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White Post (meeting at the Weir)
Jun
29
2021 Past Event
White Post (meeting at the Weir)
09:30 – 13:30
Tony is leading this ride to White post of approximately 20miles via Bradford, Nynehead. Cafe stop at white post. Returning via Oake and Hillfarrance. A few small hills on this route but nothing major. Bring with water, spare tube and face mask
BACK ON YOUR BIKE
Jun
29
2021 Past Event
BACK ON YOUR BIKE
French Weir Park
09:30 – 12:00
RIDES FOR THOSE WANTING TO RETURN TO CYCLING. Ride to Hestercombe where we will stop for coffee. The coffee stop will be at the end of stage 1 rides and be part way through stage 2 rides Ride leader- Jonathan 07745 406419
Forward to Forde Abbey
Jun
29
2021 Past Event
Forward to Forde Abbey
Vivary Park
09:00 – 15:00
Notes 2 stop ride starts 9 am, weather permitting Starting place Vivary Park Bandstand Ride Leader  Paul Harper Leader contact no. 07711 165696 Number of Riders Leaders decide up to 12 max   Distance 52 miles - challenging ride but well worth the effort! Height Gain Plenty of highs, plenty of lows...very up and down! Route Out Vivary - Stoke - Broadway - Horton - Windwhistle - Forde Abbey Cafe/Pub Stop  Nb Maximum of 6 indoors   Forde Abbey  Return Forde Abbey - Winsham - Dinnington - S Petherton - East Lambrook - Hambridge (coffee 2) - N Curry - Home Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering  
Leisurely ride to Middlezoy
Jun
26
2021 Past Event
Leisurely ride to Middlezoy
09:45 – 14:00
Notes If we can't get outdoor seating or if it's wet we will go to willows & wetlands. Starting place Brewhouse at 9.45 Ride Leader  Joanne Leader contact no. 07719 737212   Number of Riders Leaders decide up to 12 max 9 Distance approximately 28 miles Height Gain just 13 bends to ride up Route Out via north curry and Stathe Cafe/Pub Stop  Nb Maximum of 6 indoors  the Levels Country Kitchen Return Via Curload and North Curry Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering  
The Smokery, Hambridge & North Curry Community Coffee Shop.
Jun
24
2021 Past Event
The Smokery, Hambridge & North Curry Community Coffee Shop.
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 15:00
Leisurely ride out to The Smokery near Hambridge possibiliy calling in at the Community Coffee Shop, North Curry on our way home. 34ish miles, most of you will be familiar with the route and inclines! Arthur 07860 362794 Please bring replacement Inner tube, pump, face covering, drink and suitable clothing. Have asked for a table indoors if it's raining.  
Hestercombe 20 or 27 miles
Jun
24
2021 Past Event
Hestercombe 20 or 27 miles
10:00 – 13:30
Notes If anyone wants the shorter route then we can take that option as a group Starting place French Weir  Ride Leader  Richard  Leader contact no. 07895 400033  Number of Riders 8   Distance 20 or 27 miles Height Gain 1000ft Route Out Creech, Thurloxton, Vollis Hill Cafe/Pub Stop  Nb Maximum of 6 indoors    Return Mill Cross, Nailsbourne Corkscrew Lane (20 miles) or Stairfoot,  Fennington. Norton  Fitzwarren (27miles) Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering  
Wedmore, Wells and Westhay
Jun
22
2021 Past Event
Wedmore, Wells and Westhay
10:00 – 16:00
Notes Starting at Cossington  Starting place Car park, RM Smith playing fields, Cossington Lane, Cossington  Ride Leader  Richard  Leader contact no. 07895 400033 Number of Riders 8 Distance 42 miles  Height Gain 1300ft  Route Out Cossington, Chilton Polden, Westham, Blackford, Wedmore,  Wells  Cafe/Pub Stop  Coffee Pumpkin cafe Wedmore. Free choice at Wells for lunch. Avalon Marsh for tea  Return Fenny Castle, Westhay, Shapwick, Catcott, Edington Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering  
All day (hilly) cycle to Halberton (42 miles)
Jun
22
2021 Past Event
All day (hilly) cycle to Halberton (42 miles)
09:30 – 16:00
Notes Please note: all day ride  Starting place 9.30am Bishops Hull Church Ride Leader  Paula/Sue  Leader contact no. 07812009062/ 07791 585395 Number of Riders Leaders decide up to 12 max 8 Distance 42 miles approx. Height Gain 797ft  Route Out Bishops Hull, Bradford on Tone, White Post for coffee in Langford Budville, Greenham, Westleigh, Tiverton canal to Swans Neck Cafe in Halberton for lunch  Cafe/Pub Stop  Nb Maximum of 6 indoors    Return Halberton, Willand, Uffculme, Nicholshayne, Sampford Moor, Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering  
Way to Wivey
Jun
22
2021 Past Event
Way to Wivey
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:30
Notes   Starting place French Weir Ride Leader  Paul Harper Leader contact no. 07711 165696 Number of Riders Leaders decide up to 12 max 10 Distance 32 miles Height Gain Up snd Downs and a couple of challenging climbs... but the views! Route Out French Weir - Nailsbourne - Combe Florey - Lyd St Lawrence - Back road through Ford to Wivey Cafe/Pub Stop  Nb Maximum of 6 indoors  Whelan's Cafe Return Wivey - Ford - Castle Hill - Milverton - Nynehead and Home Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering  
BACK ON YOUR BIKE
Jun
22
2021 Past Event
BACK ON YOUR BIKE
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:00
Notes BACK ON YOUR BIKE Starting place French Weir Ride Leader  Stephen Leader contact no. 07767 892166 Number of Riders Leaders decide up to 10 max   Distance approx 9 miles Height Gain very little Route Out Another introductory town & country ride exploring Taunton's bike paths and the quieter roads surrounding our town. Cafe/Pub Stop  The Hive at Trull     Map   Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering  
Ladies ride to Beer Aller
Jun
19
2021 Past Event
Ladies ride to Beer Aller
09:30 – 15:00
Notes This is a long ride but not too taxing for hills, see below. Approaching High Ham from Langport so a gradual ascent, not the steep approach from the Levels. Some main road from Langport and later towards Othery.  Starting place The Brewhouse Ride Leader  Hazel  Leader contact no. 07576111141  Number of Riders Leaders decide up to 12 max 6 Distance 40 miles Height Gain 13 bends and a gradual longish hill from Langport to High Ham, Beer Aller Route Out North Curry, Langport, High Ham Cafe/Pub Stop  Nb Maximum of 6 indoors  The Cider Barn Return Othery, Middlezoy, Athelney, Stoke Gregory, North Curry Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering  
Bishop Lydeard
Jun
17
2021 Past Event
Bishop Lydeard
09:30 – 14:00
Notes   Starting place BISHOPS HULL CHURCH  Ride Leader  Tony Leader contact no. 07972 867794 Number of Riders Leaders decide up to 12 max   Distance 20miles Height Gain A few undulations  Route Out Bradford, Oake, Halse Cafe/Pub Stop  Lydeard farm shop   Return Fennington, Nailsbourne Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering