We are starting 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. Warm layers, gloves and a waterproof are advisable. (These rides are seperate from the usual club  'mid week rides' and are to support people getting back on their bikes)

Langport Pootle: this is a 25 mile round trip across the levels with a stop at the cafe by the river in Langport and back home in time for the afternoon. Fairly flat route and easy cycling with enough to keep it interesting. The weather forecast suggests a less than 10% chance of rain in the morning and temperatures of 9C - 13C.

Cancelled owing to yellow weather warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms.   This is an extra Ad Hoc ride to the relaunch event of the Quantock brewery at Bishops Lydeard. (It was bought by new owners hence the relaunch). The brewery is close to Bishops Lydeard station and produces a number of craft beers. We've been told that the main evening event, with food, will start at 6:30 pm, so we're leaving Taunton at 5:30 pm. The plan is to ride there going out via Oake and Halse, and back through Bishops Lydeard village and via Cothelstone and Kingston St Mary. The total distance is about 25 miles and there are some hills. BRING LIGHTS - although it should be light enough to see the way coming back it is important to have lights to be seen by. Although this event goes on until 11 pm we intend to leave by 9:30 at the latest - 9:00 more likely. Anyone wanting to stay longer will have to return independently. There are more details here LINK TO VISITSOMERSET INFORMATION Ride leader: David. email: email david No 'tickets' for this - just be at the Brewhouse for 5:30

A hillier ride out to the Court House at Wivelisombe , about 30 miles. Ride Leader: Sue T

CHANGE OF RIDE/DESTINATION F-east is closed for 1 week holiday. Also weather is worse in Ilminster than Taunton. Local ride with coffee stop at Sheppy's is the new plan Don't forget to sign up if you are joining the ride. You will be asked for your phone number and emergency contact details  

We are starting 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. Warm layers, gloves and a waterproof are advisable. (These rides are seperate from the usual club  'mid week rides' and are to support people getting back on their bikes)

Monks Yard Muddle: This is a 25 mile round trip, led by Paul Harper, involving a few hills and plenty of views. There will be a refreshment stop at Monks Yard before completing the loop and returning home. The weather promises to be fine, with very little chance of rain and a maxmum temperature of 19C.

This Saturday seems destined to be all set to be a TV watching day, with a royal wedding and the FA Cup final. How could the orgnisers of these have allowed them to clash with one of our club ride dates? The wedding starts at midday, so if you want to watch that live you won't be coming! If you're content to watch the highlights  (BBC2 6:30 to 8:00 pm) then come and join us instead. The football progrmme on BBC1 starts at 3:20 pm (Kick off at 5:15 pm), so the ride will get back to Taunton in time for the 3:20 pm start of the TV programme. The route will probably be out to Fivehead and, depending on time, a route will be chosen for the return. Distance will again depend on time, but is unlikely to be more than 35 miles.

Ian has offered to lead a ride this Thursday 17th May. "The Smoky Loop" as Ross called it. A 35 mile undulating ride to the Smokery at Hambridge for a light lunch (and time to fill up the panniers with their products), returning via North Curry where those that wish can pause for afternoon tea before returning the short distance to Taunton arriving 3.30 to 4.00pm. Leader - Ian.

My apologies - I sent out last weeks yesterday!   We are starting 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. Warm layers, gloves and a waterproof are advisable. (These rides are seperate from the usual club  'mid week rides' and are to support people getting back on their bikes) Leader: Stephen (email sjcoe@aol.com)               ;

Fivehead Flyer for Weir Riders: Perhaps not as many as in the photograph, but a 25 mile round trip, riding through undulating countryside with the benefit of breathtaking views in all directions. The ride includes a coffee stop at Curry Mallet or North Curry (depending on times or thirst). Led by Mandy Harper. It's predicted to be lovely weather. 9.30 start.

This Saturday is an ad-hoc ride day, and this week Arthur is offering to lead those who'd like to join him to Seavington Village Store (and back) It's about 36 miles and there are some hills If you'd like to come please be at The Brewhouse for 10 am