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Foxglove Trail 11 miles. This is an easy ride along cycle paths and quiet roads around the edge of Taunton and ending in a visit to Ciccic for coffee and a chance to enjoy an art exhibition.
Jan
05
2023 Past Event
Foxglove Trail 11 miles. This is an easy ride along cycle paths and quiet roads around the edge of Taunton and ending in a visit to Ciccic for coffee and a chance to enjoy an art exhibition.
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   Starting at Vivary Bandstand Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Jill Contact number  07570505922 Places up to 12 8             Distance* short Miles 11 Terrain** cycle paths,  quiet roads, canal paths Height Gain ft nothing really hilly. Elevation 135ft max Pace*** slow/intermediate Average mph not greater than 10mph         Route Out thetacc.org.uk/foxglove-cycle-trail/ Stopping At Ciccic Route Back make 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+
Weatherman says tomorrow is "Light Cloud and a fresh Breeze"! So here is a 24 miles ride out to Royal Oak Community Cafe, Stoke St Gregory.
Jan
04
2023 Past Event
Weatherman says tomorrow is "Light Cloud and a fresh Breeze"! So here is a 24 miles ride out to Royal Oak Community Cafe, Stoke St Gregory.
Vivary Park Bandstand
10:30 – 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 PLEASE NOTE THE LATER START TIME...10.30 am.   Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number 07860 362794   Places up to 12   8             Distance*   24 miles Miles   Terrain**   Height Gain ft   Pace***   Pace of the slowest     cyclist Average mph           Route Out   Please click on the link below for full details. Stopping At   Royal Oak Community Cafe, Stoke St Gregory. Route Back   Map/gps    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37982763?privacy_code=84fhFJS6P5natsG7     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+
Hestercombe
Jan
02
2023 Past Event
Hestercombe
Brewhouse Theatre
09:00 – 12:00
      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 09.00 Ride Leader Jonathan Contact number  07745 406419 Places up to 12 12             Distance* 15 Miles   Terrain**   Height Gain metres 160 Pace***   Average mph pace of slowest rider         Route Out Dashboard · Ride with GPS Stopping At Hestercombe Route Back Dashboard · Ride with GPS Map/gps Dashboard · Ride with 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
Dec
29
2022 Past Event
White Post
10:00 – 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    Ride Leader Tony                                               Contact number  07972 867794   Places up to 12 8             Distance* 24miles Miles   Terrain** Intermediate  Height Gain ft   Pace*** 9-11 mph Average mph           Route Out Norton-fitz-warren, Oake Stopping At White Post Cafe Route Back Wellington, Bradford on tone 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+
Willows & Wetlands
Dec
20
2022 Past Event
Willows & 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 Brewhouse  Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895 400033  Places 10             Distance* Medium  Miles 26 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 1100 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9/10         Route Out Creech, West Newton, West Ling, N Curry,  Stopping At Willows & Wetlands  Route Back N Curry, Knapp, Creech, Taunton  Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/93762270?privacy_code=VCZJ8jpTA9DOqgJA     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+
LANGPORT WALK then cheque presentation (instead of ride)
Dec
10
2022 Past Event
LANGPORT WALK then cheque presentation (instead of ride)
TA10 9PG
10:00 – 12:00
PRESENTATION OF CHEQUE FOR CYCLE ROUTE AT 11.30 ON PATH OPPOSITE TO BRIDGE CAFE MEET AT LONG STAY CAR PARK, PARRETT CLOSE CAR PARK (long stay) TO START WALK AT 10.00hrs As an alternative to the cancelled ride tomorrow (possibility of black ice) there will be a walk for about an hour along the River Parrett/ droves /old rail line then a chance for coffee before the presentation. Please bring suitable walking shoes and plenty of warm layers of clothing. Text me if you want to share lifts  Jonathan 07745 406419
LANGPORT presentation cheque 11.30 but ride now cancellled
Dec
10
2022 Past Event
LANGPORT presentation cheque 11.30 but ride now cancellled
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
09:00 – 14:30
  CHEQUE Presentation with STANDBY LIST If confirmed places are sold out, members can book a standby place for additional rides (extra leaders/ times/ routes to be decided)   Ride Notes  Cycle Somerset AGM awarded campaign for cycle route £500. Please come along to the presentation at 11.30 Starting place Brewhouse Theatre Starting time 09.00 Finishing time 14.30 Ride Leader  Richard Leader contact no. 07895 400033 No. of Riders 10 + extra rides as needed Distance 50km (30 miles) Height Gain 300m Route Out North Curry Cafe/Pub Stop  Option of refreshment stops in Langport Return Route  North Curry Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack       If you wish to cancel please contact the ride leader so your place can be offered to another member   
Wander to Willowbrook
Dec
06
2022 Past Event
Wander to Willowbrook
French Weir Park
10:00 – 14:00
Notes New members are advised to contact ride leaders if in doubt about suitability of ride for them A short ride to ease me back into leading. Starting at French Weir Park Ride Leader  Pete W/Stephen Coe Leader contact no. 07762919883 No. of Riders up to 12 12 Distance 15 miles Height Gain 150 metres Route Out Bishops Hull, Bradford on Tone, West Buckland Cafe/pub stop Willowbrook Garden Centre cafe Return Route  West Buckland, Trull, Taunton Centre Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack  
Braziers
Dec
06
2022 Past Event
Braziers
Vivary Park Bandstand
09:30 – 14:00
Notes Going out is a little hilly, but just enough to warm you up.   Starting at Vivary Park Ride Leader  Geoff Hamilton Leader contact no. 07966630385 No. of Riders up to 12 10 Distance 25ml Height Gain 1000ft Route Out Orchard Portman, Pitminster, Ruggin. Cafe/pub stop Braziers Return Route  Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack  
The Foxglove Trail - an easy 11 mile ride around Taunton. Much of the route is on cycle paths. Very few hills.
Dec
05
2022 Past Event
The Foxglove Trail - an easy 11 mile ride around Taunton. Much of the route is on cycle paths. Very few hills.
Vivary Park Bandstand
09:30 – 12:30
Notes New members are advised to contact ride leaders if in doubt about suitability of ride for them Mostly flat,  apart from Manor Drive.  Much of the route is on cycle paths, on the canal tow path or quieter residential roads.  One or two crossings over busy roads but we can take these on foot if necessary. Starting at Vivary Park bandstand Ride Leader  Jill Leader contact no. 07570505922 No. of Riders up to 12 8 Distance 11 miles Height Gain see above Route Out thetacc.org.uk/foxglove-cycle-trail/ Cafe/pub stop The Coffee Station Vivary Park Return Route  go home own way from coffee stop Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack  
Bishops Lydeard
Dec
03
2022 Past Event
Bishops Lydeard
09:30 – 14:00
Notes New members are advised to contact ride leaders if in doubt about suitability of ride for them   Starting at THE WEIR Ride Leader  Tony Leader contact no. 07972 867794 No. of Riders up to 12 8 max Distance 20miles  Height Gain 900ft Route Out Nailsbourne, Fennington  Cafe/pub stop Daisy tea rooms Return Route  Oake, Hillfarrance  Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack  
"Over the top".  Ride to Honiton & back
Dec
01
2022 Past Event
"Over the top". Ride to Honiton & back
09:30 – 15:00
Notes New members are advised to contact ride leaders if in doubt about suitability of ride for them   Starting at Vivary Bandstand 9.30am Ride Leader  Martin Atton Leader contact no. 01823252332 No. of Riders up to 12 8 Distance About 40 miles Height Gain 800 metres ish Route Out Blagdon Hill, Smeatharpe, Combe Raleigh, Honiton  There are two major climbs and two great descents.  Ideal for an E bike Cafe/pub stop Boston Tea party Return Route  Reverse the route out Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack