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Oct
11
2025
Past Event
Magical Mystery Tour (ish)
Vivary Park
09:30 – 16:00
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
Not so much a Mystery Tour, more a few twists to an old favourite; but could become a mstery to us all if I forget the way! A long ride before lunch but a stop for coffee on the way back!
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Extended
Miles
45
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
A lot of up (plenty down)
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Vivary - Stoke - Barrington - Horton - Hornsbury - Ct St Thomas - Forde Abbey
Stopping At
Forde Abbey (New Cafe) for lunch
Route Back
Forde Abbey - Tatworth - Purtington - Crewkerne - Hinton St George - South Petherton (for coffee) - Hambridge - Fivehead - C Mallet - N Curry - Home
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snackcoffee
*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+
Oct
08
2025
Past Event
New Inn, Halse...16 miles
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
10.00am
Ride Leader
Arthur
Contact number
07860362794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Moderate
Miles
16 miles
Terrain**
Easy - moderate
Height Gain ft
600 ft ascent.
Pace***
Easy - moderate
Average mph
8.5 - 9.5
Route Out
Stopping At
Route Back
Map/gps
CLICK ON LINK FOR FULL ROUTE DETAILS https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52888542
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+
Oct
07
2025
Past Event
The Hive Community Cafe, Trull, 14 miles...524ft ascent... weather looks okay!
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 Park
Start time
10.00am
Ride Leader
Gillian and Arthur
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Short - moderate
Miles
14 miles
Terrain**
Easy - moderate
Height Gain ft
524 ft ascent.
Pace***
Slow to intermediate
Average mph
8.5 - 9.5mph
Route Out
Stopping At
Hive Community Cafe, Trull.
Route Back
Map/gps
CLICK ON LINK FOR FULL ROUTE DETAILS;https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52908318
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+
Oct
04
2025
Past Event
Ladies Ride to Purple Spoon
10:00 – 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
Weir Cafe
Start time
10.00
Ride Leader
Hazel
Contact number
07576111141
Places up to 12
8
Moderate
Height Gain ft
520
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 to 11
Route Out
North Curry, Athelney, Bridgewater
Stopping At
Purple Spoon Cafe
Route Back
North Petherton, North Newton, Creech Heathfield.
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
NOTE. On the return there are 2 stretches of the canal path between N. Newton and Creech Heathfield. Hard surface but not tarmac.
*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+
Oct
04
2025
Past Event
2nd North Dorset Trailway Away Day.
Dunelm Car Park
08:15 – 18:30
The bike trailer will be available. Please indicate in your order if you require a space. Aiming to leave Taunton after loading bikes by 8.30am, arriving in Sturminster Newton around 10-10.15am. Please note we will not be back until around 6-6.30pm due to ride distance and travelling time.
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
Dunelm Car Park Taunton
Start time
08.15
Ride Leader
Ian B.
Contact number
07715286084
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Long
Miles
39.3miles
Terrain**
Easy/Moderate
Height Gain ft
1440ft.
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph
Route Out
North Dorset Trailway, Blandford, Wimborne.
Stopping At
Black Cactus Cafe, Blandford morning. The Olive Branch pub lunch.
Route Back
Reverse of route out.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48066866
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+
Oct
02
2025
Past Event
For Goodness Sake It's Dowlish Wake
Vivary 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
Perry's Cider Farm with a twist
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
34
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
Up, Up and a way down!
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Horton - Crock Street - Knowle St Giles - Dowlish
Stopping At
Perry's Cider Farm
Route Back
Perry's - Ilminster - Dillington - Ilton - Fivehead - Helland - 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+
Oct
01
2025
Past Event
Skittles, Norton Fitzwarren. 12/13 miles...weather looks okay.
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
10.00am
Ride Leader
Arthur
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Short - moderate
Miles
12 - 13 miles
Terrain**
Easy - moderate
Height Gain ft
354 ft ascent.
Pace***
Steady
Average mph
8.5 - 9.5 mph.
Route Out
Stopping At
Skittles, Norton Fitzwarren.
Route Back
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52111070?privacy_code=kXRoyEM50VykwretU7rgqtxBMnYoyriA
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+
Sep
30
2025
Past Event
BRISK ride to The Bluebell Community Cafe, Langport
Bluebell Community Cafe
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
PLEASE NOTE: aiming for average speed 12mph, ebike an advantage but not essential
Starting at
Vivary Park bandstand
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
8 MAXIMUM
Distance*
Extended
Miles
42 miles
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
elev gain 1196ft/max elev 130ft
Pace***
Brisk
Average mph
Aiming for 12mph
Route Out
Stoke St. Mary, up 13 bends, North Curry, Broad Lane, Stoke St. Gregory, Langport
Stopping At
The Bluebell Community Cafe
Route Back
Weane, Aller, Westonzoyland, Burrowbridge, North Curry, Taunton
Map/gps
Stats based on personal Strava record
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+
Sep
25
2025
Past Event
Try Again! Ride to the Cerdic Chard Thursday Sept25th
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
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Martin Atton
Contact number
01823252332/07925968007
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
35+/-?
Terrain**
Hilly mid section
Height Gain ft
1,900
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Crock St, Nimmer, Chard
Stopping At
The Cerdic Chard. (Weatherspoons), very good value!
Route Back
Old rail track, Ilminster, down Rock Hill, North Curry
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, drink 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+
Sep
24
2025
Past Event
Second Figure of Eight around The Fosse Way
Dunelm Car Park
08:30 – 17:00
The bike trailer will be available. Please indicate in your order if you require a space. Aiming to arrive at Haynes Motor Museum for coffee at 0930. There is a requirement to pre-order lunch; the menu can be found at "Newlands Farm Cafe". Let Graham know your preference.
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
Dunelm Car Park Taunton
Start time
08.30
Ride Leader
Graham Farrington
Contact number
07948 987166
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Long
Miles
35miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1500ft.
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph
Route Out
Castle Cary, Wraxall, Baltonsborough
Stopping At
Newlands Farm Cafe for lunch
Route Back
Barton St David, Butleigh, Keinton Mandeville
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52386299.gpx?privacy_code=p6XUg5SsPsdxhVd4TcOVkIfWZnWt9xqU&sub_format=route
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+
Sep
23
2025
Past Event
Willowbrook Nursery Tearooms...
Vivary 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
Vivary Park Bandstand.
Start time
10.00 am
Ride Leader
Gillian and Arthur
Contact number
07526001454 or 07860 362794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Short
Miles
13 miles
Terrain**
Easy
Height Gain ft
649 ft ascent
Pace***
Moderate
Average mph
8.5 - 9.5 mph
Route Out
Stopping At
Willowbrook Nursery Tearooms
Route Back
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52752328
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+
Sep
23
2025
Past Event
Bluebell Cafe Langport
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
Brewhouse
Start time
09:30
Ride Leader
Paul Ewings
Contact number
07535973244
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
39
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1200
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Creech SM, North Curry, Stathe
Stopping At
Bluebell Cafe, Langport
Route Back
Muchelney, Hambridge, Fivehead, 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+