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Back on your bike
Oct
09
2018 Past Event
Back on your bike
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
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 2 miles to participate. To join this group 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
Dennis Pottery, Shepton Beauchamp, Saturday ride.
Oct
06
2018 Past Event
Dennis Pottery, Shepton Beauchamp, Saturday ride.
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 16:00
The ride will be around 35 – 40 miles mainly undulating without too many steep hills. We plan to arrive at The Dennis Pottery and Glassworks at around 12.00 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, arriving in Taunton around 4.00pm. Ride leader Ian B.
Back on your bike
Oct
02
2018 Past Event
Back on your bike
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
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 2 miles to participate. To join this group please contact  jonathan.cyclesomerset@mail.tidyhq.com 1st ride is free. Then £10 membership due. Voluntary donation £2 towards promoting cycling. 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
TACC Rally 29th September
Sep
29
2018 Past Event
TACC Rally 29th September
The Market House
10:30 – 11:15
TACC (Taunton Area Cycling Campaign) have asked us to publicise this and ask members to turn up and support the event.   For more details please click on THIS LINK   "Help us get more investment in cycling infrastructure in the Taunton Area. Come to a short Rally at 10.30-11.15am Saturday 29 September, wearing something blue We will be launching our new 'Turn the cycle network blue' campaign. The campaign is to try to persuade our two local councils to put forward a capital funding bid to government for  around £10m for new cycle infrastructure in the Taunton area. We have produced a 'tube map' of the local cycle network (above) to show where improvements are needed.. The blue routes are quiet and safer. We want to turn the whole network blue"
Early bird ride
Sep
29
2018 Past Event
Early bird ride
French Weir Park
08:25 – 10:15
An early ride leaving French Weir at 08.30 and  ending at the Market Hall, Parade, Taunton in time for the Taunton Area Cycle Campaign rally campaigning for investment in local cycle routes. REMEMBER TO WEAR BLUE for the campaign
Midweek ride to Barrington Court
Sep
27
2018 Past Event
Midweek ride to Barrington Court
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:30 – 16:00
A leisurely flatish ride to Barrington Court. Approximately 30 miles. N.B. Leaving The Brewhouse later than usual at 10:30 Leader: Arthur    
Back on your bike
Sep
25
2018 Past Event
Back on your bike
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
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 2 miles to participate. To join this group please contact  jonathan.cyclesomerset@mail.tidyhq.com 1st ride is free. Then £10 membership due. Voluntary donation £2 towards promoting cycling. 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
Ride to YMCA Bridgwater
Sep
22
2018 Past Event
Ride to YMCA Bridgwater
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
09:30 – 15:00
Bridgewater YMCA  via the Somerset levels and 13 bends. Back through North Petherton and Creech Heathfield. About 33 miles and a bit of off piste along the canal. A few hills but nothing too daunting  Meet 9.30 at the Brewhouse.   IMPORTANT TO REGISTER   Leader: Hazel
Back on your bike
Sep
18
2018 Past Event
Back on your bike
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
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 2 miles to participate.  To register for these rides please register on this website  1st ride is free. Then £10 membership due. Voluntary donation £2 towards promoting cycling. Please bring drink water, small snack and spare inner tube.  Waterproof is advisable. These rides are to support people getting back on their bikes and help people plan routes they would like to ride Ride leader Jonathan
Midweek ride to Wellington
Sep
13
2018 Past Event
Midweek ride to Wellington
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 14:00
A ride to The Iron Duke at Wellington. The weather forecast is good Ian is leading the ride. Not much else to say! It's on Thursday, meet at The Brewhouse ot 10 am, should be back by 2 pm
Back on your bike
Sep
11
2018 Past Event
Back on your bike
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
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 2 miles to participate.  To register for these rides please register on this website  1st ride is free. Then £10 membership due. Voluntary donation £2 towards promoting cycling. Please bring drink water, small snack and spare inner tube.  Waterproof is advisable. These rides are to support people getting back on their bikes and help people plan routes they would like to ride HOW TO REGISTER FOR AN EVENT Ride leader Stephen
A scenic ride onto Exmoor (the postponed 16th June ride) 2nd try.
Sep
08
2018 Past Event
A scenic ride onto Exmoor (the postponed 16th June ride) 2nd try.
Viridor
08:30 – 17:00
Now try again - dangers of using a copy and of posting rides when tired! Meet at Viridor Car Park in Priory Bridge Road Maximum number of riders is 12 so sign up asap.   A scenic ride up onto Exmoor with excellent views over the Devon countryside - it is around 30 miles long and with some hills.   Meet at 0830 at Viridor Car Park to load the trailer.  We will drive to South Molton and park in the main car park.   There will be a coffee stop before we leave South Molton, and drinks will be available at the lunch stop but no food so please: bring your own picnic for lunch.   Returning to South Molton and driving back to Taunton by about 1700.    ** Can those signing up indicate whether they need a trailer space or could take their car?  Closing date of 6th September. **   Please email your trailer space etc. info. here LINK Please email any queries about the ride here LINK