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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  
Uffculme Bridwell Park
Dec
01
2022 Past Event
Uffculme Bridwell Park
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 14:30
Notes New members are advised to contact ride leaders if in doubt about suitability of ride for them. Anticipated average pace 10mph. https://ridewithgps.com/trips/86684794?privacy_code=vba62Zk6nMZ20CFX Starting at Bishop's Hull Church  Ride Leader  Richard  Leader contact no. 07895 400033  No. of Riders up to 12 8 Distance 33 miles Height Gain 2150ft Route Out Bradford on Tone, Wellington, Culmstock  Cafe/pub stop Bridwell Park Return Route  Nicholashayne, Sampford Arundel, Tonedale, East Nynehead, Hele Hill Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack  
Hasten to Hestercombe
Nov
29
2022 Past Event
Hasten to Hestercombe
Hestercombe House & Gardens
09:30 – 14:00
Notes New members are advised to contact ride leaders if in doubt about suitability of ride for them We are aiming to cycle at 10 miles per hour.  The roads are muddy and slippery so care must be taken Starting at Bishops Hull Church Ride Leader  Paula Corke Leader contact no. 07812009062 No. of Riders up to 12 12 Distance Approx 25/28 miles Height Gain Not very hilly Route Out Oake, Halse, Ash Priors, Bishops Lydeard Kingston St. Mary Cafe/pub stop The Stables Cafe, Hestercombe House Return Route  Upper Cheddon, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Hope Corner Lane, French Weir Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack  
Meander to Monks Yard
Nov
29
2022 Past Event
Meander to Monks Yard
09:30 – 14:00
Notes New members are advised to contact ride leaders if in doubt about suitability of ride for them   Starting at Vivary Park Bandstand Ride Leader  Paul Ewings Leader contact no. 07535973244 No. of Riders up to 12 8 Distance 46km (29m) Height Gain 434m (1424ft). One big hill (Stoke Hill) near start. Route Out Stoke St Mary, Slough Green, Broadway Cafe/pub stop Monks Yard Return Route  Ilton, Rock hill, Creech St M, Hyde Lane, French Weir Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack  
Start the week..."Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze"...14 miles...The Hive Cafe...a relaxed pace...
Nov
28
2022 Past Event
Start the week..."Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze"...14 miles...The Hive Cafe...a relaxed pace...
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:00 – Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:00
Notes New members are advised to contact ride leaders if in doubt about suitability of ride for them    PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO COFFEE STOP TILL WE REACH THE HIVE CAFE, TRULL at 11.45 DOWNLOAD THIS LINK FOR FULL RIDE DETAILS;  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41513758?privacy_code=mKjiO5WPWP68sQZe Starting at    Brewhouse Theatre Ride Leader     Arthur  Leader contact no.    07860 362794 No. of Riders up to 12    8 Distance    20 Height Gain    635 ft ascent Route Out    Allerford, Hillfarrance, Weat Buckland Cafe/pub stop    The Hive Cafe, Trull. Return Route       Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack