Short morning ride to see art at two of the Somerset Art Weeks venues.     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 9.30 Ride Leader Jill Contact number  07570 505922 Places up to 12 8             Distance* 12.5 Miles   Terrain** easy to moderate Height Gain ft 546+ Pace*** intermediate Average mph 9-11         Route Out Hele Hill, Bradford on Tone Stopping At The Old Brickworks, Nynehead Court Route Back Hillfarrance 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+

Short notice ride out to the lovely Stable at Fivehead, hopefully to sit in the sunshine ☀️      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 09.30 Ride Leader Dilys Contact number  07831 603010  Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium  Miles 29 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft Stoke Hill, Griffin and Hatch. Otherwise undulating  Pace*** Slow to intermediate  Average mph Slower up hills         Route Out Stoke St Mary, Hatch Beauchamp  Stopping At The Stable @ Fivehead Route Back Isle Brewers, Isle Abbots, NCurry, Creech     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+

      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 Bandstand Start time 0930 Ride Leader Martin Atton Contact number  01823252332 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long/Just Miles 32 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1300 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10mph +/-         Route Out Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Crook St, Cycle path past reservoir Stopping At Wethesrspoons.  The Cerdic Chard Route Back Nimmer, Eleighwater, Rejoin return route 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+

      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 Bishop Hull church car park  Start time 0930 Ride Leader Sue Brooks Contact number  07791 585395 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 36 miles Terrain** Medium Height Gain ft Max Elev 550ft/Elev gain 2,012 ft Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11mph         Route Out Bishops Hull, Bradford on Tone, Wellington, Sampford Moor, Nicholshayne, Uffculme Stopping At Grist Mill  Route Back Uffculme, Nicholshayne, Sampford Moor, Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short  Medium Long Extended  **Easy  Moderate Hard      Tough  ***Slow Intermediate  Brisk Fast 

      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    9.30 Ride Leader   Christine  Contact number   07596501545 Places up to 12    8             Distance*   Miles     24 Terrain**   Height Gain ft     1053 ft Pace***     Moderate  Average mph    9 - 11         Route Out   Hele. Bradford on Tone. Nynehead.  Langford Budville Stopping At   The White Post Café  Route Back    Lower Westford. Tonedale. Poole. East Nynehead. Hillfarrance. Bishops Hull 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+

      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 12             Distance* Long Miles 35 miles  Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 161 ft max elev.,1185ft  elev.gain Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 10mph         Route Out River, Creech, West Newton, Maunsell, Lyng, Burrowbridge, Langport  Stopping At Cork's cafe at Kelways in Langport  Route Back Stoke St. Gregory, North Curry, Creech, Taunton 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+

      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 Weir 0930   Ride Leader Jill Contact number  07570505922 Places up to 12 8             Distance* short Miles  13.6 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft +463 Pace*** intermediate Average mph 9-10         Route Out Nailsbourne, Fennington, Kingston,  Stopping At Hestercombe Route Back Pitcher's Hill,  Obridge,  river path.  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+

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 6.30pm due to ride distance and traveling 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 9             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+

      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 0930   Ride Leader Martin Atton Contact number  01823252332 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long/ just Miles  32 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1300 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10         Route Out Stoke St Mary/ Broadway/ Crock St/ Cycle path past reservoir Stopping At Wetherspoons/  "The Cerdic"/  Chard Route Back Nimmer/  Eleighwater/ Rejoin route out reverse remaining miles 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+

      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 9.30 Ride Leader Paula Corke Contact number  07812009062 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles About 30 mile Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft   Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Stoke St. Mary, Broadway Stopping At Monks Yard Route Back Ilton, Somerset Levels, 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+

A shorter slower ride particularly suitable for those worried about distance or keeping up. Route is mainly country lanes avoiding busy roads. It will be a leisurely ride at a slow pace to enjoy the countryside and coffee, cake and a chat at The Hive.     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 Taunton Start time 10.00 Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 6             Distance* Short Miles 11.8miles Terrain** Easy Height Gain ft 406ft. Pace*** Slow Average mph 8-9mph         Route Out Shoreditch, Orchard Portman, Poundisford. Stopping At The Hive Cafe Trull. Route Back Comeytrowe, Galmington, Musgrove Park, Goodlands Gardens. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46715319     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short  Medium Long Extended  **Easy  Moderate Hard      Tough  ***Slow Intermediate  Brisk Fast 

A ride from Taunton to Watchet Harbour and back.  The stop will be at Doniford Farm Park with an opportunity for snaps in Watchet.   The New Inn at Halse is an option for a second stop for anyone  requiring additional sustenance (or just a break). A fair amount of the "bimble" will benefit from tree cover, but given the distance, please ensure you have adequate water. I did the ride on 16th August and it was fab.     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 Cafe Start time 09:30 Ride Leader Brian Martin Contact number  07531659337 Places up to 12 6             Distance* Long Miles 42.0 Terrain** Hilly in parts Height Gain ft 2459 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11         Route Out Nailsbourne, Yarford, West Bagbrough, Crowcombe Heathfield, Sampford Brett, Williton, Doniford Stopping At Doniford Farm Park Route Back Watchet, Woodford, Elworthy, Fitzhead, Halse, Norton Fitzwarren Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47751994     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+

      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 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 25 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Up a bit -stop - down a bit Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11         Route Out French Weir - Oake - Nynehead - Milverton - Halse Stopping At New Inn Route Back New Inn - B Lydeard - Cushuish - Kingston - Upper Cheddon - French Weir 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+

Plenty of car parking available or trailer/car available to transport people and bikes to the start if required (09:20).  Location see What3Words: "formation.chill.glitz".  Coffee and cake served from 10am.  Briefing at 1045 and form 6 x groups of 3or4.  Routes around 15 miles.  Lunch served on return (a contribution of £2 per head suggested).  Return to Taunton trailer and lift 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 1045 Ride Leader Graham Farrington Contact number  07948 987166 Places up to 12 25             Distance* Short Miles 15 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 500 Pace*** Slow Average mph 9         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+

Social evening amble stopping at the Queens Arms for a pizza and a pint.   Bookings close 8pm 20th August. BRING LIGHTS and some warmer layers for the ride home. 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 BANDSTAND Start time 18:00 Ride Leader Ross Contact number  07588032368 Places up to 12 8 inc ride leaders             Distance* Short Miles 17 Terrain** Easy - Moderate Height Gain ft 800 ft Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10mph         Route Out Killams, Staplehay, West Buckland, Lowton, Pitminster Stopping At QA pub pitminster Route Back Most direct 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+