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Jun
05
2022
Past Event
Sunday morning ride (early start 08.30 in front Brewhouse theatre)
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
08:30 – 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.
Please bring small snack, drink water, small rucsack, spare inner tube
ROUTE:
Ride with GPS | Bike Route Planner and Cycling Navigation App
10 miles. 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 -
May
31
2022
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. (as electronic payment system not working). 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
May
15
2022
Past Event
Time Trial - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
Silk Mills Park and Ride,TA1 5AA
10:30 – 12:00
AS OUR ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE, BOOKING NO LONGER NEEDS ANY PAYMENT TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. PLEASE PAY £2.50 SESSION FEE ON THE DAY. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
Following a couple of false starts in March I am going to try to re-run our time trial this Sunday
We will have 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 April
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)
£2.50 session fee to pay on the day
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
May
09
2022
Past Event
Lydeard Hill ride Monday 9 May 6-15pm
Lydeard Hill Car Park
18:15 – 20:00
Directions https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2428394#map=17/51.09759/-3.16860
COST FOR RIDERS=£2.50 cash (electronic payment system not working)
Road bikes with narrow tyres are not suitable for MTB trail rides. Hybrid/cross/MTB are suitable. Helmets and suitable clothing are essential for all rides.
Please bring drink of water, small snack, small rucksac, rain wear and spare inner tube.
Registration is at 18.15 and we will leave promptly at 18.30.
(SORRY - NOT SUITABLE FOR NEW RIDER'S TASTER SESSION)
CLICK FOR INFO: map of ride route card gpx file
May
01
2022
Past Event
Time Trial - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
Silk Mills Park and Ride,TA1 5AA
10:30 – 12:00
AS OUR ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE, BOOKING NO LONGER NEEDS ANY PAYMENT TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. PLEASE PAY £2.50 SESSION FEE ON THE DAY. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
Following a couple of false starts in March I am going to try to re-run our time trial this Sunday
We will have 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 30th April.
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)
£2.50 session fee to pay on the day
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
Apr
26
2022
Past Event
Sampford Moor- TUESDAY 26th at 6.15pm
Crossways, Higher Wrangway
18:15 – 20:00
Sampford Moor (on Tuesday)
18:15 - 20:00
Use postcode TA21 9QH. (Parking along lane near crossways where 5 roads meet)
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)
PLEASE BRING £2.50 cash/rider as subs (not small change!) as electronic payments not working.
Ride leader: Jonathan 07745 406419
OS map Route card GPX file
Apr
04
2022
Past Event
Evening ride along river and canal
In front of Museum of Somerset
18:15 – 19:45
MEET AT CASTLE GREEN IN FRONT OF COUNTY MUSEUM
Monday evening 18.15 hrs
(please note no skills session at Silk Mills this weekend due half marathon)
Ride from Castle Green to Goodland Gardens, then a short walk to through St James St and Coal Orchard, then a leisurely ride along River Tone towards Hankridge. Cycle path to Swingbridge then return via canal and back to the museum.
If you are not booked in, you will not be able to attend the session.
Ride leader- Jonathan 07745 406419
You will need to bring your own :
bike suitable for a trail ride(not road bike with narrow tyres)
helmet
RUCSAC (small)
Waterproof, warm layers (including long trousers), gloves
water bottle
snack
£2.50 session fee to be paid in cash (online payment is not functioning)
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.
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.
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
Mar
28
2022
Past Event
Thurlbear wood trail
Thurlbear Church
18:20 – 19:30
Thurlbear Wood
18:20 - 20:00
Please bring helmet , bright lights, small snack, drink water, small rucksack and spare inner tube.
MTB or Hybrid or cross bikes only (Sorry, no road bikes with narrow tyres allowed)
Ride leader: Jonathan 07745 406419
MAP (click link to open)
POSTCODE
TA3 5BW
Route Card
Cumulative distance
O.S Map(s): ST 265 211
Intermediate Distance
Grid
ref.
Navigational Feature or Point of Interest
Start
ST
265211
Thurlbear church. Riders meet at Church gates. Do not ride bike. Walk to Herepath trail
50m
50
Cross stream. Riders dismount before stream. Choose safe route before riding across
50m
100
Practice ascents/ descents
100m
200
Sprint section (if conditions allow)
800m
1.5km
ST 270198
Turn round point
500m
3km
Thurlbear Church
End
Escape/Alternative Route(s):
At 1.5km turn left then left at signpost. 4 left turns along country lanes to reach Thurlbear Church
At 1.5 km turn right, Further 2 right turns to reach Thurlbear Church
Mid-section along busy fast road
3.
Date:
Start time:
Expected finishing time:
Monday 28 March 22
18.15 registration
19.30
Base/Venue:
Group Leader:
Phone/Mobile no:
Section Herepath trail
Jonathan Sladden
07745 406419
Additional Comments (transport details, parking facilities, river crossings, viewpoints, food stops, other useful info)
1 stream crossing
Lower section is muddy trail. Upper section gravel trail
Parking at Thurlbear Church. No toilets. SUNSET 19.40
HYBRID/ MTB/ CROSS BIKES ONLY (not suitable for road bike)
BRIGHT FRONT + REAR LIGHTS ESSENTIAL
Mar
20
2022
Past Event
Time Trial - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
Silk Mills Park and Ride,TA1 5AA
10:30 – 12:00
SESSION UPDATE - AS OUR ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE, BOOKING NO LONGER NEEDS ANY PAYMENT TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. PLEASE PAY £2.50 SESSION FEE ON THE DAY. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
As at our previous session we had to change our plans at the last minute (due to moving cars on our circuit) I am going to try to re-run our time trial this Sunday
We will have 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 19th March.
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)
£2.50 session fee paid online is not refundable (In the event of a session being cancelled then the fee may be transferred to the next session)
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
Mar
17
2022
Past Event
test event
18:00 – 20:00
Do not use
Mar
06
2022
Past Event
Time Trial - Sunday Skills at Silk Mills
Silk Mills Park and Ride,TA1 5AA
10:30 – 12:00
SESSION UPDATE - AS OUR ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE, BOOKING NO LONGER NEEDS ANY PAYMENT TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. PLEASE PAY £2.50 SESSION FEE ON THE DAY. SORRY FOR THE iNCONVENIENCE.
On Sunday we will have 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 5th March.
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)
£2.50 session fee paid online is not refundable (In the event of a session being cancelled then the fee may be transferred to the next sessiion)
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
Feb
20
2022
Past Event
Canal ride to the sun
Canalside Car Park
09:30 – 11:30
MEET AT CANAL SIDE CAR PARK, VICARAGE LANE, CREECH ST MICHAEL at 09.30
Parent helpers are welcome
This event is open to club members only (sorry, no guest riders)
We will be closing online bookings at 18.00 on Sat 19th February.
If you are not booked in please do not attend the session.
Ride leader- Jonathan 07745 406419
You will need to bring your own :
bike suitable for a trail ride (not road bike with narrow tyres)
helmet
RUCSAC (small)
Waterproof, warm layers (including long trousers), gloves
water bottle
snack
£2.50 session fee paid online is not refundable (In the event of a session being cancelled then the fee may be transferred to the next sessiion)
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, in line with current guidance.
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