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Sunday morning ride (off-road for younger riders and on-road for older riders)
Oct
15
2023 Past Event
Sunday morning ride (off-road for younger riders and on-road for older riders)
Silk Mills Park and Ride
09:00 – 10:30
We have two rides on Sunday.  One for younger riders which will follow off-highway cycle paths, and one for older riders which will be on quiet roads.  We plan to all start in the same place and meet up at a halfway point for a drink and snack.  We then head off in our separate directions before all meeting up again at the end.  Please note the earlier 9am start and 10:30 finish (the roads are quieter at this time). The younger group is suitable for 5+ years and the older group should have Bikeabilty (or ride to that standard). Parents are welcome to join either ride. Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee. (as electronic payment system not working). Thank you. Please bring small snack, drink water, small rucsack, spare inner tube, lights. Last booking time= 9pm Saturday 14th October PROMPT START at 09:00  Ride leaders Jonathan 07745 406419, Bryn 07811 183899 linking to our website: top right of this page click on blue 'connect' button, select 'create account' and use  parent's email . You will now get an email which you have to verify. REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. 1. login to this website.  2. select event  3. click on 'get tickets' 4. change 'Qty' from zero to one (or more if several members of family) 5. go to 'checkout' 6. enter emergency and pick up details 7. proceed to payment (tickets are free)  8. 'buyer info' may be requested if you have not logged in. 9. submit order -
Sunday Ride and Skills at Silk Mills and Longrun Meadow.
Sep
24
2023 Past Event
Sunday Ride and Skills at Silk Mills and Longrun Meadow.
Silk Mills Park and Ride,TA1 5AA
10:00 – 11:30
Following the first 2 rounds of cyclocross I'm running a further taster session, skills and fun off-road ride around Longrun Meadow.  You don't have to do cyclocross to come along as many of the skills are transferable to all types of riding. Open to all age groups and this will be a gentle ride (max 3 miles) with lots of stops to practice some skills on the features around longrun meadow.  New members are welcome and it is suggested that younger ones may want to be acompanied buy a parent/guardian. Please note the 10am start time and we will meet at Silk Mills Park and Ride Please bring a bike with tyres suitable for grass (narrow road tyres probably won't work). We have space for 3 new riders (free for first session). Otherwise Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee. (as electronic payment system not working). Thank you.   We will be closing online bookings at 21.00 on Sat 23rd September. If you are not booked in, you will not be able to attend the session. Sign in is from 09.45hrs with activities starting at at 10.00hrs. We aim to finish at 11.30 You will need to bring your own : bike  helmet water bottle snack (without nuts) We are asking parents to undertake a comprehensive bike check prior to arrival at the session, as coaches will be unable to make any adjustments. Parents are welcome to stay during the session CONTACT CLUB COACH  Bryn 07811 183899 linking to new website: top right of this page click on blue 'connect' button, select 'create account',  Use parent's email (if more than 1 family member suggest using seperate emails or different browsers) and then enter child's name. You will now get an email which you have to verify.Once veritified the rider (your child) is registered as a 'contact' of bike Club and you can now register for events REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. 1. login to this website.  2. select event  3. click on 'get tickets' 4. change 'Qty' from zero to one (or more if several members of family) 5. go to 'checkout' 6. enter emergency and pick up details 7. proceed to payment (tickets are free)  8. 'buyer info' may be requested if you have not logged in. 9. submit order - no need to print tickets
Sunday Ride and Skills at Silk Mills and Longrun Meadow.
Sep
03
2023 Past Event
Sunday Ride and Skills at Silk Mills and Longrun Meadow.
Silk Mills Park and Ride,TA1 5AA
09:45 – 11:00
Sorry for the short notice (I'm just back from my hols) but on Sunday I'm running a gentle warm-up for the upcoming cyclocross season and fun off-road ride around Longrun Meadow. Open to all age groups and this will be a gentle ride (max 3 miles) with lots of stops to practice some skills on the features around longrun meadow.  New members are welcome and it is suggested that younger ones may want to be acompanied buy a parent/guardian. Please note the 10am start time and we will meet at Silk Mills Park and Ride Please bring a bike with tyres suitable for grass (narrow road tyres probably won't work). We have space for 3 new riders (free for first session). Otherwise Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee. (as electronic payment system not working). Thank you.   We will be closing online bookings at 21.00 on Sat 2nd September. If you are not booked in, you will not be able to attend the session. Sign in is from 09.45hrs with activities starting at at 10.00hrs. We aim to finish at 11.00 You will need to bring your own : bike  helmet water bottle snack (without nuts) We are asking parents to undertake a comprehensive bike check prior to arrival at the session, as coaches will be unable to make any adjustments. Parents are welcome to stay during the session CONTACT CLUB COACH  Bryn 07811 183899 linking to new website: top right of this page click on blue 'connect' button, select 'create account',  Use parent's email (if more than 1 family member suggest using seperate emails or different browsers) and then enter child's name. You will now get an email which you have to verify.Once veritified the rider (your child) is registered as a 'contact' of bike Club and you can now register for events REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. 1. login to this website.  2. select event  3. click on 'get tickets' 4. change 'Qty' from zero to one (or more if several members of family) 5. go to 'checkout' 6. enter emergency and pick up details 7. proceed to payment (tickets are free)  8. 'buyer info' may be requested if you have not logged in. 9. submit order - no need to print tickets
Sunday Skills at Silk Mills - balance and riding together
Aug
20
2023 Past Event
Sunday Skills at Silk Mills - balance and riding together
Silk Mills Park and Ride,TA1 5AA
08:45 – 10:00
After a summer break we are restarting activities and hope that you can join us. NOTE EARLIER START (FOR THOSE WANTING TO GET BACK FOR THE WORLD CUP!) We have space for 3 new riders (free for first session). Otherwise Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee. (as electronic payment system not working). Thank you.   We will be closing online bookings at 21.00 on Sat 19th August If you are not booked in, you will not be able to attend the session. Sign in is at 08.45hrs with activities starting at at 09.00hrs. We aim to promptly finish at 10.00 You will need to bring your own : bike  helmet water bottle snack (without nuts) We are asking parents to undertake a comprehensive bike check prior to arrival at the session, as coaches will be unable to make any adjustments. Parents are welcome to stay during the session CONTACT CLUB COACH  Jonathan 07745 406419 linking to new website: top right of this page click on blue 'connect' button, select 'create account',  Use parent's email (if more than 1 family member suggest using seperate emails or different browsers) and then enter child's name. You will now get an email which you have to verify.Once veritified the rider (your child) is registered as a 'contact' of bike Club and you can now register for events REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. 1. login to this website.  2. select event  3. click on 'get tickets' 4. change 'Qty' from zero to one (or more if several members of family) 5. go to 'checkout' 6. enter emergency and pick up details 7. proceed to payment (tickets are free)  8. 'buyer info' may be requested if you have not logged in. 9. submit order - no need to print tickets
Sunday morning ride along River Tone
Jun
11
2023 Past Event
Sunday morning ride along River Tone
Museum of Somerset
08:30 – 10:00
This is a leisurely ride suitable for all age groups (5 years plus). At least one parent helper is needed to run this ride. Familes welcome Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee. (as electronic payment system not working). Thank you. Please bring small snack, drink water, small rucsack, spare inner tube  Last booking time= 9pm Saturday 10 June PROMPT START at 08.30  ROUTE: Museum - Firepool - canal - swingbridge- R.Tone at Hankridge -Obridge - Museum Ride leader Jonathan 07745 406419. linking to our website: top right of this page click on blue 'connect' button, select 'create account' and use  parent's email . You will now get an email which you have to verify. REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. 1. login to this website.  2. select event  3. click on 'get tickets' 4. change 'Qty' from zero to one (or more if several members of family) 5. go to 'checkout' 6. enter emergency and pick up details 7. proceed to payment (tickets are free)  8. 'buyer info' may be requested if you have not logged in. 9. submit order -
Sunday Skills at Silk Mills and Time Trial
Jun
04
2023 Past Event
Sunday Skills at Silk Mills and Time Trial
Silk Mills Park and Ride,TA1 5AA
10:30 – 12:00
Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee. (as electronic payment system not working). Thank you. On Sunday we are back at Silk Mills where we will do some group riding skills for approximately 1 hour and then at 11:30 we will do a time trial where you can see if you can beat you prevoius time around our 3km, 5km, 7km, 9km or 11km course. This event is open to both existing club members and new members.   We will be closing online bookings at 22.00 on Sat 3rd June If you are not booked in, you will not be able to attend the session. Sign in is at 10.20am and as soon as you are signed in we will ask you to start warming up and be ready to ride at 10.30 You will need to bring your own : bike  helmet water bottle snack (without nuts) We are asking parents to undertake a comprehensive bike check prior to arrival at the session, as coaches will be unable to make any adjustments. Parents are welcome to stay during the session CONTACT CLUB COACH  Bryn - 07811 183899 linking to new website: top right of this page click on blue 'connect' button, select 'create account',  Use parent's email (if more than 1 family member suggest using seperate emails or different browsers) and then enter child's name. You will now get an email which you have to verify.Once veritified the rider (your child) is registered as a 'contact' of bike Club and you can now register for events REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. 1. login to this website.  2. select event  3. click on 'get tickets' 4. change 'Qty' from zero to one (or more if several members of family) 5. go to 'checkout' 6. enter emergency and pick up details 7. proceed to payment (tickets are free)  8. 'buyer info' may be requested if you have not logged in. 9. submit order - no need to print tickets
Sunday morning ride along River Tone (all ages)
May
28
2023 Past Event
Sunday morning ride along River Tone (all ages)
Museum of Somerset
08:30 – 10:00
This is a leisurely ride suitable for all age groups (5 years plus). At least one parent helper is needed to run this ride. Familes welcome Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee. (as electronic payment system not working). Thank you. Please bring small snack, drink water, small rucsack, spare inner tube  Last booking time= 9pm Saturday 27 May  PROMPT START at 08.30  ROUTE: Museum - Firepool - Obridge - R.Tone to Hankridge as far as M5- return Ride leader Jonathan 07745 406419. linking to our website: top right of this page click on blue 'connect' button, select 'create account' and use  parent's email . You will now get an email which you have to verify. REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. 1. login to this website.  2. select event  3. click on 'get tickets' 4. change 'Qty' from zero to one (or more if several members of family) 5. go to 'checkout' 6. enter emergency and pick up details 7. proceed to payment (tickets are free)  8. 'buyer info' may be requested if you have not logged in. 9. submit order -
MTB ride to Castle Neroche
May
16
2023 Past Event
MTB ride to Castle Neroche
TA3 6TS
18:15 – 20:20
Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee.  Thank you. From Junction 25 M5 go on A358 (direction Ilminster) After 5 miles take turn right to Bickenhall (this is not the first turning to Bickenhall). In approx 1/2 mile you will pass the sign for Bickenhall. We will park where the road is straight and wider shortly after the sign. Please park with consideration for local residents. ( if you get to the livery stables you have gone too far). Nearest postcode TA3 6TS (don't go down forest grove) Please bring small snack, drink water, small rucsack, spare inner tube and lights map of ride    gpx file   route card (click on links to open) MTB /Cross / hybrid cycles can be used (Road bikes with narrow tyres not suitable) linking to our website: top right of this page click on blue 'connect' button, select 'create account' and use  parent's email . You will now get an email which you have to verify. REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. 1. login to this website.  2. select event  3. click on 'get tickets' 4. change 'Qty' from zero to one (or more if several members of family) 5. go to 'checkout' 6. enter emergency and pick up details 7. proceed to payment (tickets are free)  8. 'buyer info' may be requested if you have not logged in. 9. submit order - no need to print tickets
Quantock MTB - Crowcombe park gate
May
02
2023 Past Event
Quantock MTB - Crowcombe park gate
TA4 4AB
18:15 – 20:00
 START POINT=  https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=crowcombe%20park%20gate#map=16/51.1323/-3.2155 Please bring small rucksac, water, small snack, helmet, gloves,  inner tube and bright lights. Suitable clothing needed Registration 18.10 for prompt 18.15 departure. Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee.  Thank you. MTB, Hybrid or cross bikes only (not drop handle road bikes with thin tyres!) Leader - Jonathan 07745 406419 DETAILS OF RIDE  os map     route card      gpx file
Mountain Bike and trail riding - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
Apr
23
2023 Past Event
Mountain Bike and trail riding - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
Silk Mills Park and Ride,TA1 5AA
10:00 – 11:30
Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee. (as electronic payment system not working). Thank you. On Sunday I'm going to try something a little bit different and do some skills that can be used for our upcoming evening mountain bike and trail rides. This is going to include bunny hops, a few drop-offs, small jumps and getting the see-saw out.  It is only going to be suitable for mountain bikes or hybrid type bikes.  It's not going to work with road bikes so please leave these at home. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME - this is due to some riders needing to join their Beaver/Cub/Scout groups for the St Georges Day Parade. This event is open to both existing club members and new members.   We will be closing online bookings at 22.00 on Sat 22nd April If you are not booked in, you will not be able to attend the session. Sign in is at 09.50am and as soon as you are signed in we will ask you to start warming up and be ready to ride at 10.00 You will need to bring your own : bike  helmet water bottle snack (without nuts) We are asking parents to undertake a comprehensive bike check prior to arrival at the session, as coaches will be unable to make any adjustments. Parents are welcome to stay during the session CONTACT CLUB COACH  Bryn - 07811 183899 linking to new website: top right of this page click on blue 'connect' button, select 'create account',  Use parent's email (if more than 1 family member suggest using seperate emails or different browsers) and then enter child's name. You will now get an email which you have to verify.Once veritified the rider (your child) is registered as a 'contact' of bike Club and you can now register for events REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. 1. login to this website.  2. select event  3. click on 'get tickets' 4. change 'Qty' from zero to one (or more if several members of family) 5. go to 'checkout' 6. enter emergency and pick up details 7. proceed to payment (tickets are free)  8. 'buyer info' may be requested if you have not logged in. 9. submit order - no need to print tickets
Sampford Moor- TUESDAY 18 April at 6.15pm
Apr
18
2023 Past Event
Sampford Moor- TUESDAY 18 April at 6.15pm
Crossways, Higher Wrangway
18:15 – 20:00
Sampford Moor (Tuesday evening) 18:15 - 20:00   Use postcode TA21 9QH. (Parking along lane near crossways where 5 roads meet) Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee.  Thank you. Please bring helmet , bright lights, small snack, drink water, small rucksack and spare inner tube. . Please do not hinder access for other road users MTB, cross or Hybrid bikes only (Sorry, no road bikes with narrow tyres) Suitable for all ages (but not for guest riders) Ride leader: Jonathan 07745 406419 OS map   Route card  GPX file
Back routes of Taunton (all ages) ----N.B. HOUR CHANGE!!
Mar
26
2023 Past Event
Back routes of Taunton (all ages) ----N.B. HOUR CHANGE!!
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
09:00 – 10:30
We are back after a short break. Do join us for a ride around Taunton. The route is mainly off road but does have some short road sections to join up the off road sections. LAST BOOKING TIME- SAT 25th at 8pm Please pay £2.50 subs for club riders by BACS: 09-01-28 02065079 Taunton Bike Club. Initial + surname of club rider help identify payee.  Thank you. This is a leisurely 8 mile ride using back routes suitable for all age groups (5 years plus). At least one parent helper is needed to run this ride. Please bring small snack, drink water, small rucsack, spare inner tube, gloves. Last booking time= 8pm Saturday  PROMPT START at 09.00 so please arrive a few minutes early ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42311205 Theatre - Vivary Park - Blackbrook - River Tone - canal - theatre Ride leader Jonathan 07745 406419. linking to our website: top right of this page click on blue 'connect' button, select 'create account' and use  parent's email . You will now get an email which you have to verify. REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. 1. login to this website.  2. select event  3. click on 'get tickets' 4. change 'Qty' from zero to one (or more if several members of family) 5. go to 'checkout' 6. enter emergency and pick up details 7. proceed to payment (tickets are free)  8. 'buyer info' may be requested if you have not logged in. 9. submit order -