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Feb
16
2023
Past Event
Bishops Lydeard
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
9.30am
Ride Leader
Tony
Contact number
07972 867794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Intermediate
Miles
24 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
900 ft
Pace***
Medium
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Nailsbourne, Fennington
Stopping At
Daisy Tea Rooms
Route Back
Halse, Oake, Hillfarrance
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+
Feb
16
2023
Past Event
Morning ride ending at Avery's new indoor cafe. Come and sample the coffee and cakes after a short relaxed ride.
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 13:00
Short ride, moderate difficulty, slow/moderate pace.
Enjoy a relaxed morning ride to Avery's new indoor café. There will be coffee, cakes and a toilet!
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
11.7
Terrain**
moderate - some hills
Height Gain ft
579
Pace***
Average mph
Route Out
Lipe Lane, Bradford on Tone, Rectory Lane
Stopping At
Avery's Indoor Café
Route Back
ride ends at café
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+
Feb
14
2023
Past Event
Purple spoon YMCA cafe
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
10am
Ride Leader
Joanne
Contact number
07719 737212
Places up to 12
maximum 8
Distance*
long
Miles
approx 34 miles
Terrain**
Hilly out, flat back
Height Gain ft
about 1000ft ??
Pace***
slow and easy
Average mph
Route Out
via Priorswood, past Chedon Fitzpaine school, Coombe, past Maypole Inn, Thurluxton, North Petherton, Dancing Hill (down), into Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, River Parrot
Stopping At
Purplespoon cafe Bridgewater
Route Back
Along canal to Boat & Anchor, Huntsworth, Moorland, Burrowbridge, North Curry, Creech and 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+
Feb
14
2023
Past Event
Monks Yard
09:30 – 14:30
Stoke hill is the steepest hill on route, but it is hilly all the way to Ilminster.
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
10
Distance*
33 miles
Miles
33 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1200ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9mph
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Broadway.
Stopping At
Monks Yard
Route Back
Ilton, Curry Mallet, 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+
Feb
12
2023
Past Event
Braziers
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
French Weir
Start time
10 am
Ride Leader
Tony
Contact number
07972 867794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
24
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1500ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
Norton, Oake, Nynehead
Stopping At
Braziers Wellington
Route Back
East Nynehead, Bradford
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+
Feb
11
2023
Past Event
Corks Restaurant at Kelways, Langport.
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 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
10.00
Ride Leader
Joanne & Ian B
Contact number
07715286084
Places
max 8
Distance*
Long
Miles
38 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1228 ft
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
9mph
Route Out
Creech St Michael,N.Curry, Stathe, Langport.
Stopping At
Corks at Kelways - Langport
Route Back
Muchelney, Drayton, Hambridge, Rock Hill (down), Creech S.M.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41975483
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack, Warm clothing.
*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+
Feb
11
2023
Past Event
Ladies Ride to White Posts
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
9.30
Ride Leader
Mandy
Contact number
07753352003
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
294 metres
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Bishops Hull, Oake, Nynehead, Langford Budville
Stopping At
White Posts
Route Back
Wellington, Nynehead, Bradford, Bishops Hull, 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+
Feb
11
2023
Past Event
Weir to Their (and back)
French Weir Park
09:30 – 12:30
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
Paul Harper
Contact num.
07711165696
Places up to 12
Maximum of 10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
24
Terrain**
Easy
Height Gain ft
Taller than me!
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph
Route Out
Weir - Trull - Pitminster - Creech
Stopping At
Silver's Pantry
Route Back
Monkton - Cheddon - Kingston - Nailsbourne - Fitzroy - Norton - Weir
Map/gpx
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+
Feb
09
2023
Past Event
Halse via Milverton
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
Bishops Hull church
Start time
10am
Ride Leader
Tony
Contact number
07972 867794
Places up to 12
10
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1200ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph
Route Out
Bradford, Milverton
Stopping At
The New Inn, Halse
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+
Feb
09
2023
Past Event
Leisurely ride to Stoke St Gregory Village shop
Stoke Saint Gregory
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
Brewhouse
Start time
10am
Ride Leader
Joanne
Contact number
07719 737212
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
20 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Up 13 bends
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
Route Out
via 13 bends and North Curry
Stopping At
Stoke St Gregory Village shop and cafe
Route Back
Return same way
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+
Feb
07
2023
Past Event
CANCELLED Maunsel Lock Tearooms - due to low temperatures/ice forecast
Maunsel Lock Tearooms
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
Bandstand Vivary Park
Start time
10.30am
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
952
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph
Route Out
Stoke St Mary,Ruishton, Ham, Knapp, 13 bends, North Curry, Lyng, Hedging
Stopping At
Maunsel Lock Tearooms
Route Back
West Newton, Creech St. Michael, Taunton
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+
Feb
05
2023
Past Event
Braziers
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
French Weir
Start time
10 am
Ride Leader
Tony
Contact number
07972 867794
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1000 ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11 mph
Route Out
Norton. Oake, Nynehead
Stopping At
Braziers
Route Back
Nynehead, Bradford
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+