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Ladies Ride to the Daisy Tea Room via Milverton
Jun
10
2023 Past Event
Ladies Ride to the Daisy Tea Room via Milverton
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 9.30 Ride Leader Paula Corke Contact number  07812009062 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles About 24 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft   Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Bishops Hull, Bradford on Tone, Nynehead, Milverton, Ash Priors Stopping At Daisy Cafe Bishops Lydeard Route Back Nailsbourne, Staplegrove 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+
South to South Petherton
Jun
06
2023 Past Event
South to South Petherton
Vivary Park band stand
09:30 – 15:00
Please  note that it is a while since I have done the reckie for this ride so I may occasionally have to do some backtracking.  Please bear with me.     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 Paula Corke Contact number  07812009062 Places  8             Distance* Long Miles 40 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain    Pace*** intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Stoke Hill, Horton, Sea Stopping At Cafe Licious, South Petherton Route Back East Lambrook, Shepton Beauchamp, Barrington, 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+
Stuarts Cafe, Eaglewood Park
Jun
06
2023 Past Event
Stuarts Cafe, Eaglewood 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 Bandstand Start time 0930 Ride Leader Graham Farrington Contact number  07948987166 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Moderaate Height Gain ft 1400 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10         Route Out Stoke St Mary, Broadway Stopping At Stuarts Cafe (formerly The Green House) Route Back Ilford, Fivehead Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43126421     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 Kitchen at the Wharf, Langport
Jun
06
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+
Ilminster Arts Centre Ride
Jun
03
2023 Past Event
Ilminster Arts Centre Ride
10:00 – 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 Start time 10.00 Ride Leader Joanne/Ian Contact number  07719737212 Places up to 12               Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Stoke Hill Pace*** Leisurely Average mph 9/10         Route Out via Stoke St Mary, Horton/,Broadway Stopping At Ilminster Arts Centre  Route Back via Dillington Park 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+
Somerton Town Square
Jun
03
2023 Past Event
Somerton Town Square
Taunton
09:30 – 15:30
For the slightly more ambitious but not particularly hilly. Loo stop in Langport if needed and a 5 minute sightsee of Muchelney Ruins from the back of the churchyard. A less travelled route to Somerton via Knole, refreshments at cafe. The run from Somerton to Middlezoy via Wearne and Aller should have a good tailwind. Bring a snack as the churchyard in North Curry has particularly scenic views and a bench but some may prefer the community cafe. 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 Bathpool Canal Swing Bridge  Start time 09:30 Ride Leader Chris Gill Contact number  07525 662536 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long  Miles 52 miles Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 1150ft Pace*** Brisk  Average mph 11-13mph         Route Out Swing Bridge, Creech. 13 Bends, North Curry, Langport,Muchelney, Somerton Stopping At Cafe in the Square Route Back Wearne, Aller, Middlezoy, Burrowbridge, North Curry, Creech, Swing Bridge Map/gps/Notes       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+
Halse
Jun
03
2023 Past Event
Halse
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 1200 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11         Route Out Norton, 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+
Ride out to the Purple spoon Y.M.C.A Bridgwater Thursday June 1st
Jun
01
2023 Past Event
Ride out to the Purple spoon Y.M.C.A Bridgwater Thursday June 1st
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   Starting at Brewhouse Start time 10am Ride Leader Martin Atton Contact number  07925968007 Places up to 12 8             Distance* 36 Long  Miles   Terrain** Minor hills on return Height Gain ft 1200 Pace*** Medium Average mph 10ish         Route Out Creech St Michael, North Curry, Burrowbridge, Huntworth Stopping At The Purple spoon Bridgwater Y.M.C.A Route Back North Petherton, North Newton, Creech Heathfield, Creec St Michael Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, 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 Kitchen Ilminster
May
30
2023 Past Event
The Kitchen Ilminster
Vivary Park Bandstand
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 8             Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft l,200ft Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10mph         Route Out Stoke St. Mary, Horton, Donyatt. Stopping At Kitchen, Ilminster Route Back Isle Abbotts, Curry Mallet, North Curry, Creech St Michael. Map/gps     Stoke hill is the only hill of note, a few climbs on the way out, but resonably flat on the way back. 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+
Meander to Middlezoy
May
30
2023 Past Event
Meander to Middlezoy
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 09:30 Ride Leader Paul Ewings Contact number  07535973244 Places up to 12 9             Distance* Long(ish) Miles 32 Terrain** Easy/moderate Height Gain ft 600 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10         Route Out Creech Heathfield, North Newton, Fordgate (via canal), Burrowbridge Stopping At The Levels Country Kitchen, Middlezoy Route Back Burrowbridge, Curload, North Curry, 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+
Ladies Ride to Monks Yard
May
27
2023 Past Event
Ladies Ride to Monks Yard
Vivary Park
10:00 – 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 Start time 10.00 Ride Leader Joanne Contact number  07719737212 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Moderate Miles 30 miles approx Terrain** Medium Height Gain ft 1300 ft Pace*** Slow Average mph 8.5/10 mph         Route Out Stoke St. Mary, Broadway Stopping At Monks Yard Route Back Ilton, Curry Mallet, North Curry etc 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+
Middlezoy,The WarAg Revival 2023.
May
27
2023 Past Event
Middlezoy,The WarAg Revival 2023.
Taunton Brewhouse
09:30 – 17:30
There will be a displays with WW2 vehicles and aircraft along with personnel. Admission is £5 for seniors and concessions, £10 for other adults. Aiming to arrive there at 11ish leaving around 4-4:30pm. People can make their own way back to Taunton if they wish to leave earlier or later. Details of the event at this link https://www.warag.co.uk/ Food and drink available at the event.     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 9:30 Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 30 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1,026ft. Pace*** Slow Average mph 9-10mph         Route Out Creech SM, N.Curry, Athelney, Burrowbridge, Middlezoy. Stopping At Weston Zoyland Airfield. NAAFI or similar at event. Route Back Reverse of outward route. 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+