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Nov
21
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
PLEASE NOTE: Road may change due to closed or flooded roads
Starting at
BREWHOUSE
Start time
9.30am
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks leading out
Paula Corke leading back
Contact number
07791 585395 - Sue
07812 009062 - Paula
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
36
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
162ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph
Route Out
Along River to Creech, up 13 bends, North Curry, Athelney, Oath
Stopping At
The Kitchen at the Wharf
Route Back
Hambridge, Curry Mallet, North Curry, 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+
Nov
21
2023
Past Event
Ride to Stoke St Gregory
09:30 – 12:30
Might be a magical mystery tour if any roads en route are flooded.
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
Weir cafe
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Hazel
Contact number
07576111141
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Short
Miles
16
Terrain**
Easy to moderate
Height Gain ft
Not a lot. Only 13 bends could be classed as a hill
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
8 to 9
Route Out
13 bends, North Curry, Meare Green.
Stopping At
Stoke St Gregory community cafe
Route Back
Same wsy
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+
Nov
15
2023
Past Event
Frogmary Farm
Vivary Park band stand
09:15 – 15:00
DON'T FORGET LIGHTS!
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
09.15
Ride Leader
Jonathan
Contact number
07745 406419
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
extended
Miles
42 miles
Terrain**
hard
Height Gain ft
1500ft (460m)
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
10
Route Out
Langport
Stopping At
The Bridge for coffee, Frogmary farm for lunch
Route Back
Fivehead
Map/gps
Taunton- South Petherton - A bike ride in Taunton Deane, 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+
Nov
14
2023
Past Event
Potter to the Potting Shed at Chard
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:30
At the moment the weather looks fairly reasonable for Tuesday but if it's too wet we will do a shorter ride.
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 38/40 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
A few hills
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Stoke Hill, Horton, Clayhanger, Cuttisfords Door
Stopping At
The Pottery Shed, Cuttisfords Door, Chard
Route Back
Stop line, Somerset Levels, 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+
Nov
14
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
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
34
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1300
Pace***
Medium
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Creech Heathfield, Athelney
Stopping At
The Kitchen
Route Back
Stoke St Gregory, North Curry, Knapp
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+
Nov
11
2023
Past Event
Hi Ho Silver's Away
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
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
A bit but not much
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
French Weir - Trull - Stoke St Mary - Creech - Silver's
Stopping At
Silver's Pantry
Route Back
Silver's - West 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+
Nov
11
2023
Past Event
Trull to Strand stores
Trull Village Memorial Hall car park (opposite Church)
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
Memorial hall car park Trull ( opposite church)
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Jonathan
Contact number
07745 406419
Places up to 8
8
Distance*
medium
Miles
25 miles. (40km)
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
1500ft (500m)
Pace***
leisurely
Average mph
10
Route Out
Clayhidon
Stopping At
Strand Stores
Route Back
Applehayes
Map/gps
Trull -Culmstock - A bike ride in Taunton Deane, 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+
Nov
11
2023
Past Event
Ladies' Ride to Sheppy's Cider
Sheppy's Cider Farm
09:30 – 13:30
Mandy will lead the short ride back to Taunton.
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 am
Ride Leader
Audrey out/ Mandy back to Taunton
Contact number
07711114465
Places
9
Distance*
short
Miles
20
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
800ft
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
10
Route Out
Hillfarance, Nynehead, Lower Westford, Voxmoor, Ford Street, West Buckland
Stopping At
Sheppy's Cider Farm
Route Back
Hele, 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+
Nov
09
2023
Past Event
Cideredupandown
Vivary Park
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
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
35
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
Quite a bit
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Horton - Sea - Dowlish Wake
Stopping At
Perry's Cider farm
Route Back
Perry's Cider Farm - Kingstone - Barrington - Fivehead - Helland - 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+
Nov
07
2023
Past Event
Bridwell Park
09:30 – 14:00
The days are getting chillier now, so I'm aiming to keep the pace going at the top end of intermediate.
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
9.30
Ride Leader
Tony
Contact number
07972 867794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
34
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1250
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Wellington, Westleigh, Willand
Stopping At
Bridwell Park,
Route Back
Uffculme, Nichoalshayne, Wellington
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+
Nov
07
2023
Past Event
Stuart's Cafe, Dillington Park, Ilminster
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
Bandstand, Vivary Park
Start time
09:30
Ride Leader
Brian Martin
Contact number
07531659337
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Longish
Miles
32
Terrain**
medium / hard
Height Gain ft
1500
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Bickenhall, Horton, Ilminster
Stopping At
Stuart's Cafe, Dillington Park
Route Back
Ilford, Isle Abbots, Rock, Knapp, Ham
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44918815
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
31
2023
Past Event
Langport and Back
Kitchen at the Wharf
09:30 – 14:30
A cycle out to Langport via North Curry. Coming back a different way which I will be reckiing so bear with me if I make a few wrong turns.......
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
9.30
Ride Leader
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
About 33 miles (?)
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 miles per hour
Route Out
13 bends, North Curry
Stopping At
The Bridge, Langport
Route Back
A different way
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+