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Jul
18
2024
Past Event
Purple Daze
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
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
Brewhouse
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
28
Terrain**
Moderae
Height Gain ft
Up and Down no fear!
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
Brewhouse - Creech - N Newton - Bridgwater
Stopping At
Purple Spoon
Route Back
Purple Spoon - N Petherton - North Newton - Hedging - Creech - 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+
Jul
16
2024
Past Event
Cardio workout to Bridwell Park
Bridwell 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
Bishop Hull church car park
Start time
9.30am
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
10 max.
Distance*
Long
Miles
36 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
552 ft max elev/2094 ft elevation gain - source Strava
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph - aiming for nearer 10/11mph - brisk in areas
Route Out
Bishops Hull, Wellington, Sampford Moor, Nicholshayne, Culmstock, Uffculme
Stopping At
The Orangery, Bridwell Park, Uffculme
Route Back
Uffculme, Nicholshayne, Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Hele, Shutewater Hill, Bishops Hull (ride terminates here)
Map/gps
Stats provided by 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+
Jul
16
2024
Past Event
The Coffee Engine at Milverton Sawmill
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:30
Notes
Starting at
French Weir Park
Ride Leader
Pete
Leader contact no.
07762919883
No. of Riders up to 12
10
Distance
20 miles
Height Gain
A few small hills
Route Out
Bradford on Tone, Nynehead
Cafe/pub stop
The Coffee Mill
Return Route
Halse, Oake, Norton Fitz Warren
Take With You
Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering
Jul
11
2024
Past Event
Bath and Two Tunnels (2)
08:30 – 17:30
Meet at Dunelm car park to load trailer. A circular ride starting at Chew Valley Lake and taking in Bath and the Two Tunnels. There are hills but some flat cyclepaths. Lights are recommended for the tunnels (which are cold even in summer!). Two stops planned for coffee and lunch.
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
Start time
0830
Ride Leader
Graham Farrington
Contact number
07948 987166
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
Long
Miles
36
Terrain**
Moderate/Hard
Height Gain ft
2290
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Chew valley Lake - Saltford - Bath - Two Tunnels - Midford
Stopping At
Coffee at Saltford and lunch at Midford
Route Back
Wellow - Radstock - Paulton - Temple Cloud - Bishop Sutton
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46738676.gpx?privacy_code=hoIa4uri8nq6GnBMKxE244YDAb6Zo7Ta&sub_format=track
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+
Jul
09
2024
Past Event
Hi Ho Silver's Away
Vivary 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
Apologies for the short notice! Taunton Peripherique... nobody left behind!
Starting at
Vivary Park
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
Mere pimples
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
Vivary Pk - Trull - Pitminster - Orchard Portman, Stoke - Creech - Silver's
Stopping At
Siver's Pantry
Route Back
Silver's - West Monkton - Cheddon - 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+
Jul
06
2024
Past Event
Bath and Two Tunnels (1)
08:30 – 17:30
Meet at Dunelm car park to load trailer. A circular ride starting at Chew Valley Lake and taking in Bath and the Two Tunnels. There are hills but some flat cyclepaths. Lights are recommended for the tunnels (which are cold even in summer!). Two stops planned for coffee and lunch.
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
Start time
0830
Ride Leader
Graham Farrington
Contact number
07948 987166
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
36
Terrain**
Moderate/Hard
Height Gain ft
2290
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Chew valley Lake - Saltford - Bath - Two Tunnels - Midford
Stopping At
Coffee at Saltford and lunch at Midford
Route Back
Wellow - Radstock - Paulton - Temple Cloud - Bishop Sutton
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46738676.gpx?privacy_code=hoIa4uri8nq6GnBMKxE244YDAb6Zo7Ta&sub_format=track
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+
Jul
04
2024
Past Event
Ride to Ilminster Art Centre Thursday July 4th
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
0930
Ride Leader
Martin Atton
Contact number
07925968007
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
32
Miles
Long (Just!)
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1,500
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10 +- mph
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Old railway track, Ilminster
Stopping At
Ilminster Art Centre
Route Back
Isle Abbots, Curry Mallet, Rock Hill, North Curry, 13 bends, Creech
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+
Jul
04
2024
Past Event
New Inndependence Day
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
Election Day Outing for the Independent Minded
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 and down a bit.
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
French Weir - Nailsbourne - B Lydeard - Halse
Stopping At
New Inn
Route Back
Halse - Oake - N Fitzwarren - 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+
Jun
29
2024
Past Event
Ride to Perry's cider
Vivary Park band stand
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 Park
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Jonathan
Contact number
07745 406419
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
long
Miles
32
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
1500ft (460m)
Pace***
leisurely
Average mph
10
Route Out
Horton
Stopping At
Perry's cider
Route Back
Curry Mallet
Map/gps
Taunton -Perry's cider - A bike ride in Taunton, England (ridewithgps.com)
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+
Jun
27
2024
Past Event
The Cerdic at Chard.
Vivary Park
10:00 – 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 Park
Start time
10.00am
Ride Leader
Ian B.
Contact number
07715286084
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
38.1 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1677ft.
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-10mph
Route Out
Stoke St. Mary, Horton, Stopline Way.
Stopping At
The Cerdic Pub, Chard.
Route Back
Stopline Way, Ilminster, Isle Brewers, Ilford, Curry Mallet, N.Curry, Creech SM.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37167075
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack + Sunblock
*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+
Jun
22
2024
Past Event
A Rocking Good Ride
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
30
Terrain**
Medium to Hard
Height Gain ft
Quite a bit up / down
Pace***
Internediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
French Weir - Nailsbourne - B Lydeard - Bagborough - Stogumber
Stopping At
Rocking Horse Cafe
Route Back
RHC - Lydeard St Lawrence - Ash Priors - Halse - Oake - 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+
Jun
22
2024
Past Event
Ladies Ride to Curry Mallet Manor House
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 note payment is CASH ONLY
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Christine
Contact number
07596501545
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
23
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
961
Pace***
Average mph
8 - 11
Route Out
Vivary Park, Stoke St Mary, Stoke Hill, West Hatch, Griffin Hill, Hatch Beauchamp
Stopping At
Manor House, Curry Mallet
Route Back
Rock, Helland, North Curry, Knapp, Creech St.Michael, Hyde Lane
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+