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Aug
19
2023
Past Event
Picnic at Burrow Mump
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 15:00
Bring a picnic with you to eat at Burrow Mump. We hope to be there by about 12.15.
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
10.00am
Ride Leader
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 10
10
Distance*
medium
Miles
approx 28 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
801ft.
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 10 m.p.h.
Route Out
Creech St. Michael, North Newton, Lyng, Burrowbridge
Stopping At
Burrow Mump
Route Back
Stoke St. Gregory, 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+
Aug
17
2023
Past Event
Ride out to Blackmore farm Cannington Thursday August 17th
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
Brewhouse
Start time
10:00
Ride Leader
Martin Atton
Contact number
01823252332
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
39 miles
Miles
Long
Terrain**
Hilly going out
Height Gain ft
1300
Pace***
Moderate
Average mph
10mph approx
Route Out
Cheddon, Thurloxten, Enmore, Spaxton
Stopping At
Blackmore farm near Cannington
Route Back
Hamp, North Petherton, Chreech St Michael
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+
Aug
17
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
10
Distance*
Long
Miles
36
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1098 ft
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+
Aug
15
2023
Past Event
Breeze to Bridwell
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 15:00
Weather forecast at the moment looks okay for Tuesday. Assuming it doesn't change radically before then we should have a dry 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
Bishops Hull Church
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
About 34 miles
Terrain**
Easy
Height Gain ft
A few small hilly bits
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
Bradford on Tone, Wellington, Culmstock
Stopping At
Bridwell Park
Route Back
Uffculm, Nicholshayne, Sampford Arundel, 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+
Aug
12
2023
Past Event
The Duck at Burtle 3 stop All Day Ride
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
09:30 – 17:30
Notes
A longish ride, but a lot of flat without any huge hills.
Av. Speed
9-10mph.
3 stops for refreshments.
New members are advised to contact ride leaders if in doubt about suitability of ride for them
Ride with GPS route link below.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37407753
Starting at
The Brewhouse Theatre
Ride Leader
Ian B
Leader contact no.
07715286084
No. of Riders up to 12
8
Distance
52 miles
Height Gain
1440ft.
Route Out
N. Petherton, Parchey Bridge, Cossington, Burtle.
Cafe/pub stop
1. Pynes N.Petherton (Brief) 2. The Duck at Burtle.
3. The King Alfred at Burrowbridge.
Return Route
Cossington, Burrowbridge, N.Curry, Creech, Taunton.
Take With You
Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack
Aug
10
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
Bishops Hull Church
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
1000
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Bradford, Oake, Milverton
Stopping At
The New Inn
Route Back
Bishops Lydeard, 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+
Aug
10
2023
Past Event
Hambridge The Smokery(Nb 9.15 start)
Taunton Brewhouse
09:15 – 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
The Brewhouse
Start time
09.15
Ride Leader
Richard
Contact number
07895 400033
Places
8
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+
Aug
08
2023
Past Event
Breeze to Braziers
French Weir Park
10:00 – 14:00
Anyone up for a short notice ride tomorrow?
Forecast is overcast but improving with 90% chance it won't rain.
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
10:00
Ride Leader
Pete W
Contact number
07762919883
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
Medium
Miles
25
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
282 metres
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9
Route Out
Bishops Hull, Oake, Nynehead
Stopping At
Braziers
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+
Aug
08
2023
Past Event
Monks Yard
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
09.30
Ride Leader
Geoff Hamilton
Contact number
07966630385
Places
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
30
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1100ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10
Route Out
Stoke st Mary, Broadway
Stopping At
Monks Yard
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+
Aug
05
2023
Past Event
Maintenance Morning at Graham's House (Ladies Ride)
09:00 – 14:00
Graham has kindly offered to lead a maintenance morning at his house - Dales Farm, Mere Green, Taunton TA3 6HX. This will mainly involve puncture repair and is aimed at anyone who doesn't feel confident with changing an inner tube. Please make sure to bring a spare inner tube with you and be prepared to take a wheel off and change the tube. The morning starts at 10am, hence the earlier time of 9am to start the 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
French Weir
Start time
9 am
Ride Leader
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
Short
Miles
20 ish
Terrain**
Easy
Height Gain ft
Just the 13 bends
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
9 mph
Route Out
Stopping At
Route Back
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+
Aug
03
2023
Past Event
Thus Spake Dowlish Wake
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
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles 35
Terrain**
Hard
Height Gain ft
Not masses, but some!
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 MPH
Route Out
Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Horton - Sea - Dowlish Wake
Stopping At
Perry's Cider Farm
Route Back
Dowlish Wake - Kingstone - Barrington - Fivehead - Curry Mallet - N 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+
Aug
01
2023
Past Event
Stuart's Cafe, Dillington Estate
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 Bandstand
Start time
09:30
Ride Leader
Paul Ewings
Contact number
07535973244
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
38
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1640
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Horton, Ilminster, Dillington
Stopping At
Stuart's Cafe
Route Back
Stocklinch, Rock Hill, 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+