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The Purple Gang Rides Again
Feb
20
2025 Past Event
The Purple Gang Rides Again
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 The Brewhouse Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 30 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Occasional up - Oh + down Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11          Route Out Brewhouse - Creech - Walford Cross - N Newton - N Petherton - Bridgwater Stopping At The Purple Spoon Route Back P Spoon - N Petherton - North Newton - Walford Cross - 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+
Willows and Wetlands
Feb
18
2025 Past Event
Willows and Wetlands
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 Tony Contact number  07972 867794 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short Miles 20 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 800 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11         Route Out Creech, Hedging, Athelney  Stopping At Willows and Wetlands  Route Back North Curry, Knapp, 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+
White Post
Feb
18
2025 Past Event
White Post
Bishop's Hull Church
09:30 – 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 Bishop's Hull Church  Start time 09:30 Ride Leader Paul Ewings Contact number  0753597244 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short Miles 17 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 825 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-10         Route Out Bradford, Nynehead, Langford Budville Stopping At White Post Route Back Wellington, Tonedale, East Nynehead 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+
Maunsel Lock Tearooms...
Feb
13
2025 Past Event
Maunsel Lock Tearooms...
Brewhouse Theatre
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    A leisurely ride with a chance to enjoy the flora and fauna. How many clumps of Snowdrops will we see!! Starting at    Brewhouse Start time    10.00 am Ride Leader    Arthur Contact number     07860 362794 Places up to 12    8             Distance*   33 kms Miles   20 Terrain**   Some hills Height Gain ft   780 ft Pace***   Intermediate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5         Route Out   West Monkton, N.Petherton Stopping At   Maunsel Lock Tearooms Route Back   Creech Heathfield, Monkton Heathfield Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42253598?privacy_code=8w75rSBK1XaEmcRI     CLICK ON BLUE LINK FOR FULL ROUTE DETAILS 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+
All Clere for Bere
Feb
13
2025 Past Event
All Clere for Bere
Brewhouse Theatre
09:40 – 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 The Brewhouse Start time 9.40 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Up and Down a Bit Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11         Route Out Brewhouse - Creech - N Curry - Middlezoy - Othery - Aller - Bere Cider Farm Stopping At Bere Cider Farm Route Back Cider Form - Othery - Middlezoy - Burrowbridge - 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+
The Iron Duke Wellington.
Feb
11
2025 Past Event
The Iron Duke Wellington.
French Weir Park
10:00 – 14:30
It will still be cold, but not freezing according to Met Office prediction, maybe possible light showers. Remember to have warm clothing, and lights just in case.       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 10.00 Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Shortish Miles 21 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1,026ft. Pace*** Slow/Intermediate Average mph 9-10mph         Route Out Bradford O T, Nynehead, Langford Budville, Rockwell Green. Stopping At The Iron Duke Wellington. Route Back West Buckland, Dipford, Trull, Comeytrowe. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36949890 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 to Ilminster Art Centre Thursday February 6th
Feb
06
2025 Past Event
Ride to Ilminster Art Centre Thursday February 6th
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 Start time 0930 Ride Leader Martin Atton Contact number  01823252332 Places up to 12 8             Distance* 32 Miles   Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1200feet Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10 +/-         Route Out Stoke StMary/ Curland/ Broadway/ Disused railway Stopping At Ilminster Art Centre Route Back Ilford/ Isle Abbots/ Rock Hill/ Chreech St Michael Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, 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+
Freewheeling to Whelan's
Feb
06
2025 Past Event
Freewheeling to Whelan's
St Peter & St Paul's Church
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 hilly ride, with some challenges, but eminently doable! Starting at Bishops Hull Church Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 28 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 1700 feet Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11         Route Out Bishops Hull - Bradford on Tone - E Nynehead - Milverton - L Budville - Wivey Stopping At Whelan's Cafe Route Back Whelan's - Langley - Ford - Milverton - Oake - Bishops 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+
TEST  ONLY
Feb
04
2025 Past Event
TEST ONLY
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 Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack INFO      Starting at   Start time   Ride Leader   Contact number    Miles   Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 0-40miles Extended 40 miles+ Height gain feet   Terrain   Easy (mostly level ground), Moderate (occasional gentle hills), Hard (longer and/or steep hills),  Tough (unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb) Pace   Slow (up to 9mph),Intermediate (9-11 mph)  Brisk (11-13 mph), Fast (13+) Route Out   Stopping At   Route Back   Map/ GPX   Ride leader- please enter number of riders in venue limit and ticket boxes (numbers should be the same unless there are more than one ticket option)    
Short Tuesday ride to White Post
Feb
04
2025 Past Event
Short Tuesday ride to White Post
White Post Cafe
09:30 – 13:00
Audrey will be leading out and Sharon will lead back to Bishop's Hull.      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 Bishop's Hull Church  Start time 9.30a.m    Ride Leaders Audrey and Sharon Contact number Audrey  07711114465 Sharon 07813 812102   Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short  Miles  19   Terrain** Easy/moderate  Height Gain ft  856ft   Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph  10           Route Out Hillfarance Oake Milverton (almost) Langford Budville  Stopping At White Post cafe  Route Back Westford Tonedale Wellington East Nynehead Bishop's 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+
Pitminster - Hillfarrance
Feb
01
2025 Past Event
Pitminster - Hillfarrance
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   Starting at Vivary Park bandstand Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Jonathan Contact number  07745 406419 Places up to 12 8             Distance* 17 miles (27km) Miles   Terrain** some hills Height Gain ft 650ft (200m) Pace*** intermediate Average mph           Route Out Pitminster Stopping At Avery nursery (near end if ride) Route Back Hillfarrance Map/gps Vivary -Pitminster - Hillfarance - Tangier · 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+
It's Still Stuart's not Tudors
Jan
30
2025 Past Event
It's Still Stuart's not Tudors
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 The intention is to do the ride posted for last Thursday, weather permitting! Nice steady route to Ilminster with the usual ups and downs to Stuart's, haven't been for a while! 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** Moderate Height Gain ft Up up down down flat Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11         Route Out Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Horton - Sea - Ilminster Stopping At Stuart's Cafe Route Back Stuart's - Ilton - Fivehead - 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+