A ride through country lanes in North Somerset and through Ashton Court to cross Clifton suspension bridge and see the Clifton Observatory . We will stop for a light lunch at The Ashton in Long Ashton and stop for afternoon tea in Clevedon. Many fine views. The ride is 35 miles and is very hilly in parts (700m of climbing) You can meet us at the Viridor car park at 08.20 or in Yatton at 09.45. Please indicate if you need a place on the trailer for your bike. Map of ride       GPX of ride        ride with gps Interesting places we pass on the ride Please note that this ride is limited to 16 riders and bookings close on Thursday 4 April at 20.00. (a reserve list will be created if oversubscribed) (Cycle Somerset members only)   Ride leader Jonathan

MIDWEEK RIDE – ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO KELWAYS, LANGPORT.   Weatherman says slightly overcast and cooler temperature around 90C. with light winds and slight possibility of showers. The ride is around 40 miles, mainly undulating with a few hills. We will cycle the longer route out, via Stoke St. Mary, Hatch Beauchamp, Curry Mallet, Fivehead, Isle Brewers, Hambridge, Burrow Hill, (sorry, I can hear the groans), onto Kingsbury Episcopi, Thorney, Muchelney then Langport for lunch. The return to Taunton will be via Wick, Oath and Stathe on the Levels then gently up to Stoke St.Gregory and onto North Curry where (for those who would like to) can stop for afternoon Tea and Cake at the Community Café before returning to Taunton down 13 Bends to Ham and Creech St. Michael. Riders can choose their route here for the final few miles to arrive in Taunton. Remember to bring with you a spare inner tube, waterproof jacket, water to keep you hydrated and a snack for extra energy “to help you get up Burrow Hill!”   Leader: Ian

Resevoir Dodge: A thirty five miler with one or two hills but eminently rideable... out through Creech, Thurloxton, up the back way to Fyne Court and a coffee. We then return via Aisholt, past Hawkridge Resevoir (avoiding the fate of the rider in the photo), through Spaxton, under Durleigh, to North Petherton, North Newton, Creech and then home. The weather, not bad, gets better as the ride progresses. All the usual guidance about drinks, snacks, covering and spare tubes applies.  

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 3 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.    

Taunton circuit. A short, easy ride to ease us into the cycling season. 16 miles. Start at the Bandstand Vivary Park at 10.00 a.m. Trull, Pitminster, Angesleigh, West Buckland, refreshments at Willowbrook. Return via Bradford on Tone and Bishops Hull. Don't forget spare inner tube and water. Hazel. Leader: Hazel

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

Weatherman is at moment saying, for Thursday "Sunny intervals and light winds",      10-13 deg., so a good day for us to be getting out avoiding some of relentless media coverage on Brexit and enjoying the onset of spring in our wonderful Britsih countryside. Distance will be 40 ish miles with the usual up's and down's Arthur

White Post Potter: The White Post has reopened and, as it is our cafe of the year, and the weather promises to be good, we thought we'd give it a spin! Depending on road works, out through Bishops Hull (or alternative route) to Oak, Nynehead and through Langford Budville for a coffee at the White Post Cafe. On return through Rockwell Green and the cirular route that takes in Ruggin Cross and eventuall back to Trull and eventually returning to the Weir. Not too challenging! The usual advice applies about dress, drinks, tubes and snacks.

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 3 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.    

Spring has sprung so it's time to get our bikes in tip-top condition and at maximum efficiency ready for the main riding season. We'll be riding out to Graham's house at Stoke St. Gregory, but if your bike really is on its last legs and you're driving then please be at Graham's for 11:00. Lunch will be at the Willow and Wetland centre. Please provide any parts you know will be needed (brake or gear cables, pads etc. tyres, tubes, or anything else. If you need help with that then please let me know via this web site. If you're not sure how to deal with a puncture or how to check that your bike's working properly and safely then someone will be around to help you. Please register (from the invitation EVENT DETAILS then GET TICKETS) so we can give warning about lunch numbers. BRING AND BUY There will be a cycle bring and buy, so any cycling related items you don't need or want are welcome. Proceeds will go to this year's charity - our local food bank.  

After the debacle of last week's weather it looks promising for Tuesday! Meet at the Weir. This is a 40 mile ride...out through Creech, North Curry, up Rock Hill, Isle Abbotts, Stocklinch to Seavington St Mary for coffee. We return via Kingstone, Horton, Broadway, Stoke St Mary and home. The advice about tubes, water, clothing and a snack applies.

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 3 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- Stephen   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.