Earlyish ride to avoid the heat.     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 09.00am Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short Miles 17.3miles Terrain**   Height Gain ft   Pace*** Leisurely. Average mph 10mph         Route Out Stoke S.M., Griffin Hill (avoids A358 crossing), Borough Post, N.Curry. Stopping At North Curry Cafe. Route Back 13 Bends, Ham, Creech S.M., Taunton. Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Sunblock 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+

      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 It promises to be hot on Tuesday so we will start a little earlier at 8.30 Starting at Vivary Park Start time 8.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 24 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Undulating Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Trull - Pitminster - Corfe - Thurlbear - Stoke - Creech  Stopping At Silver's Pantry Route Back Silver's Pantry - W 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+

      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  Christine Contact number   07596501545 Places up to 12  8             Distance*  medium  Miles  24 Terrain**  moderate Height Gain ft  1000 Pace***  Intermediate  Average mph  9-11         Route Out  Hillfarrence, Oak, Milverton. Stopping At  The Coffee Mill Route Back  Preston Bowyer, Tarr, Ash Priors, B/Lydeard, Fennington, Whitmore Lane 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 bike trailer will be available. Please indicate in your order if you require a space. Aiming to leave Taunton after loading bikes by 8.30am, arriving in Sturminster Newton around 10-10.15am. Please note we will not be back until around 6.30pm due to ride distance and travelling time. Please email me to let me know if you can provide transport in your car as we need at least 3 vehicles to transport 10 riders. Please also have a look at the Olive Branch lunch menu Menus at The Olive Branch and let me know your choice for quicker ordering as it will be busy.       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 Taunton Start time 08.15 Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 10 Email ianbright91@outlook.com         Distance* Long Miles 39.3miles Terrain** Easy/Moderate Height Gain ft 1440ft. Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10mph         Route Out North Dorset Trailway, Blandford, Wimborne. Stopping At Black Cactus Cafe, Blandford morning. The Olive Branch pub lunch. Route Back Reverse of route out. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48066866     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack and Sunblock   *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+

      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 9 am start! Starting at The Brewhouse Start time 9.00 am Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long Miles 35 'ish Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Rolling Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out Brewhouse - Creech - NC - Stoke - Langport Stopping At The Bridge Cafe Route Back The Bridge - Muchelney - Drayton - Hambridge - Swell - Fivehead - NC - 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+

      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 am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12                Distance*   Short Miles   20 miles Terrain**   Esay to moderate Height Gain ft   1230 ft ascent Pace***   Leisurely Average mph   8.8 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   White Post Cafe Route Back   Map/gps  Full route details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55743428?privacy_code=tjLFQaQREsD8HMdAPLojHsuEgPESuhKL     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+

As Jonathan's ride is full, here's another short ride out to Hatch Beauchamp. The pub has a cafe which opens Wednesday to Saturday from 10am until 3pm. It used to be the cafe and shop which was further down the village. Just a short ride out for coffee and cake and should be home in plenty of time for 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 Brewhouse Theatre Start time 09.30am Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short Miles 19.3miles Terrain**   Height Gain ft   Pace*** Leisurely. Average mph 10mph         Route Out   Stopping At Hatch Inn Cafe. Route Back   Map/gps Hatch Inn Cafe - Short Route. · 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+

      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, near the Weir cafe Start time 09.00 Ride Leader Jonathan Contact number  07745 406419 Places up to 12 10             Distance* 20 miles Miles   Terrain** country lanes Height Gain ft 900ft Pace*** leisurely Average mph 8-10mph         Route Out   Stopping At Meadow cafe east Lydeard Route Back   Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54029784     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+

      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 0830 Ride Leader Martin Atton Contact number  01823252332/07925968007 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 35 Terrain** A few hills Height Gain ft Moderate? Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9/10         Route Out Stoke St Mary/ Curland/ Broadway/ Stocklinch/Seavington St Michael Stopping At Seavington St Michael Community cafe Route Back Stocklinch/ Isle Abbots/ Curry Mallet/ Rock Hill/ Creech St Michael 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+

      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 fairly gentle circumnavigation of Taunton... clockwise! Hopefully the weather will be kind. Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 25 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Nothing scary Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Trull - Pitminster - Chelmsine - Trull Stopping At The Hive Route Back Trull - Comeytrowe - B Hull - Norton - Nailsbourne - Kingston - Cheddon - 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+

For early birds who want to avoid the heat     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 7.30 Ride Leader Hazel  Contact number  07576111141 Places up to 12               Distance* Short Miles  20 Terrain** moderate  Height Gain ft 13 bends and a few humps Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9 to 10         Route Out Canal Creech St Michael N, Curry, Stoke Stopping At Stoke Community Cafe and shop Route Back ,.Same in reverse  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+

      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 09.30 Ride Leader Geoff Hamilton Contact number  07966630385 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 32 miles Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 1,300ft Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10mph         Route Out Bradford on Tone, Wellington, Pleamore Cross, Culmstock, Uffculme. Stopping At Bridwell Park Route Back Samford Arundel, 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+