Following a couple of close passes on recent rides Graham and I (on bicycles!) will  be using the system used by motorcyclists which allows safer riding through urban areas.  Here is a WRITTEN EXPLANATION of the system and a couple of videos to illustrate: DROP OFF SYSTEM VIDEO and MORE DETAILED VIDEO 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 09.30 Ride Leader Jonathan/Graham Contact number    Places up to 12 12             Distance* 10 miles (16Km) Miles   Terrain** urban paths and roads Height Gain ft 300m (90m) Pace*** steady, lots of stops Average mph 8         Route Out zig zag route around Taunton Stopping At end of ride - town centre coffee stop Route Back   Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53734126     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+

      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   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   15 miles Terrain**   Easy to moderate Height Gain ft   750 ft ascent Pace***   Slow - moderate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Willowbrook Nursery Tearooms Route Back   Map/gps FULL ROUTE DETAILS:      WillowBrook Nursery Tearooms...15 miles...750 ft ascent · 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+

      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   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   13 miles Terrain**   Easy  Height Gain ft   400 ft ascent Pace***   Slow - intermediate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Skittles Community Cafe, N. Fitzwarren Route Back   Map/gps   ROUTE DETAILS: Skittles, Village Hall, Norton Fitzwarren...13 miles · 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+

Sorry this is so late but I've had difficulty posting      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   10.00am Ride Leader   Joanne Contact number    07719 737212 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   18/20 Terrain**   Easy - moderate  Height Gain ft   up and down Pace***   Leisurely  Average mph   leisurely          Route Out   Stopping At   Willbrook Nursery Tearooms Route Back   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+

      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 WEAR YOUR CHRISTMAS ATTIRE AND DECORATE YOUR BIKE WITH CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Starting at Bishops Hull Church car park Start time 10.00am Ride Leader Sue Brooks Contact number  07791585395 Places up to 12 10 MAX             Distance* Medium Miles 22 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft max elev 274ft Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11mph         Route Out Bishops Hull, Bradford-on-Tone, Oake, Halse Stopping At The New Inn Cafe, Halse  Route Back Bishops Lydeard, Yarford, Mill Cross, Lyngford Lane, Taunton Map/gps Strava personal recording     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+

      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 DON'T FORGET YOUR CHRISTMAS ATTIRE AND TO DECORATE YOUR BIKE  Starting at front of The Brewhouse  Start time 10.00am Ride Leader Paula - 2nd Ride Leader Sue B - Turkey Trot organiser     07812 009062 07791 585395 Places up to 12 10 Maximum             Distance* Medium  Miles 22 miles  Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft max elev 369ft Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11mph         Route Out Brewhouse, Lyngford lane, Mill Cross, Yarford, Bishops Lydeard, Halse  Stopping At The New Inn Cafe at Halse  Route Back Halse, Oake, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull 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+

      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   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   17 miles Terrain**   Esay t moderate Height Gain ft   766 ft Pace***   Slow to intermediate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   White Post Cafe, Wellington Route Back   Map/gps   Full route details  17 miles...White Post...L.Budville...01823 400322...from Bishops Hull Church...766ft ascent · 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+

      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 We will present the Coffee Stop of the Year award to the staff at Monks Yard... weather permitting! Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 30 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Rolling along! Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Monks Yard Stopping At Monks Yard Route Back Monks Yard - Broadway - Ashill - Beercrowcombe - Curry Mallet - NC - 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+

      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   10.00 am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   16 miles Terrain**   Easy Height Gain ft   600ft ascent Pace***   Slow - intermediate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   New Inn Community Cafe/public house Route Back   Map/gps FULL ROUTE DETAILS; Wednesday Ride…New Inn, Community Cafe/Pub, Halse.…15miles · 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+

      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 front of Brewhouse Start time 0930 Ride Leader Sue Brooks Contact number  07791585395 Places up to 12 8 MAXIMUM             Distance* Extended Miles 43 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1,196ft elev gain/max 130ft Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11mph         Route Out Brewhouse, along River to Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, North Curry, Broad Lane, Stoke St. Gregory, Stathe, Wick, Langport Stopping At The Bluebell Community Cafe, Old Kelway, Langport Route Back Weane, Aller, Westonzoyland, Burrowbridge, Athelney, North Curry, Creech St Michael Map/gps personal Strava recording      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+

There are four rides leaving at 15 minute intervals. If this ride is full, try signing up for one of the others.  The rides are to honour Mike Ginger who recently passed away. TACC supporters will ride with us as guests. 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 10.15 Ride Leader Jonathan Contact number  07745406419 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Short Miles 11.4 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 305ft. Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10mph         Route Out The Foxglove Cycle Trail Stopping At A TauntonHigh Street cafe near Vivary Park after the ride. Route Back The Foxglove Cycle Trail. Map/gps Foxglove Cycle Trail (2025 Version) · 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+

There are four rides leaving at 15 minute intervals. If this ride is full, try signing up for one of the others.  The rides are to honour Mike Ginger who recently passed away. TACC supporters will ride with us as guests. 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 Ride Leader Mandy Contact number  07753352003 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Short Miles 11.4 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 305ft. Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10mph         Route Out The Foxglove Cycle Trail Stopping At A TauntonHigh Street cafe near Vivary Park after the ride. Route Back The Foxglove Cycle Trail. Map/gps Foxglove Cycle Trail (2025 Version) · 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+