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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jun
15
2021
Past Event
Leisurely cycle to Langport (32 miles approx.)
09:30 – 15:00
Notes
Starting place
9.30am at French Weir (beside Cafe)
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Leader contact no.
07791 585395
Number of Riders
8
8
Distance
32 miles approx
Height Gain
a few undulations !!!!
Route Out
French Weir, Canal to Creech St. Michael, North Curry (up 13 bends), Stathe, Langport
Cafe/Pub Stop
Nb Maximum of 6 indoors
Return
in reverse
Take With You
Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering
Jun
15
2021
Past Event
Canter to Culmstock
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:00
Notes
Starting place
Vivary Park
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Leader contact no.
07711165696
Number of Riders
Leaders decide up to 12 max
10
Distance
34 miles and lovely views.
Height Gain
Quite a bit, a climb up Angersleigh and a climb out of the valley from Hemyock on the way back!
Route Out
Vivary Park - Pitminster - Angersleigh - Clayhidon - Culmstock
Cafe/Pub Stop
Nb Maximum of 6 indoors
Strand Cafe
Return
Culmstock - Hemyock - Biscombe Hill - Blagdon Hill and home to Park
Take With You
Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering
Jun
15
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 5 - 8 miles
Height Gain
very little
Route Out
Another introductory urban ride exploring Taunton's bike paths and the quieter roads traversing our town.
Cafe/Pub Stop
NB Maximum of 6 indoors
Map
BOYB20180515 - A bike ride in Taunton Deane, England (ridewithgps.com)
Take With You
Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering
Jun
15
2021
Past Event
Rambling ride to Lydeard Farm Shop
09:30 – 13:00
Notes
Starting place
French Weir
Ride Leader
Paul Ewings
Leader contact no.
07535973244
Number of Riders
Up to 8
Distance
29km (18m)
Height Gain
217m (712ft)
Route Out
Nailsbourne, BIshops Lydeard
Cafe/Pub Stop
Nb Maximum of 6 indoors
Lydeard Farm Shop
Return
Halse, Allerford
Take With You
Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering