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Jul
17
2025
Past Event
Vechio Preferito laNuova Locanda
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:30
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
An old favourite we haven't done for some time!
Starting at
French 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
In the foothills
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
French Weir - B Hull - Oake - Halse
Stopping At
New Inn
Route Back
New Inn - Ash Priors - B Lydeard - Cushuish - Kingston - U Cheddon - 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+
Jul
15
2025
Past Event
A Potter to the Potting Shed
Vivary Park
09:30 – 15:00
As the weather on Tuesday looks a bit cooler, even maybe a bit of rain, I thought we could venture out again. If the temperature goes up radically we can have a shorter ride.
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 40
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Ups and downs
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Stopping At
Route Back
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+
Jul
08
2025
Past Event
Chocks Away (Let's Go to) The Aviator Cafe at The Airfield, Dunkeswell
The Aviator Coffee Bar and Restaurant
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 bandstand
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Christine/Sue
Contact number
07596501545/07791585395
Places up to 12
No more than 12
Distance*
Long
Miles
38 miles
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
Elev gain 2,422ft/max elev 852ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph
Route Out
Trull, up Angersleigh Hill, Clayhidon, Rosemary Lane, Hemyock, up long steep hill to Dunkeswell
Stopping At
The Aviator Cafe - they have agreed to extend the Breakfast menu up until midday, if you would like breakfast then go to their website, look at the Menu, and send your breakfast choice & your name to Christine by text or Whatsapp by Sunday 6th July
Route Back
Hemyock, Culmstock, Nicholshayne, Samford Moor, Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull
Map/gps
Souce: recorded ride on Strava
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
08
2025
Past Event
J's Bistro nr Middlezoy
Taunton Brewhouse
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
Brewhouse
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Richard
Contact number
07895 400033
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
38
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
c750
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph
Route Out
Creech, West Newton,East Lyng, Athelney, Burrowbridge Middlezoy
Stopping At
J'sBistro, Greylake
Route Back
Burrowbridge, North Curry, Ham, 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+
Jul
05
2025
Past Event
Ladies Ride to Fyne Court - Cancelled
09:30 – 14:00
Cancelled due to bad rain forcast on Saturday.
Will try another day
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
9.30am
Ride Leader
Phillipa
Contact number
07974304520
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Miles
30ish
Terrain**
Height Gain ft
Hilly
Pace***
Average mph
9 to 11 mph
Route Out
Upper Cheddon, West Monkton, Broomfield
Stopping At
Fyne Court
Route Back
Bishops Lydeard, Oake
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+
Jul
05
2025
Past Event
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 6.30pm 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
12
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+
Jul
03
2025
Past Event
Doone on Blackmore Farm
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
09.30
Ride Leader
Neil Rudram
Contact number
07989 430179
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
29
Terrain**
Hardish!
Height Gain ft
1620
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
9
Route Out
Cheddon, Vollis Hill, Broomfield, Spaxton, Currypool, Blackmore Lane
Stopping At
Blackmore Farm
Route Back
Wembdon, Moores Lane, Durleigh, N. Peth, N & W Newton, CSM
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51445591
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
01
2025
Past Event
White Post Cafe - Tuesday 1st July
White Post Cafe
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
French Weir
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Charles
Contact number
07801151783
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
27
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Up and Down
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10-11 mph
Route Out
French Weir- B-Hull- Bradfrod on Tone Langford Budvile
Stopping At
White Post
Route Back
Langford Budvile- Milverton-E Nynehead- Oake- BHull- 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+
Jun
28
2025
Past Event
Bridwell Park Cafe
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
Bishops Hull
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Geoff Hamilton
Contact number
07966630385
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
30
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1300
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10
Route Out
Bradford on tone, Rockwell green, Culmstock, Uffculme.
Stopping At
Bridwell Park cafe.
Route Back
Sampford Arandel, Tonedale, Bradford on tone.
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+
Jun
26
2025
Past Event
Passez a la Cidrerie
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
A ride out to Perry's Cider Farm and a nice round trip back through Ilminster
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
34 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Plenty of ups and downs
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Horton - Sea - Dowlish Wake
Stopping At
Perry's Cider Farm
Route Back
Perry's - Ilminster - Stocklinch - Puckington - C Mallet - 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+
Jun
24
2025
Past Event
Round and About and Up and Down to Braziers
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:00
A short ride to Braziers
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*
Medium
Miles
About 26/27 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Ups and downs
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Stoke St. Mary, Thurlbear, Blagdon, Forde Street, Wellington
Stopping At
Braziers
Route Back
Nynehead, Bradford, Allerford, 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+
Jun
21
2025
Past Event
Abandoned boat - cycle to Langport!
Taunton Brewhouse
09:00 – 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
The boat has mechanical problems so this is just a cycle ride now, starting at 9 still when it's a little cooler
Starting at
Taunton Brewhouse
Start time
09.00
Ride Leader
Dilys
Contact number
Dilys 07831 603010
Places up to 12
12 - in two groups of 6
Distance*
Long
Miles
36 ish
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
388 m - the usual few hills
Pace***
In time for coffee
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Creech, Stoke St Gregory, Stathe, Oath, Langport
Stopping At
The Bridge or The Kitchen
Route Back
Muchelney, Hambridge, Fivehead, Stoke St Mary, I shall finish at Calway House. I think people can find their way home from there?
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51276700
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack CASH FOR BOAT PLEASE
*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+