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Nov
05
2024
Past Event
Cannington gardens tearoom
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
Starting at
Brewhouse
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Neil Rudram
Contact number
07989 430179
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
31
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
What goes up comes down
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
8mph
Route Out
Cheddon Fitzpaine, Volis Hill, The Pines, Merridge, Spaxton, Currypool,
Stopping At
The Tearooms at Cannington Walled Gardens
Route Back
Wembdon, Durleigh, North Petherton, N. Newton CSM
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
31
2024
Past Event
Cuillere Violet Fonce
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
Starting at
The Brewhouse
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
30
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
De haut en bas et autour
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
Brewhouse - Creech - N Newton - N Petherton - Bridgwater
Stopping At
The Purple Spoon
Route Back
Purple Spoon - Rode Lane - N Petherton - N Newton - Creech and 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
29
2024
Past Event
Chard garden centre
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
9.30
Ride Leader
Geoff Hamilton
Contact number
07966630385
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Long
Miles
40
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
1600
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10
Route Out
Stoke St. Mary, Horton, Wadeford,
Stopping At
Potting Shed
Route Back
Cycie path to Ilminster, Isle Abbotts, Curry Mallet, North Curry , 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+
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+