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Cheddar Valley Leisure Cycling (CVLC)
We are a very friendly group based around the Cheddar Valley who ride regularly on Fridays and Sundays throughout the year.
We mix longer (40 mile) and shorter (20 mile) rides at a leisurely speed (10 -12 mph) always riding at a speed to suit the slower riders on the day and with at least one cafe stop. All rides have a leader - and anyone may plan and lead a ride.
Most rides start in the local area but occasionally driving to the start of the ride (Awaydays). We welcome new members - just come along to the meeting point or use Contact Us to find out more.
Details of future rides are below and updated frequently. Have a look at the Past Rides page to see where we have been recently,
We mix longer (40 mile) and shorter (20 mile) rides at a leisurely speed (10 -12 mph) always riding at a speed to suit the slower riders on the day and with at least one cafe stop. All rides have a leader - and anyone may plan and lead a ride.
Most rides start in the local area but occasionally driving to the start of the ride (Awaydays). We welcome new members - just come along to the meeting point or use Contact Us to find out more.
Details of future rides are below and updated frequently. Have a look at the Past Rides page to see where we have been recently,
Future Rides 2026
Sunday 17 May: Meet at Avalon Visitor Centre at 10.30 to do ride 19L South East, anti-clockwise, to Somerton. A mainly flat ride with only 1000 feet of ascent over the 37 miles. Coffee at either Somerton (after 13 miles) or Middlewick Farm Shop (after 27 miles). Leader Anne
Friday 22 May: An Awayday ride starting at the Badminton Memorial Hall carpark, Hayes Lane Badminton GL9 1DD at 10:30. A 30-mile ride past Westonbirt Arboretum and through picturesque villages, with coffee at the Courtyard Cafe in Sherston. The GPX route is available here (Route 19A). 1200 feet elevation, gently undulating with no major hills. Leader Teresa
There will also be an alternative short ride leaving Winscombe Recreation Ground at 10:00am. Leader Mike & Patrick
Sunday 24 May: Meet at Kings Fitness, Cheddar (parking elsewhere) to ride North on route 43M, a clockwise loop from Cheddar via the Strawberry Line to Congresbury, then to Wrington, Langford, up Burrington Coombe and across the Mendips to Priddy. Back via Rodney Stoke and Draycott. Distance 30 miles. Leader Steve
Friday 29 May: Route 8H for an easygoing South West ride for coffee at the Bakehouse cafe at Wick. Meet in Wedmore (Post & Wicket) at 10:30 for a 34 mile route, or join at Mark Village Hall car park as we pass through at approx 11:20 for a shorter 27 mile route. The loop from Mark can be further shortened by returning directly from Burnham. Leader Teresa
Sunday 31 May: Not yet planned
Friday 5 June: Meet in Wedmore (Post & Wicket) at 10.30am to do Route 7S going South to Chilton Polden, going to Fika for coffee (ex J 's Bistro) and returning across Shapwick Heath and Westhay. Distance 20.5 miles Leader Yan
Sunday 7 June: Somewhere, but we know not where..... Leader Anne
Friday 12 June: Proposals requested
Sunday 14 June: A new route South from Mark to Langport, meet at Mark Village Hall at 10.30 am. 41 miles and 1200 feet of ascent spread over 3 hills. Heading South, the coffee stop will be after 19 miles at the Bridge Cafe in Langport (Home of Langport Cycling Club whose route I have plagarised for this ride). It is possible to produce a shorter ride of about 25 miles starting on the Poldens - if anyone is interested please contact the leader for details. Route here - to be ridden clockwise. Leader JohnP
Friday 19 June: Awaiting suggestions
Sunday 21 June: The first birthday ride of the year..... From Wedmore to Wells along the usual roads, but in a different order. Meet at the Post and Wicket, Wedmore at 10.30 to do ride South East, anti-clockwise, to Wells. A mainly flat ride with only 700 feet of ascent over the 37 miles. Coffee at the Bishop's Palace after 26 miles. Route here. A short cut home from Godney would keep the distance to 22 miles, but without a coffee stop. Leader JohnP
Friday 22 May: An Awayday ride starting at the Badminton Memorial Hall carpark, Hayes Lane Badminton GL9 1DD at 10:30. A 30-mile ride past Westonbirt Arboretum and through picturesque villages, with coffee at the Courtyard Cafe in Sherston. The GPX route is available here (Route 19A). 1200 feet elevation, gently undulating with no major hills. Leader Teresa
There will also be an alternative short ride leaving Winscombe Recreation Ground at 10:00am. Leader Mike & Patrick
Sunday 24 May: Meet at Kings Fitness, Cheddar (parking elsewhere) to ride North on route 43M, a clockwise loop from Cheddar via the Strawberry Line to Congresbury, then to Wrington, Langford, up Burrington Coombe and across the Mendips to Priddy. Back via Rodney Stoke and Draycott. Distance 30 miles. Leader Steve
Friday 29 May: Route 8H for an easygoing South West ride for coffee at the Bakehouse cafe at Wick. Meet in Wedmore (Post & Wicket) at 10:30 for a 34 mile route, or join at Mark Village Hall car park as we pass through at approx 11:20 for a shorter 27 mile route. The loop from Mark can be further shortened by returning directly from Burnham. Leader Teresa
Sunday 31 May: Not yet planned
Friday 5 June: Meet in Wedmore (Post & Wicket) at 10.30am to do Route 7S going South to Chilton Polden, going to Fika for coffee (ex J 's Bistro) and returning across Shapwick Heath and Westhay. Distance 20.5 miles Leader Yan
Sunday 7 June: Somewhere, but we know not where..... Leader Anne
Friday 12 June: Proposals requested
Sunday 14 June: A new route South from Mark to Langport, meet at Mark Village Hall at 10.30 am. 41 miles and 1200 feet of ascent spread over 3 hills. Heading South, the coffee stop will be after 19 miles at the Bridge Cafe in Langport (Home of Langport Cycling Club whose route I have plagarised for this ride). It is possible to produce a shorter ride of about 25 miles starting on the Poldens - if anyone is interested please contact the leader for details. Route here - to be ridden clockwise. Leader JohnP
Friday 19 June: Awaiting suggestions
Sunday 21 June: The first birthday ride of the year..... From Wedmore to Wells along the usual roads, but in a different order. Meet at the Post and Wicket, Wedmore at 10.30 to do ride South East, anti-clockwise, to Wells. A mainly flat ride with only 700 feet of ascent over the 37 miles. Coffee at the Bishop's Palace after 26 miles. Route here. A short cut home from Godney would keep the distance to 22 miles, but without a coffee stop. Leader JohnP
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