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Circumnavigation
Sep
04
2025 Past Event
Circumnavigation
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:00
      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 This ride is very weather dependent, hence the circumnavigation of the town... if it pours we bale (out)! Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Johan Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 25 miles if we are lucky! Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Up a bit down a bit Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Trull - Pitminster - Corfe - Stoke -  Creech Stopping At Silver's Pantry Route Back Silver's - W Monkton - Cheddon F - Kingston - Norton - B Hull - Home 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+
Ladies Ride to The Coffee Mill  Milverton
Aug
30
2025 Past Event
Ladies Ride to The Coffee Mill Milverton
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 14:00
      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   Start time  9.30 Ride Leader  Christine Contact number   07596501545 Places up to 12  8 max             Distance*   Miles  22 Terrain**  Moderate Height Gain ft  1127 Pace***   Average mph  9-11         Route Out  Hele, Bradford on Tone, Nynehead, Milverton Stopping At  The Coffee Mill   Milverton Route Back  Preston Bowyer, Ash Priors, Bishops Lydeard, Cushuish, Cheddon 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+
Treasure Hunt
Aug
25
2025 Past Event
Treasure Hunt
Dares Farmhouse
10:00 – 15:00
Coffee and biscuits available from 10am.  there is plenty of car parking if you wish to come by car.  Location is at Dares Farm - see What3Words: "formation.chill.glitz".   Briefing at 1045 and form teams of 3or4.  The routes are around 15 miles.  Lunch will be available on return (a contribution of £3 per head suggested).  Event should conclude by 2pm and return to Taunton by trailer and lift is available. 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 Dares Farm Start time 1000 Ride Leader Graham Farrington Contact number  07948 987166 Places up to 12 24             Distance* Short Miles 15 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 500 approx Pace*** Slow/medium Average mph 9-10         Route Out various Stopping At Dares Farm for lunch Route Back   Map/gps Route and questions handed out at briefing     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+
IMPROMPTU LADIES RIDE OUT TO TREASURE HUNT
Aug
25
2025 Past Event
IMPROMPTU LADIES RIDE OUT TO TREASURE HUNT
09:30 – 15:30
A few of us ladies have already agreed to ride out together to the Treasure Hunt at Graham's Ive now posted it as a ride so nobody need to ride out alone - Sign up if you want to join us      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 BEWHOUSE Start time  09.30 Ride Leader Joanne & Hazel  Contact number  07719737212 Places up to 12 12             Distance* There and Back  Miles about 25 Terrain** Easy Height Gain ft Up and Down a bit - 13 bends Pace*** Leisurely Average mph 9-11         Route Out via North Curry Stopping At Graham's - Dare Farm - Stoke St Gregory Route Back via 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+
Horse Drawn Barge, Tiverton.
Aug
23
2025 Past Event
Horse Drawn Barge, Tiverton.
St Peter & St Paul's Church
10:00 – 18:00
Please note this is an all-day ride, stopping at the White Post L. Budville for morning coffee. The Duck's Ditty Is a canal barge cafe selling mainly snacks and drinks. The Horse Drawn barge leaves at 2.15pm, so we may get some pictures after lunch before our return 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 Bishops Hull Church Start time 10.00am Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Extended Miles 49miles Terrain** Moderate/Hard Height Gain ft 2600ft Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10mph         Route Out Langford Budville, Thorne St. Margaret, Sampford Peverell, Halberton, Tiverton. Stopping At L.Budville-Coffee. Tiverton, Duck's Ditty Bar-Lunch. Route Back Halberton, S. Peverell, Canal to Westleigh, Westford, Wellington, W. Buckland. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51431073     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Sunblock 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+
Chiltern Poldens - Fika Cafe via Sedgemoor Drain
Aug
23
2025 Past Event
Chiltern Poldens - Fika Cafe via Sedgemoor Drain
Taunton
10:00 – 16:00
A generally flat route with some undulations along the Poldens. Coffee stop at the Fika Cafe and a further 'bench & banana' break at Langport. 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.     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 Start time 10:00 Ride Leader Chris Gill Contact number  07525662536 Places up to 12 7             Distance* Extended Miles 47 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1350 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10 to 12         Route Out Creech - N Petherton - Bridgwater - Chedzoy - Cossington - Chilton Polden Stopping At Fika Cafe Route Back Down Pedwell - Langport (further stop) - Knapp - Creech - Swing Bridge  Map/gps https://www.komoot.com/tour/2507391127?share_token=aZ5R0N5C6upQhp0Jcl5M4gLwFV3YQ6oNq9kIvU4o25qGP5r4e3&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+
Short one to The Lemon Tree
Aug
23
2025 Past Event
Short one to The Lemon Tree
10:00 – 14:00
Easy Saturday ride     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  07900 570369 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Middling Miles 21 Terrain** Unchallenging Height Gain ft 700 Pace*** Comfortable Average mph 10         Route Out Creech, Hedging, A361, Athelney Stopping At Lemon Tree at Willows and Wetlands Route Back 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+
A ride to Stentwood Farm
Aug
21
2025 Past Event
A ride to Stentwood Farm
French Weir Park
09:30 – 15:30
      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 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895400033 Places up to 12 8 max             Distance* Long Miles 38 Terrain** Tough Height Gain ft 2600 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11         Route Out Trull, Angersleigh, Clayhidon, Abbey Dunkeswell  Stopping At Stentwood Farm cafe Route Back Hemyock, Culmstock, Sampford Moor, Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull (finish) Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/130167789?privacy_code=sY7sR3y4WPM2Z0cqIp9yipY2B46L53Iq   Ignore the obvious tracking error! 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+
Brisk ride to Meadow Cafe in Bishops Lydeard
Aug
21
2025 Past Event
Brisk ride to Meadow Cafe in Bishops Lydeard
09:30 – 14:00
      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 front of The Brewhouse  Start time 0930 Ride Leader Sue Brooks Contact number  07791 585395 Places up to 12 8 maximum             Distance* Medium  Miles 22 miles  Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft elev gain 934 ft/max elev 274ft Pace*** Brisk Average mph 11-13mph         Route Out Lyngford, Kingston St. Mary, Yarford,Bishops Lydeard Stopping At Meadow Cafe, Bishops Lydeard Route Back Halse, Oake, Hillcommonm, Allerford, Bishops Hull Map/gps Ride recorded on Strava     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+
Willowbrook Nursery...at a comfortable pace.
Aug
20
2025 Past Event
Willowbrook Nursery...at a comfortable pace.
French Weir Park
10:00 – 14:00
      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   10.00 am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   11.6 miles Terrain**   Easy Height Gain ft   558 ft ascent. Pace***   Slow to intermediate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Willowbrook Nursery Route Back   Map/gps   Full route details;  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+
Summer Picnic (Ladies Ride)
Aug
16
2025 Past Event
Summer Picnic (Ladies Ride)
Taunton Brewhouse
10:00 – 14:00
      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 Brewhouse Start time 10 am Ride Leader Mandy Harper Contact number  07753352003 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 26 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Up a bit stop down a bit Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out Brewhouse - Creech - N Curry - Athelney - Burrow Bridge - The Mump Stopping At Burrow Mump Picnic Site Route Back Burrow Mump - Athelney - N Curry - Creech - Home 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+
Annual Picnic...Burrow Mump Picnic Site
Aug
16
2025 Past Event
Annual Picnic...Burrow Mump Picnic Site
French Weir Park
09:45 – 14:00
      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   Regular and E-Bike cyclist's alike welome. Starting at   French Weir Start time   09.45 hrs Ride Leader   Arthur and Gillian Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   10             Distance*   Medium Miles   27 miles Terrain**   Easy Height Gain ft   650 ft ascent Pace***   Slow to intermediate Average mph   8.5 - 10mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Burrow Mump Picnic Site Route Back   Map/gps   OUT AND RETURN ON THE SAME ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51921761     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+