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Leisurely ride to Hestercombe
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+
Horatius at the Bridge Cafe
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+
Willowbrook, gentle ride, reward yourself with a cuppa and cake! 12 miles
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+
Short Ride to Hive@Trull.
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 
An Amble to the Arts Centre
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+
In pursuit of a cheese scone to White Post Cafe, Langford Budville
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+
Last cycle ride of 2024 to The Kitchen at Langport
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+
2nd Group due to popular demand - Christmas 2024 'Turkey Trot to Halse'
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+
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+