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Aug
16
2025
Past Event
Pique-nique a Burrow Mump
Taunton Brewhouse
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
The Brewhouse
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
28 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Rolling along
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
Brewhouse - Creech - N Newton - N Petherton - Middlezoy - Burrow Mump
Stopping At
Burrow Mump Picnic Site
Route Back
Burrow Mump - Athelney - N Curry - 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
14
2025
Past Event
Let's Hit The Post
The Shed
09:30 – 14:30
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
To the White Post but with an alternative route back! Starting at the Shed Cafe Goodlands Gardens.
Starting at
The Shed
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711167696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
30 miles exactly!
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Great views
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
The Shed - B Hull - Oake - E Nynehead - Langford Budville - White Post
Stopping At
White Post
Route Back
L Budville - Spring Grove - Milverton - Oake - Halse - B Lyd - Kingston - 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
13
2025
Past Event
A leisurely saunter out to, Skittles, Norton Fitzwarren...just 10.9 miles
French Weir Park
10:00 – 13:00
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
10.00am
Ride Leader
Arthur
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Short
Miles
10.9 miles
Terrain**
Easy
Height Gain ft
354 ft ascent
Pace***
Slow-moderate
Average mph
8.5-9.5mph
Route Out
Stopping At
Skittles, Norton Fitzwarren Village Hall
Route Back
Map/gps
CLICK ON LINK FOR FULL ROUTE DETAILS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52111070
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
12
2025
Past Event
A Seavington Saunter
Vivary Park
09:30 – 15:00
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
Vivary Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
about 38 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Ups and downs
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Stoke St. Mary, Horton, Sea, Seaving St. Michael
Stopping At
Seavington St. Michael Community Cafe
Route Back
Barrington, Isle Brewers, 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
09
2025
Past Event
Hill Farm, Barrington, TA19 0JP, to The Old Dairy Cafe, Bower Hinton.
Dunelm
08:30 – 17:30
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
Meet at Dunelm car park, when signing up please indicate if you require a space on the trailer for your bike and yourself in a car....alhulls@gmail.com
RIDE SUITABLE FOR REGULAR AND E-BIKE CYCLISTS.
ON OUR ROUTE BACK TO HILL FARM WE PASS BARRINGTON COURT (NATIONAL TRUST), WE WILL ATTEMPT TO GET THERE FOR 3.30 PM (closes 5.00pm) TO ENJOY A TEA/COFFEE BEFORE RETURNING TO HILL FARM 5 MINUTES AWAY, LOAD BIKES FOR OUR HOMEWARD JOURNEY.
Starting at
Dunelm Car Park
Start time
8.30.00 hrs
Ride Leader
Arthur and Gillian
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
31 miles
Terrain**
Moderate-occasional gentle hills.
Height Gain ft
1280 ft ascent.
Pace***
Slow to intermediate.
Average mph
8.5 - 10 mph
Route Out
Stopping At
The Old Cafe, Bower Hinton. https://www.theolddairycafe.uk/
Route Back
Map/gps
Click on link for complete route details https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51785418?privacy_code=6Vyf7VLW4mp0GdYKF8EAd6wbzcHBgxfk
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
07
2025
Past Event
Frankie Goes to Holywell
French Weir 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 is a new venue so we thought we would give it a try!
Starting at
The Weir
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
24
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
A bit of up and some down
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
F Weir - B Hull - Bradford - Nynehead - L Budville - Holywell Lake
Stopping At
Holywell Antiques and Tearooms
Route Back
Holywell Lake - Westford - R Green - Wellington - Nynehead - 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
06
2025
Past Event
Talk: Albania by Neil Rudram
Taunton Quaker Meeting House
07:30 – 08:45
Talk
Aug
05
2025
Past Event
'Brisk' cycle to the Swans Neck cafe at Halberton - Tuesday 5th August
The Swans Neck Café
09:30 – 15:00
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
Bishops Hull chuch
Start time
9.30am
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
46 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Elev gain 2301 ft/max elev 498ft
Pace***
Brisk
Average mph
11-13 mph
Route Out
Bishops Hull, Bradford on Tone, Langford Budville, Higher Greenham, Westleigh, Sampford Peverall, Halberton
Stopping At
Swans Neck Cafe
Route Back
Halberton, Willand, Uffculme, Nicholshayne, Rockwell Green, Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull
Map/gps
Source: personal Strava recording
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
02
2025
Past Event
Ladies Ride to Bridwell Park
Bridwell Park
09:30 – 14:30
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
Mandy has kindly offered to lead the group back to Bishops Hull from Wellington.
Ladies are welcome to join the ride at Wellington, or anywhere along the route.
Starting at
Bishops Hull Church
Start time
9.30am
Ride Leader
Audrey
Contact number
07711114465
Places up to 12
9
Distance*
Med/Long
Miles
32 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1600ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph
Route Out
Hillfarrance, Nynehead, Welly, Tonedale, Westford, Rockwell Green,
Culmstock, Uffculme
Stopping At
The Orangery Cafe at Bridwell Park
Route Back
Nicholsayne, Sampford Arundel, Westford, Tonedale, East Nynehead, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull
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
02
2025
Past Event
Saturday at Stuart's Cafe
09:30 – 14:00
Due to the Flower Show, meet in Mount Street at the top of the pathway leading down past the back of Huish
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
Mount Street, end of pathway
Start time
09:30
Ride Leader
Paul Ewings
Contact number
07535973244
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Length in miles
35
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1350
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Dillington
Stopping At
Stuart's Cafe
Route Back
Stocklinch, Isle Abbots, 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
01
2025
Past Event
Willowbrook Tearooms...18 miles
Vivary 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
Vivary Park Bandstand
Start time
10.00am
Ride Leader
Arthur and Gillian
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Short
Miles
18 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Pace***
Slow to intermediate
Average mph
8.5 - 10mph
Route Out
Stopping At
Willowbrook Tearooms
Route Back
Map/gps
FULL ROUTE DETAILS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51774132?privacy_code=b9V9GLW6daLE0NpLrIpVpWokcn8CtLpI
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+
Jul
31
2025
Past Event
Smokery at Hambridge
Taunton Brewhouse
09:30 – 15:00
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
Brewhouse
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Richard
Contact number
07895400033
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
40
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1500
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9/11
Route Out
13 bends, Hatch Beauchamp, Isle brewers, Ham Bridge,
Stopping At
Smokery
Route Back
Heale, Curry Rival, Red hill, N 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+