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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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+