 miles approx ) 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.    
Ad Hoc Ride
Jun
08
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!
Ladies Ride
Jun
08
2019 Past Event
Ladies Ride
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 15:00
Middlezoy Meander on Saturday 8th June. This is a 30 mile ride to 'The Levels Country Kitchen' at Middlezoy. The route will be via North Curry, Stoke St Gregory and Burrowbridge on the way out. We will return via Huntworth, North Petherton and Creech St Michael. Meeting at The Brewhouse at 10am. Ride leader: Mandy  
Midweek Cycle
Jun
06
2019 Past Event
Midweek Cycle
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 15:00
Pitney Potter: A fairly easy (Approx 35 miles) ride out through Creech, 13 Bends, North Curry, Stoke St Gregory, Langport and up to Pitney for a coffee. On return, Wearne, Aller, Othery, Burrowbridge, Athelney and home. The weather does not look promising but we'll do our best. Spare tubes, drinks, waterpoofs and an optimistic approach will help! Ride Leader: Paul
Weir Cycling
Jun
04
2019 Past Event
Weir Cycling
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:30
Tour De Barrington: This a 32 mile anti-clockwise route to Barrington and Back. Out through Shoreditch, Staple Fitzpaine, Broadway, Horton, Stocklinch and stopping at Barrington Court for coffee. On return through Isle Abbots, Hatch Beauchamp, Stoke St Mary and home. Please bring the usual back-up and a waterproof as the weather is not encouraging (it is a Tuesday ride so will probably brighten up before then!). Ride Leader: Arthur
Back on your bike
Jun
04
2019 Past Event
Back on your bike
French Weir Park, Coach centre
09:30 – 12:30
Back on Your Bike is a series of rides for people who are returning to cycling. The pace is gentle and we keep to quieter routes in and around Taunton.  (You should be able to ride at least 5 miles to participate. If you would like to join this group for the first time please contact  jonathan.cyclesomerset@mail.tidyhq.com) 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.    
A Leisurely Club Ride to Langport
Jun
01
2019 Past Event
A Leisurely Club Ride to Langport
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 17:00
10 am Brewhouse leisurely/slow ride out to Langport Coffee at the Riverside (now called The Kitchen at the Wharf). Please note this is a ‘there and back the same way’ ride. Approx 35 miles   Leaders: Joanne (& David)
Somerset Sight Centenary Ride
Jun
01
2019 Past Event
Somerset Sight Centenary Ride
Somerset Sight
10:00 – 17:00
CYCLE SOMERSET WILL BE ACCOMPANYING THE TANDEM RIDERS ON THE 100km route. Please book in the usual way This event is raising money for a very worthwhile cause (Somerset Sight) and is a part of their Centenary celebrations.   To read a little about their history follow this link through to their website.  £15 SUGGESTED DONATION for this ride.   100K Route : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29786757 Best of all you can celebrate having completed your ride (and their 100th year) with a hog roast at Somerset 
Midweek Ride to The Dennis Pottery, Shepton Beauchamp.
May
30
2019 Past Event
Midweek Ride to The Dennis Pottery, Shepton Beauchamp.
10:00 – 16:00
Met. Office for Thursday predicts Temp. of 15 degrees C. and possibility of rain, dying out by the afternoon, with moderate wind. This ride will be around 40 miles mainly undulating without too many steep hills. We plan to arrive at The Dennis Pottery and Glassworks at around 12.30 for lunch at their wonderful tearoom serving homemade cakes and freshly prepared meals using local produce. The return ride to Taunton will include a stop at the North Curry community café for those needing extra sustenance before riding those last few miles home. Spare tube, drink, snack and waterproofs advised.   Ride leader Ian B