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Jun
18
2024
Past Event
Ride to Bridwell Park Cafe
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
Bishops Hull
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Geoff Hamilton
Contact number
07966630385
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
32
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
1700
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Bradford on Tone, Rockwell Green, Culmstock, Uffculme.
Stopping At
Bridwell Park
Route Back
Sampford Arundel, Westford, Tonedale, 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+
Jun
18
2024
Past Event
Omnes suffragium de Langport
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
The Brewhouse
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Longish
Miles
36
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
A little bit of up and LBofD
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
Brewhouse - N Curry - Stoke St Gregory - Langport
Stopping At
The Wharf Cafe
Route Back
Langport - Muchelney - Drayton - Hambride - Fivehead - North 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+
Jun
13
2024
Past Event
A Fyne Day Out
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
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
Shortish Ride up the back way to Fyne Court... straight back down past Hestercombe
Starting at
The Brewhouse
Start time
9.30 am
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Short
Miles
20
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Gradually Up Swiftly Down
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
Brewhouse - Creech - Thurloxton - Fyne Court
Stopping At
Fyne Court Cafe
Route Back
Fyne Court - Hestercombe - Cheddon Fitzpaine - 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
11
2024
Past Event
A Saunter to South Petherton
Vivary Park
09:30 – 15:30
This is a leisurely cycle to Cafe Licious in South Petherton. It will not be fast as I am feeling very unfit at the moment. We may have a second stop on the way back depending on the time and what people might like.
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
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
About 38 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 10 miles
Route Out
Kingston St. Mary, Horton, Sea, South Petherton
Stopping At
Cafe Licious, South Petherton
Route Back
East Lambrook, Barrington, Ilton, 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+
Jun
10
2024
Past Event
Short spin to The Hive - morning ride
Vivary Park Bandstand
09:30 – 12:00
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 Bandstand
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Jill
Contact number
07570 505922
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
short
Miles
11.7
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
+596
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Stoke Road, Broughton Lane, Orchard Portman, Green Lane, Pitminster, Troake Lane, Sweethay, Trull
Stopping At
The Hive
Route Back
make own way 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
09
2024
Past Event
High Noon at Blagdon
Vivary Park
09:00 – 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
At the special invite of Rob Beckley, High Sheriff of Somerset, we will ride to Sellick's Green Blagdon Hill where we will receive a warm welcome and free refreshments... before completing our ride and returning to Vivary Park. The Sheriff seeks to embrace walking and cycling groups and acknowledge their work in the community.
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
9 am
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
25
Terrain**
Easy to Moderate
Height Gain ft
You gain some you lose some
Pace***
Slowish
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Vivary - Sth Rd - Stoke - Thurlbear - Orchard Portman - Pitminster - Blagdon
Stopping At
Sellick's Green, Blagdon
Route Back
Sellick's Green - Chelmsine - Down Ruggin - West Buckland - Bradford - Home
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
Jun
08
2024
Past Event
New Inn Halse
St Peter & St Paul's Church
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
Bishops Hull Church
Start time
10.00
Ride Leader
Richard
Contact number
07895400033
Places
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
24
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1250 ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9/10
Route Out
Nynehead, Milverton, Halse
Stopping At
New Inn
Route Back
Bishops Lydeard, Mill Cross, Priors wood
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/136090761?privacy_code=SOiOpQhanNnybK0OTTDPjUTfG0Zjnjmc
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
08
2024
Past Event
Fast Forward to Forde
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
Summer Saturday Ride: This is a longish ride, challenging but very doable, with plenty of ups an downs, stunning views (including a peek into Dorset) with two stops... one at Forde Abbey for a light lunch and the other at either Cafelicious (Sth P) or, if the legs are still good, the Community Cafe Nth Curry).
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Extended
Miles
45
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
Some high hills and deep valleys
Pace***
Easy / Moderate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Horton - Windwhistle - Winshamish - Forde Abbey
Stopping At
Forde Abbey Cafe
Route Back
Forde Abbey - Winsham - Dinnington - Sth Petherton - East Lambrook - Hambridge - Curry Mallet - North Curry - Home
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
Jun
08
2024
Past Event
Stawley Community Shop
Bishop's Hull Hill
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
Start
9.30
Ride Leader
Hazel
Contact number
07576111141
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
medium
Miles
30
Terrain**
Hilly
Height Gain ft
1200
Pace***
steady
Average mph
8 to 10
Route Out
Route out via Bradford on Tone, Langford Budville, Stawley,
Stopping At
Stawley village shop cafe
Route Back
Return Greenham, Westford, Bradford on Tone
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
Jun
04
2024
Past Event
Wibbly Wobbly Willowbrook Wiggle
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:00
A very roundabout route to and from Willowbrook Garden Centre cafe
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
09:30
Ride Leader
Paul Ewings
Contact number
07535973244
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
33
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1470
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Dipford, Killams, Stoke St Mary, Orchard Portman, Pitminster, Howleigh, Ruggin
Stopping At
Willowbrook
Route Back
Bradford on Tone, East Nynehead, Oake, Hillfarrance, Shutewater
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
03
2024
Past Event
White Post
St Peter & St Paul's Church
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
Bishop's Hull Church
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Jill
Contact number
07570505922
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
medium
Miles
16.6
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
774+
Pace***
intermediate on the flat, slow up the hills!
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
cycle route 3
Stopping At
White Post Café
Route Back
Runnington, Wellington, Bradford, Hele hill
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
01
2024
Past Event
Kingsbury Episcopi Caper.
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
09:30 – 15:30
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 longish ride so may be back later than stated time. Warm weather so remember the sunblock.
Starting at
Brewhouse Theatre Taunton
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Ian B.
Contact number
07715286084
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
39.2miles
Terrain**
Moderade
Height Gain ft
1460ft.
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph
Route Out
Creech S.M., N.Curry, Stoke St. Gregory, Staithe, Langport, Kingsbury Episcopi.
Stopping At
Kingsbury Episcopi Community shop & Cafe.
Route Back
Burrow Hill, Hambridge, Isle Brewers, Curry Mallet, Newport, Knapp, Creech S.M.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/68959939
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast