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Pining for Pynes N. Petherton.
Oct
11
2025 Past Event
Pining for Pynes N. Petherton.
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 Brewhouse Theatre Start time 10.00am Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long  Miles 31 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 845ft. Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10mph.         Route Out Creech Heathfield, N.Newton, N.Petherton.  Stopping At Pynes N.Petherton for Coffee.  Route Back Huntworth, Moorland, Burrowbridge,Athelney, Stoke St. Gregory, N.Curry, 13 Bends, Creech SM, Taunton. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49690631     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack.   *Short  Medium Long Extended  **Easy  Moderate Hard      Tough  ***Slow Intermediate  Brisk Fast 
Magical Mystery Tour (ish)
Oct
11
2025 Past Event
Magical Mystery Tour (ish)
Vivary Park
09:30 – 16:00
      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 Not so much a Mystery Tour, more a few twists to an old favourite; but could become a mstery to us all if I forget the way! A long ride before lunch but a stop for coffee on the way back! Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Extended Miles 45 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft A lot of up (plenty down) Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Stoke - Barrington - Horton - Hornsbury - Ct St Thomas - Forde Abbey Stopping At Forde Abbey (New Cafe) for lunch Route Back Forde Abbey - Tatworth - Purtington - Crewkerne - Hinton St George - South Petherton (for coffee) - Hambridge - Fivehead - C Mallet - N Curry - Home Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snackcoffee   *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+
New Inn, Halse...16 miles
Oct
08
2025 Past Event
New Inn, Halse...16 miles
French Weir Park
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   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Moderate Miles   16 miles Terrain**   Easy - moderate Height Gain ft   600 ft ascent. Pace***   Easy - moderate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5         Route Out   Stopping At   Route Back   Map/gps   CLICK ON LINK FOR FULL ROUTE DETAILS  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52888542     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+
The Hive Community Cafe, Trull, 14 miles...524ft ascent... weather looks okay!
Oct
07
2025 Past Event
The Hive Community Cafe, Trull, 14 miles...524ft ascent... weather looks okay!
French Weir Park
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 Park Start time   10.00am Ride Leader   Gillian and Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short - moderate Miles   14 miles Terrain**   Easy - moderate Height Gain ft   524 ft ascent. Pace***   Slow to intermediate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Hive Community Cafe, Trull. Route Back   Map/gps   CLICK ON LINK FOR FULL ROUTE DETAILS;https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52908318     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+
Ladies Ride to Purple  Spoon
Oct
04
2025 Past Event
Ladies Ride to Purple Spoon
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 Weir Cafe Start time 10.00 Ride Leader Hazel  Contact number  07576111141 Places up to 12 8                   Moderate      Height Gain ft 520 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9 to 11         Route Out North Curry, Athelney, Bridgewater Stopping At Purple Spoon Cafe Route Back North Petherton, North Newton, Creech Heathfield. Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack NOTE. On the return there are 2 stretches of the canal path between N. Newton and Creech Heathfield. Hard surface but not tarmac. *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+
2nd North Dorset Trailway Away Day.
Oct
04
2025 Past Event
2nd North Dorset Trailway Away Day.
Dunelm Car Park
08:15 – 18:30
The bike trailer will be available. Please indicate in your order if you require a space. Aiming to leave Taunton after loading bikes by 8.30am, arriving in Sturminster Newton around 10-10.15am. Please note we will not be back until around 6-6.30pm due to ride distance and travelling time.     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 Dunelm Car Park Taunton Start time 08.15 Ride Leader Ian B. Contact number  07715286084 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long Miles 39.3miles Terrain** Easy/Moderate Height Gain ft 1440ft. Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10mph         Route Out North Dorset Trailway, Blandford, Wimborne. Stopping At Black Cactus Cafe, Blandford morning. The Olive Branch pub lunch. Route Back Reverse of route out. Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48066866     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+
For Goodness Sake It's Dowlish Wake
Oct
02
2025 Past Event
For Goodness Sake It's Dowlish Wake
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:30
      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 Perry's Cider Farm with a twist Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft Up, Up and a way down! Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Horton - Crock Street - Knowle St Giles - Dowlish Stopping At Perry's Cider Farm Route Back Perry's - Ilminster - Dillington - Ilton - Fivehead - Helland - N Curry - 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+
Skittles, Norton Fitzwarren. 12/13 miles...weather looks okay.
Oct
01
2025 Past Event
Skittles, Norton Fitzwarren. 12/13 miles...weather looks okay.
French Weir Park
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   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short - moderate Miles   12 - 13 miles Terrain**   Easy - moderate Height Gain ft   354 ft ascent. Pace***   Steady Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph.         Route Out   Stopping At   Skittles, Norton Fitzwarren. Route Back   Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52111070?privacy_code=kXRoyEM50VykwretU7rgqtxBMnYoyriA     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+
BRISK ride to The Bluebell Community Cafe, Langport
Sep
30
2025 Past Event
BRISK ride to The Bluebell Community Cafe, Langport
Bluebell Community Cafe
09:30 – 14:30
      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 PLEASE NOTE: aiming for average speed 12mph, ebike an advantage but not essential  Starting at Vivary Park bandstand Start time 0930 Ride Leader Sue Brooks  Contact number  07791 585395 Places up to 12     8 MAXIMUM          Distance* Extended Miles 42 miles  Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft elev gain 1196ft/max elev 130ft Pace*** Brisk  Average mph Aiming for 12mph          Route Out Stoke St. Mary, up 13 bends, North Curry, Broad Lane, Stoke St. Gregory, Langport Stopping At The Bluebell Community Cafe Route Back Weane, Aller, Westonzoyland, Burrowbridge, North Curry, Taunton  Map/gps     Stats based on personal Strava record  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+
Try Again!  Ride to the Cerdic Chard Thursday Sept25th
Sep
25
2025 Past Event
Try Again! Ride to the Cerdic Chard Thursday Sept25th
09:30 – 14:30
      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 Vivary Park Start time 0930 Ride Leader Martin Atton Contact number  01823252332/07925968007 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 35+/-? Terrain** Hilly mid section Height Gain ft 1,900 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11         Route Out Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Crock St, Nimmer, Chard Stopping At The Cerdic Chard. (Weatherspoons), very good value! Route Back Old rail track, Ilminster, down Rock Hill, North Curry Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, drink 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+
Second Figure of Eight around The Fosse Way
Sep
24
2025 Past Event
Second Figure of Eight around The Fosse Way
Dunelm Car Park
08:30 – 17:00
The bike trailer will be available. Please indicate in your order if you require a space. Aiming to arrive at Haynes Motor Museum for coffee at 0930.  There is a requirement to pre-order lunch; the menu can be found at "Newlands Farm Cafe".  Let Graham know your preference. 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 Dunelm Car Park Taunton Start time 08.30 Ride Leader Graham Farrington Contact number  07948 987166 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long Miles 35miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1500ft. Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10mph         Route Out Castle Cary, Wraxall, Baltonsborough Stopping At Newlands Farm Cafe for lunch Route Back Barton St David, Butleigh, Keinton Mandeville Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52386299.gpx?privacy_code=p6XUg5SsPsdxhVd4TcOVkIfWZnWt9xqU&sub_format=route     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+
Willowbrook Nursery Tearooms...
Sep
23
2025 Past Event
Willowbrook Nursery Tearooms...
Vivary Park
10:00 – 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 Park Bandstand. Start time   10.00 am Ride Leader   Gillian and Arthur Contact number     07526001454 or 07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   13 miles Terrain**   Easy Height Gain ft   649 ft ascent Pace***   Moderate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Willowbrook Nursery Tearooms  Route Back   Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52752328     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+
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