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Oct
03
2023
Past Event
A cycle to the Arts Centre, Ilminster
Ilminster Arts Centre
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
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
Approx. 33 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
A hilly bit up from Stoke St. Mary
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Stoke St. Mary, Horton, Ilminster
Stopping At
Arts Centre, Ilminster
Route Back
Ilton, Curry Mallet, 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+
Oct
03
2023
Past Event
Willows and Wetlands
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
Tony
Contact number
07972 867794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
25
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
800
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Creech Heathfield, Athelney
Stopping At
The Lemon Tree
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+
Sep
30
2023
Past Event
Halse via Milverton
French Weir Park
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
Starting at
French weir
Start time
10.00
Ride Leader
Richard
Contact number
07895 400033
Places
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
24
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1200
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10
Route Out
Bishops Hull, Milverton
Stopping At
New Inn Halse
Route Back
Bishops Lydeard, Mill Cross, Priorswood
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+
Sep
30
2023
Past Event
Ride to The Culm Valley pub in Culmstock
09:30 – 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
Starting at
Bishops Hull
Start time
9.30am
Ride Leader
Martin Atton
Contact number
01823252332
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long-ish
Miles
30
Terrain**
Hardish
Height Gain ft
1950
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11mph
Route Out
Hillfarance, Nynehead, Welligton, Sampford Moor, Culmstock
Stopping At
Culm Valley Pub Culmstock
Route Back
Hemyock, Churchstanton, Blagdon Hill, Trull
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+
Sep
26
2023
Past Event
White Post Cafe
Vivary 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
Geoff Hamilton
Contact number
07966630385
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+
Sep
21
2023
Past Event
Willows and Wetlands
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 Weir
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Tony
Contact number
07972 867794
Places up to 12
6
Distance*
Medium
Miles
25
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
900
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Creech Heathfield, Athelney
Stopping At
The Lemon Tree
Route Back
North Curry. Knapp, Creech
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+
Sep
16
2023
Past Event
The Kitchen at the Wharf, Langport
Kitchen at the Wharf
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
9.30am
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
36
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
162ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph
Route Out
Creech Heathfield, East Lyng (on main road A361 for a short time) Athelney, Oath
Stopping At
The Kitchen at the Wharf
Route Back
Stoke St Gregory, Knapp, Creech
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Plenty of Water, Snack and Sunscreen
*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+
Sep
16
2023
Past Event
Leisurely ride to Hestercombe
French Weir Park
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
French Weir Park
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Jonathan
Contact number
07745 406409
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
27km (17 miles)
Miles
Short ride
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
178m (600ft)
Pace***
gentle
Average mph
10
Route Out
Yarford
Stopping At
Hestercombe
Route Back
River Tone
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44448457
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+
Sep
14
2023
Past Event
Seavington Saunter
Seavington Saint Michael
09:30 – 14:00
Note : this is a bit of a reckie ride as I haven't done it for a while so I am hoping I will remember the route accurately.
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
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
Over 30
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 miles per hour
Route Out
Kingston St. Mary, Horton, Sea
Stopping At
Seavington St. Michael Community Cafe
Route Back
Ilminster, Somerset Levels
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+
Sep
12
2023
Past Event
Willows and Wetlands
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 WEIR
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Tony
Contact number
07972 867794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
25
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
900
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Creech Heathfield, Hedging, Athelney
Stopping At
Willows and Wetlands cafe
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+
Sep
12
2023
Past Event
Art on Wheels
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 13:30
Leisurely ride to Milverton where we will be able to visit 2 or 3 venues, enjoy some art, chat, cake and coffee. These venues are taking part in The Ten Parishes Festival.
Stop 1 The Milverton Sketch Group. Painting, drawing, illustration and mixed media.
Stop 2 The Secret Garden Studio. A collective of 6 artists will be exhibiting here and their work will include painting, drawing, prints, photography, ceramics and paper mache. Coffee and cake available.
Stop 3 Penny Price. Jewellery, sculpture and carving
Hopefully there will be something here to interest anyone who enjoys the arts!
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
07570 505922
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
short
Miles
15.3
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
517
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Bradford, Nynehead
Stopping At
see above
Route Back
Hillfarrence
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+
Sep
09
2023
Past Event
Willowbrook
French Weir Park
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
French Weir
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Richard
Contact number
07895 400033
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1200
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
9
Route Out
Nailsbourne, Norton Camp, Allerford, Bradford, West Buckland
Stopping At
Willowbrook
Route Back
Trull
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/111552403?privacy_code=WyoLtzwmc2l7c8DB
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+