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Jun
19
2025
Past Event
Daisy Chain
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
A trip to the Daisy with a picturesque of a twist!
Starting at
French Weir
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
26
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Up-Down all around
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
F W - Kingston - Bagborough - Crowcombe Heath - Lyd St Lawrence - B Lydeard
Stopping At
The Daisy
Route Back
B Lydeard - Halse - Oake - B Hull - 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
19
2025
Past Event
CHANGED Wellington Ladies Ride to Brew Two at The Cleve
BrewTwo
09:30 – 12:30
Please note that due to only 2 riders signing up so far (both from Wellington), this ride has been changed as follows.
We will meet at Oakfield Park, Wellington at 9.30 and do a shorter 15 mile route (due to the heat), finishing at the Lidl roundabout in Welly.
Feel free to sign up, if you're interested.
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
28 Oakfield Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Audrey
Contact number
07711114465
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
short
Miles
15 miles
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
860 ft
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
10
Route Out
Ford Street, West Buckland, Bradford-on-Tone, Langford Budville, Lower Westford
Stopping At
Brew Two, The Cleve
Route Back
Wellington
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
14
2025
Past Event
WALTER BAGEHOT - Langport man still quoted around the world
Vivary Park band stand
09:00 – 14:00
We will visit a churchyard, a garden and Hurds Hill House and learn a bit about this famous economist who is still quoted by international polititions today.
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 band stand
Start time
09.00
Ride Leader
Jonathan
Contact number
07745 406419
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
40
Miles
Terrain**
hilly in parts
Height Gain ft
1500
Pace***
leisurely
Average mph
10
Route Out
Shepton Beauchamp
Stopping At
Langport Bridge bakery
Route Back
North Curry
Map/gps
Taunton - Shepton Beauchamp - Langport · Ride with 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
10
2025
Past Event
Cold Harbour Mill Cycle
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 15:00
Assuming the weather is ok we will cycle to Uffculm. If it's likely to rain I will shorten the ride to somewhere nearer.
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
Paula Corke
07812009062
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
Just under 40 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Ups and downs
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Wellington, Culmstock, Uffculm
Stopping At
Cold Harbour Mill, Uffculm
Route Back
Nicolashayne, Sampford Arundel, Wellington
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
07
2025
Past Event
Ladies Ride to Willows and Wetlands
10:00 – 14:30
Sorry but just a shortish ride as forecast includes rain at some stage.
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
10.00
Ride Leader
Joanne
Contact number
07719737212
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Miles
20
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
800
Pace***
Leisurely
Average mph
8-10
Route Out
North Curry
Stopping At
The Lemon Tree
Route Back
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+
Jun
05
2025
Past Event
Supercalifrageliscious!
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
A bit lengthy but very doable!
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
40 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Huppity Downbitty
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 MPH
Route Out
Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Horton - Sea - Dowlish - South Petherton
Stopping At
Cafe Liscious
Route Back
S Petherton - E Lambrook - Hambridge - I Brewers - 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+
Jun
04
2025
Past Event
Coach circuit
09:30 – 12:30
Short leisurely ride. Your café reward at the end of the circuit.
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
Coach, French Weir
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Jill
Contact number
07570505922
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
short
Miles
12.4
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
+294
Pace***
slowish
Average mph
9 - 11 (slower going up, faster on way down)
Route Out
Staplegrove, Nailsbourne, Yarford, Mill Cross, Priorswood, Firepool
Stopping At
Coach, French Weir
Route Back
n/a
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
04
2025
Past Event
Talk: The Channel Tunnel - Graham
Taunton Quaker Meeting House
07:30 – 08:15
Jun
03
2025
Past Event
The Kitchen at Langport
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
10
Distance*
Long
Miles
36
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1200 ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10
Route Out
Creech, Hedging, East Lyng, Athelney, Langport
Stopping At
The Kitchen Langport
Route Back
Stoke St Gregory, North Curry, Ham
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+
May
31
2025
Past Event
White Post
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
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
23
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
700
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Bradford on tone, East Nynehead,Landford Budville.
Stopping At
White Post
Route Back
Rockwell Green, Ford Street, West Buckland, Trull
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+
May
31
2025
Past Event
Short Ride to Hive@Trull.
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
09:30 – 12:00
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 slower 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
9.30am
Ride Leader
Ian B.
Contact number
07715286084
Places up to 12
6
Distance*
Short
Miles
13.5 miles
Terrain**
Easy
Height Gain ft
461ft.
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/49440549
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
May
29
2025
Past Event
Ilminster Art Centre Ride. Thursday May29th
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 Bandstand
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Martin Atton
Contact number
01823252332/07925968007
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long, just
Miles
32miles/ ish?
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1000feet
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9/10mph
Route Out
Curland/ Broadway/ Horton/ Disused railway path
Stopping At
Ilminster Art Centre
Route Back
Ilton/ Isle Abbots/ Curry Mallet/ North Curry/ Creech St Michael
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+