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Short ride to Skittles
Oct
26
2023 Past Event
Short ride to Skittles
09:30 – 13:00
    NB: rough track between Rectory Road and Langford Lane, short busy section on main road from Allerford into Norton. Some hills but take them at your own pace!  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  07570505922 Places up to 12 8             Distance* short Miles 15 Terrain** moderate Height Gain ft 638 Pace*** slow/intermediate Average mph 9-11         Route Out Lipe Lane, West Buckland, Hillfarrance,  Allerford,  Norton Stopping At Skittles Route Back Rectory Road, Langford Lane, Whitmore Lane, ending at 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+
White Post Cafe
Oct
24
2023 Past Event
White Post Cafe
French Weir 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 9.30 Ride Leader Peter Williams Contact number  07762919883 Places up to 12 12             Distance* Medium Miles 25 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 1,100 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10         Route Out Bishops Hull, Bradford on Tone, Nynehead. Stopping At White Post Route Back Rockwell Green, Ford Street, West Buckland, Trull. 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+
Monks Yard, Illminster
Oct
24
2023 Past Event
Monks Yard, Illminster
Vivary 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 Vivary Park  Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895 400033  Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium  Miles 30 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 1300 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9         Route Out Stoke st Mary, Broadway, Horton  Cross Stopping At Monks Yard Route Back Ilton, Isle Abbots, N Curry, Creech St Michael  Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/113636193?privacy_code=isixk0nHy25wgopE     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+
Club ride to Maunsel Lock
Oct
24
2023 Past Event
Club ride to Maunsel Lock
09:30 – 13:30
      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 The Brewhouse  Start time 9.30  Ride Leader Hazel  Contact number  07576111141  Places up to 12 6             Distance  Short Miles  18 Terrain** Intermediate  Height Gain ft 842 Pace*** Slow Average mph  8 to 10         Route Out Canal, Cheddon, West Monkton, Thurloxton, Hedging.  Stopping At Maunsel Lock Route Back Charlton via canal, Creech Heathfield, l 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+
Ladies ad hoc ride
Oct
21
2023 Past Event
Ladies ad hoc ride
10:00 – 12:00
Due to weather conditions route will be decided on the day. It will be no more than 20 miles and certainly less if weather is not favourable.  Probably ending up at Skittles or Avery garden centre so as to be near home at the end. If weather is very wet we will go direct to nearest venue.  Leader Hazel 07576111141 
Langport via Hambridge
Oct
17
2023 Past Event
Langport via Hambridge
Vivary Park Bandstand
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, Bandstand Start time 09:30 Ride Leader Brian Martin Contact number  07531659337 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Longish Miles 34.2 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1261 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-12         Route Out Stoke St Mary, Hatch Beauchamp, Fivehead, Hambridge, Muchelney Stopping At The Kitchen at the Wharf Route Back Stathe, North Curry, Knapp, Blackbrook Roundabout Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44693452     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 Lemon Tree, Willows and Wetlands
Oct
17
2023 Past Event
The Lemon Tree, Willows and Wetlands
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 front of Brewhouse Theatre Start time 9.30am Ride Leader Sue Contact number  07791 585395 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium  Miles 25 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 784ft  Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11         Route Out Out of Taunton along the river, Creech St. Michael, Creech Heathfield, Maunsell Lock, Athelney Stopping At The Lemon Tree @ Willows and Wetlands (if warm enough we'll sit outside) Route Back North Curry, Knapp, Creech St Michael  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 New Inn Cafe in Halse
Oct
14
2023 Past Event
The New Inn Cafe in Halse
Taunton Brewhouse
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 front of The Brewhouse  Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Sue Brooks  Contact number  07791 585395 Places up to 12 8 MAXIMUM              Distance* Medium  Miles 21 miles Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 875ft source: Strava Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11mph         Route Out Lyngford Rd.,Kingston St. Mary, Bishops Lydeard, Halse Stopping At The New Inn Cafe at Halse  Route Back Oake, Bradford-on-Tone, Bishops Hull (ride ends at 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+
Maunsel Lock Tearooms...
Oct
12
2023 Past Event
Maunsel Lock Tearooms...
10:00 – 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   Road surfaces should be okay. Starting at   Brewhouse Theatre Start time   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   18 miles Miles   18 miles Terrain**   Short Height Gain ft   546 Pace***   Slow - intermediate Average mph   8.3 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41510370?privacy_code=0GHQEnRMqkkNhMrc Stopping At   Maunsel Lock Tearooms Route Back   Map/gps   CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR FULL ROUTE DETAILS     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+
Langport
Oct
10
2023 Past Event
Langport
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 Ride Leader Tony Contact number  07972 867794 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long  Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 1200 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11         Route Out Creech Heathfield, Athelney  Stopping At The Kitchen  Route Back Stoke St Gregory  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+
Willowbrook Wiggle
Oct
07
2023 Past Event
Willowbrook Wiggle
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 Park Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Geoff Hamilton Contact number  07966630385 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 23 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 950 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10         Route Out Comeytrowe, Trull, Poundisford, Killams, Orchard Portman, and Pitminster Stopping At Willowbrook Cafe Route Back West Buckland, Dipford, Trull. 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+
Feed Station at Merriott.
Oct
06
2023 Past Event
Feed Station at Merriott.
Vivary Park Bandstand
10:00 – 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 Note - Some lanes are rough and muddy. Not suitable for narrow road tyres. Starting at Vivary Park Bandstand Start time 10.00 Ride Leader Ian B Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 6             Distance* Long  Miles 40 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 2014 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11         Route Out Curland, Horton, Kingstone, Hinton St. George, Merriott. Stopping At Feed Station, Merriott. Route Back Lopenhead, Ilton, Curry Mallet, Knapp, Creech S.M. Taunton. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36608488     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+