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Jul
20
2024
Past Event
Ladies ride
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 12:30
Short ride to Langaller Mill. The owners are having an open day with a chance to view the historic Mill. There are free tours of the mill for those interested and a pop up café. All proceeds will go to supporting Prostate Cancer UK.
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
07570 505922
Places up to 12
9
Distance*
short
Miles
14
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
581
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Comeytrowe Lane, Rumwell Park Lane, Wheaton Lane, Hele, Bradford, East Nynehead, Oak Road, Bradford Rd, Rectory Lane, Barr Lane
Stopping At
Langaller Mill
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+
Jul
20
2024
Past Event
The Lost Kitchen, Chettiscombe...
08:30 – 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
Graham will be bringing the trailer and loading at Dunelm Car Park, 8.30 am sharp.
Please, please indicate if you need a space for your bike on thrailer.
Starting at
Dunel Car Park
Start time
8.30 am
Ride Leader
Arthur
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
29 miles
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
2279 ft ascent
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
8.3-9.3 mph
Route Out
Parking and starting from Langbudville Village Hall
Stopping At
The Lost Kitchen...https://www.lostkitchen.co.uk/
Route Back
Map/gps
FULL ROUTE DETAILS; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45729939
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
18
2024
Past Event
Illminster Monks Yard
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
09.30
Ride Leader
Richard
Contact number
07895 400033
Places
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
32
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1325
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10
Route Out
Stoke Hill, Broadway
Stopping At
Monks Yard
Route Back
Ilton, N Curry
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/140197241?privacy_code=LK5FFDVRnfTmDcfYYyNZiEbOLWor2fz3
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
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+