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Christmas 2024 'Turkey Trot to Halse'
Dec
21
2024 Past Event
Christmas 2024 'Turkey Trot to Halse'
The New Inn
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 Bishop Hull Church  Start time 9.30am Ride Leader Sue Brooks  Contact number  07791585395 Places up to 12 12 maximum              Distance* Medium  Miles 23 miles  Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 916ft Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11mph         Route Out Bishops Hull, Bradford on Tone, Oake, Halse Stopping At The New Inn Cafe in Halse  Route Back Ash Priors, Bishops Lydeard, Kingston St Mary, Lyngford, Taunton  Map/gps     Would be fun if you wore Christmas attire for you and your bike  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+
Dick Deadeye Rides Again
Dec
12
2024 Past Event
Dick Deadeye Rides Again
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 fairly gentle ride and an old favourite, after a bit of a break! Starting at French Weir Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 22 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft a bit up and down Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11         Route Out French Weir - B Hull - Oake - Halse Stopping At New Inn Route Back New Inn - Ash Common - B Lydeard - Cushuish - Nailsbourne - 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+
AGM and talk 'Coast to Coast' by Marie Edmonds
Dec
04
2024 Past Event
AGM and talk 'Coast to Coast' by Marie Edmonds
Taunton Quaker Meeting House
18:30 – 20:30
Please use the reply slip to let us know whether you are able to attend. The agenda, along with a nomination form for committee roles and for annual awards, will be sent to you separately by email.
Ride to Fivehead
Nov
30
2024 Past Event
Ride to Fivehead
Vivary Park band stand
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 band stand Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Jonathan Contact number  07745 406419 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short Miles 20 Terrain** some steep hills Height Gain ft 800 (240m) Pace*** intermediate Average mph 10         Route Out Stoke St Mary Stopping At Stables cafe Route Back North Curry Map/gps Taunton, Curry Mallett anticlockwise · 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+
Rerun of The Iron Duke Wellington.
Nov
28
2024 Past Event
Rerun of The Iron Duke Wellington.
French Weir Park
10:00 – 14:30
It will be cold, but not freezing according to Met Office prediction, but possible shower maybe mid afternoon. Possibility of a route diversion at Nynehead, so I may shorten the ride.  Remember to have warm clothing and lights just in case. Not expecting many takers, but I'm cycling anyway.      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*** 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+
Willowbrook wiggle
Nov
26
2024 Past Event
Willowbrook wiggle
Vivary Park Bandstand
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 Start time 09:30 Ride Leader Paul Ewings Contact number  07535973244 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 24 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1200 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10         Route Out Stoke Road, Orchard Portman, Pitminster, Ruggin Stopping At Willowbrook Garden Centre Route Back Bradford-on-Tone, East Nynehead, Oake, 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+
The Iron Duke Wellington.
Nov
19
2024 Past Event
The Iron Duke Wellington.
French Weir Park
10:00 – 14:30
It will be cold, but not freezing according to Met Office prediction, but possible shower maybe early afternoon. Remember to have warm clothing and lights just in case. Not expecting many takers, but I'm cycling anyway.      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*** 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+
Guided Bird Watching Cruise
Nov
14
2024 Past Event
Guided Bird Watching Cruise
Exmouth Marina, EX8 1FE
09:15 – 16:00
Members need to buy/book their own tickets, £14.00 per person, if needed order Steak or Vegetarian Pasty. Hot soup and drinks will be available https://stuartlinecruises.digitickets.co.uk/event/20154422/ Car sharing arrangements will be managed week commencing 11th November by myself. Please let me know if you will be needing a lift, alhulls@gmail.com. 09.15am Departing Taunton 10.30am Arrive Emouth Marina EX8 1FE, limited parking that you will need to to pay for on the marina. 11.15am Stuartline Cruise departs, prompt! On the day you can choose to stand on top deck or downstairs in the dry and warm. On both decks full commentary by ornothologist Dave Smallshire. Duration, 3 hours approx.
Tuesday's weather looks good for a leisurely ride out to the Smokery, Hambridge.
Nov
12
2024 Past Event
Tuesday's weather looks good for a leisurely ride out to the Smokery, Hambridge.
Vivary Park
10:00 – 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   Starting at   Vivary Park Start time   10.00 Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   10             Distance*   Moderate  Miles   33 miles Terrain**   Moderate Height Gain ft   1331 ft Pace***   Slow and leisurely Average mph   9 mph          Route Out   Stoke st Mary Mary, Hatch B. Isle Brewers  Stopping At   Smokery, Brown and Forrest Route Back   Curry Rivel, down Red Hill, Stoke St Gregory, Creech Heathfield Map/gps   FOR FULL ROUTE DETAILS, CLICK ON LINK     https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45814114?privacy_code=2jLQm7juMm2fm6egc8ym12tQ4z288Xoc 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+
Kitchen at Langport
Nov
12
2024 Past Event
Kitchen at Langport
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 10             Distance* Long Miles 36 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 1200 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 10         Route Out Creech, Hedging, West Lyng, Oath, Langport  Stopping At Kitchen Langport  Route Back via N 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+
Bishops Hull to Culmstock
Nov
09
2024 Past Event
Bishops Hull to Culmstock
Bishops Hull 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   Starting at Bishops Hull Church Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Jonathan Contact number  07745 406419 Places up to 12 8             Distance* 25 Miles   Terrain** hilly Height Gain ft 1600 (530m) Pace*** intermediate Average mph 8-10         Route Out Wellington Stopping At The Strand Stores Route Back Angersleigh Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48987067     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+
Sail into Seavington
Nov
07
2024 Past Event
Sail into Seavington
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   Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 40 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Either Up or Down Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11         Route Out Vivary - Stoke - Horton - Sea - Kingstone - Seavington  Stopping At Community Cafe Route Back Seavington - Stocklinch -Puckington - Curry Mallet - NC - 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+