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Oct
26
2024
Past Event
Ladies & Gents '2' stop ride to Monks Yard Craft Fair & Manor House Curry Mallet cafe
The Manor House, Curry Mallet
09:30 – 15:15
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
2 stop ride, firstly, 16th Annual Craft Fair at Monks Yard for 60 mins max. 26 local crafters offering top quality unique handmade gifts, free entry. In aid of Taunton & Minehead Cats Protection.
We then cycle on to Coffee/Lunch stop at Manor House in Curry Mallet table booked for 12.30-12.45. Please note you may wish to bring a snack as not eating until lunchtime.
Starting at
Bandstand Vivary Park
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Christine/Sue B
Contact number
07596 501545/07791 585395
Places up to 12
12 maximum
Distance*
Long
Miles
31 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Max elev 367 ft/Elev gain 1360ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph
Route Out
Vivary, Stoke St. Mary, Broadway, Isle Abbotts, Curry Mallet
Stopping At
Monks Yard Craft Fair for 60 mins max then onto Manor House, Curry Mallet for lunch - table booked for 12.30-12.45 for maximum of 12 people
Route Back
Curry Mallet, down Rock Hill, North Curry, Creech St. Michael
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+
Oct
24
2024
Past Event
24 Heures Jusqu'a Pitney
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*
Long
Miles
36
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
Ups but some nice downs
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Brewhouse - Creech - NC - Stoke St Gregory - Langport - Wearne - Pitney
Stopping At
Pitney Farm Cafe
Route Back
Pitney - Wearne - Aller - Othery - Middlezoy - Burrowbridge - 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+
Oct
22
2024
Past Event
Ilminster Arts Centre
Ilminster
09:30 – 14:30
Ride to Ilminster Arts Centre... take 2
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
Dave Cooke
Contact number
07900570369
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium, almost Long
Miles
33
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1400
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10 ish
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Stop Line
Stopping At
Ilminster Arts Centre
Route Back
Isle Abbots, 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+
Oct
19
2024
Past Event
Ancien Lieu - Un Autre Tour
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 better than expected weather report provides an opportunity for an old favourite!
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
Up a bit, down a bit!
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 MPH
Route Out
French Weir - Oake - Halse
Stopping At
New Inn
Route Back
Halse - Ash Priors - Bishops Lydeard - Kingston - Upper Cheddon - 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+
Oct
17
2024
Past Event
Ilminster Arts Centre
Ilminster
10:00 – 15:00
Late notice, easy ride to Ilminster Arts Centre on what is looking like a decent day...
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
10:00
Ride Leader
Dave Cooke
Contact number
07900570369
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium, almost Long
Miles
33
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1400
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10 ish
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Stop Line
Stopping At
Ilminster Arts Centre
Route Back
Isle Abbots, 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+
Oct
15
2024
Past Event
Ilminster for a Sweet Surprise.
Vivary Park Bandstand
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
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
10.00
Ride Leader
Neil Rudram
Contact number
07989 430179
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Longish
Miles
32
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1237
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
circa 8+
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Horton
Stopping At
Sweet Surprise, Silver Street, Ilminster.
Route Back
Ilse Abbots, North Curry
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27938831
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+
Oct
12
2024
Past Event
Last of the Summer Rides
Vivary Park
09:30 – 16:00
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
We will stop for lunch and a coffee in the afternoon.
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Extended
Miles
42
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
Up and Down but OK
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Vivary Pk - Stoke St Mary - Broadway - Dowlish Wake - Hinton St G - Merriott
Stopping At
Feed Station
Route Back
Merriott - Sth Petherton - Est Lambrook - Hambridge - 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+
Oct
12
2024
Past Event
Ladies ride to 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
THE BREWHOUSE
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Joanne
Contact number
07719737212
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
26
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
800 - up 13 Bends
Pace***
Leisurely
Average mph
8-10
Route Out
Creech North Curry - possibly longer via Stoke St Gregory
Stopping At
Willows and Wetlands
Route Back
North Curry Knapp Creech st Michael
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+
Oct
10
2024
Past Event
Thursday ride to Braziers
Brazier Coffee Roasters
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's Hull Church
Start time
9.30am
Ride Leader
Audrey
Contact number
07711114465
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
23
Terrain**
Moderate with 1 short hard
Height Gain ft
1200ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10 ish
Route Out
Trull Pitminster Lowton Blackmore Ford Street Briscoe Rockwell Green
Stopping At
Braziers
Route Back
Langford Budville Nynehead Bradford-on-Tone
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+
Oct
03
2024
Past Event
Make No Mistake It's Dowlish Wake
Vivary Park
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
Vivary Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
35
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Up a bit, down a bit!
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Vivary - Stoke - Horton - Sea - Dowlish Wake
Stopping At
Perry's Cider Farm
Route Back
Dowlish - Ilminster - Isle Brewers - Fivehead - 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+
Oct
01
2024
Past Event
'Brisk' cycle to Corks Cafe & Bistro at Kelways in Langport
Taunton Brewhouse
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
PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THOROUGHLY READ THE TEMPLATE BELOW RE. PACE
Starting at
front of The Brewhouse
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
8 maximum
Distance*
Long
Miles
40 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
315ft
Pace***
Intermediate/Brisk
Average mph
AIMING FOR 11mph
Route Out
River Tone, Creech, North Petherton, Huntsworth, Burrowbridge, Oath, Langport
Stopping At
Corks Cafe & Bistro at Kelways in Langport (subject to the hot drink machine working) otherwise it will be The Kitchen at Langport
Route Back
Stoke St Gregory, North Curry, ride ends at 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+
Sep
28
2024
Past Event
Ladies ride to Wick Farm
Taunton Brewhouse
09:30 – 14:30
Join me for ride to this wonderful and colourful creative venue which is part of this year's Somerset Art Weeks. Many artists have work displayed here inspired by Wick Farm, its gardens and land. There is a lot to look at so we will spend about an hour and a half here before heading home. Entrance free but bring cash for cake and coffee.
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
Jill
Contact number
07570 505922
Places up to 12
8 get in contact if full
Distance*
29.5
Miles
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
1104
Pace***
intermediate on the flat bits, slow up the hills!
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Creech, North Curry, Stoke St. Gregory, Oath, Wick
Stopping At
Wick Farm
Route Back
Curry Rival, Curry Mallet, Griffin Hill, Stoke St. Mary, Vivary Park.
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+