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Sep
12
2023
Past Event
Willows and Wetlands
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
900
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Creech Heathfield, Hedging, Athelney
Stopping At
Willows and Wetlands cafe
Route Back
North Curry, Knapp, 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+
Sep
12
2023
Past Event
Art on Wheels
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 13:30
Leisurely ride to Milverton where we will be able to visit 2 or 3 venues, enjoy some art, chat, cake and coffee. These venues are taking part in The Ten Parishes Festival.
Stop 1 The Milverton Sketch Group. Painting, drawing, illustration and mixed media.
Stop 2 The Secret Garden Studio. A collective of 6 artists will be exhibiting here and their work will include painting, drawing, prints, photography, ceramics and paper mache. Coffee and cake available.
Stop 3 Penny Price. Jewellery, sculpture and carving
Hopefully there will be something here to interest anyone who enjoys the arts!
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
07570 505922
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
short
Miles
15.3
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
517
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Bradford, Nynehead
Stopping At
see above
Route Back
Hillfarrence
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+
Sep
09
2023
Past Event
Willowbrook
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:30
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
French Weir
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Richard
Contact number
07895 400033
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1200
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
9
Route Out
Nailsbourne, Norton Camp, Allerford, Bradford, West Buckland
Stopping At
Willowbrook
Route Back
Trull
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/111552403?privacy_code=WyoLtzwmc2l7c8DB
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+
Sep
07
2023
Past Event
Leisurely Ride to Lydeard Farm Shop
Brewhouse theatre and arts centre Taunton
10:00 – 14:00
Starting at
Brewhouse
Ride Leader
Ian B
Leader contact no.
07715286084
No. of Riders up to 12
8
Distance
Short - 22 miles Pace Slow - 9-10mph.
Height Gain
842ft.
Route Out
via Priorswood, Fulford, Bishops Lydeard.
Cafe/pub stop
Bishops Lydeard Farm Shop
Return Route
Ash Priors, Halse, Oake, Bishops Hull back to Taunton
Take With You
Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack
Sep
05
2023
Past Event
Exmouth and Budleigh (start at Exeter)
King George V Playing Fields
10:00 – 17:00
The ride starts at 10.00 in the small car park at the river end of the King George V playing fields. Access via Topsham Road, School Lane, Countess Wear Road https://goo.gl/maps/kbX1FA7H7vd5qWpM8 3 stops: coffee on Exmouth sea front; lunch at Otterton Mill, tea on Exeter Quay. Back to car at about 17.00.
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
King George playing fields small car park https://goo.gl/maps/kbX1FA7H7vd5qWpM8
Start time
10.00
Ride Leader
Paul Ewings
Contact number
07535973244
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
39
Terrain**
Hard: one long hill (288 ft over 1.6miles)
Height Gain ft
2162
Pace***
Slow-Intermediate
Average mph
9
Route Out
Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton
Stopping At
Otterton Mill (plus Harbour View Cafe, Venezia Cafe)
Route Back
Tipton St John, Aylesbeare, Exeter Quay
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+
Sep
05
2023
Past Event
Rocking Horse cafe, between Stogumber and Crowcombe.
French Weir 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
HILLY RIDE
Starting at
French Weir Park
Start time
10.00
Ride Leader
Arthur
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 6
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
31 miles
Terrain**
poorly surfaced country lanes
Height Gain ft
1500ft
Pace***
average
Average mph
8.5-9.5mph
Route Out
Bishops Lydeard
Stopping At
Rocking Horse cafe
Route Back
Halse
Map/gps
This is the same route Jonathan posted recently. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44269478
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+
Sep
05
2023
Past Event
The Kitchen 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
BREWHOUSE
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Charles
Contact number
07801151783
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
34
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1200
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Creech, Hedging, 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+
Sep
02
2023
Past Event
Ladies Ride to Middlezoy
09:30 – 14:30
Outdoor seating - service can be slow
If wet change venue to Stoke St Gregory Village 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
Brewhouse
Start time
9.30 am
Ride Leader
Joanne
Contact number
07719737212
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
approximately
Miles
30 miles
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
Up 15 bends
Pace***
leisurely
Average mph
9mph
Route Out
via North Curry
Stopping At
Middlezoy Spa - Country Kitchen - NBN NB outside seating
Route Back
as above or possibly past Pumping Station Museum, depending time & weather
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
30
2023
Past Event
Short ride to Silver's Pantry PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE DUE TO RAINY FORECAST
The Weir
09:30 – 13:00
Short undemanding ride mostly using cycle paths.
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
Jill
Contact number
07570505922
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
short
Miles
11
Terrain**
moderate
Height Gain ft
549
Pace***
slow/intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Trenchard Way, Obridge, Cleeve Road, Bossington Drive, Langford Lane, Cheddon, Goosenford
Stopping At
Silver's Pantry
Route Back
Bawler Road, Hyde Lane, Canal, River Tone, Firepool, Tangier
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
29
2023
Past Event
Beast of Blagdon
09:30 – 13:30
This is a hilly ride to start off with. We will take our time and cycle slowly up Blagdon Hill. Once we get to the crossroads at the top the ride is very pleasant and mainly level and downhill with a few small undulations.
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*
Medium
Miles
25 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Hilly at the beginning
Pace***
Intermediate but slow to start
Average mph
9 - 11 mostly
Route Out
Trull Road, Blagdon Hill, Sampford Moor, Wrangway, Rockwell Greee
Stopping At
Old Cleeve Hotel
Route Back
Wellington, Nynehead, Hillfarrance, 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+
Aug
28
2023
Past Event
August Bank Holiday Treasure Hunt
Dares Farmhouse
10:00 – 15:00
You can cycle out from Taunton (7-8miles) or you are welcome to bring your bike by car and park here.
There will be eight routes for groups of 3-4 (organised beforehand or team up on the day). You will be given a route with map and directions with questions to answer as you go around. There is no time limit and there are no points for the first back! All will get a prize!! There are choices after lunch to either call it a day or opt for a second route.
Please let me know of any dietary requirements beforehand (Graham Farrington on 07948 987166).
Aug
24
2023
Past Event
Braziers, Wellington...NB from Brewhouse due event preparations in Vivary Park
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
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
10.00am
Ride Leader
Arthur
Contact number
07860 362794
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
26 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1392 ft
Pace***
Moderate
Average mph
8.5 - 9.5 mph
Route Out
Click on route below for full details.
Stopping At
Route Back
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41864736
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+