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Jan
18
2025
Past Event
Leisurely ride to Hestercombe
French Weir 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
Starting at
French Weir Park
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Jonathan
Contact number
07745 406409
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
27km (17 miles)
Miles
Short ride
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
178m (600ft)
Pace***
gentle
Average mph
10
Route Out
Yarford
Stopping At
Hestercombe
Route Back
River Tone
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44448457
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
16
2025
Past Event
Horatius at the Bridge Cafe
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
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
A ride out to Langport to present the Bridge Cafe with there Coffee Stop of the Year award
Starting at
Brewhouse
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
Bit up in places, bit down 2
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
Brewhouse - N Curry - Stoke St Gregory - Langport
Stopping At
Bridge Cafe
Route Back
Bridge Cafe - Drayton - Swell - 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+
Jan
16
2025
Past Event
Willowbrook, gentle ride, reward yourself with a cuppa and cake! 12 miles
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 13:00
Time to get out for some fresh air! Gentle ride, chat and a welcome cuppa at Willowbrook.
Roads are filthy and potted, so we'll take it steady.
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
12
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
+604
Pace***
slowish
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Trull, Dipford Lane, Buckland
Stopping At
Willowbrook Garden Centre
Route Back
Ham, Hele, BH
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
14
2025
Past Event
Short Ride to Hive@Trull.
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 13:00
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
10.00
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
Jan
14
2025
Past Event
An Amble to the Arts Centre
Ilminster Arts Centre
09:30 – 15:00
2 disclaimers! a) I haven't reckied the route recently so there may be WATER on the levels.
b) I can't repair punctures...........
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
9.30
Ride Leader
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
About 33 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Stoke Hill
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Stoke St. Mary, Horton, Ilminster
Stopping At
The Arts Centre, Ilminster
Route Back
Somerset levels, 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+
Jan
14
2025
Past Event
In pursuit of a cheese scone to White Post Cafe, Langford Budville
White Post Cafe
09:30 – 13:30
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
front of Bishop Hull Church car park
Start time
9.30am
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
8 max
Distance*
Medium
Miles
20 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
max elev. 419ft, elev. gain 1,190
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph
Route Out
Bishops Hull, Hele, Bradford-on-Tone, Nynehead, Langford Budville
Stopping At
The White Post Cafe (hope they've got some cheese scones!!!!)
Route Back
Lower Westford, Wellington, Bradford-on-Tone, Hele, Bishops Hull
Map/gps
previous ride recorded on my Strava
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+
Dec
31
2024
Past Event
Last cycle ride of 2024 to The Kitchen at Langport
Kitchen at the Wharf
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
The Brewhouse
Start time
9.30am
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
10 maximum
Distance*
Long
Miles
34 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1089 ft elevation gain/162ft max elevation
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
aiming for 10mph average
Route Out
Creech St Micharl, Maunsell, East Lyng, Oathe, Langport
Stopping At
The Kitchen at Langport
Route Back
Oath, Stathe, Stoke St Gregory, North Curry, Creech St Michael
Map/gps
Source Strava
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+
Dec
21
2024
Past Event
2nd Group due to popular demand - 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
Bishops Hull Church
Start time
9.30am
Ride Leader
Dilys 2nd Group/Sue 1st
Contact number
Dilys 07831 603010
Places up to 12
8 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, Kingstone 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+
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+
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+
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.
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+