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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+
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+
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+
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+
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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