Don't forget your Christmas outfit for you or your bike! Please Note: Extra care will need to be taken as we will be riding on the main road down from Corfe for a short time and 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 Vivary Park bandstand  Start time 10.00 Ride Leader Sue Brooks Contact number  07791585395 Places up to 12 12             Distance* short  Miles Approx. 16 miles  Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 272 ft Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Trull, Staplehay, Pitminster, Corfe  Stopping At The Corfe Community Cafe in the Village Hall with Christmas mini market  Route Back Orchard Portman, Broughton Lane, Stoke Road, ends at Mountfields Road  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+

This ride will be faster than normal and I will aim for a brisk average speed of 11-13mph. That said no one will be left behind to fend for themselves.  The ride was originally publicised rather late on Monday for Tuesday, but beause this has not given folk much time I am republicising for Thursday when the weather forecast is more favaourable.     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 Brian Martin Contact number  07531659337 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Longish Miles 33 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 907ft Pace*** Brisk Average mph 11-13         Route Out Henlade, Creech St Michael, Knapp, Curload, Burrowbridge, Huntworth Stopping At Purple Spoon Cafe, Bridgwater Route Back Dancing Hill, N Petherton, N Newton, Creech Heathfield Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44964580     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 Brewhouse theatre Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Jonathan Contact number  07745 406419 Places up to 12 10             Distance* short Miles 18 Terrain** hard Height Gain ft 800 Pace*** leisurely Average mph 10         Route Out Thurloxton , Broomfield Stopping At Hestercombe Route Back Kingston St Mary Map/gps Taunton Brewhouse - Quantocks - A bike ride in Taunton, England (ridewithgps.com)     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+

Due to cold weather and possibly icy roads, a walk may be preferable for some e. g me. I did the walk today. Much of the ground was fairly hard due to frost overnight. However there are muddy areas through gateways and one smallish un grassed field. I will cycle to Trull parking opposite church and lock my bike up there. Others may wish to come by car.          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 Trull Mem. Hall car park Start time 10.00 am Ride Leader Hazel Contact number  07576111141  Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short  Miles 6 Terrain** Some mud but mostly frosty hard ground  Height Gain ft Not much Pace*** Slow Average mph 1.5 to 2         Route Out Staplehay, Pitminster via footpaths over fields and quiet lanes Stopping At Corfe community cafe Route Back Similar to route out  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 It will be cold so make sure you are wearing enough layers to keep warm. Starting at Brewhouse Theatre Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Ian B Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 6             Distance* Short Miles 16.7 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 634ft. Pace*** Slow/Intermediate Average mph 10mph         Route Out Creech St. Michael, Henlade, Stoke St. Mary, Shoreditch, Poundisford. Stopping At The Hive Community Cafe, Trull. Route Back Comeytrowe, Galmington via cyclepath, Musgrove Park. Or own route after coffee. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/67518728     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 10.00 Ride Leader Jonathan Contact number  07745 406419 Places up to 12 8             Distance* long Miles 32  Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 1500ft    (460m) Pace*** leisurely Average mph 10         Route Out Horton Stopping At Perry's cider Route Back Curry Mallet Map/gps Taunton -Perry's cider - A bike ride in Taunton, England (ridewithgps.com)     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 bandstand Start time   10.00 am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Medium Miles   24 miles Terrain**   Moderately hilly Height Gain ft   1392 ft Pace***   Intermediate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Click on link for full ride details Stopping At   Route Back   Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41864736     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  Ride Leader Hazel  Contact number  07576111141  Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short  Miles   15 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Some hills but not long or steep Pace*** Slow Average mph  8 to 9         Route Out Bradford on Tone, Ninehead, Poole, East Ninehead, Oake, Norton Fitzwarren Stopping At Avery Garden Centre Cafe Route Back Ride ends here on Silk Mills road 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 The Brewhouse Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895 400033  Places 12             Distance* Long Miles 40 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1400ft  Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9         Route Out Creech, Borough Post. Hatch Beachamp, Isle Abbots, Ham Bridge  Stopping At The Smokery  Route Back Curry Rival, Red Hill, Stathe Stoke St Gregory, N Curry,  Creech Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/117172670?privacy_code=lrNYqzBgYY5xSHLW     ake 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 09.30 Ride Leader Jonathan Contact number  07745 406419 Places up to 12 10             Distance* SHORT Miles 16 Terrain** MODERATE Height Gain ft 600 (200m) Pace*** leisurely Average mph 10         Route Out Hillfarrance Stopping At Braziers Route Back Bradford on Tone Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45039110     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  Start time 10.00 Ride Leader Charles Contact number  07801151783 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium  Miles 25 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 1200 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11         Route Out Norton, Hillfarrance, Oake, Milverton  Stopping At The New Inn, Halse  Route Back Bishops Lydeard, Fennington, Nailsbourne  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+

This event was scheduled for Tuesday 21st, but there were no takers.  I am re-publishing for Wednesday 22nd in the hope it may be more convenient for folk.     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 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 1,809 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11         Route Out Stoke Rd, Orchard Portman, Pitminster, Lowton, Wellington, Westford Stopping At White Post Cafe, Langford Budville Route Back Milverton, Halse, Bishop's Lydeard, Nailsbourne, Rowbarton Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45017304     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+