Meet at Wetherby Wilderness car park (this is not the usual one on the Main Street!). It’s down Bridgefoot, off the mini roundabout just before the bridge and down by the riverside, LS22 6RF (What3words – quest.according.scratches.). Meet at 9.15am for 9.30am start. We are heading out through Long Marston to the York Ring Road on to the A64 roundabout, then to Elvington with a coffee stop at Rebecca’s Kitchen, YO41 4DY. Continue on to Market Weighton, Beverley and into Hornsea for lunch at Lily’s Fish and Chips, HU18 1PA.

Homeward takes us briefly along the seafront (we have to see the sea) to Skipsea! Then through the countryside to Driffield and on to the A166 towards Wetwang and Stamford Bridge, then heading north at Gate Helmsley, through the villages, finishing our route in the lay-by on the A59 just before St. James Retail Park, HG5 8PZ.

Total mileage is 131 miles. John Blanchfield will lead the ride and will be looking for a happy volunteer for TEC. Fingers crossed for the fair weather to continue until then.

GPX files available for those who wish. Email John at johnblanchfield@talktalk.net

Meeting at the Dragon Road Lorry Park HG1 5DB for our first Sunday Club Ride of 2024.  Please arrive from 9.00am for chat and pre-ride briefing before a 9.15 AM SET OFF.

The route takes us westwards on the A59 briefly stopping at the Route 59 Cafe near Bolton Bridge to pick up any HAB members wishing to join the ride there (please send me a text if you are doing so). Continuing on the A59 a taking a minor road left turn which will lead us on some back roads into Silsden. Through Silsden, straight across the the A629 to Steeton & onto another back road route into Haworth, stopping for a morning break, using the Museum car park BD22 8DS (£1 fee-use parking app for ease).

After morning break, off towards Oxenhope & Pecket Well, taking a left in the village after The Robin Hood Inn, along Ackroyd Lane & the aptly named Height Road affording spectacular views across Hebden Bridge & Mytholmroyd down in the valley. Crossing the A646 & on some back roads again leading to the B6138. Right turn onto the A58 towards Littleborough & Hollingworth Lake for lunch at The Wine Press OL15 0AZ where there is dedicated motorcycle parking & a table booked for us.

After lunch, setting off on a simpler route back home through Mytholmroyd (fuel stop), Hebden Bridge, Haworth, turning right to Cullingworth, Bingley, Menston, Otley & Farnley & finishing the ride at the Sun Inn, Norwood.

Ride leader Barry Ring. 96 Miles in total & GPX file available.

If you are planning to come along please send me a text to 07 847 786 608. Don’t let it stop you coming on the ride, but we have a lunch reservation and it would be helpful if we need to increase the numbers.

Hi Everyone,

Sorry, but due to expected bad weather this Sunday 21st, with heavy rain and strong winds I’ve decided to postpone the Ride Out until the following Sunday 28th. The current weather forecast for the 28th is sunny with light winds and temperatures of up to 10 degrees. A post will go out soon to outline the ride.

Barry

For January’s mid-week ride we’re heading for the Yorkshire Wolds.

Meeting at Morrisons Boroughbridge YO51 9UR at 09.00 for a 09.30am departure,  heading north to Topcliffe, then east through Dalton, Yearsley, Husthwaite, Hovingham & Slingsby, to Castle Howard YO60 7DA for coffee.

Now we head East to Kirkham Abbey, North Grimston & West Lutton, turning South for Sledmere & onto Seaways Cafe, Fridaythorpe YO25 9RX for lunch.

After lunch we’re west on the A166 then north for Leavening, west to Howsham & Harton, left onto the A64 for ½ mile, then right for Flaxton, Sutton on the Forest, Tollerton, Thornton Bridge, to return to Boroughbridge where our ride will finish.

Andrew will lead this 105 miler, hope that you can join us.

Tomorrow evening’s 8th January Harrogate Advanced Bikes meeting is, as usual, at the Bilton Cricket Club. Get there for a natter and a catch-up 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

The festive season is over, the kids have gone back to school, the days are getting longer and there also seems to be a marked increase in road traffic. A welcome coincidence then that Chris Hood, former police motorcyclist, East Yorkshire IAM and RoSPA Examiner for both cars and bikes, has kindly agreed to give up his spare time to give us a presentation about “Information and Hazards”. Some members will have met Chris before at IAM meetings and as he is a high mileage rider, marshalling cycle races and touring Europe, you may also have spotted him clocking up his mileage in Motorcycle News’s MCN5000 weekly feature, stopping for a well earned ice cream. 

Get to the meeting if you can, both associates and seasoned HAB members will find this presentation very informative.

Upcoming events: This coming Wednesday 10th Ride Out, Sunday 21st Ride Out (subject to weather conditions).

Bilton Cricket Club’s buffet will be served as usual after the presentation.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Monday.

Hi Folks, just in case you were wondering, there is a Ride-Out this weekend. I’ve been waiting and watching the weather forecast and it looks like its going to be relatively sunny and warm on Sunday. Nevertheless, a shortish ride of approximately 119 miles, not too far away from home.

Meeting at Dragon Road lorry park, Harrogate, next door to Asda (fuel available), from 9.00am with a prompt start at 9.30am. We are heading to Squires Cafe at Newthorpe LS25 5LX, for a coffee stop, and then cross country to another motorcyclists favourite, Seaways Cafe at Fridaythorpe, YO25 9RX. No tables to book, so we can just turn up when we like.

Back home after lunch and cross country again on different roads, finishing the ride at Morrisons in Wetherby where you can refill your tank without breaking the bank.

I know it’s a busy time for families, but take a break from Christmas shopping and join the last official HAB Ride of the Year.

Ride leader- Barry Ring- 119 miles.

Dear HAB Members.

Our 11th December meeting is at the our usual venue, Bilton Cricket Club and it’s that fun time of the year again! I will be hosting a Christmas biking quiz. It’s the usual fun event with teams of up to 4 members, depending on numbers, with prizes on offer. Meet at the Cricket Club from 7.00pm and get your team together for a 7.30pm start as usual.

Partners are welcome, so bring them along and make it a great evening. It’s our last chance for a club social evening this year and as usual there will be a splendid buffet with Festive Treats provided by Bilton Cricket Club.

Looking forward to the next year we have lined up speakers taking us through to Spring and are as follows:

Monday 8th Jan – Chris Hood – IAM and RoSPA car and bike examiner-Talk on Information and Hazards.

Monday 12th Feb – Julie Emmett – Biketrac – With all you need to know about trackers and motorcycle security.

Monday 11th March – Alf (Ian) Garnett- IAM Masters, RoSPA, Examiner, Motorrad Tour Leader and AG Rider Trainer with a Touring Workshop for us.

Looking forward to seeing you all on December 11th.

Paul Dresser
Chairman

We are running out of month’s in 2023 to indulge our riding passion. Here comes Trevor Cooper with another opportunity this coming Sunday.

Meet at ATS Euromaster garage on Leeds Road, Pannal HG3 1EP. You can fill up with fuel next door at BP/M&S, get some breakfast or a coffee at Costa over the road. Arrive from 9.00am and setting off promptly at 9.30am.

Our route is through Tadcaster and Riccall to Osgodby for our breakfast break at the Garden Gate Cafe, at Selby Garden Centre, Hull Road, Osgodby YO8 5HG.

Setting off again through the East Riding of Yorkshire and northwards into The Wolds. Through Wetwang and Sledmere back into North Yorkshire, crossing the A64 and westwards, finding the A169 northwards to the NY500 Malton Road, Pickering YO18 8EA for lunch.

After lunch retracing our route south on the A169, across country, past Flamingoland, Butterwick to Hovingham and through the Howardian Hills back to Boroughbridge where the ride will end.

All in all we should cover 127 miles, if as Trevor says “if I stick to the route!!!!”

Our November Harrogate Advanced Bikes meeting is at Bilton Cricket Club. Get there for a natter and a catch-up 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

The clocks changed last week, the kids have gone back to school and there also seemed to be a marked increase in road traffic. A welcome coincidence then that Chris Hood, former police motorcyclist, East Yorkshire IAM and RoSPA Examiner for both cars and bikes, has agreed to give us a presentation about “Information and Hazards”. Some members will have met Chris before at IAM meetings and as he is a high mileage rider, marshalling cycle races and touring Europe, you may also have spotted his selfies in Motorcycle News’s MCN5000 stopping for a well earned break.

Bilton Cricket Club’s buffet will be served as usual after the presentation.

Look forward to seeing you all on Monday.

Our Christmas Lunch this year will again be at the Bay Horse in Great Broughton near Stokesley.

Last year was the first time we had to abandon the official ride-in owing to wintry weather. I’m hopeful this year we can ‘do it properly ’ and once again arrive at the Bay Horse in style! If you decide to arrival on four wheels anyway of course it won’t be held against you, much.

A table has been booked for 12 noon Wednesday 6th December – earlier than other years so as to leave time to get home in reasonable light.

The pub requires meals to be pre-ordered with a deposit of £10 per person. As I’ve made the reservation, can you choose from the menu below and let me have your requirements as soon as possible, along with your deposit, so I can place the final order. Thanks!

Hope you are able to join us.

David

07 779 214 331