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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+
Sep
26
2024
Past Event
Cycling Miss Daisy
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
Starting at
French Weir
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Up - Down - Around
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
French Weir - Nailsbourne - Cushuish - Bishops Lydeard
Stopping At
The Daisy
Route Back
Bishops Lydeard - Halse - Oake - B 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+
Sep
24
2024
Past Event
Short ride to Nynehead Court and The Old Brick Workshop
09:30 – 13:00
Short morning ride to see art at two of the Somerset Art Weeks venues.
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
9.30
Ride Leader
Jill
Contact number
07570 505922
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
12.5
Miles
Terrain**
easy to moderate
Height Gain ft
546+
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Hele Hill, Bradford on Tone
Stopping At
The Old Brickworks, Nynehead Court
Route Back
Hillfarrance
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
20
2024
Past Event
Sunshine at the Stable
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:00
Short notice ride out to the lovely Stable at Fivehead, hopefully to sit in the sunshine ☀️
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
09.30
Ride Leader
Dilys
Contact number
07831 603010
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
29
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Stoke Hill, Griffin and Hatch. Otherwise undulating
Pace***
Slow to intermediate
Average mph
Slower up hills
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Hatch Beauchamp
Stopping At
The Stable @ Fivehead
Route Back
Isle Brewers, Isle Abbots, NCurry, 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
19
2024
Past Event
"Reprise". Ride to The Cerdic Card. Thursday September 19th
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 Bandstand
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Martin Atton
Contact number
01823252332
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long/Just
Miles
32
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1300
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph +/-
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Crook St, Cycle path past reservoir
Stopping At
Wethesrspoons. The Cerdic Chard
Route Back
Nimmer, Eleighwater, Rejoin return route
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, 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+
Sep
17
2024
Past Event
Grist Mill Cafe Bar, Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme
Grist Mill Cafe Bar
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
front of Bishop Hull church car park
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
36 miles
Terrain**
Medium
Height Gain ft
Max Elev 550ft/Elev gain 2,012 ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph
Route Out
Bishops Hull, Bradford on Tone, Wellington, Sampford Moor, Nicholshayne, Uffculme
Stopping At
Grist Mill
Route Back
Uffculme, Nicholshayne, Sampford Moor, Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
Sep
14
2024
Past Event
Ladies Ride to The White Post Cafe
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
9.30
Ride Leader
Christine
Contact number
07596501545
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Miles
24
Terrain**
Height Gain ft
1053 ft
Pace***
Moderate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
Hele. Bradford on Tone. Nynehead. Langford Budville
Stopping At
The White Post Café
Route Back
Lower Westford. Tonedale. Poole. East Nynehead. Hillfarrance. Bishops 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+
Sep
10
2024
Past Event
Cork's cafe at Kelways Garden Centre in Langport
Corks at Kelways
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
front of The Brewhouse
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
Long
Miles
35 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
161 ft max elev.,1185ft elev.gain
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph
Route Out
River, Creech, West Newton, Maunsell, Lyng, Burrowbridge, Langport
Stopping At
Cork's cafe at Kelways in Langport
Route Back
Stoke St. Gregory, North Curry, Creech, Taunton
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
09
2024
Past Event
Leisurely ride to Hestercombe
09:30 – 12:30
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 Weir
0930
Ride Leader
Jill
Contact number
07570505922
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
short
Miles
13.6
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
+463
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Nailsbourne, Fennington, Kingston,
Stopping At
Hestercombe
Route Back
Pitcher's Hill, Obridge, river path.
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, 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+
Sep
07
2024
Past Event
North Dorset Trailway Away Day.
Dunelm Car Park
08:15 – 18:30
The bike trailer will be available. Please indicate in your order if you require a space. Aiming to leave Taunton after loading bikes by 8.30am, arriving in Sturminster Newton around 10-10.15am. Please note we will not be back until around 6.30pm due to ride distance and traveling time.
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
Dunelm Car Park Taunton
Start time
08.15
Ride Leader
Ian B.
Contact number
07715286084
Places up to 12
9
Distance*
Long
Miles
39.3miles
Terrain**
Easy/Moderate
Height Gain ft
1440ft.
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph
Route Out
North Dorset Trailway, Blandford, Wimborne.
Stopping At
Black Cactus Cafe, Blandford morning. The Olive Branch pub lunch.
Route Back
Reverse of route out.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48066866
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+