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Stentwood Farm
Jul
06
2023 Past Event
Stentwood Farm
10:00 – 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 10.00 Ride Leader Hazel  Contact number  07576111141  Places up to 12 8             Distance Long Miles 33 Terrain** Hard  Height Gain ft 1,850ft Pace*** Slow cos of hills Average mph 8 to 9 mph         Route Out Trull, Angesleigh Hill, Abbey, Dunkeswell  Stopping At Stentwood Farm Cafe Route Back Hemyock, Culm valley, Angesleigh, 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+
Bampton Bawdens the Bakers at Lucy Lou's
Jul
06
2023 Past Event
Bampton Bawdens the Bakers at Lucy Lou's
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 16:00
      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 A fairy hard ride, particularly leaving Wiveliscombe and using the B3227 on outward,  which can be busy in places Starting at Bishops Hull church  Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895 400033  Places up to 12 9             Distance* Extended Miles 42 miles Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 2800ft Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9         Route Out Bradford, Oake, Milverton, Wiveliscombe, Shillingford,  Bampton Stopping At Bawdens Route Back Ashbrittle, Appley, Greenham, Tonedale, Bradford, Hele  Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/78642938?privacy_code=9RFeeiRcBW5RXHSV     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+
Wednesday ride 13 miles
Jul
05
2023 Past Event
Wednesday ride 13 miles
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 13:00
Mostly on quiet lanes but there are two unavoidable sections on main roads. Relaxed pace and mostly flat. Coffee stop at the end of 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 Bishop's Hull Church Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Jill Contact number  07570505922 Places up to 12 8             Distance* short Miles 13 Terrain** moderate Height Gain ft +547 Pace*** slow/intermediate Average mph 9-11         Route Out Shutewater, Frethey Lane, Allerford Road, Wiveliscombe Road, Wick Lane, Minehead Road, Fitzroy Road, Fennington,  Yarford,  Nailsbourne, Rectory Road,  Silk Mills Stopping At Avery Café  Route Back find own way 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+
Breeze to  Braziers
Jul
04
2023 Past Event
Breeze to Braziers
French Weir Park
10:00 – 14:00
    Leading my first ride for months.....be kind if I get a few turns wrong. Forecast is improving but as at Sunday predicts 60% chance of sunny intervals. Come prepared or bear the consequences! 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+
White Post Cafe, Langford Budville
Jul
04
2023 Past Event
White Post Cafe, Langford Budville
St Peter & St Paul's Church
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 WEATHER FORECAST MIXED, DEPENDING WHICH ONE YOU LOOK AT,  SO SUGGEST BRING WATERPROOFS Starting at Bishops Hull Church front of car park  Start time 0930 Ride Leader Sue B Contact number  07791 585395 Places up to 12 8 MAXIMUM              Distance* Medium  Miles 21 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 251 ft Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11mph         Route Out Bishops Hull, Bradford on Tone, Nynehead, Langford Budville  Stopping At The White Post Cafe  Route Back Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Bishops 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+
Willowbrook Short Ride
Jul
01
2023 Past Event
Willowbrook Short Ride
French Weir Park
10:00 – 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 Easy short slow paced ride. 13 Bends is the only steepish climb and we rest at the top. Starting at French Weir Cafe. Start time 10:00 Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short Miles 17 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Small. 751ft. Pace*** Slow Average mph 10mph         Route Out Trull, Dipford, W.Buckland. Stopping At Willowbrook Garden Centre Cafe. Route Back Ham, E.Nynehead, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/66348765 Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Sun Cream, 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 - Vivary Park to Churchstanton Church
Jul
01
2023 Past Event
Ladies Ride - Vivary Park to Churchstanton Church
09:45 – 14:30
This is a 'pioneer' ride as we have not recky'd the route, but we have been given details so all should be fine. This is a very leisurely ride out to see exhibition of vintage wedding dresses and flowers, some dating from 1890s, in Churchstanton Church.  Please bring cash - there will be a donations box in the church. Tea/coffee and cake should be available, cost approximately £4/5 also in cash please.       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 09.45 Ride Leader Christine/Joanne Contact number  07719737212 Places up to 12 8             Distance* A 'guestimate' only  Miles 25 Terrain** Hilly Height Gain ft Up Angersleigh Hill Pace*** Very leisurely Average mph 8/9         Route Out Probably Via Trull and Angersleigh Hill and out to Churchstanton Stopping At Churchstanton Church  Route Back Return more or less the same.   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
Jul
01
2023 Past Event
Hambridge The Smokery
Taunton Brewhouse
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 The Brewhouse Start time 09.30 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   A minor variation of a great ride led by Ian in April, going via Creech to avoid me getting lost leaving Taunton! Optional second stop at N Curry? 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 to Hestercombe - note correct date this time!!
Jun
27
2023 Past Event
Ride to Hestercombe - note correct date this time!!
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 13:30
Leisurely ride to Hestercombe and back.      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  07570505922 Places up to 12 8             Distance* short Miles 15.7 Terrain** moderate Height Gain ft +629 Pace*** slow/intermediate Average mph 9-11         Route Out Staplegrove, Nailsbourne, Fennington,  Yarford,  Mill Cross Stopping At Hestercombe Café  Route Back Cheddon Fitzpaine,  Maidenbrook Lane,  Firepool,  Castle School 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+
East Devon Coast and Countryside
Jun
27
2023 Past Event
East Devon Coast and Countryside
Dunelm
09:00 – 17:00
Trailer available - notify Graham of requirements (07948 987166) Car park at Colyton (EX24 6NB) costs £3 for all day. Coffee at Sea Shanty Beach Cafe, Branscombe;  Lunch at Yellow Deli, Honiton 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   Dunelm Start time   0900hrs Ride Leaders   Arthur and Graham Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   11             Distance*   Medium Miles   27 Terrain**   Hard to moderate Height Gain ft   2230 Pace***   Intermediate Average mph   8-9         Route Out   Colyton, Branscombe, Stopping At   Branscombe for coffee; https://www.seashantybeachcafe.com/ then onto Honiton for lunch https://yellowdeli.uk/ Route Back   Honiton, Offwell Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43128519     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 The Barn (Open garden)
Jun
24
2023 Past Event
Ladies ride to The Barn (Open garden)
Vivary Park
09:30 – 16:00
I have broken my big toe, as you are aware, so will not, very sadly, be leading this ride :( But the wonderful Hazel has agreed to do so for me. Please direct any queries about the venue to me though (Dilys on 07831 603010), and any food requirements. I'm hoping that I will be able to join you for lunch.  Ride out to see a beautiful garden in great company. What more could you want? This garden is opening by arrangement, just for us. As such, refreshments are limited, so I need to know by Wednesday 21st June whether you would like sandwiches as well as cake (bearing in mind it's a reasonable length ride). If you have any dietary requirements, please let me know those as well. Debbie is keeping it simple as it's all for charity - e.g. cheese/pickle and one other. You may wish to bring a snack with you as well/instead.  Entry to the garden is £4, refreshments (including sandwiches) £5. Drink and cake only is £3. Debbie does have a card reader she informs me.  There is a toilet in the house, but it may be polite to use the Barrington Court facilities before arriving. It's a few minutes away, and you don't need to pay to go and use them apparently. 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 READ THE NOTES ABOVE Starting at Bandstand Vivary Park Start time 09:30 Ride Leader Hazel (for Dilys) Contact number  07576 111141 (Dilys 07831 603010)   Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 34     Terrain**  Moderate - up Stoke Hill, but not too much else Height Gain ft 335 m Pace*** Slow- Intemediate. (To the slowest rider) Average mph 9         Route Out Stoke St Mary, Slough Green, Curload, Broadway, Ilford, Puckington Stopping At The Barn, Water St Barrington TA19 0JR Route Back Isle Brewers, Fivehead, down Rock Hill, Helland, N Curry, Creech, Hyde lane, pick up the canal at St Quintins estate. NB FINISH AT FRENCH WEIR   Map/gps   I hope this link works - please let me know if you can't see it    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43298624     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack        SUNCREAM   *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+
 Braziers
Jun
24
2023 Past Event
Braziers
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 09.30 Ride Leader Geoff Hamilton  Contact number  07966630385 Places up to 12 Max8             Distance* Medium  Miles 24 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1100 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9         Route Out Orchard Portman, Pitminster, Wellington  Stopping At Braziers  Route Back Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/108996617?privacy_code=FaWA2j3s6t77X8rY     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+