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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 -
Time Trial - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
Feb
26
2023 Past Event
Time Trial - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
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. This sunday will be a mix of skills and a time trial where riders go round a 1km course. Distances available are 5, 7, 9 or 11km The number of laps depends on age. Following the time trial there will be optional fun races including italian pursuit and elimination races.    This event is open to both existing club members and new members.   We will be closing online bookings at 22.00 on Sat 25th February  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 If you or anyone in your household is showing any symptoms of Covid-19 prior to the event, you must not attend. Following an event, should any riders develop or show any symptons of Covid-19, we ask you to contact the club coaches for Track and Trace purposes. CONTACT CLUB COACH  01823  288973, 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 to Cogload junction via canal (all ages)
Feb
12
2023 Past Event
Sunday morning ride to Cogload junction via canal (all ages)
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
08:30 – 10:30
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.  Thank you. This is a leisurely 12 mile ride along the canal 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, PLENTY OF WARM LAYERS! Last booking time= 8pm Saturday 11 Feb PROMPT START at 08.35 so please meet at 08.30 ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41962679 Theatre - Creech St Michael- Durston and return via canal 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 morning ride to Hankridge (all ages)
Jan
29
2023 Past Event
Sunday morning ride to Hankridge (all ages)
Museum of Somerset
08:20 – 10:00
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.  Thank you. This is a leisurely ride 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, PLENTY OF WARM LAYERS! Last booking time= 8pm Saturday 28 February PROMPT START at 08.30 so please meet at 08.20 ROUTE: Museum - Lambrook - Hankridge - swingbridge - canal  Although mainly off road there are some on road sections Bike Route Planner - Ride with GPS  map of ride 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 -
Time Trial - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
Jan
15
2023 Past Event
Time Trial - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
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. This sunday will be a mix of skills and a time trial where riders go round a 1km course. Distances available are 5, 7, 9 or 11km The number of laps depends on age. Following the time trial there will be optional fun races including italian pursuit and elimination races.    This event is open to both existing club members and new members.   We will be closing online bookings at 22.00 on Sat 14th January 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 If you or anyone in your household is showing any symptoms of Covid-19 prior to the event, you must not attend. Following an event, should any riders develop or show any symptons of Covid-19, we ask you to contact the club coaches for Track and Trace purposes. CONTACT CLUB COACH  01823  288973, 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
CANCELLED DUE FREEZING WEATHER-- Saturday morning ride along old rail line in Langport
Dec
10
2022 Past Event
CANCELLED DUE FREEZING WEATHER-- Saturday morning ride along old rail line in Langport
TA10 9PG
10:00 – 11:30
THIS IS A FREE EVENT (i.e. no charge for this ride) This is a leisurely ride suitable for all age groups (5 years plus).  At least 2 parent helper are needed to run this ride. Cycle Somerset are presenting a cheque for £500 to a local group who are developing a cycle path from Curry Rivel to Langport and there is the option to join the short presentation ceremony at 11.30 near the Westover river bridge. Then we will have coffee/snacks at Bridge cafe after presentation. Weather is cold but dry so plenty of warm layers and gloves needed Please bring small snack, drink water, small rucsack, spare inner tube  Last booking time= 9pm Friday 9 December PROMPT START at 10.00 so please meet at 09.50 ROUTE: River Parret path then along old rail line and droves 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 -
Time Trial - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
Dec
04
2022 Past Event
Time Trial - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
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. This sunday will be a mix of skills and a time trial where riders go round a 1km course. Distances available are 5, 7, 9 or 11km The number of laps depends on age. Following the time trial there will be optional fun races including italian pursuit and elimination races.    This event is open to both existing club members and new members.   We will be closing online bookings at 22.00 on Sat 3rd Decemberr 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 If you or anyone in your household is showing any symptoms of Covid-19 prior to the event, you must not attend. Following an event, should any riders develop or show any symptons of Covid-19, we ask you to contact the club coaches for Track and Trace purposes. CONTACT CLUB COACH  01823  288973, 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 (all ages)
Nov
06
2022 Past Event
Sunday morning ride along River Tone (all ages)
Museum of Somerset
08:20 – 10:00
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. This is a leisurely ride 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  Last booking time= 8pm Saturday 5 Novemebr PROMPT START at 08.30 so please meet at 08.20 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 -
Sunday (cyclocross) Skills at Longrun - Ascending and Descending, Mounts and Dismounts.
Oct
30
2022 Past Event
Sunday (cyclocross) Skills at Longrun - Ascending and Descending, Mounts and Dismounts.
Open Barn, Longrun Meadow
10:30 – 12:00
On Sunday we have a special cyclocross skills session that will be in Longrun Meadow, Taunton.  We will meet at the open barn at the centre of Longrun Meadow and you can park along Longrun Lane (public car park has a height barrier so be careful if you have a bike on the roof). Skills will be looking at ascending and descending techniques and some moving mounts/dismounts.  For the older ones we will also look at some bike lifts to get over the hurdles. This event is open to both existing club members and new members.   We will be closing online bookings at 22.00 on Sat 29th October. 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 (suitable for riding on grass - not road bikes) helmet water bottle snack   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 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 and there is a nearby cafe at French Weir Park CONTACT CLUB COACH  01823  288973, 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 -
Cycle ride along canal
Oct
16
2022 Past Event
Cycle ride along canal
In front of Brewhouse Theatre
08:20 – 10:20
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. (as electronic payment system not working). Thank you. This is a leisurely ride suitable for all age groups. At least one parent helper is required to run this ride as other club leaders will be at a cyclocross event Please bring small snack, drink water, small rucsack, spare inner tube  Last booking time= 8pm Saturday 15 October PROMPT START so please meet at 08.20 for 08.30 start ROUTE: Theatre- Firepool - Obridge - Swingbridge- quiet roads/cycle paths back to Obridge - 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 -