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Jun
01
2024
Past Event
Veni Vidi Vidi Revolvitur Wivey
St Peter & St Paul's Church
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
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Short / Medium
Miles
25
Terrain**
Moderate to Hard
Height Gain ft
Up a bit down a bit!
Pace***
Slow / Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
B Hull - Oake - Milverton - Screedy - Wiveliscombe
Stopping At
Whelan's Cafe
Route Back
Whelans - Langley - Ford - Milverton - Nynehead - 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
May
30
2024
Past Event
Fyne Court Frolic
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 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
Route is a bit hilly with some longish climbs, but pace will be slow with stops to catch our breath.
Starting at
Brewhouse Taunton
Start time
10.00
Ride Leader
Ian B.
Contact number
07715286084
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Short
Miles
17.4miles
Terrain**
Hilly
Height Gain ft
1167ft
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
8-9mph
Route Out
Cheddon, W.Monkton, Thurloxton, Broomfield.
Stopping At
Fyne Court
Route Back
Kingston St. Mary, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/116833121
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
May
25
2024
Past Event
Cortile dei Monaci
Vivary 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
Ride leader needs to be home for the Cup Final!
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
26
Terrain**
Easy to Moderate
Height Gain ft
Stoke Hill
Pace***
Slow to Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Vivary Pk - Stoke St Mary - Broadway - Cortile dei Monaci (Monk's Yard)
Stopping At
Cortile dei Monaci Cafe
Route Back
Monk's Yard - Broadway - Flying Fish - Ashill - Curry Mallet - Rock Hill - NC - 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
May
25
2024
Past Event
La Nouvelle Auberge... pour femme!
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 am
Ride Leader
Mandy Harper
Contact number
07753352003
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Short to Medium
Miles
23
Terrain**
Easy to Moderate
Height Gain ft
Up and Down but mostly Round
Pace***
Slow to Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
French Weir - Nailsbourne - Cushuish - B Lydeard - Ash Priors - Halse
Stopping At
La Nouvelle Auberge
Route Back
Halse - Oake - Bishops Hull - 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
May
23
2024
Past Event
Short, Slow Ride to Skittles@Norton.
French Weir Park
10:00 – 13:00
Another short, easy going, leisurely ride for those who are getting back on the bike after the winter, or those wanting gentler exercise at a slower pace.
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 Park
Start time
10.00am
Ride Leader
Ian B.
Contact number
07715286084
Places up to 12
6
Distance*
Short
Miles
14.1miles
Terrain**
Easy/Moderate
Height Gain ft
557ft.
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
8-9mph.
Route Out
Bishops Hull, B.O.Tone, E.Nynehead, Hillfarrance, Allerford, Norton.
Stopping At
Skittles Community Cafe.
Route Back
Norton Cycle path, Bindon Rd. Jctn., SCAT, French Weir.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/54175249
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack & Sunblock.
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
May
21
2024
Past Event
Slow, Short Ride to Hive@Trull.
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 13:00
A shorter slower ride particularly suitable for those worried about distance or keeping up. Route is mainly country lanes avoiding busy roads. It will be a leisurely ride at a slow pace to enjoy the spring countryside and coffee, cake and a chat at The Hive.
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 Taunton
Start time
10.00
Ride Leader
Ian B.
Contact number
07715286084
Places up to 12
6
Distance*
Short
Miles
11.8miles
Terrain**
Easy
Height Gain ft
406ft.
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
8-9mph
Route Out
Shoreditch, Orchard Portman, Poundisford.
Stopping At
The Hive Cafe Trull.
Route Back
Comeytrowe, Galmington, Musgrove Park, Goodlands Gardens.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46715319
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
May
21
2024
Past Event
A POTTER TO THE POTTING SHED
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
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
Approx 38 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
A bit up and down
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Stoke St. Mary, Horton, Clayhanger, Cuttisfords Door
Stopping At
The Potting Shed, Chard Garden Centre
Route Back
The Stopline, Ilminster, Isle Abbots, Levels
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
May
21
2024
Past Event
Ride to White Post Cafe
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:30
Weather outlook for Tuesday is looking good and the thought of a White Post cheese scone & coffee even more of an encouragement to lead a ride again.
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 Park
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Pete W
Contact number
07762919883
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1200
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Bradford on Tone, Nynehead, Langford Budville.
Stopping At
White Post cafe
Route Back
Rockwell Green, Ford Street, West Buckland, Trull.
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+
May
18
2024
Past Event
A Table at the Stable?
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
Apologies for the late posting...
Starting at
The Brewhouse
Start time
9.30 am
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
25
Terrain**
Easy to Moderate
Height Gain ft
Uppish - Downish - Flat
Pace***
Slow - Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 MPH
Route Out
Brewhouse - Creech - 13 Bends - Hatch Beauchamp - Fivehead
Stopping At
The Stable Cafe
Route Back
Fivehead - Ilton - Broadway - Stoke St Mary - 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
May
16
2024
Past Event
OTT to Blackmore Farm Cannington
Taunton Brewhouse
10:00 – 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 Theatre
Start time
10.00
Ride Leader
Neil Rudram
Contact number
07989 430179
Places up to 12
6
Distance*
Medium
Miles
27.5
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
380 metres
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
7
Route Out
Cheddon Fitzpaine, Broomfield, Merridge, Spaxton
Stopping At
Blackmore Farm Shop and Cafe
Route Back
Wembdon, Durleigh, NorthPetherton, North and West Newton, CSM
Map/gps
https://cycle.travel/map/journey/575368
13% ascent to Broomfield via Volis Hill.
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
May
16
2024
Past Event
bikes and boats trip 16 May 2024 - BOAT TRIP CANCELLED - BIKE RIDE STILL ON
09:00 – 16:00
2 groups of 6 people to ride to Langport.
GROUP 1 Joanne Christine Kate Audrey Sharon Peter MEET AT BREWHOUSE 9am
GROUP 2 Arthur Gillian Mandy Paul Pam Jane Cooke MEET AT VIVARY PARK 9am
Groups will bike separately and both groups to meet at Bridge Cafe - Lunch together at Bridge cafe. Groups to swap leaders and ride home.
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/Vivary - see above
Start time
09:00
Ride Leader
Joanne & Arthur
Contact number
07719737212/07860362794
Places up to 12
12 RIDE FULL NO SPACES LEFT
Distance*
long
Miles
35
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
388 m - a few hills
Pace***
slow - moderate
Average mph
8-10
Route out
Joanne - Creech, North Curry, Stathe, Langport
Arthur - ??? route from Vivary Park
Stopping At
Langport
Route Back
Joanne return same way.... Arthur ???
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack £5 CASH AT LEAST FOR BOAT. Maybe Suncream by then? Binoculars if you have space, for seeing birdies.
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
May
11
2024
Past Event
Advanced Bike Maintenance Workshop at On Your Bike
On Your Bike
10:00 – 12:00
This is an advanced bike maintenance workshop provided by On Your Bike. Due to the session taking place in the workshop, it's limited to 12 people. 6 bikes can be worked on at the same time, so during the morning there'll be the chance for everyone to work on their own bike. However, you don't need to bring your bike, to participate. Coffee and biscuits will be provided, with 'proper' coffee available at the hotel next door.
Starting at
On Your Bike
Start time
10
Organiser
Audrey
Contact number
07711114465
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
Miles
Terrain**
Height Gain ft
Pace***
Average mph
Route Out
Stopping At
Route Back
Map/gps
Bring your bike, if you would like to work on it during the session.
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast