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May
30
Past Event
East - West - Halse Best!
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
10.00
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Lotsofupsanddowns
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
French Weir - B Hull - Oake - Halse
Stopping At
The New Inn
Route Back
Halse - Ash Priors - B Lydeard - Cushuish - Kingston - 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+
May
30
Past Event
Purple Haze
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
Mandy
Contact number
07753352003
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
28
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
978 ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Brewhouse - Creech - North Newton - North Petherton - Bridgwater
Stopping At
Purple Spoon
Route Back
Rode Lane - North Petherton - North Newton - 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+
May
28
Past Event
The Slow Train
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
It's going to be warm so dress appropriately and bring plenty of liquid!
Starting at
French Weir
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
28 Miles
Terrain**
Moderate / Hard
Height Gain ft
Up, down and around
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
F Weir - Nailsbourne - Lydeard - W Bagborough - Triscombe - Crowcombe Heath
Stopping At
Station Cafe, Crowcombe Heathfield (or alternative)
Route Back
Crowcombe Heathfield - Lydeard St Lawrence - Halse - Oake - 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+
May
23
Past Event
Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre to Glastonbury...meeting at Dunelm Car Park 08.00hrs...this is a 26 mile ride...440 ft ascent
08:00 – 18:00
Please message me alhulls@gmail.com if you would like a space for your bike and yourself on the trailer/car.
Arthur 07860 362794
Once we're in Glastonbury we can all choose where to eat, Gillian and I will be going to Rainbows End Cafe https://www.rainbowsendglastonbury.com/ established 35 years ago.
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
08.00hrs
Ride Leader
Gillian and Arthur
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Moderate
Miles
26 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
439 ft ascent
Pace***
Moderate
Average mph
8.5 - 9.5 mph
Route Out
Burtle, Catcott Hill, Bleadney and Godney.
Stopping At
Glastonbury for lunch break.
Route Back
Map/gps
Full rote details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54884631?privacy_code=4F6wIHjuuwTlmQRHaJyQaRFotx4p0Jgh
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
19
Past Event
Your chance to get up close and view this iconic 2nd World War aircraft, the Spitfire followed by lunch at Stentwood Farm...from Bishops Hull Church...10.00am...32 miles...1900ft ascent...a hilly ride.
Bishop's Hull
10:00 – 16:00
https://www.spitfires.com/dunkeswell
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
Arthur and Gillian
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Long
Miles
32 miles
Terrain**
Hilly
Height Gain ft
1900 ft ascent
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
8.5 mph.
Route Out
Stopping At
Stentwood Farm...https://www.twelvetribes.org/community/stentwood-farm
Route Back
Map/gps
Fullroute details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54421692/edit?center=50.992360082311166%2C-2.88395831661569&overlay=rwgpscycle&zoom=7.846015933972969
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
19
Past Event
Ride to White Post Café. Langford Budville
09:30 – 14:00
An undulating ride to the White Post Café at Langford Budville via Milverton.
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
950 ish
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Bishops Hull, Hillfarrence, Oak, Milverton, Langford Budville
Stopping At
The White Post Café
Route Back
Runnington, Wellington, Poole, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull.
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
16
Past Event
Ladies Ride to The Cleve
Brew Two at The Cleve Hotel
09:30 – 14:00
Ladies Ride to Brew Two at The Cleve in Wellington.
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
Audrey
Contact number
07711114465
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
short
Miles
18
Terrain**
Easy/moderate
Height Gain ft
600ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10
Route Out
BH Hillfarance Oake Houndsmoor Tonedale Westford
Stopping At
The Cleve
Route Back
East Nynehead Bradford-on-Tone Bishop's Hull
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
16
Past Event
Ride to Dowlish Wake
Vivary Park band stand
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
Vivary park band stand
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Jonathan
Contact number
07745 406419
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
33
Miles
long
Terrain**
hilly sections
Height Gain ft
1500
Pace***
leisurely
Average mph
8-10
Route Out
Horton
Stopping At
Perry's cider farm
Route Back
North Curry
Map/gps
Taunton -Perry's cider · 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+
May
14
Past Event
Ride to "The Cerdic" (Wetherspoons) Chard
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 Bandstand
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Martin Atton
Contact number
01823252332/ 07925968007
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
34
Terrain**
Hilly mid section
Height Gain ft
Not sure? Significant?!
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10+/-
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Curland, Broadway, Crock st, Nimmer, Chard
Stopping At
The Cerdic. (Wetherspoons)
Route Back
Cycle route 33, Ilminster, Curry Mallet, Rock Hill, North Curry
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+
May
14
Past Event
A Fyne Ryde
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
The Brewhouse
Start time
9.30 am
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
26 miles
Terrain**
Moderate to Hard
Height Gain ft
Upupupupdowndowndown
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Brewhouse - Creech - Thurloxton - Broomfield - Fyne Court
Stopping At
Fyne Court
Route Back
Fyne Court - N Petherton - N Newton - 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+
May
12
Past Event
Cheddar Challenge
08:30 – 17:00
Load trailer at Dunelm and go to The Marshes Hub Cafe for coffee. A circular ride of 40 miles with one hill(!) Cheddar Gorge, the remainder mainly on the levels. Returning to Shapwick for tea.
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
Start time
0830
Ride Leader
Graham Farrington
Contact number
07948 987166
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Long
Miles
40
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
1650
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9
Route Out
Shapwick, Mark, Winscombe, Cheddar
Stopping At
Village Cafe and Bakery, Cheddar
Route Back
Priddy, Wells, Shapwick
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54262695.gpx?privacy_code=0VlcxXt3mP4uAFkxpPbp8HYeGTwycbSM&sub_format=route
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
09
Past Event
Cheddar Challenge
08:30 – 17:00
Load trailer at Dunelm and go to The Marshes Hub Cafe for coffee. A circular ride of 40 miles with one hill(!) Cheddar Gorge, the remainder mainly on the levels. Returning to Shapwick for tea.
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
Start time
0830
Ride Leader
Graham Farrington
Contact number
07948 987166
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Long
Miles
40
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
1650
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9
Route Out
Shapwick, Mark, Winscombe, Cheddar
Stopping At
Village Cafe and Bakery, Cheddar
Route Back
Priddy, Wells, Shapwick
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54262695.gpx?privacy_code=0VlcxXt3mP4uAFkxpPbp8HYeGTwycbSM&sub_format=route
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+