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Picnic at Burrow Mump
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+
Ride out to Blackmore farm Cannington Thursday August 17th
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+
The Kitchen at the Wharf, Langport
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+
Breeze to Bridwell
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+
The Duck at Burtle 3 stop All Day Ride
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  
Halse
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+
Hambridge The Smokery(Nb 9.15 start)
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+
Breeze to  Braziers
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+
Monks Yard
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+
Maintenance Morning at Graham's House (Ladies Ride)
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+
Thus Spake Dowlish Wake
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+
Stuart's Cafe, Dillington Estate
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+