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Apr
23
2024
Past Event
Wonderful, Wonderful Wiveliscombe
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
28
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
A couple of ups
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
French Weir - Oake - Milverton - Wiveliscombe
Stopping At
Whelan's Cafe
Route Back
Wiveliscombe - Milverton - Oake - Bishop's 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
Apr
20
2024
Past Event
Ladies Ride to The Manor House Tea Rooms, Curry Mallet on Saturday 20th April
09:30 – 14:00
Please note: CASH ONLY PAYMENT for refreshments
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 Band Stand
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Christine
Contact number
07596501545
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
950
Pace***
Average mph
8 - 10
Route Out
Stoke St.Mary. Stoke Hill. West Hatch. Griffin hill Hatch Beachamp, Curry Mallet
Stopping At
The Manor House Garden Tes Room. Curry Mallet
Route Back
Down Rock Hill, Helland, North Curry, Knapp, Creech St Michael, Hyde Lane.
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
Apr
20
2024
Past Event
East of Langport
Long stay Cocklemoor Car Park
09:20 – 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
Starting at
Long stay car park Langport
Start time
09.20 for 09.30 start
Ride Leader
Jonathan
Contact number
07745 406419
Places up to 12
8
8
Distance*
long
Miles
40
Terrain**
3 steep hills including Ham + Pedwell
Height Gain ft
1400
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
8-10
Route Out
Glastonbury for coffee
Stopping At
Pub lunch at Lydford or Somerton
Route Back
Somerton
Map/gps
Langport Glastonbury clockwise · Ride with GPS
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
Apr
18
2024
Past Event
Purple Spoon Cafe, Bridgwater
Brewhouse
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
Brewhouse
Start time
10am
Ride Leader
Joanne OHagan
Contact number
07719737212
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
35
Terrain**
Hilly
Height Gain ft
1023ish
Pace***
Leisurely
Average mph
8-10
Route Out
Priorswood, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Coombe, North Petherton
Stopping At
YMCA Purple Spoon Cafe
Route Back
Canal, Huntworth, Burrowbridge, 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+
Apr
13
2024
Past Event
The Smokery, Hambridge...34 miles...1451 ft ascent...a/clockwise
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
Arthur
Contact number
0786- 362794
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
34 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1331ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
8.5-9.5 mph
Route Out
Hatch Beauchamp, Isle Brewers
Stopping At
The Smokery, Hambridge
Route Back
Curry Rivel, Knapp.
Map/gps
CLICK ON LINK FOR FULL ROUTE DETAILS
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45814114?privacy_code=2jLQm7juMm2fm6egc8ym12tQ4z288Xoc
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
Apr
13
2024
Past Event
Return to Stawell with a Twist
Taunton
09:30 – 15:00
Usual route out via Creech, N Petherton, Bridgewater but after Chedzoy meandering along the King Sedgemoor Drain to the Poldens. Turning right at Chiltern Polden and a steepish hill to then cross the Bath Road before dropping down into Stawell. Coffee at the village hall (only open each 2nd Saturday of the month).
Then the usual route back via Burrowbridge
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
Canal Swing Bridge
Start time
09:30
Ride Leader
Chris Gill
Contact number
07525662536
Places up to 12
8
8
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
38
Terrain**
Mainly flat
Height Gain ft
800
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10-11
Route Out
Swing Bridge, Creech, N Petherton. Bridgwater, Chedzoy, Chilton Polden
Stopping At
Stawell Village Hall
Route Back
Chedzoy, Burrowbridge, N Curry, 13 Bends, Creech, Swing Bridge
Map/gps
https://www.komoot.com/tour/1500496491?share_token=aDpvHs7D2uQi0RDFyKscGj8YOBYIE8RUcm4SxT6SLglN1iJYxp&ref=wtd
2024-04-06_1500496491_C_S Stawell inc King Sedgemoor Drain_Poldens.gpx
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
Apr
13
2024
Past Event
Exe Marks the Spot
Viridor
09:00 – 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
Please note ferry ticket £6 per person and £2 per bike in cash. We will meet at the Viridor car park where Graham will have the trailer for us to load plus an additional car... details later once individuals signed up.
Starting at
Viridor Car Park
Start time
9.00
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Easy (Very!)
Height Gain ft
Just above sea level
Pace***
Gentle
Average mph
8 - 10mph
Route Out
Darts Farm - Lympstone - Exmouth - Starcross - Powderham
Stopping At
Turf Lock for refreshment
Route Back
Turf Lock - Exeter Quays -Countess Wear - Topsham - Darts Farm
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
Apr
09
2024
Past Event
Bridwell Park Ride Tuesday 9th April
The Orangerie, Bridwell Park
09:30 – 15:00
The weather forecast for Tuesday is okay at the moment. If things change we can shorten the ride.
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
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
about 35 (I think)
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 miles per hour
Route Out
Wellington, Culmstock
Stopping At
The Orangerie, Bridwell Park
Route Back
Uffculm, NIcholashayne, Rockwell Green
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
Apr
06
2024
Past Event
Culmstock Strand stores via Beambridge
Bishops Hull 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
Bishops Hull Church
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Jonathan
Contact number
07745 406419
Places up to 8
8
Distance*
medium
Miles
26 miles. (42km)
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
1500ft (500m)
Pace***
leisurely
Average mph
10
Route Out
Beambridge
Stopping At
Strand Stores
Route Back
Applehayes
Map/gps
Culmstock via Beambridge · Ride with 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+
Apr
02
2024
Past Event
Perry's Cider Farm...33 miles...1520 ft ascent...excellent soup!
Taunton Brewhouse
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
Arthur
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Moderate
Miles
33 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1520ft ascent
Pace***
Moderate
Average mph
8.8-9.5mph
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Dowlish
Stopping At
Perrys Cider Farm
Route Back
Ilton, North Curry
Map/gps
Click on this link for full route detail, there may some deviations due to flooding!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45872075?privacy_code=02IzlquPOETzD9ovA2MRR87PO92o1mdO
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
Mar
30
2024
Past Event
Meander to Maunsel
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
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
Starting at
Brewhouse
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Neil Rudram
Contact number
07989 430179
Places up to 12
6
Distance*
medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
1103
Pace***
slow
Average mph
8 to 10
Route Out
Cheddon Fitzpain, W. Monkton, Kingscliff, N. Peth, N Newton
Stopping At
Maunsel Lock Cafe
Route Back
West Newton, Creech St. Michael
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45868022https
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
Weather dependant!
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
Mar
26
2024
Past Event
The Iron Duke Wellington.
St Peter & St Paul's Church
10:00 – 14:30
It will be cool, with chance of showers according to Met Office prediction. Flooding not so likely, but lanes are still likely to be muddy and slippery.
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
Ian B.
Contact number
07715286084
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Short
Miles
21
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1,026ft.
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph
Route Out
Bradford O T, Nynehead, Langford Budville, Rockwell Green.
Stopping At
The Iron Duke Wellington.
Route Back
West Buckland, Dipford, Trull, Comeytrowe.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36949890
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+