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Wonderful, Wonderful Wiveliscombe
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 
Ladies Ride to The Manor House Tea Rooms, Curry Mallet on Saturday 20th April
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 
East of Langport
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 
Purple Spoon Cafe, Bridgwater
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+
The Smokery, Hambridge...34 miles...1451 ft ascent...a/clockwise
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 
Return to Stawell with a Twist
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 
Exe Marks the Spot
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 
Bridwell Park Ride  Tuesday 9th April
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 
Culmstock Strand stores via Beambridge
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+
Perry's Cider Farm...33 miles...1520 ft ascent...excellent soup!
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 
Meander to Maunsel
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 
The Iron Duke Wellington.
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+