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Maunsel Lock Tearooms...from Brewhouse...18miles...600 ft ascent
Jun
17
Past Event
Maunsel Lock Tearooms...from Brewhouse...18miles...600 ft ascent
Taunton Brewhouse
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   The Brewhouse Start time   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   10             Distance*   Short- medium Miles   18 miles Terrain**   Moderate Height Gain ft   596 ft ascent Pace***   Steady Average mph   8.5-9.5mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Maunsel Lock Tearooms Route Back   Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54680458     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+
Ladies Ride to Middlezoy
Jun
13
Past Event
Ladies Ride to Middlezoy
Brewhouse
09:30 – 14:30
    PLEASE NOTE - OUTSIDE SEATING ONLY AT MIDDLEZOY - if weather not good we can choose to go to Willows & Wetlands, or even Stoke St Gregory village shop. 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 9.30 Ride Leader Joanne OHagan Contact number  07719737212 Places up to 12 Ideally 6 but 8 if required             Distance* Longish Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate\Easy Height Gain ft Up 13 bends, then flat Pace*** Leisurely Average mph 8-10 mpj         Route Out North Curry Stopping At Windmill Spa Retreat Middlezoy - PLEASE NOTE - OUTSIDE SEATING ONLY  Route Back Return via Westonzoyland  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+
Monk's Yard In Hope
Jun
13
Past Event
Monk's Yard In Hope
Vivary 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 After the disappointment of Thursday's rain (Forecast!) the weather on Saturday is supposed to be GOOD! Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long Miles 30 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Undulatingly pleasant Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Stoke St Mary - Slough Green - Broadway - Horton Cross Stopping At Monk's Yard Route Back Monks Yard - Broadway - Ashill - Beercrocombe - Curry 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+
Ride Hard to Monk's Yard
Jun
11
Past Event
Ride Hard to Monk's Yard
Vivary 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 Again, bring your waterproofs we are going anyway - It's Cycling UK's Bike Week...so let's ride! Starting at Vivary Park 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 Undulato Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph          Route Out Vivary - Stoke - Slough Green - Broadway - Monk's Yard Stopping At Monk's Yard Cafe Route Back Monk's Yard - Broadway - Ashill - Beercrocombe - 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+
Coffee Mill Thrill
Jun
09
Past Event
Coffee Mill Thrill
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 Bring your waterproofs we are cycling whatever (within reason of course!) Starting at French Weir Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 !0             Distance* Medium Miles 25 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Highs and Lows, that's life! Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out French Weir - Bradford on Tone - E Nynehead - Milverton Stopping At The Coffee Mill Route Back Milverton - Halse - Ash Priors - Bishops Lydeard - 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+
Slowish to Dowlish
Jun
04
Past Event
Slowish to Dowlish
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 I think the weather will hold...  Starting at Vivary Bandstand Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft The occasional view Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Stoke St Mary - Broadway - Horton - Sea - Dowlish Wake Stopping At Perry's Cider Farm Route Back PCF - Ilminster - Ilton - Fivehead - 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+
Presentation: Tony Hampson talks about the proposed Bishops Lydeard to Norton Fitzwarren safe cycle route
Jun
03
Past Event
Presentation: Tony Hampson talks about the proposed Bishops Lydeard to Norton Fitzwarren safe cycle route
Taunton Quaker Meeting House
19:30 – 20:45
Tony will talk about the plan to create a safe walking and cycling route to link the WSR station at Lydeard to Taunton station, via Norton Fitzwarren. All are most welcome. Do come a bit early and enjoy a cuppa and a biscuit. Many thanks to Ian Bright for organising this talk.
East - West - Halse Best!
May
30
Past Event
East - West - Halse Best!
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   Starting at French Weir Start time 10.00 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 22 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Lotsofupsanddowns Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out French Weir - B Hull - Oake - Halse Stopping At The New Inn Route Back Halse - Ash Priors - B Lydeard - Cushuish - 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+
Purple Haze
May
30
Past Event
Purple Haze
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
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 9.30 Ride Leader Mandy Contact number  07753352003 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 28 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 978 ft Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11         Route Out Brewhouse - Creech - North Newton - North Petherton - Bridgwater Stopping At Purple Spoon Route Back Rode Lane - North Petherton - North Newton - Creech - 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+
The Slow Train
May
28
Past Event
The Slow Train
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 It's going to be warm so dress appropriately and bring plenty of liquid! Starting at French Weir Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 28 Miles Terrain** Moderate / Hard Height Gain ft Up, down and around Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out F Weir - Nailsbourne - Lydeard - W Bagborough - Triscombe - Crowcombe Heath Stopping At Station Cafe, Crowcombe Heathfield (or alternative) Route Back Crowcombe Heathfield - Lydeard St Lawrence - Halse - Oake - 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+
Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre to Glastonbury...meeting at Dunelm Car Park 08.00hrs...this is a 26 mile ride...440 ft ascent
May
23
Past Event
Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre to Glastonbury...meeting at Dunelm Car Park 08.00hrs...this is a 26 mile ride...440 ft ascent
08:00 – 18:00
Please message me alhulls@gmail.com if you would like a space for your bike and yourself on the trailer/car.  Arthur 07860 362794 Once we're in Glastonbury we can all choose where to eat, Gillian and I will be going to Rainbows End Cafe  https://www.rainbowsendglastonbury.com/  established 35 years ago.     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 Start time   08.00hrs Ride Leader   Gillian and Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Moderate Miles   26 miles Terrain**   Moderate Height Gain ft   439 ft ascent Pace***   Moderate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Burtle, Catcott Hill, Bleadney and Godney. Stopping At   Glastonbury for lunch break.  Route Back   Map/gps   Full rote details:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54884631?privacy_code=4F6wIHjuuwTlmQRHaJyQaRFotx4p0Jgh     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+
Your chance to get up close and view this iconic 2nd World War aircraft, the Spitfire followed by lunch at Stentwood Farm...from Bishops Hull Church...10.00am...32 miles...1900ft ascent...a hilly ride.
May
19
Past Event
Your chance to get up close and view this iconic 2nd World War aircraft, the Spitfire followed by lunch at Stentwood Farm...from Bishops Hull Church...10.00am...32 miles...1900ft ascent...a hilly ride.
Bishop's Hull
10:00 – 16:00
                 https://www.spitfires.com/dunkeswell       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   10.00 Ride Leader   Arthur and Gillian Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   10             Distance*   Long Miles   32 miles Terrain**   Hilly Height Gain ft   1900 ft ascent Pace***   Slow Average mph   8.5 mph.         Route Out   Stopping At   Stentwood Farm...https://www.twelvetribes.org/community/stentwood-farm Route Back   Map/gps   Fullroute details:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54421692/edit?center=50.992360082311166%2C-2.88395831661569&overlay=rwgpscycle&zoom=7.846015933972969     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+