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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+
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+
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+
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+
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)
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+
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+
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+
Jan
30
2025
Past Event
Try again! Ride to the Purple spoon Bridgwater Thursday Jan 30th
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
The Brewhouse
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Martin Atton
Contact number
01823252332
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
long, just
Miles
33
Terrain**
Fairly easy
Height Gain ft
Not too much!
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9/11 mph
Route Out
Creech St Michael, North Curry, Burrowbridge, Moorland, Huntworth
Stopping At
The Purple Spoon Bridgwater
Route Back
North Petherton, North Newton, Chreech Heathfield
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+
Jan
30
2025
Past Event
Short ride to Skittles
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 12:30
Short ride and coffee stop. Sensible pace due to cold temp, mud, potholes etc. wrap up warm.
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
9.30
Ride Leader
Jill
Contact number
07570 505922
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
short
Miles
11
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
+418
Pace***
slowish
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Silk Mills, Staplegrove, Rectory Road, Nailsbourne, Park Lane, Mill Cross, Kingston Road, Whitmore Lane, Great Western Way.
Stopping At
Skittles Community Café
Route Back
Silk Mills to Bishop Hull Hill, then find your own way from there.
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+
Jan
25
2025
Past Event
A Short Birthday Bash - Willows and Wetlands
Bathpool Pedestrian Swing Bridge
10:00 – 13:00
It's my birthday and I'll ride if I want to...
A short one to the Willows and Wetlands Centre. Table booked for 11:15. If anyone would like to attend just rock up, or sign on to the ride if you fancy a short one.
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
Swingbridge
Start time
10:00
Ride Leader
Dave Cooke
Contact number
07900 570369
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Short
Miles
19 ish
Terrain**
Easy/Moderate
Height Gain ft
Not a lot
Pace***
Easy
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Creech, West Lyng, Athelney
Stopping At
Willows and Wetlands
Route Back
North Curry, down 13 bends
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+
Jan
25
2025
Past Event
In the wake of Storm Eowyn short circular ride
Vivary Park
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
Short ride weather permitting finishing for coffee etc in High Street -venue TBA
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Neil Rudram
Contact number
07989430179
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Shortish
Miles
17.5
Terrain**
easy
Height Gain ft
790
Pace***
Steady
Average mph
approx 10
Route Out
Stoke St M, Thurlbear, Orchard P, Pitminster, Blagdon, Angersleigh, Trull, Vivary Park
Stopping At
Finishing at a High Street Cafe.
Route Back
Your place - your choice
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49537289
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+