Unfortunately I’m going to cancel the planned ride out tomorrow due to a YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice across the Dales.
Ride outs are meant to be enjoyed, not endured – and most importantly – SAFETY FIRST. There’s always another day (even if it is taking forever to arrive).
The upside, of course: you get a lie-in, brownie points for going food shopping with the other half, and you won’t have to spend half your weekend scrubbing nasty corrosive road salt off your pride and joy.
It’s February already and time to gear up for our monthly meeting at Bilton Cricket Club. The meeting will start at 7.30pm so get there earlier for a quick chat before business commences. Some of the membership have requested a talk on the Masters Programme. This will take place during this meeting and if there is time after all your questions we can show part 2 of a DVD about different styles of riding. For first timers to a HAB meeting the address is Bilton Lane, Harrogate HG1 3DQ.
This is what the IAM say about the Masters Course. “The IAM RoadSmart Masters standard offers the ultimate challenge for civilian drivers and riders. Open to all current IAM RoadSmart members, our Masters programme provides true one-to-one mentoring support and guidance that will help you to attain the highest standard of civilian driving or riding ability in the country. There are no exemption qualifications to our Masters standard. On completion of the Masters programme, your name will be entered into the Masters Register.”
We have been getting very good attendances at our group meetings for the last few months and it would be great if this continues. It is not just an opportunity to get to hear interesting subjects from our guest speakers and fellow members but also a forum to meet new friends and fellow riders. Please keep up the good work!
On another note, there has been a spate of “spam” email messages going around the membership supposedly from a known contact. You may have seen these and probably spotted a fake. This is just scammers phishing email accounts and pretending to be someone else and attempting to extort money. This is not our HAB account that has been hacked. The way to deal with it is for the person who has been impersonated to change their password on their email account. Anyone who receives them just needs to not action and delete. Spam emails appearing to come from a trusted contact are likely a result of email spoofing or phishing (forged sender address) or a compromised account. Scammers use these to steal credentials or spread malware. Do not click links, reply, or open attachments; instead, verify by contacting the known contact via a different method (phone, text).
You can get information to help avoid the scammers from:
Just a quick note about the upcoming social ride on Wednesday 4th February. We’ll be covering approximately 124 miles, starting from Booths Car Park in Ilkley. Our route will take us through East Morton and Gargrave, with a stop for a brew at Elaine’s Tea Rooms in Feizor. After that, we’ll head through Ingleton towards Garsdale Head, stopping for lunch at the Coppice Café in Aysgarth. The final stretch of the ride will take us by Ellingstring heading south through Healey and Pateley Bridge, and wrapping up in Ripley around 4pm. Looking forward to seeing you all there for a great day out!
Meet at Booths Supermarket car park in Ilkley at 9.15am for a 9.30am start and return to Ripley at 4pm approx.Ride details, Leader and TEC contact numbers are included in the map above.GPX file available below. If you intend to upload using Garmin Drive-select .gpx 1.1 (route, track, POI).
PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to join this social ride out and it will be your first HAB ride out, please e-mail beforehand.ds55dcs@outlook.com
IMPORTANT: This route covers some of the higher peaks in the Dales so it may have to be revised at short notice, and if the weather is particularly unkind it may have to be cancelled. Should this be the case any changes or cancellation will be entered on the HAB Facebook page before 8am on the morning of the ride so be sure to check before you leave home.
HAB 4-Day (3 nights) Trip Monday May 11th – Thursday May 14th 2026 – Scottish South West Coastal 300 (SWC300)
For 2026 we’re extending our regular May ‘mini-break’ from three to four days to allow the group to do the SWC300 over the two middle days.
Two hotels have been booked – Somerton House, Lockerbie (Mon and Weds nights) and the Waterfront Hotel, Portpatrick (Tues night).
This promises to be a wonderful few days away with great riding on some of the most scenic roads in the country . . . Reserve your spot now to avoid disappointment!
Please contact John Blanchfield (johnblanchfield@talktalk.net) to register your interest and for details of hotel rooms still available.
It’s a Ride-Out this Sunday. Temperature’s are up (a bit) and it might rain (a little) but who cares, it’s been a month since we’ve had a reasonable day to go riding.
Meeting at the Boar’s Head in Ripley at 9.15am for a quick hello and a pre-ride briefing before setting off at 9.30am. The morning’s route includes Scotton, Ferensby, Great Ouseburn, Easingwold, Appleforth and Helmsley to our mid-morning stop at Beadlam Grange Farmshop and Bistro. It’s worth bringing a small cool bag for brilliant sausages to take home. The bacon butties are the best and all washed down by a hot cuppa. We will then be set up for the next leg taking us to Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough with free motorcycle parking, a choice of cafe’s and a splendid sea view.
After another snack or fish and chips we will set off south on the A64 to Staxton, forking off onto the B1249 for a cross country route getting us back in good time to finish at Morrison’s in Boroughbridge where fuel and toilets are available if needs be.
Outward 67 miles, return 59 miles. Please arrive with plenty of fuel in the morning if you can but we can make a fuel stop on request. Please inform the ride leader at the break stops. The ride leader is, your’s truly, Barry Ring 07847786608 and a willing TEC on the day.
The route is simple and on familar roads but it’s worth doing a reece on Saturday. Same meeting point, time and weather, if you prefer a ride tomorrow.
Hope you can make it. I think the weather is going to be okay but watch out for any last minute weather notices going out.
Hopefully you have had a lovely Christmas holiday and a Happy New Year to you all as well.
I’m sure you’ve noticed its’s very cold and well below our minimum temperature guide for club rides. In the next few days we could join many parts of the country and get some snow, but in the meantime, it’s too cold for riding anyway. Consequently we won’t be running a ride next week. The usual “1st Wednesday of the Month Ride-Out” might become the last Wednesday if we are very lucky. We can watch and wait.
We have a club meeting on Monday 12th of January at Bilton Cricket Club with a visit from our IAM Area Delivery Service Manager Steve Ellis along with an IAM Examiner and a National Observer Assessor. This will be an ideal opportunity for Associates to ask what is expected in tests and National Observer’s to get an idea of what the Assessors are looking for. It’s also a great chance for all members to find out about changes at the IAM, initiatives there and the shape of it’s future. Please do your best to attend the meeting and have your questions ready. You can read the meeting details by viewing this link: https://harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk/hab-12th-january-meeting/
There’s a planned Ride-Out on Sunday 18th January, weather permitting of course.You can view all the club calendars on the website:
You may be thinking about leading a Ride-Out this year so please have a look at the Ride Calendar’s. The Wednesday slots are filling up quickly but there are plenty of monthly Sunday one’s available. If you are a full HAB and IAM member you can lead a Ride-Out or indeed be a Tail End Charlie. For first timers plenty of advice is available or of course if you need a refresher please contact the writer. To get you started the Ride-Out guidelines are on the HAB and IAM websites.
I know that this is a busy time of year but I would like all members and associates to get it in their 2026 diaries to attend the club meeting on Monday the 12th January at the usual venue, Bilton Cricket Club, start time 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Our Area Service Delivery Manager, Steve Ellis, is coming to talk with us and is also bringing an Examiner and a National Observer Assessor.
Please have your questions prepared and let me know of any topics that you would like to hear about if you are too shy to ask yourselves. I have some ideas myself but don’t want to be the only one asking questions or to have a thundering silence!
This will be an ideal opportunity for Associates to ask what is expected in tests and National Observer’s to get an idea of what the Assessors are looking for. It’s also a great chance for all members to find out about changes at the IAM, initiatives there and the shape of it’s future.
Please make every effort to come along.
It only remains for me to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful, safe and successful 2026.
As mentioned in the Monday meeting, the December Sunday Ride-Out was due to be on the 21st and was then brought forward to this Sunday the 14th. The weather forecast for tomorrow did improve but has now gone the other way-high winds for our planned lunch destination and rain everywhere with localised flooding.There’s no point any of us being a martyr and if we get a break in the poor weather before Christmas we can organise a ride-out at short notice or indeed look forward to the New Year.
The 2026 Ride-Out and Meeting Calendar’s will go live this weekend. Please have a look on the HAB website. Seasoned ride leaders may wish to get their choices in before the calendars start to fill up, as we already have a few pencilled in. You can contact me on 07847786608 by text/whatsapp. If you are a full HAB and IAM member and new to Ride Leading or Tail End Charlie duties, and are keen to get involved please get in touch for advice and guidance.
Sharp-eyed members will have realised the error on the last HAB post and for all others the correct email for the HAB secretary is: secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk
Following the post about the Christmas Quiz at our club night on the 8th December we need to get a good idea of numbers to get the food right. We have had a few replies and as Bilton Cricket Club will be organising the catering on a per head basis we will need to give them adequate notice to arrange it. We don’t wish to under- or over-cater so please let us know if you are coming. If you are intending to come, please let us know by Wednesday 3rd December at the latest and please include if you are bringing a guestalong.
Hopefully plenty of the membership will want to take part in the quiz but more than anything a chance to meet together for a fun social occasion.
Please get in touch with secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk
Our Facebook Group enables members to communicate, helps promote Harrogate Advanced Bikes to interested motorcyclists and also advising what the club has to offer if they join the IAM and HAB. Anything members publish on Facebook is also shared publicly which does have drawbacks. The intention with our new WhatsApp group is to give club members more privacy to be able to informally share and exchange information regarding club activities and other related issues, bike trips, new cafe recommendations, proposed rides, requests to lead a Ride-Out, weather warnings, road closures, attendance to club events, sales of motorcycle spares and accessories, I’m sure you get the proposed theme.
Most members will be aware they can subscribe to HAB posts, via the Harrogate Advanced Bikes Welcome page, by visiting Harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk. If any member says to you they don’t receive emails from the club please direct them to the website where they can subscribe. If you receive a post email and have a question, open the post on the website and then please leave your comment at the bottom of the page.
To join the WhatsApp group contact Barry Ring on 07847 786608 and ask to be added or indeed if you have any questions.
It’s that time of year again! The Christmas Quiz will take place on our normal meeting night at Bilton Cricket Club, starting as usual at 7.30 on the 8th of December.
Doug Masterton will be the Question Master and it will be quite a light hearted affair, with some general knowledge questions thrown in.
This year, your committee has fully supported that, as it will be more of a social occasion, all Members and Associates are very welcome to bring their wives, partners, girlfriends or significant others. Your generous Treasurer has also agreed that the group finances will stretch to Christmas themed snacks!
It is hoped that enough people will come to make up teams of four. Each of the winning members will receive a small prize and there will also be a booby prize for the unfortunate losers (sorry, but somebody has to!).
It should be a lovely occasion and I look forward to seeing as many of you as can come on the night. Please RSVP to secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.ukand let us know if you will be attending.
Sorry, my mistake, the post code for the meeting point in the post for this Sunday’s Ride-Out is incorrect. The full address for Robertshaw’s Farm Shop is 21 Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1UD. The original post has been corrected so please reacquaint yourselves with the details.
A HABRide-Out is taking place to the Bay Horse, Great Broughton on Weds 10th December and I’ve reserved a table for Christmas Lunch at 12.00 for 12.30.Hopefully the weather will be kind and allow a ’short ride-in’ for those up for it; otherwise feel free to go by car.Route details will follow nearer the time.
We still have capacity as we can make a booking of up to twelve and have a few places available.
If you would like to be included, please send me details of your choices from the attached menu, together with a deposit per head of £10 (needed for me to secure the booking). Bank and contact details below.
So, if you’d like to come along for this social occasion, please let me know over the next few days along with your menu choices as soon as you can and avoid disappointment!
I’ll be leading our next club Ride-Out on Sunday 23rd November and the route file is available for download below.
As a club, our shared goal must always be to raise and maintain the highest standards of riding. Many members haven’t taken an assessed ride in quite some time — and as we know, skills that aren’t refreshed tend to fade. So, here’s a question worth asking: Would you pass the Advanced test today?
To help everyone keep their riding sharp and confident, we’ve introduced a voluntary assessed ride scheme. It’s a relaxed, supportive way to ride out with one of the training team and get friendly feedback on where you might fine-tune your skills. No pressure — just an opportunity to improve, learn, and enjoy your riding even more. Link to more details: Launch of Rider Assessments for HAB Membership
The theme for our 23rd November ride is to “restart the journey” — combining a great Ride-Out with 2 or 3 practical training elements that we all know and value, but may have let slip over time.
We’ll start with a briefing (20–30 minutes) to discuss what we’ll focus on, why these techniques matter, and how to apply them safely and effectively on the road.
This is a perfect chance to enjoy a great day’s ride, reconnect with the principles that make us better and safer riders, and have some fun along the way. Hope to see as many of you as possible take part.
Just to let you know that the Just Giving appeal for Jono Doyle has raised over £3,400, which I think is fantastic!
I would like to give my thanks to all at Harrogate bikes who contributed.
Please could you circulate the attached poster with words of thanks from Jono and Aoife, to those who saw the original appeal?
Thanks again.
Fran.
Fran Thompson
Chair
Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists
IAM Roadsmart Group No.4152
Sheffield’s story
**Update 24th October 2025. The response to this has been absolutely amazing and I‘d like to say a massive thank you to all who have contributed so far. I’ve raised the target as I think we can go further and provide more help for Jono and Aoife.**
Jonathan Doyle or Jono is not your typical dry weekend out for a mad blast biker. He moved over from Ireland to London, and rode every day in the capital. Met his lovely lady Aoife, also from Ireland and started to build a life with his life-partner and love.
Jono completed his advanced rider training with Middlesex Advanced Motorcyclists and later joined Sheffield Advanced Motorists after a move to Chesterfield. A very experienced rider, Jono met up for regular rides with mates in Sheffield, who share his love of two-wheeled freedom, and the clarity it brings. Wearing his airbag safety vest was a given.
The 12th of July 2025 saw a massive change in that life. He was out riding in the sunshine with a couple of friends and fellow bikers. After a solid, considerate ride they stopped off for the last ice-cream in Monyash. Jono headed back home to Chesterfield on his own. He was in a collision with a Range Rover. Both the bike and car went up in flames. Jono was airlifted to Sheffield Northern General Hospital Critical Care Unit, where he remained for two months. Massive injury has left him immobile from the neck down, needing a tracheostomy to breathe. Initially he communicated by blinking his left eye, one for yes two for no. He has just started using a device that allows him to spell out words using eye tracking.
Using this technology he has written a message to all at the club:
‘Hello fellow SAM members. You may have heard of my tumble. A nasty one but hope to see you all soon.’
He is currently in the spinal unit at Northern General Hospital to start his rehabilitation journey, and to prepare for the future.
Throughout this, Aoife has been his rock, his voice and his advocate, travelling from Chesterfield every day since the accident. We are asking for help and support for Jono and Aoife in this unexpected situation. We are trying to raise £3,000, to make immediate short-term and medium-term life for Jono and Aoife more tolerable. Train and bus tickets, taxi rides when it’s throwing it down with rain, drinks, food, an audio book for Jono to listen to, incidentals that mount up when you are living a transient two city life caring for a partner who is very proud, and currently not able to provide.
To every biker who sees this, look at your two wheels, your kit, helmet and boots. Then look at your family, loved ones, job, lifestyle and think how your nearest and dearest would cope if this happened to you.
We ask all bikers, this great family of riders, friends from the same love of two-wheels, to just give a bit to help Jono and Aoife to cope with their current life and any unknown future costs for expensive specialist equipment. Jono went out on that day, as we all do, to enjoy a ride with his friends, expecting to return to the safety and love of his home and continue with his life as normal, all that we take for granted and that these two amazing, strong, good people can now only dream of. Donate using the ‘Give Now‘ button, because it’s the right thing to do to help a fellow Biker.
Here I am with my 1200 Speed Twin. I have been riding for three and a half years and passed my test at the age of 59. I wasn’t allowed to have a bike when I was a kid as my parents detested them.
Then, much later, children come along and yes…..I didn’t want my kids on bikes either, so I didn’t do anything to encourage them. If they saw the Old Man on a bike, they may have wanted one. We only have the one child at home now and she’s not interested in bikes, so it’s my time!
I am now on my 8th bike and at one point owned 4. I currently have two with the second being a Panigale V2. I knew I’d enjoy bikes but they’ve absolutely captivated me; I do anything to make myself a better rider and really understand the dynamics of motorcycles; tracks, off road, knee down….you name it. Consequently, I thought the IAM would be fun, give me a challenge and hopefully come out the other side a better rider. I long since realised that motorcycles are a very tough mistress and if you’re smart, you should prepare for an endless journey of improvement. So, I’m looking forward to my training and I’ll see if I can get to the meetings and out on some rides.
It’s our monthly Harrogate Advanced Bikes meeting this evening with an official start at 7.30pm. Be there in good time to get yourself a drink and have a quick chat before we get going.
Here’s a reminder of what we will be covering during the meeting.
For the meeting this coming Monday and depending on how the timing goes I have planned three topics.
The first is “Notes from the Chair “- The first six months! I am going to talk about what has been happening in my role and what your committee have been doing since I have been in post. It will cover our aims, objectives and progress as well.
So you don’t get bored with my voice, the second item is a DVD of various types of riding. It’s a long time since it was last shown and I can’t remember the specifics but I believe it covers the urban, track and off road types.
The third topic, if time allows, is Ride Out Etiquette, to be covered by myself and our Ride Out Coordinator, Barry Ring. I’m leaving the content as a bit of a mystery for now but I hope that it will be an interactive session. It is partially aimed to encourage those of you who haven’t yet led or tail ended a ride out. Don’t worry, we won’t be forcing anyone to take up these roles!
So, I hope that there will be something in the mix that appeals to most members. I will welcome questions during and after the first and last topics, so get them ready!
Just a quick note about the Wednesday social ride on 5th November. Meet at Booths car park in Ilkley at 9.15 for a 9.30am start and finishing at Ripley Ice Cream at 3.30pm. We’ll be covering approximately 125 miles so please arrive with enough fuel. Our route will take us across the Dales and Nidderdale finishing at Ripley Ice Cream at around 3.30pm.
Breakfast brew at the Queens Arms in Litton & lunch will be at the Fire Box Café in Hawes.
Waypoints, relevant postcodes and other information in the image above. If not visible clink on the link in the message.
gpx file of route – https://www.myrouteapp.com/embed/route/12311638?lang=en If you are using Garmin Drive to download to your sat nav select .gpx 1.1 (route, track, POI) and only tick Car Share Lanes & Unpaved Roads in your navigation AVOIDANCES.
Looking forward to seeing you all there for a great day out!
PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to join this social ride out and it will be your first HAB ride out, please e-mail beforehand. ds55dcs@outlook.com
I’ve reserved a table for twelve for Christmas Lunch at the Bay Horse, Great Broughton at 12.00 for 12.30 on Weds 10th December.
(Couldn’t get the first Wednesday as fully booked unfortunately).
If you would like to be included, please send me details of your menu choices from the menu attached, together with a deposit per head of £10 (needed for me to secure the booking). Bank details below.
Hopefully the weather will be kind and allow a ’short ride-in’ for those up for it; otherwise feel free to go by car.
So, if you’d like to go, let me know together with your menu choices as soon as you can and avoid disappointment!
This is a reminder about last week’s postponed Ride. It’s going ahead this Sunday so make sure you put your clocks back and wake up fresh after an extra hour of sleep tonight.
Ride Leader- Bob Hill, TEC Richard Stembrowicz.
You can view the full ride details by clicking on the link below.
Members that had the benefit of Professor Jan Billington and Doctor Ibrahim Ozturk’s excellent and very informative presentation at Monday’s meeting may wish to fill in the feedback form from Leeds University. This really helps when they are writing grants to be able to continue their work. It should only take 5 minutes. Click on the link below.
For members who couldn’t make the meeting it’s well worth a look at the presentation slides available to view in “News” on the HAB website or access via the email posted out a few days ago.
Sorry folks, it’s the pesky weather again! The general forecast for this Sunday is “heavy rain” for all the areas we are passing through or visiting and there won’t be any fun in that. The ride is postponed until next Sunday 26th and a reminder will go out next week.
Thank you all for the excellent turnout at our HAB meeting on Monday 13th October. We were presented with a very enjoyable and extremely interesting talk by Leeds University road safety researchers. On the back of the meeting members have been offered a visit to the University’s facilities to use their two driving simulators, one a car and the other a heavy goods vehicle. Clicking the links below you can view the simulators and also view the slides from the presentations.
The simulator visit will take place during normal weekday working hours and numbers may be limited. Any member interested in taking part please contact me so that I can collate and arrange it. My e-mail address is richard424242@sky.com and telephone numbers are 01423 771864 and 07767 384938, including WhatsApp.
Meet at Harrogate Lorry Park Next to Asda (fuel available) on Dragon Road, Harrogate HG1 5DB from 9.15am with a 9.30am prompt set off after a ride briefing.
Taking the A59 to the Route 59 Cafe BD23 6AF and picking up anyone who wants to join the ride there and then onto Settle for a Coffee Stop. Plenty of cafes here, The Olde Naked Man might be suitable. Parking available in the market square, take a parking disc as it’s required for motorcycles too.
Leave room for lunch, we are off to Middleton-in-Teesdale via Ribblehead, Garsdale Head, Kirkby Stephen (poss fuel stop) and Brough and pausing for lunch in Middleton. It’s very easy to get a bunch of us in the various cafes so no booking required. Car Park over the road from the cafes and some room around the streets too.
Suitably replete, heading off again via Bowes, Low Row, Gunnerside, Aysgarth, Cray, Kettlewell and Grassington with a finish at popular Stump Cross Caverns and maybe tea and cake or even an ice cream.
Ride Leader-Bob Hill, TEC Richard Stembrowicz- Route approx.135 miles and a bit more from the finish point to home.Sorry no GPX file on this occasion.
If you need fuel along the way please speak to the ride leader in good time at the stops and of course fill up before the start of the ride.
Please note on HAB rides only paid up HAB and IAM Members and Associates are allowed. If you are intending to join the ride make sure to check you membership if necessary.
As many of the members have informed me there are conflicting dates in the post for the meeting on the 13th October. To confirm the meeting is definately the 13th and NOT the 6th. Please accept my apologies for any confusion, the upside is you are all obviously reading the posts!
At the meeting on Monday the 13th October, we are hosting two guest speakers, both researchers in road safety at Leeds University.
Dr Jac Billington, Associate Professor in Perceptual Neuroscience, Deputy Head of School and Athena Swan Lead, School of Psychology, University of Leeds.
İbrahim Öztürk, PhD, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds.
The subject is Perceptual Science, which is how we, as riders and drivers, see and react to hazards. I have been told by someone who has attended it before that it is an absolutely fascinating talk and many facets of it will probably surprise you.Essential information for all HAB members and especially new Associates.
As we have two guests making the effort to travel from Leeds, I would be very pleased to see as many of you there as possible. Please do make every effort.
This Wednesday’s ride is a day out to the seaside starting at St. James Retail Park, Grimbald Crag Road, Knaresborough HG5 8PZ. Meet from 9.00am for a 9.30am to start after a ride briefing. Fuel available nearby at Asda Express on the Wetherby Road HG5 8BS.
A ride eastwards through North Yorkshire and the East Riding with our first stop for breakfast at Digby’s Cafe, New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmete LS25 6JE. After as much breakfast as you like it’s eastwards into the East Riding for our lunch stop at Castle Cafe, 2 Pier Road, Withernsea, HU19 2JS. Return journey is mainly on A roads stirting around Beverley and York to finish our ride at Moto Services at Wetherby just off the A1.
Ride Leader Barry Ring. TEC volunteer needed-GPX route files available. Total Mileage 176. Fuel stop when necessary.
Please note this is a social ride for full HAB members and associates and also if this is your first ride-out with the club please make the ride leader aware.
Hope to see you at the meeting point on Wednesday.
This is the one we had to cancel in July because of bad weather on the day. Ranjit and I are going to run it this weekend with the weather forecast is looking good for Sunday. The HAB website is playing up for me at the moment so it’s going out on Facebook first so please share it other HAB members. Thanks, Barry.
Meet at 9:00am in the car park at The Curious Cow, Harrogate HG3 2AP for a quick chat and a ride briefing, setting off promptly at 9:15amto head up to Reeth (DL11 6TH) for our coffee/breakfast stop. All via a very scenic route: Lofthouse, the reservoirs, through Leyburn, past the army ranges and arriving hopefully before 11:00am just in time to catch breakfast at either theCopper Kettle or of course there are a few choices in Reeth.
Following coffee, we head out of Reeth for our lunch destination of Kirkby Stephen, through the stunning roads of the Teesdales, up to join the A66 (which was a 2 mile, but now a 10 mile stretchbecause of a road closure). Through Middleton-in-Teesdale, via Romaldkirk, Egglestone and then onto one of the best biking roads in the country the B6276 which takes us into Brough onto our lunch stop (Kirkby Stephen). We can stop for fuel at the Shell Station on the way into town. The Mulberry Bush cafe is suggested for lunch-just be aware it’s cash only (cashpoint next door), however there are plenty of alternatives available along the main road. There’s a car park on the Market Street and other parking spots along the road.
After lunch, we head over to Hawes via the scenic B6270 along Buttertubs Pass then down into Hawes, taking the A684 all the way into Leyburn and finally finishing the ride with a well-earned ice cream at Brymor Ice Cream Parlour, Jervaulx HG4 4PG (right turn off A6108).
Ride Leader- Ranjit David, TEC-Barry Ring, Distance 136 miles approx. Fuel stop approx 90 miles.Links to GPX file below. Please note it is slightly different to the one put out on Facebook yesterday due to a road closure.
Meeting at Otley Garden Centre, Pool Road LS21 1DY at 9.00am for a 9.30am depart after a pre-ride briefing. Fuel available nearby at the Shell Garage near the river bridge at Pool, please join the ride with a full tank if possible.
Setting off west and northwards and after an interesting run of approximately 1.5 hrs we take our morning break at the popular Town End Farm Shop Airton, BD23 4BE. Northwards after our morning break up to Kirkby Stephen (fuel stop if necessary) for a fine lunch at Owen’s Farm Shop, Sandwath Farm, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4HE, recommended, with good food and excellent parking.
After lunch it’s back east over Tan Hill to Grinton, Aysgarth, Kettlewell for a final stop to end the official HAB ride at Kilnsey Park, Kilnsey, Skipton BD23 5PS for a last cup of tea.
NB. If the weather deteriorates on us we can modify the route avoiding higher ground and reduce the mileage to compensate.
Ride Leader Brian Lydamore, TEC Chris Armstrong.
Mileage 135 approx.
Social Ride-Out for HAB members only. Associates welcome. If it’s your first time out with the club have a chat with your Observer before joining the ride.
It’s well into September and time for our Harrogate Advanced Bikes Monday evening meeting at Bilton Cricket Club. Official start is at 7.30pm but get there earlier for a chat and a drink. This will be the last chance for an evening Ride-In, weather permitting but currently looking good for Monday. Meet at The Boar’s Head in Ripley at 6.00pm with a prompt set off at 6.15pm for an hour’s ride arriving at BCC approximately 7.15pm.
This month we have a visit from Karl Thornton of North Yorkshire Fire Services with a condensed version of the Biker Down Course. There is plenty of information about the subject below. If you are are planning to attend the meeting please comment at the bottom of this post or contact our new secretary Robert Robinson by emailing: secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk.
“If you were the first on the scene of an accident involving a biker, would you know what to do? Would you know who is most at risk, how to protect the area or whether you should remove the helmet of a downed rider”?
“Actions taken in the first few moments after an accident can be crucial in minimising injuries and can make a real difference to the lives of those involved. But there can be some uncertainty about what to do in these situations”.
“Biker Down is a free training course run by bikers for bikers, designed to answer these uncertainties. The course uses the expertise of the emergency services and Road Safety Officers to prepare motorcyclists should the worst happen on the roads”.
Please attend the meeting if you can. It would be excellent to show North Yorkshire Fire Service we are serious about road safety.
Meet at Morrisons car park, Boroughbridge YO51 9UR from 9am for a ride briefing and a prompt start at 9.30am.
From Boroughbridge the route heads for Aldwark toll bridge (still free for bikes) then on to Ampleforth.
Coffee Stop: Ampleforth College Cafe YO62 4ENfor a coffee stop.
Following refreshments we head north to the A170 then turning left towards Helmsley to continue north on B1257 to Chop Gate. Turn left on the back road over the hills passed Lordstones, down the other side before a dog leg over the A172 to Hutton Rudby. The route is now predominantly on back roads heading west, over the A19 to East Rounton, Appleton Wiske, Scorton, Brompton-on-Swale and on towards the east of Richmond. We leave Richmond northbound via Gallowgate (NB. no hangings on Wednesdays, but behave yourself anyway).
We now continue north west to join the A66 briefly at Greta Bridge.
After approx. 3km west on A66 – arrive at Cross Lanes Organic Farm Café DL12 9RTfor lunch.
After lunch we continue west on A66 but only for around 500m then turning left (signposted Scargill and Reeth) to follow the scenic road to Thwaite, Stang Foot, Langthwaite and following the river down to Reeth.
Now heading east down Swaledale on the B6270 before turning right off the B road to reach the A6108 Richmond to Leyburn road and on through Leyburn centre taking the A684 eastwards. Through Patrick Brompton, Great Crakehall and Bedale before joining the B6285, eastwards and eventually south following the line of the A1M through Burneston, Carthorpe, Melmerby to the T-junction with the A61. Turn right towards Ripon then left before the City boundary towards Sharow. Soon crossing over the A1M to turn left on the A168 south to Boroughbridge.
Route finishes back at Morrisons car park Boroughbridge.
Ride Leader- David Haywood, TEC John Blanchfield.
Route length:146 miles. Please start with a full tank. Anyone who thinks they may need extra fuel, please advise David before the Start.
I’ve had the sad news that long time HAB member Mike Fourie has passed away peacefully this morning. Mike had been ill for sometime and his last visit to the club was earlier this year when he and Bonnie came to see us off on a ride-out from Ilkley. It was great to see him on that day. Mike was a very active member over the years, acting as social secretary of HAB for a long time and participating in group activities both in the UK and abroad. To me he was always a good friend and a wise counsel when needed.
I’m sure you will share in sending our condolences to Bonnie and the rest of his family.
Harrogate Advanced Bike’s Slow Riding Workshop is back by popular demand and planned for Saturday 30th August 2025. Starting 9.30am until 12.00 noon at Tim’s Cafe, Thorpe Arch Trading Estate. Avenue D, Street 5, Nr. Wetherby, LS23 7FE.
Come along and practise your slow manoeuvres in a safe environment and at a level you are comfortable with. HAB Observers will be available for advice.
Breakfast is available at the cafe from 07.30am and open until 2.00pm on Saturdays.
The sharp-eyed will have noticed the incorrect date on the earlier posting of this ride but it is definitely happening this Sunday 17th.
Also following the recce yesterday some changes were made, particularly to the break stops so here is a copy of the revised post with the details that can also be viewed directly at:
Meet at Harrogate Lorry Park Next to Asda (fuel available) on Dragon Road, Harrogate HG1 5DB from 9.00am with a 9.30am prompt set off after a ride briefing.
Taking the A61 towards Ripon, at Wormald Green turn right to Burton Leonard, right at the village green past Copgrove Hall and through Staveley, Arkendale and onto the A168 Boroughbridge bypass southwards. At the roundabout onto Hunsingore, then Cattal. Turn right before the village, over the traffic lights and bridge towards Tockwith. At the second crossroads turn left on the B1224 towards York. Fork right at Rufforth to Askham Richard, then onto the A64 near Bilborough. Leave the A64 at the Grimston Bar exit signposted for the A166 Bridlington and our morning break stop at The Ballon Tree Farm Shop & Cafe just after Gate Helmsley YO41 1NB.
After our break and continuing on the A166 to Fridaythorpe and turning left just before Seaways Cafe and taking the scenic route on the B1251, then turning left at Sledmere on the B1253. Turning left when we reach the A165 outside Bridlington, take the B1225 all the way to The Headlands Family Cafe at Flamborough Head YO15 1AR where there is free bike parking behind the cafe.
After an ample lunch, returning on the B1255 towards Bridlington, stopping for fuel if necessary. Then the A614, A166 near Driffield, at the York Ring Road take the A64 briefly northwardstowards Scarborough and follow the signs for the A1237 to the A59 towards Harrogate. Before we cross the A1 taking the A168 and a left turn back through Arkendale, Ferrensby, Farnham and Scotton to finish at Ripley for an ice cream.
Ride length 155 miles approx. Fuel stop if necessary.
We’ve had a few new members join us at Harrogate Advanced Bikes recently. If you see them at meetings or other HAB events please say hello and welcome them to the club.
Ahmad Saeed
Thank you for the warm welcome.
I’ve been riding motorcycles for over a decade overseas and recently passed my UK motorcycle licence. I currently ride a Kawasaki Z900. I’m looking forward to getting started with Harrogate Advanced Bikes.
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Gill Dyer
A bit about my motorcycling: Still relatively new to biking having passed my test in November 2023. I’m finding riding fun but scary, I’ve managed to do quite a few miles on my Hornet and lucky to be living in such a great area for riding. I’ve also enjoyed rides to the Black Forest, Isle of Syke and down to the south of France. Just wish I had more holidays!
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Carl Hobson
I’ve been riding bikes continuously for fifteen years +now. I had a triumph street triple for years, great fun but not so good on long trips. So I’ve gone down the adventure bike route and recently bought a BMW F750GS with low suspension and low seat, but the jury’s out on it so not sure yet. Recently retired and I want to go further afield with maybe a bit of touring.
I’m not particularly good, but probably not terrible and not as confident as I should be after all these years. I’ve often thought about doing an Advanced Training Course and now I’ve got time.
The speaker at our meeting on Monday 11th August is Peter Riley from Airvest. He will tell us about this effective safety device which greatly reduces the risk of injury and has, I’m sure, prevented fatalities. Several police forces and other Emergency Services make it compulsory wear for their motorcyclists.
Peter will be describing how the vests work, including an update on the operating system, and compare them to other makes on the market. I believe he will demonstrate one on a willing volunteer!
I know that its the holiday period and that many of you have other commitments but it would be greatly appreciated if as many of you as possible could come along to show that we are an appreciative audience!
The meeting starts at 7.30pm at Bilton Cricket Club or prior to that you can join the Ride-In from The Route 59 Cafe just past Bolton Bridge, on the A59 of course, (BD23 6AF). Get to the cafe for 6.00pm and we can set off for a ride around the hills to arrive at BCC for around 7.15pm.
Meeting at St. James’s Retail Park in Knaresborough (HG5 8PZ) at 9.00am for departure at 9.30am. Fuel nearby Asda Express Wetherby Road (HG5 8LH).
Then we leave, go over the toll bridge at Aldwark, onto Easingwold, through Yearsley and to Hovingham Bakery and Rolling Pin Cafe for breakfast (YO62 4LG).
Then to Barton le Street, up to Sinnington, then up to Newton on Rawcliffe, and Egton Bridge and then to Yorkshire Cycle Hub at Fry Up (YO21 2AP) for lunch.
We then go up to Ainthorpe, Kildale up to Urra, and then down to Helmsley. From Helmsley we go through Coxwold and Helperby, through Boroughbridge, before finishing the ride near Great Ouseburn.
The route is just over 120 miles, so we should all be okay for fuel if we all brim up prior to our arrival at the meeting point.
Ride leader is Trevor Cooper, TEC David Haywood.
Wednesday should be sunny and pleasantly warm. Here’s a GPX link. Any problem with using it please get in touch with Barry 07 847 786 608.
It looks like the rain will definitely will be persisting tomorrow with a strong chance of thunder and lightning. You may have been expecting this anyway, but Ranjit and I have reluctantly decided to cancel the Ride-Out. The roads will be awash with gravel, it’s plainly not very safe and it’s no fun getting a good soaking no matter how good your riding kit is.
At the moment neither of us can do next weekend so we will put our thinking hats on, and unless anyone else can come forward with a bright idea then that may be it for official rides this July.
Through a message recently received from one of our group, I became aware that not all of you know about the changes in the committee over the last few months. My apologies for not informing you all about the changes before now.
At the AGM Paul Dresser, our former Chairman, swapped roles with me to become Treasurer. We didn’t elect a Secretary as no one came forward at the time. Thankfully, Bob Robinson volunteered at the June meeting and his offer was snapped up, as in the meantime Paul was also looking after this post too.
Glynn Richardson has joined us as Vice Chairman and Martyn Hansen was also joined the committee. Bob Hill continues as Chief Observer, Barry Ring as Ride Co-Ordinator and John Watts and Paul Holmes also remain as before.
Peter McNulty (former Secretary), Peter Smith (former Vice Chair) and John Blanchfield have stepped down. Our thanks go to all of them for their sterling work over many years and also to those joining the team, as without any one of them HAB would not be what it is.
We have very interesting speakers coming up over the next few months and to make it worthwhile for them it would be great if as many of you as possible could come along to the meetings, especially as they are putting in considerable effort to come and talk to us.
If any of you have ideas or thoughts that you would like to put forward, please do not hesitate to contact me. It is very rare that I miss any of the monthly meetings and I’m willing to chat at any time. The number of our Associates is increasing, so if you come across any new members please give them a warm welcome.
Meet at 9:00am in the car park at The Curious Cow, Harrogate HG3 2AP for a quick chat and a ride briefing, setting off promptly at 9:15amto head up to Reeth (DL11 6TH) for our coffee/breakfast stop. All via a very scenic route: Lofthouse, the reservoirs, through Leyburn, past the army ranges and arriving hopefully before 11:00am just in time to catch breakfast at either theCopper Kettle or of course there are a few choices in Reeth.
Following coffee, we head out of Reeth for our lunch destination of Kirkby Stephen, through the stunning roads of the Teesdales, up to join the A66 for just a two mile stretch. Through Middleton-in-Teesdale, via Romaldkirk, Egglestone and then onto one of the best biking roads in the country the B6276 which takes us into Brough onto our lunch stop (Kirkby Stephen). We can stop for fuel at the Shell Station on the way into town. The Mulberry Bush cafe is suggested for lunch-just be aware it’s cash only (cashpoint next door), however there are plenty of alternatives available along the main road. There’s a car park on the Market Street and other parking spots along the road.
After lunch, we head over to Hawes via the scenic B6270 along Buttertubs Pass then down into Hawes, taking the A684 all the way into Leyburn and finally finishing the ride with a well-earned ice cream at Brymor Ice Cream Parlour, Jervaulx HG4 4PG (right turn off A6108).
Unfortunately, for the club meeting at Bilton Cricket Club tomorrow, our speaker has had to cancel, so we are going to take the opportunity to discuss the changes to the composition of the committee, our aims, the future of our club and the members ideas on the direction you would like the club to go. We would like to have as many of you as possible attend and come forward with your ideas and opinions. It’s your club, what do you want it to be?
Be at the meeting if you can, a Ride-In is planned. The weather forecast for the evening is set to be warm, sunny and dry again so join us for an hour’s ride to arrive at Bilton Cricket Club well in time for our meeting starting at 7.30pm. Meet at The Curious Cow, Killinghall HG3 2AP at the junction of the A59 and Oaker Bank, 6.00pm for a 6.15pm set off.
Chairman
Richard Stembrowicz
New Biker or experienced? Do you think you need more training or could improve your riding?Visit harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk for more information or email secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk
For July’s Mid-Week ride we’re heading for the North York Moors.
We’ll meet at Morrisons Boroughbridge YO51 9UR at 09.15 for a 09.30 depart, heading via Thornton Bridge, Bagby, Hawnby & Osmotherley to our coffee break at Roots Farm Shop & Cafe, East Rounton, DL6 2LE.
After our break we’re east via Stokesley & Castleton to the Yorkshire Cycle Hub, Fryup Gill Farm, Great Fryup, YO21 2AP where we’ll take lunch.
Yorkshire Cycle Hub
Following lunch, we’re heading back to Boroughbridge, via Hutton le Hole & Brandsby.
Andrew Pratt will lead this 120 miler, with John Blanchfield looking after our Tail.
Big Bike Sunday is a classic and modern motorcycle show and charity event organised by Aire Valley Classic Motorcycle Club and is taking place this coming Sunday 29th June at Skipton Auction Mart. It’s a charitable event with a small entrance fee of just £5 and with a range of classic, vintage and modern machines on display. There will be trade, food and owners club standsto browse at your leisure.
This year we will have a Harrogate Advanced Bikes stand looking to recruit new members into the IAM system of Advanced Motorcycle Training.
Richard Stembrowicz is manning the stand along with Bob Hill and Derek Saunders. Do visit the show, drop in and say hello, bring a mate who might be interested in becoming an associate or just spread the word that we will be there on the day and of course you can enjoy the rest of the show too.
The current weather forecast is very little chance of any rain and warm too so there could be a Ride-In if HAB members want to do that as well. Text to Barry on 07 847 786608 if you are interested in joining a ride.
This “all the bells and whistles” bike comes with aluminium expedition panniers, heated rider and pillion seats, heated grips, cruise control and three rider modes (Sport, Road and Rain).
“Ride by Wire” throttle
Traction Control
3 Rider Modes
Fully Adjustable Showa Suspension
Brembo Brakes
Adjustable Windscreen
TFT Colour Dash
Back-lit Switchgear
Day-time Running lights
12v and USB socket
Aftermarket accessories fitted include Cobbra gravity fed oil chain lubricator and a fender extender.
The bike had a main service in December 2024 including valve clearance check. Next (minor) Service due in December 2025 or 2,500 miles, whichever is sooner. (stamped service book) 4 Keys, Invoices and Rider Handbook included.
MOT valid until 31st May 2026 Good rear tyre and a new front tyre fitted in April, approximately 600 miles ago. Mileage is 34,430.
Price £5250. The bike can be viewed in Ilkley. Please contact Chris Armstrong on 07960 116166.
Meeting point: The Curious Cow of Harrogate, Killinghall, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2AP. Start Time: 09:15 for 09:30 departure – following a ride briefing Ride Leader: Paul Holmes – 07746 378175. TEC: Barry Ring –07847 786608. Coffee Stop: Barley (The Cabin, BB12 9JX) – there may be parking available on the road otherwise parking is £1.50 in the main car park where the café is. Lunch: Country Harvest Farm Shop, Ingleton, LA6 3PE. Finishing Point: Stump Cross Caverns, Greenhow Hill, HG3 5JL. Finish Time: 16:00 Mileage: 122 miles
For those requiring fuel stops there are plenty of opportunities throughout the route. A copy of the GPX route file is available on request and also available using the following link:
A hour’s Ride-In from opposite the Boar’s Head in Main Street, Ripley. Meeting at 6.00pm and setting off at 6.15pm. Going north towards Bishop Thornton, Warsill and Galphay, turning south down to Wilsill and Burnt Yates, Hampswaite and the Cricket Club on Bilton Lane in time for our meeting. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us so fingers crossed for that.
Ride Leader – Barry 07847 786608 TEC-TBA-Distance 34 miles.
Long time HAB member Richard Falls is selling his Royal Enfield Motorcycle and you can purchase via private sale and view at Eddy’s with details via the link below.
ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN 24 REG 452cc. KAMET WHITE WITH TUBELESS TYRES.
Bought from new.
6500 miles.
Full Service History. Never used off-road/green laning
Accessories included:
RE Handguards, RE Engine Bars, RE Pannier Rack, RE Aluminium Cases, Carbon Racing touring screen with Givi extender (Original also supplied), Givi monokey rack, Givi V47NN Monokey 47L topbox (two keys supplied) PLEASE NOTE WITH THE GIVI TOPBOX FITTED THE ALU PANNIERS DO NOT OPEN VERY FAR.
Lomo medium saddlebags x2 (no cross-saddle strap), Healtech Thunderbox fitted under seat wired in to be live when engine running, BMW NavV cradle via RAM mount to handlebars and wired to the Thunderbox, Quad-lock phone holder with vibration damping fitted to handlebar, Rider and pillion Cool Covers.
New DID chain fitted by Eddy’s at 6000 mile service.
Great opportunity to buy this Royal Enfield Himalayan fully loaded with useful accessories.
As you are already aware, three new committee members were elected at the recent AGM and Pete McNulty has stood down as Secretary, after several years of serving the group so ably and admirably.
Unfortunately, this position has not yet been filled, but Paul Dresser has very kindly offered to be a caretaker secretary until we can recruit someone on a more permanent basis. This gives him two areas of responsibility, Treasurer and Secretary, which is not an ideal situation and isn’t compliant with IAM guidelines. Therefore the committee is asking for a member who is willing to serve the Group in this post to come forward to take on this role.
The Secretary role involves administrative tasks, including managing membership records, organising meetings, and ensuring smooth group operations. This isn’t overly onerous and is sporadic as and when needed. Plenty of help to get started and ongoing assistance will be available. If you feel that you would be willing please feel free to come and discuss it before making a final decision. In the first instance please contact: secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk
Meeting point: Saint James Retail Park, Knaresborough, HG5 8PZ Start Time: 09:15 for 09:30 departure – following a ride brief Ride Leader: Paul Holmes – 07746 378175 TEC: Richard Smith –07784 500380 Coffee Stop: Digby’s Café, New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6JE – (10% discount off food/drinks for motorcyclists) Lunch: Seaways Café, Fridaythorpe, YO25 9RX Finishing Point: Morrisons, Boroughbridge, HG4 2SB Finish Time: 16:15 Mileage: 133 miles
For those requiring fuel stops there are plenty of opportunities throughout the route. A copy of the GPX route file is available on request and also available using the following link:
A dry warm and sunny morning is forecast for this Saturday and for our Spring Slow Riding Workshop at Tim’s Cafe, Thorpe Arch Trading Estate, Avenue D, Street 5, Nr. Wetherby, LS23 7FE on Saturday 31st May Starting at 9.30am and finishing around 12.00 noon.Practise your slow manoeuvres in a safe environment at a level you are comfortable with.
Breakfast available at the cafe from 7.30am and open until 2.00pm on Saturdays.
Our Spring Slow Riding Workshop and Training Day is at at Tim’s Cafe, Thorpe Arch Trading Estate, Avenue D, Street 5, Nr. Wetherby, LS23 7FE on Saturday 31st May Starting at 9.30am and finishing around 12.00 noon. https://www.facebook.com/TimsCafeThorpArch
Slow Riding is a skill that all motorcyclists need to have and maintain to be an Advanced Rider. Can you still do a u-turn within the constraints of a typical road and can you do a figure of eight in the same area? Is slow riding your weak point? Learning them for the first time or forgotten the core skills required to make slow manoeuvring a simple action? If the answer to the last question is yes HAB members full and associate need to come along to our Slow Riding Workshop on Saturday 31st May. The workshop starts at 9.30am and finishes around Noon. Facilities will be set up to practise slow riding and Harrogate Advanced Bike Observers will be there on the day to assist and advise where necessary.
There is, as the venue’s name suggests, food available at Tim’s Cafe on the site-open from 8.30am until 2.30pm . Not been to a HAB event for a while? It’s your club, use it or loose it they say, so be there if you can and even bring an interested mate.
Hello everyone, just a quick note about the Sunday social ride on 18th May. Meet at Ripley Ice Cream HG3 3AX for 9.00am with a 9.15am start and returning to Booths in Ilkley LS29 8EE at 4.15pm.
We’ll be covering approximately 164 miles and our route will take us across the North York Moors and into the Dales. View the map for waypoints or use the link below to get a GPX file via MyRouteapp. Breakfast brew at the Daff Caffy in Church Houses YO62 7LF & lunch will be at the Castle Bolton Tea Rooms DL8 4ET.
If you are using Garmin Drive to download to your sat nav select .gpx 1.1 (route, track, POI) and only tick Car Share Lanes & Unpaved Roads in your navigation AVOIDANCES.
PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to join this social ride out and it will be your first HAB ride out, please e-mail beforehand (ds55dcs@outlook.com).
Finally, Barry is ready to step in if necessary, but if more than six riders attend we’ll need a TEC, if anyone with experience wishes to volunteer for the day would you please text me on 07879 470554 before 12th May – thank you.
Looking forward to seeing you all there for a great day out!
The meeting at Bilton Cricket Club starts at 7.30pm, but arrive earlier if you can for a drink and a chat. This Monday’s HAB meeting we have Mark Gibson, who runs Seven Seas Motors, a Japanese Motorcycle Specialist. Mark is coming to talk about his time living and working in Japan and other countries in Asia, the thriving motorcycle import company based in Morley Leeds and his motorcycle travel company Motorcycle Tours Japan. You can visit the websites for a peek at:
It’s going to be sunny and warm again on Monday so there is a Ride-In. Meet in the car park of The Curious Cow of Harrogate, Otley Road HG3 2AP at 6.00pm to leave at 6.15pm for an hour’s ride around the lanes to arrive at Bilton Cricket Club for our meeting around 7.15pm.
Let’s get a good turnout for Mark for this meeting.
Thank you to all the HAB club members who made it to the Harrogate Advanced Bikes Annual General Meeting on Monday 14th April at Bilton Cricket Club. Whether you made it to the AGM or not you can read the minutes of the meeting by clicking on the link below.
It’s time for our AGM Monday evening meeting at Bilton Cricket Club (HG1 3DQ) starting at 7.30pm. If you are a member of Harrogate Advanced Bikes, get there if you can, and take part in the nominations of your committee or indeed get yourself involved in discussions on the future of the club. You can view the official notification sent out on March 12th and the nomination forms also sent out March 16th by clicking on the links below or go to the original messages on the website. If you’ve not been to a meeting for a while, renew your interest, it would be great to see you all, turn up on your motorcycles if you can or join the Ride-In.
How to get there and get your dinner/tea? Well it’s summertime and there is a Ride-In. Meet at The Wetherby Whaler (in Wetherby LS22 6NE) at 5.00pm for sit down fish and chips, or just turn up for the Ride-In at 6.00pm, setting off at 6.15pm for an hour’s ride around some local lanes and back to the Cricket Club in time for our AGM. It would be helpful to know if you are coming along for the fish and chips and/or the Ride-In. Text Barry on 07847 786608. Or just arrive upstairs at the Wetherby Whaler.
Starting point–Meet atMorrisons RIPON –(not Boroughbridge!) HG4 2RU-fuel available. Get there by 9.15am to leave at 9.30amafter a chat and a ride briefing.
The ride goes through Masham, Middleham, Redmire, Askrigg, Garsdale and onto our COFFEE STOP – Fairfield Mill Tea Rooms, Sedburgh LA10 5LW (approx. 1hr 40.)
Back in the saddle, eastwards and then northwards towards Kirkby Stephen but nipping to Nateby and east on the B6270 all the way to Reeth DL11 6SY for LUNCH with plenty of eating places to choose from.
After a hearty lunch, continuing on the B6270 to Grinton and onto Castle Bolton, then West Burton, Grassington (Fuel stop @ 125 miles)and finishing at Stump Cross Caverns HG3 5JL.
Approximately130 miles in total, Peter McNulty is your Ride Leader and Peter Smith is TEC.
We’ll meet in Ripley village HG3 3AX with plenty of fuel at 9.15am for a 9.30am depart, heading west for Threshfield, north to Arncliffe and over the tops to Settle Market Place BD24 9ED for coffee break. BRING A DISC FOR FREE PARKING.
Suitably refreshed we head north, crossing the Ribble at Stainforth Force and on to Austwick, Gressingham and Caton. Southwards to Quernmore and then east through the Trough for lunch at The Riverbank Tearooms, Slaidburn BB7 3ES
After lunch we’re eastwards via Bolton by Bowland, Nappa, Gargrave and Broughton where we join the A59 for a short run to the Route 59 cafe, BD23 6AF where our 120 mile ride will finish.
Andrew Pratt is leading this one, with David Haywood on TEC duty and we hope you can join us for what promises to be a great day out.
HAB members will be aware that in the UK we have confusing arrangements for motorcycle use in bus lanes. At the moment we don’t have any bus lanes in Harrogate but it looks like we might be getting one. Motorcycle use of bus lanes isn’t universal though. York has bus lanes and it’s okay to use them where signs permit. In parts of Leeds there is some use of bus lanes allowed. London allows motorcycle use in bus lanes where signs permit. In Bradford it’s now okay. It’s all very confusing.
A petition have been started by Colin Brown of the Motorcycle action Group and is endorsed by Nick Lyes, IAM RoadSmart Policy and Standard Director.
MAG’s take on this: “The overwhelming a majority of individual responses to the consultation were in favour of allowing motorcycle access. We believe that large amounts of real-world evidence proves the policy is safe with over 55 local authorities allowing motorcycle access to approximately half of the nation’s bus lanes by length. Our view is that a default policy does not erode the authority to make local decisions”.
If you agree that a default use of bus lanes by motorcycles is a good thing, potentially reducing congestion, pollution and journey times.You can add your name to the petition by clicking on the link below:
Meeting at Morrisons supermarket car park, Boroughbridge (YO51 9UR). Sunday 16th March at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. Fuel, a coffee and a toilet available. After a pre-ride briefing we head eastwards towards the Howardian Hills, taking in Easingwold, Bransby, Hovingham, Amotherby and Kirkby Misperton on the way to our morning break at the NY500 Cafe and motoring event centre (YO18 8EA) 36 miles.
After a coffee and possibly a bacon butty, onwards through Rosedale Abbey, Blakey Ridge, Castleton, Commondale, Kildale, Stokesley, Chop Gate and to nearby Lord Stones Country Park Cafe (TS9 7JH) for a welcome lunch. 45 miles.
After a hearty lunch, jack up your suspension, it’s off to Carlton-in Cleveland, Ellerbeck, Northallerton (fuel option if necessary at ASDA), Yafforth, Great Langton, Scorton, Catterick Racecourse, Tunstall, Bardon Moor, Bellerby, Leyburn, Middleham, Masham, Ripon and finishing in Ripley (HG3 3AX). 70 miles.
Ride Leader Andrew (Deej) Di-Giorgio, TEC Bob Hill.
Fantastic day out, there’s something for everyone in this 151 mile spring ride. Click on or Paste the file below into your browser to view the route.
See you at Morrisons on Sunday 16th March. Any questions or comments please use the “Leave a Reply” box below or come to Monday evening’s HAB meeting at Bilton Cricket Club.
Our speaker for this coming Monday evening’s Meeting at Bilton Cricket Club has been arranged by John Blanchfield. Mike Bevington is coming to give his talk entitled ‘Halcyon Days in Oman 1957 -1958′ and covers his experience working for the Oman Defence Force during that period.
Headquarters of the Muscat Scouts-courtesy-Mike Bevington
“After spending a couple of months in Bahrain, I volunteered to go to Oman as part of a 4-man secret communications unit to assist the Muscat and Oman Scouts, later known as the Oman Defence Force. Following a brief return to Bahrain, I returned to Oman with the promise of being involved in immediate action. Initially we were based in the Scouts HQ just outside Muscat, but then we set off with our objective of retaking the city of Nizwa the original capital of Oman. It was an exciting journey. I was involved in the communications with Bahrain, RAF Sharjah and acting as a relay with the frigates in the Gulf and also air support, directing the aircraft onto their targets.”
“I have always thought of this period of my life as one of the most exciting and interesting time, particularly at nineteen and a half years old.”
Mike Bevington.
Sounds absolutely fascinating so please come along and welcome Mike to our meeting.
Please get there for 7.15pm with a 7.30pmmeeting start.
Hi All. I’m about to take ownership of a 2024 1250 GS Adventure (Triple Black) and was wondering if anyone has (or knows anyone who has) a suitable set of panniers and or top box for sale?
I’m keen on the Lone Rider panniers but would consider anything available.
If you are able to help please feel free to call me on 07 7845 00380. Thanks for your time.
Thankfully it’s truly moving into spring like weather and it’ll be great to get out on our bikes again. The HAB ride on Wednesday 6th March will start at the The Curious Cow of Harrogate car (bike) park (HG3 2AP) on the A59. Meet at 9.15am for 9.30am start. The ride heads out west on A59 and then onto the A65 for a coffee stop at Shed 24 Hellifield Station (BD23 4HN). http://shed24h.godaddysites.com.
Continuing on then off the A59 to Ingleton the on the wonderfully scenic road to Dent. From Dent it’s on to Garsdale Head and to Hawes for lunch. Pick where you like to eat, but the Wensleydale Pantry (DL8 3QX) is a favourite. Return journey is over the moors via Buckden Grassington, Pateley Bridge and finally finishing at Ripley.
I’ve waited but the bad weather forecast for Sunday has not shifted away. It would be okay to postpone it, but all is not lost, the weather on Saturday is going to be good-up to twelve degrees, sunny intervals and light winds. So let’s take a good weather opportunity to go out on then instead.
Have a look at the post for the ride. You can view it again with this link and just insert Saturday for Sunday.Meeting at 9.30am for a 9.45am set-off at the Route 59 Cafe.
Paul Holmes the TEC for this ride is ill and I do need a replacement TEC. If you are coming along for the ride please consider volunteering. The ride is 85 miles. A GPX file is available within the original post or contact me for a copy.
This month’s Sunday Ride-Out starts at the Route 59 Cafe near Bolton Bridge.Please arrive at the meeting point for 9.30am for a 9.45am set off after a ride briefing.Ride Leader-Barry Ring 078 47 786 608, TEC-Paul Holmes 077 46 378 175. A route total of 85 miles from the meeting point with approximately 3 hrs riding. If you arrive with plenty of fuel in your tank we won’t need to worry about a refill.
The first leg of our ride takes us westwards towards Skipton on the A59 continuing on the A65 towards Gargrave. Just before Gargrave it’s a right turn on Ray Bridge Lane up to Hetton and westwards again to Airton, Kirkby Malham and on to park in Settle Market Place (BD24 9EJ) to find a cafe for a cuppa.Please bear in mind Settle has a 2 hr disc parking scheme. As usual no information is available for motorcycles. We recommend you bring a disc anyway.
After morning break it’s westwards crossing the A65 and then joining the B6480 on to the Benthams, Wennington, Melling and north on the A683 towards Kirkby Lonsdale and going onto the A65 back eastwards for our lunch stop at Ireby Farm Cafe (LA6 2JH).
After lunch we continue east again on the A65 and nipping into Ingleton and on The Old Road to Clapham, briefly nipping onto the A65 and off again towards Austwick, Helwith Bridge, B6479 to Stainforth, up past Malham Tarn, Arncliffe, Kilnsey, Threshfield, Burnsall, past Bolton Abbey to Bolton Bridge and return to The Route 59 cafe for our goodbyes.
We would have done a recent recce if I hadn’t been scuppered by a bike problem on the day, but I’ve done the route before and don’t anticipate any problems with it.Here’s a route link to Tomtom as MyRoute-app wouldn’t show it correctly. I can send you the GPX (barrya.ring@gmail.com) but the route description is easy to follow anyway.
The weather forecast isn’t great but as we get towards the weekend hopefully it’ll settle down and we can make a decision then. Watch out for further notification.
This year we’re organising a tour to the Lake District with great routes there and back and a ride through the less well known, quieter and more western lakes on the middle day.
Rooms have been pre-booked at the Seacote Hotel in St. Bees. The hotel is on the Irish Sea coast with (on a good day) views of the Isle of Man to the south and Dumfries & Galloway to the north.
No deposit required – but please don’t book on a whim unless you’re as sure as you can be of going. Otherwise it could take the chance away from someone else.
This event gets more and more popular every year so please don’t delay!
Please email or text david.haywood@mac.com / 0777 921 4331 to reserve a place or with any queries.
You are maybe wondering if there is a HAB Club Ride-Out this Sunday and sadly the answer is no. The weather forecast is very poor with low temperatures and sleet for this area and also where we were planning to go.
The plan is to try again next Sunday 23rd with currently forecast of light rain and higher temperatures, fingers crossed. GPX file below: We will watch the forecast and a full post will go out during next week.
Please note: Because of room availability at Bilton Cricket Club our February HAB meeting will take place on Monday 3rd, a week earlier than usual.
On Monday 3rd we have a presentation by Jade-Ambulance Biker & NHS Medic. Please come to the meeting if you can and make her welcome.
Get there from 7.00pm for an official start at 7.30pm. Sorry no buffet is available this evening.
Thank you for the marvellous response to our Ride-Out Leader Request. The Wednesday Rides are now covered for this year, the Sunday Rides are covered until and including August with just September, November and December awaiting a leader.
A1 Moto York- New Model Open Day this Thursday 6th February 9.00am until 8.00pm (cafe open until 7pm) Tiger 800 Sport, New Tiger Sport 660, New Trident 660 and New Speed Twin. For off road fans the New TF450-RC. Even if you’re not in the market for one it’s a wonder to look at. If there’s interest I’m happy to lead a short ride over to A1 Moto for lunchtime. Get in touch on 07 847 786608.
Hello everyone, just a quick note about the upcoming mid-week social ride on 5th February.
Meet at the town centre car park in Ilkley (LS29 9LA) with a full fuel tank at 9.30am for a 9.45am start and return to Ripley Ice Cream around 4pm. We’ll be covering approximately 149 miles, starting from the car park in Ilkley our route will take us close to Selby, Driffield, Pickering and finishing at Ripley Ice Cream. Breakfast brew at the Village Tearoom in Cawood (YO8 3SG), lunch will be at the “Caffe Stop” in Pickering (YO18 7DP) and we will finish at Ripley (HG3 3AX).
Looking forward to seeing you all there in Ilkley for a great day out!
If you are using Garmin Drive to download to your sat nav select .gpx 1.1 (route, track, POI) and only tick Car Share Lanes & Unpaved Roads in your navigation AVOIDANCES.
PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to join this social ride out and it will be your first HAB ride out, please e-mail beforehand.
IMPORTANT: If the weather is particularly unkind the ride may have to be cancelled. Should this be the case any changes or cancellation will be entered on the HAB website and Facebook page before 8am on the morning of the ride so be sure to check before you leave home.
Please note: Because of room availability at Bilton Cricket Club our February HAB meeting will take place on Monday 3rd, a week earlier than usual.
On Monday 3rd we have a presentation by Jade-Ambulance Biker & NHS Medic. Please come to the meeting if you can and make her welcome.
Our meeting is at Bilton Cricket Club. Get there from 7.00pm for an official start at 7.30pm. Sorry no buffet is available this evening.
Thank you to all the Ride Leaders who have already volunteered and now listed on the 2025 calendars shown below. If other full HAB members would also have a look and see if they are able to contribute this year it would be very helpful to get a few more names on the list before you all finalise your 2025 plans. If you have not led a ride before please consider doing so. It takes a little bit of organising but is much easier than you think and you do need a willing partner to act as Tail End Charlie.If you are a first timer, any help or advice you need, just ask myself or any other experienced ride-leader, check out our Ride-Leader Guidelines on the HAB website with more information available on the IAM website too. Contact barrya.ring@gmail.com
Leading up to the AGM we are covered for speakers for our Monday meetings but we are always looking for interesting presenters as the year goes on. If any members have a contact or pal they can call on to inform or entertain us please get in touch with secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk., leave a reply at the bottom of this post or speak to a committee member at one of our events.
The first Mid-Week Ride-Out of 2025-setting off from St. James Retail Park in Knaresborough HG5 8PZ (fuel available nearby at ASDA Express on Wetherby Road HG5 8LH). Meet from 9.00am for a set off at 9.30am. It’s Riccall for breakfast with Castle Howard (YO60 7BY) for lunch, before returning to Morrisons, Boroughbridge where you can jet wash your bike and refill your fuel tank.
A GPX link is attached for you if you need it. A route of about 105 miles, we shouldn’t need a refuel. A nice handy run at this time of year.
Weatherwise it’s looking like it’s going to be an okay day on Wednesday (warmer than last Sunday) but watch out for any weather warnings and HAB/Facebook notifications.
Meeting at Otley Garden Centre, Pool Road, LS21 1DY for ourfirst Sunday Club Ride of 2025. Please arrive with plenty of fuel from 9.00am for chat and pre-ride briefing before a 9.30am set off.
The route takes us through Menston, Bingley, Harden, Cullingworth and into Haworth, stopping for a morning break. Using the Museum car park BD22 8DS (£1.50 card fee-use RingGo £1.60 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. Then switching back downhill at Midgley into Mytholmroyd in the valley. Right onto the main road and immediately left over the humpback bridge onto the steep B6138 Cragg Road for a few miles, turning right at Blackstone Edge reservoir the A58 towards Littleborough & Hollingworth Lake for lunch at The Wine Press OL15 0AZwhere there is dedicated motorcycle parking. A table is not booked as they wanted a substantial non-refundable deposit. We will take our chances as there are other eating options around the lake.
After lunch, retracing our steps back home through Mytholmroyd (fuel stop if necessary), then Hebden Bridge, Haworth, through Keighley across the A650 roundabout onto the B6265 (signposted Riddlesden) Road and then after a couple of miles turn left at traffic lights on to Swine Lane across the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, through East Morton, past The Dick Hudson and through Menston to Otley & finishing back at the Garden Centre.
Ride leader Barry Ring. TEC Paul Holmes. Approximately 90 Miles in total & GPX file available. Text to 07 847 786 608.
All subject to suitable weather conditions of course. Watch out for further messages.
Over the past twenty years, I’ve dabbled in just about every type of motorcycle riding to keep things interesting. From off-roading with Mick Extance (a riotous good time) to trials riding at Inch Perfect (let’s just say it’s a workout you won’t find in any gym) and the adrenaline-pumping track days at Oulton Park with No Limits (equal parts thrilling and terrifying and delivered with plenty sphincter tightening moments). But without a doubt, the most game-changing experience was signing up for an IAM Skills Day.
Regular track days are fun but let’s be honest, they often devolve into a “who can scare themselves the most” competition. In contrast, a Skills Day is where you learn to ride better, safer and with more finesse. Forget just twisting the throttle and hoping for the best – this is about mastering the art of motorcycling, from smooth braking to nailing those corners without feeling like you’re holding on for dear life.
Please don’t think you can rock up to a Skills Day with a dedicated track bike. This isn’t a MotoGP warm-up session so no tyre warmers, race slicks, or number plates covered like a secret agent on a mission. Your bike needs to be road legal, meaning and before you ask – yes, the exhaust needs to behave itself, especially at Croft, where noise restrictions are stricter than a librarian with a headache. So, baffles in, unless you want to spend the day as a spectator! As for the type of bike – whatever will do. There’s always a vast selection of bikes attending on the day from Pan Europeans to much smaller capacity bikes and electric bikes too.
Worried you’ll be out of your depth, intimidated by track day warriors, or destined to end the day with more dents in your bike than you started with? Fear not. To be frank, there are new risks (you are on a racetrack, after all), but the IAM have designed these events to be as safe as possible. Plus, let’s not forget the perks of riding on a racetrack: no manhole covers waiting to catch you out, no speed cameras to ruin your fun, no junctions, pedestrians or oncoming traffic, no paint on the road or broken tarmac and finally no potholes or speed bumps to launch you into orbit. There’s even a speed limit – though at Croft, it’s set at a brisk 90 mph (or, let’s be honest, maybe a cheeky 100 mph). But you get the point – it’s not about breaking the sound barrier, but rather about building your confidence and skills.
On arrival, you’ll get a safety briefing that’s non-negotiable – miss it, and you’ll be sitting out the day. You’ll be sorted into one of three groups (‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’, where ‘C’ is the newbie squad) and then paired with an instructor who’ll guide you through the day. And before you get any ideas, this isn’t a race. You’re encouraged to practice smoothness and accuracy and not chase speed (Precision Triangle), aim for about 75% of your max ability – enough to push yourself, but not so much that you’re clinging on for dear life.
The day is broken into six sessions, each focusing on a specific skill like positive steering, braking, and body positioning. As the day goes on, the pace picks up, but only as a natural result of your growing skills and confidence – not because your instructor has decided to vanish into the distance. It’s all about building up, not burning out.
The format is simple: 20 minutes of briefing, 20 minutes on the track, then a debrief. Rinse and repeat. By the end of the day, you’ll have spent more time on the tarmac than most race schools allow you to do in a day. It is a very structured day delivered in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, absorb the info and actually remember what you’ve learned as you head out on track.
Ultimately, the goal of an IAM Skills Day is to make you a better rider, whether on track or road. It’s an advanced riding day so you will be using the SYSTEM on track to constantly gather information about the track and riders around you, positioning for corners, adjusting speed for different track features, selecting the right gear to keep the machine responsive and then accelerating out of the corners. The consistency of track conditions allows you to focus on refining your technique without worrying about unexpected hazards. By the end of the day, you’ll have ridden the same corner so many times that you could probably do it blindfolded (note: not recommended). It’s also a chance to get to know your bike better – because, on public roads, you rarely get the opportunity to push your machine to its limits without risking a stern chat with the local constabulary.
My regular IAM Skills Days have worked wonders for my road riding skills and confidence. I can’t recommend them highly enough – seriously, sign up. You’ll thank me later.
IAM RoadSmart are about to announce nine motorcycle events from April to September in 2025, at four of the best UK circuits: Thruxton, Mallory Park, Croft, and Knockhill. In addition, there will also be a machine handling day at Bicester in Oxfordshire. For us friendly, thrill-seeking Northerners, Croft is an easy day trip but Knockhill might require a bit more planning and a comfy bed for the night before and after. These Skills Days are open to everyone – IAM members and the general public – so there’s no excuse not to join in and learn new skills that will make your road riding safer and more enjoyable. When you have a minute take a look at the IAM Skills Day web-page – https://www.iamroadsmart.com/events/skills-days
The cost? A reasonable £240ish for a day packed with expert advice, track time, and the kind of learning you just don’t get from YouTube videos. But be quick – these events are popular, and places go fast. So, keep an eye on your in-box at the end of January for an email from the IAM announcing the dates. Don’t delay book straight away or your only option will be watching the highlights on social media.
Finally, in closing this article take a look at the following feedback from 193 customers that attended a Skills Day in 2024 – its impressive: –
Well, I’m sure you’ve guessed it already, but Monday’s ride won’t go ahead after all. It’s beginning to thaw but not fast enough. There’s plenty of snow and ice in lots of awkward places, indeed, particularly in my little cul-de-sac and I can’t get my bike off the drive. Trevor says the ride may go ahead sometime soon and of course we have a Sunday Ride-out coming up on the 19th.
Images and links all copyright and courtesy of Mental Heath Motorbikes
The first HAB meeting of 2025 . Starting us off with Mental Health Motorbike. Jez Hardcastle is coming to discuss his UK charity promoting good mental health amongst the motorcycling community. He’s coming a long way from the North east to be with us so please come to the meeting if you can.
Get there between 7.00pm and 7.30pm when the meeting will start.
No buffet food provided at this meeting as per a previous post.
Recently we have received communications from Bilton Cricket Club increasing the cost of the room hire and the food. The room hire is only a marginal increase, however the cost of food on the evening has doubled.
The costs were already significant and even with the £2 contribution from members, the provision of a buffet signified a loss to the group depleting finances.
The committee has discussed the situation and has taken a short term decision to suspend the buffet until a solution can be found, We aim to discuss this at the next committee meeting in January and then gather consensus from the wider membership on options moving forward at the AGM in April.
As a result the £2 contribution for the buffet will be not collected at the meetings.
The January meeting on the 13th will host a speaker, Jeremy (Jez) Hardcastle from Mental Health Bikers, a UK charity promoting mental health amongst bikers. We hope for a good turnout for this speaker who is travelling down from the NE to be with us.
If any of the members have any comments or suggestions then please reply/email.
Sadly tomorrow’s Ride-Out won’t go ahead as planned. It will be sunny, but extremely cold (-9 locally), most of that snow will still be on the ground and won’t be going anywhere just yet.
The ride is rescheduled for next Monday 13th. Temperatures are rising next week with no current forecast of rain or snow.Hopefully you can make it. It’s the same route and stops and a reminder will go out over the weekend to confirm.
First Ride-Out of 2025-setting off from St. James Retail Park in Knaresborough HG5 8PZ (fuel available nearby at ASDA Express on Wetherby Road HG5 8LH). Meet from 9.00am for a set off at 9.30am. It’s Riccall for breakfast with Castle Howard (YO60 7BY) for lunch, before returning to Morrisons, Boroughbridge where you can jet wash your bike and refill your fuel tank.
A GPX link is attached for you if you need it. A route of about 105 miles, we shouldn’t need a refuel. A nice handy run at this time of year.
The Ride-Out is subject to cancellation dependant on weather conditions of course. Currently looking like a sunny day next Wednesday but watch out for any weather warnings and HAB/Facebook notifications.
Okay, you’ve been on the last Wednesday Ride-Out, read your latest Motorcycle News and even been to the NEC Bike show and you maybe thought it’s all over in 2024, but wait, it’s not behind you, there’sanother Sunday Ride-Out on the 15th. Forget Lanzarote, get your tickets for this, no, not really, but join the final group social ride to Scarbados this Sunday for the last HAB Ride of 2024. Sunny intervals and highs of 12 degrees are forecast.
Meeting in Ripley HG3 3AY-9.15am for a ride briefing and a prompt 9.30am set off. Just 120 miles in total. The first leg is cross-country to Seaways Cave at Fridaythorpe YO25 9RX. Feast or fast with either a bacon butty and/or a coffee at our first stop, but leave room for, maybe, fish and chips in Scarborough if you can.
Homeward bound on a no-nonsense main road route finishing at Morrison’s car park in Boroughbridge YO51 9UR.
GPX route files are available. Email:barrya.ring@gmail.com for copies.
It’s nearly Christmas and before we start thinking about 2025 we do still have a few events to carry us through the rest of this year.
David Haywood’s Mid-Week Xmas Lunch and Ride-Out goes ahead tomorrow 4th December.
Not all the available bookings are taken and there is still time to put yourself down for an early Christmas lunch, whether you join us for the Ride-Out or travel to the venue by car. Meeting at Ripley 9.45am for a prompt 10.00am start. Brief stop at Bedale DL8 1AF for a coffee and on to the Bay Horse at Great Broughton TS9 7HA for lunch. Route home to be decided on the day.Total ride probably less than 100 miles.
Starts 7.30pm at Bilton Cricket Club. A follow up from Chief Observer Bob Hill’s November discussion on Rider Attitudes (your feedback invited) and a new discussion about Winter Riding. A sandwich and pie buffet and probably some festive treats to follow.This is the last meeting of the year of course. It would be fantastic to get a good turnout so hopefully see you there. Anyone who wants a lift on the night from Knaresborough or east Harrogate I’m happy to collect you and take you home and then you can have a pint or two! Phone Barry on 07 847 768 608.
Sunday 15th December Ride-Out
Details to follow about a week beforehand. Weather permitting of course.
Hopefully the 2025 Ride-Out calendars will be on the website soon so if you are up for leading a ride (March Sunday and June Wednesday already spoken for) please get in touch to arrange.
2025 Meetings
January-Jeremy (Jez) Hardcastle (MHFA) Mental Health Motorbike Regional Coordinator – North Yorkshire and County Durham W: www.mhmotorbike.com
February-(Tentative)-Ambulance Biker
March- Mike Bevington-Halcyon Days in Oman 1957-58.
Our November Sunday ride sees us visit the hills & vales of the Howardian Hills & Yorkshire Wolds.
We’ll meet at Morrisons, Boroughbridge YO51 9UR at 09.15 for a 09.30 depart, heading North East via Coxwold & Helmsley, to the NY500 Cafe, Malton Rd, Pickering YO18 8EA for coffee.
Suitably refreshed we head east & south for the Bainton Stop Cafe, Main St, Bainton, Driffield YO25 9BJ where we’ll take lunch.After lunch we’re west via Kirkham & Aldwark to return to Morrison’s Boroughbridge to finish.
We have an interesting mix of main, “B” & minor roads, on a low level route of 120 miles, having regard to the time of year, and early dark.
We are well into Autumn now andour monthly Harrogate Advanced Bikes Monday November 11th evening social meeting at Bilton Cricket Club starts at 7.30pm. Any news or other business followed byChief Observer Bob Hill, who will lead an interactive discussion on rider attitudes entitled “Human Factors and Oblivion”. With member participation encouraged and starting off with our own attitudes to riding.Topped off with pies and sandwiches to follow.
On Wednesday 4th DecemberDavid Haywood has organised a Ride-In and Christmas Lunch Party and informs us there are two spaces left for anyone who can make it. Please take a look at the October 23rd post on the new style HAB website, choose from the menu and get in touch with David on 07 779 214 331.
A Sunday Ride-Out is planned for November 17th details to follow soon.
It’s our penultimate HAB meeting of 2024 so hopefullyas many as possible can be there on Monday evening.
Meet at the town centre car park in Ilkley at 9.15 for a 9.30am start and return to Ripley Ice Cream at 4pm.
Hello everyone,
Just a quick note about the upcoming social ride on 6th November. We’ll be covering approximately 125 miles, starting from the town centre car park in Ilkley (LS29 9LA). Our route will take us through East Morton and Gargrave, with a stop for a brew at one of the cafés in Settle Market Place (BD24 9EJ). After that, we’ll head through Ingleton towards Garsdale Head, stopping for lunch at Bolton Castle (DL8 4ET). The final stretch of the ride will take us through Jervaulx, heading south through Healey and Pateley Bridge, and wrapping up at Ripley Ice Cream around 4pm.
If you intend to upload using Garmin Drive select .gpx 1.1 (route, track, POI).
PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to join this social ride out and it will be your first HAB ride out, please e-mail beforehand (ds55dcs@outlook.com).
IMPORTANT: This route covers some of the higher peaks in the Dales so it may have to be revised at short notice, and if the weather is particularly unkind it may have to be cancelled. Should this be the case any changes or cancellation will be entered on the HAB Facebook page before 8am on the morning of the ride so be sure to check before you leave home.
Looking forward to seeing you all there in Ilkley for a great day out!
The Ride-Out on Sunday 27th October is a gentle romp around various grades of road up to and around Hawes. Starting at the Dragon Road Lorry Park next to ASDA in Harrogate (HG5 1DE).
Meet at 9.30am for 9.45ish departure(clocks go back this weekend).Get there in time to fuel up at ASDA.
There is no Sat Nav route for this ride but there are three places you may wish to plot. The Town End Farm Shop in Airton (BD23 4BE) for a morning coffee stop. Hawes for lunch and fuel (DL83RD). Ripley to finish the ride and for an ice cream (HG3 3AX).
The route between all is interesting and in some places there are the open and bendy bits you all enjoy. There are even some narrow twisty bits for those who like that sort of thing. The route is not too long at around 120 miles so no need to rush lunch at Hawes.(Fuel is available there at 70 miles).
The weather is looking sunny this weekend so I hope you are able to join Andrew Pratt and me on the day, with chips, ice cream, winding roads and sunshine what more do you need?
I’ve reserved a table for twelve for Christmas Lunch at the Bay Horse, Great Broughton on 4th December. If you would like to be included, please send me details of your menu choices from the menu below, together with the deposit per head of £10 (needed for me to secure the booking).
Fingers crossed the weather will be kind this year. After running a ‘Ride-In’ every year up to 2021 the risk of ice/snow the last two years forced us to use common sense and take to four wheels. Obviously the weather is beyond our control but I’m hoping we can include a short ride to the Bay Horse again this year.
I’m pleased also to say also that I’ve been able to get an early booking – 12 noon – so, if we are able to ride, we should be home before dark.
Lovely weather today, but I’m sure many of you have seen the poor weather forecast for this Sunday so of the cancelation the Ride-Out won’t be too much of a surprise. “Gusty winds and heavy rain” according to all forecasters.
The plan is to run the Ride-Out next Sunday 27th October (weather permitting) and a post will go out confirming that during next week.
Looking again at the roadworks near our planned start point on the roundabout next to The Curious Cow of Harrogate they don’t appear to anywhere near ready to finish for the weekend. So instead, let’s start the Ride-Out at the Dragon Road lorry park next to Asda (HG1 5PD) where you can fill your tanks anyway.
The Ride-Out on Sunday 20th October is a gentle romp around various grades of road up to and around Hawes. Starting at the Dragon Road Lorry Park next to ASDA in Harrogate (HG5 1DE).
Meet at 9.30am for 9.45ish departure.
There is no Sat Nav route for this ride but there are three places you may wish to plot. The Town End Farm Shop in Airton (BD23 4BE) for a morning coffee stop. Hawes for lunch and fuel (DL83RD). Ripley to finish the ride and for an ice cream (HG3 3AX).
The route between all is interesting and in some places there are the open and bendy bits you all enjoy. There are even some narrow twisty bits for those who like that sort of thing. The route is not too long at around 120 miles so no need to rush lunch at Hawes.(Fuel is available there at 70 miles).
I hope you are able to join Andrew Pratt and me on the day, with chips, ice cream and winding roads what more do you need?
This coming Monday evening Duty Manager Scott Wilson and his colleague David Grace from National Highways Traffic Officer Service are giving us a small presentation about the work they do to keep the roads running, safe for us to use and making sure our region’s roads are fit for the future. You can see more before the meeting by using these two links as I’m sure you will have a few questions for our guests.
Please note a change of meeting point due to road works crossing the A59. Now meeting in Ripley opposite the Boar’s Head 9.00am for a 9.30am depart please.
The rest of the ride is untouched and as per the first posting, so excluding the meeting point, please refer to the original post for details.
Please note the change of meeting point due to road works crossing the A59.
Meet in Ripley opposite the Boar’s Head at 9:00am to leave at 9:30am with full tanksplease.
Ride Leader–Paul Holmes–07746 378175–Contact for GPX file.TEC–David Haywood.
The first section of the ride takes us north via Ripley, Kirby Malzeard to Masham. Then heading north-east to Thornton Watlass to our morning coffee stop at Bedale which has plenty of cafes to choose from. After coffee, we’re heading east to Northallerton, Osmotherly and Stokesley. From Stokesley we continue east to Great Ayton for our lunch stop at theRoyal Oak, TS9 6BW.
After lunch continuing east to Castleton, Lealholm and Egton to pick up the A169, heading south towards Pickering. Then Thornton-Le-Dale and Malton where we start to head West towards Easingwold and passing through Coneysthorpe, Terrington, Brandsby and Crayke. After Easingwold it’s Raskelf and Helperby, and then to the finish at Morrisons, Boroughbridge, YO51 9UR (approximate finish time 4:30pm).
The route is approximately 137 miles. For those requiring fuel stops, keep the ride leader informed as there are plenty of opportunities throughout the route. The weather forecast for Wednesday is at the time of posting looking good. To help with booking lunch numbers please text me if you are coming on the Ride.
Meet atRoute 59 Cafe, BD23 6AF at 9.00am. Depart at 9:15am after a ride briefing. Please arrive with full fuel tanks.
Ride Leader – Paul Holmes. 07746 378175.
TEC – Peter Germaine.
The first section of the ride takes you to Kirkby Lonsdale via the A59 and A65 to our morning coffee stop at the Devils Bridge Cafe, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DF. After our break, we head west on the A65 crossing the M6 onto the A590, A5092 and A5084 south of the lakes heading alongside Coniston Water up to Coniston. From Coniston we head to Ambleside on the A593 and B5286 where we stop for lunch. Free motorcycle parking at Miller Bridge parking, LA22 OEE. No need to book anything in Ambleside as the cafes are plentiful. After lunch, from Ambleside we head up ‘The Struggle’ and over to the the Kirkstone Pass to Patterdale and Glenridding, continuing alongside Ullswater lake on the A592 to Pooley Bridge.
From Pooley Bridge we head south east to Shap and from there onto Orton, Tebay and Sedbergh via the B6261, B6260 A685, B6257 and A684. From Sedbergh we head to Hawes on the A684 passing through Oughtershaw, Deepdale and onto Buckden where we pick-up the B6160 passing through Starbotton, Kettlewell and Kilnsey to Grassington. Passing through Grassington on the B6265 we head to Hebden and onto the finish at Stump Cross Cavens, HG3 5JL.
The route is approximately 173 miles. GPX file available. There are plenty of opportunities for fuel stops along the route.Approximate finish time 16:30.
We hope you can make it on the day, fingers crossed for decent weather.
Our Harrogate Advanced Bikes monthly meeting at Bilton Cricket Club features a visit from Karl Thornton of West Yorkshire Fire Bikes, who will be talking about the activities and aims of the Fire Bike team.
There will be a Ride-In (sadly the final one this year). Meeting at The Curious Cow of Harrogate (HG3 2AP). Get there between 6.00pm and 6.15pm for an hour’s interesting ride around the countryside between Ripon, Fountains Abbey, Grantley, Eavestone Moor, Brimham, Burnt Yates and back to the cricket club in Harrogate in time for the start of our meeting.
It has been advertised at £6750 but offered to HAB members at £5999. Includes Mini bicycle rack for 2 bikes (£760 new).
I’m selling this lovely condition 184BHP Mini Cooper S Countryman. It has been advertised at £6750 but offered to HAB members at £5999. Includes Mini bicycle rack for 2 bikes (£760 new).
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PHONE Brian Lydamore 07831 432100 for more information or to view
Meet at the Curious Cow of Harrogate car park, (HG3 2AP) at 09:00am to leave at 09:30am with full tanksplease.
Ride Leader–Paul Holmes–07746 378175–Contact for GPX file.TEC–Peter Germaine.
The first section of the ride takes us North to Fountains Abbey. We then head West to Pateley Bridge and Grassington to our morning coffee stop at Kilnsey Park, BD23 5PS.
After coffee, we head West to Arncliffe, Settle and onto the A65 for a short distance where we pick up the B6480 passing through High Bentham and Wray to the A683 heading to Caton. At Caton we head Southeast through the Forest of Bowland passing through Quernmore, Dunsop Bridge, Newton, Holden to our lunch stop at the Spread Eagle Inn, Sawley, BB7 4NH.
After lunch we will head towards Pendle Hill passing through Chatburn, Downham and Barley. We then start heading East through Barrowford, Blacko and the North side of Colne heading to Carleton in Craven and Skipton. Passing through Skipton, Embsay, Halton East and Bolton Abbey, we then head Northeast to the finish at Stump Cross Cavens,HG3 5JL. (Approximate finish 16:30).
The route is approximately 138 miles. For those requiring fuel stops there are plenty of opportunities throughout the route.
If you plan to attend the Ride-Out, could you please message Paul Holmes so that he can confirm numbers for the lunch stop.
Extras – Radiator Guard, Tank Pads, mounting plate for top box, 39 Litre top box to match panniers, liners for panniers and top box, pyramid rear and front, hugger extenders, Garmin Zumo XT MT-S Sat Nav and mount, F9 Dashcam with front and rear cameras and screen, MRA Fairing Smoke Vario-Touring Maxi screen.
2x Full Yamaha services (12/06/23 589 miles & 04/06/24 2924 miles). 23 Registered 29/04/23 Balance of Yamaha Warranty.
I will be on this Sunday’s Ride-Out so it will be available to view on the day.
Contact Stuart-07720 312570 or stuart@stuartdale.co.uk
For this coming Sunday’s Ride-Out please meet from 9.00am at the Asda Lorry Park (Dragon Road, Harrogate HG1 5DE). Fuel available nearby and ready to set off at 9.30am after a pre-ride briefing.
Take the A61 to Ripon and go onto the by-pass towards Thirsk. Take the Sharow turning to the right at the last roundabout and stay on the Dishforth Road all the way under the A1 onto the A168 towards Thirsk. Near Thirsk, go onto the A170 east towards Pickering, up Sutton Bank, taking the first right to the White Horse, for a short stop in the car park. Right turn from there and then take the first left to Oldstead past Byland Abbey. Continue on through Wass to Ampleforth Abbey for a morning break at the Cafe (YO62 4EN). Go right out of the College, then taking the left fork towards Sproxton, Helmsley and turning left at the B1257. At Sproxton turn right onto the A170, going through Helmsley and taking the right at the roundabout in the town centre, continuing on the A170. Go through Kirbymoorside and take the left to Keldholme, on through Hutton-le-Hole and right at the Ryedale Folk Museum. Branch first left to Rosedale Abbey. In Rosedale Abbey, the lunch stop is at the Abbey Tea Rooms.(YO18 8SA).
After lunch, go left at the Rosedale Abbey cross roads, continue on and turn right at the next T-junction, then take the left turn to Westerdale, then left all the way and through Kildale. Turn right at the T-junction to Easby and Stokesley, straight on, turning left onto the A173 to Stokesley, exiting the roundabout to the town centre for a fuel stop. From the garage go back to the roundabout and right onto the A172, towards Thirsk and Northallerton. At the junction with the A19, bear left towards Thirsk, then turning right onto the A684 to Northallerton. Keep on the A684 through Northallerton, following the signs for Ripon then stay left, onto the A167, towards the Otteringtons, Kirby Wiske and Sandhutton. After Sandhutton, turn right at the roundabout, onto the A61 to Ripon, finishing at Ripley for a well earned ice cream.
Distance approx 120 miles.
Ride Leader: Richard Stembrowicz 07767 384938.
Tail Ender: Barry Ring – 07847 786608. Contact for GPX file.
Sorry to disappoint HAB members, but this coming Sunday August 18th Ride-Out is being postponed until the following Sunday 25th.
Ampleforth Abbey are hosting The Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix on our chosen weekend and we have been reliably informed it’s a massive event in the area with up to 200 cyclists on the local roads. So rather than undo Richard Stembrowicz’s hard work we’ve swopped weekend’s. It’s a bank holiday that weekend but hopefully you can make it on the 25th.
It’s the Harrogate Advanced Bikes August meeting this Monday evening starting 7.30pm at Bilton Cricket Club.
A Ride-In is planned. Gather at the Route 59 Cafe near Bolton Bridge (BD23 6AF) at 6.00pm or earlier with a set-off at 6.15pm. It’s going to be nice and warm with very little chance of rain. Only 32 miles and just over an hour’s ride of winding North Yorkshire countryside will get us to the cricket club around 7.15pm with time for a chat before the meeting begins. A route east and northwards through West End, Padside, Dacre, Summerbridge, Brimham Rocks, Risplith, Aldfield, Fountains, Markington and south to Ripley and into Harrogate.
Once we join our club mates at Bilton Cricket Club there is a short talk planned around group rides with plenty of opportunity for everyone to get involved. Followed of course by our sandwich buffet.
Barry Ring is leading the ride. 07847 786 608.
Hoping to see as many as possible on the ride and of course at Bilton Cricket Club.
A GPX file is available or you can view the ride route with either of these links.
The social ride-out for Harrogate Advanced Bikes on Wednesday 7th August is approximately 135 miles in total. Meeting at the town centre car park in Ilkley, off West Street LS29 9LA, at 9.15am for a 9.30am start, and returning to Ripley for an ice cream at 4.30pm.
Heading off through Haworth for an early brew in Hebden Bridge at Watergate Tea Rooms, Bridge Gate HX7 8EX. Thereafter continuing through Worsthorne, Brierfield, Fence, Slaidburn for lunch at Seasons Bakery in Ingleton LA6 3BU. Continue on across the Dales to Hardraw and take the top road through Askrigg, Castle Bolton, Wensley for a final brew at the Brymor Ice Cream & Café at Jervaulx HG4 4PG. The final leg of the route takes us from Jervaulx heading south through Masham and Ripon finishing at Ripley Ice Cream (HG3 3AX), at around 4.30pm.
For this this Sunday’s Ride-Out meeting at the Lorry Park next to ASDA on Dragon Road, Harrogate HG1 5DE. Arrive from 9.00am. A ride briefing to commence at 9.15am and ready for a prompt 9.30am set off. Fuel of course is available from ASDA next door.
Heading out on the Skipton Road and then northwards along the A61 towards Ripley we’re on route through Sawley, Grantley, Kirkby Malzeard, Grewelthorpe, Masham…….through Swaledale to Reeth and stopping for a morning break at the Kearton Country Hotel Cafe in Thwaite DL11 6DR. Plenty of parking at the rear of the building.
After a cuppa and a bite northwards again on the B6270 across Birkdale Common all the way to Nateby nipping onto the A685 westwards past turnings for Ravenstonedale and Newbiggin-on-Lune with a right turn to Brownber and an immediate smart left to Kelleth, Raisbeck and on to Orton for our lunch stop at the Orton Scar Cafe, Silveryard CA10 3RQ.
After a great lunch (tried it Thursday) southwards on the B6260 to Westmorland Services (Tebay) on the A685 for a fuel top up.
Both person and vehicle fuelled up, heading south on the A685 and the B6257 to Sedbergh. Westwards on the delightful A684 through Garsdale leaving the main road along Bellow Hill through Hardraw then joining the B6160 south after Bainbridge towards Kettlewell, Grassington and finishing the ride at Stump Cross Caverns, maybe with a final cuppa and a slice of cake!
Here’s a message from, now sunny, Belgium. I hope many club members got out on the Wednesday Ride-Out, here’s another chance for a Ride-In to our HAB meeting this Monday evening. It’s a re-run of last months ride-in as only two, bless you Derek Saunders, and myself turned up.
Meet up at 6.00pm with a set off at 6.15pm. It’s a great ride from Otley Garden Centre on Pool Road LS21 1DY over Beamish Beacon past Bolton Abbey and cut across country to Stump Cross Caverns and back to Harrogate in time for our meeting starting 7.30pm at Bilton Cricket Club. If you want to join us at the tea shop on the way to Bolton Abbey BD23 6HB we can pick you up there. The A59 is now open of course so be there at the tea room from 6.30pm please.
It’s a social meeting at this time of the year and if you’ve been on a motorcycle trip or to the ABR Festival please share your experiences with the rest of us. A buffet will be served of course after any club news. Looking forward to seeing you all on Monday evening.
Ride 40 miles-80 mins. GPX available.
Ride leader Barry Ring 07847 786 608 barrya.ring@gmail.com
Meeting up, fully fuelled, at the Boars Head in Ripley for our social ride, 9.00am for a 9.30am start.The morning’s run takes us through Pateley Bridge, Grassington and on to Settle for breakfast.
After loading up with two oat biscuits and a smoothie, we’re setting off again to Slaidburn, through High Bentham, Kirkby Lonsdale and Barbon and then stopping in Dent for lunch.After lunch on the road again to Hawes, Leyburn, Masham and Grewelthorpe back to Ripley.
Ride leader is Trevor Cooper andMike Holroyde is our tail-end Charlie. The route is somewhere around 130 miles. It will be a very pleasant ride and should be enjoyed by all who join us.
A run along the reservoirs and rivers of the eastern dales, mostly on good flowing roads. Meet at the Curious Cow, Killinghall HG3 2AP from 9.00am for a 9:30am start. Heading south to Leathley, up past the Lindley reservoir and Bewerley to Pateley Bridge. Then along Gouthwaite and Leighton reservoirs to Border House Teas in Masham Market Square HG4 4DZ for T&P stop. We’ll be arriving at about 10:50am if anyone wants to join us there.
We then head to Richmond via Newton-le-Willows, up Swaledale through Reeth and over Buttertubs to Hawes Market Square for lunch. Many options including the Manor Garth Cafe and the chippie. Petrol stop in Hawes, 82 miles from the start.
After lunch it’s back to Ripley following the Ure down through Redmire, Middleham, Masham (again) and Kirby Malzeard to Ripley. Total journey 130 miles, about 4 hours excluding stops. Should be back in Ripley for an ice cream by 3:30pm.
Ride leader John Honey 07770 342255 TEC Ranjit David 07584 330217 Google maps routes for the three stages enclosed. The route is not set in stone and as we are not using Sat Nav and there may be some slight deviation 🙂
It’s HAB monthly meeting time again. Summer is welland truly here so hopefully you can make the Monday Ride-In to Bilton Cricket Club and if not, join the social meet starting at 7.30pm.
Meeting for the Ride-In at Otley Garden Centre, Pool Road, LS21 1DY, just after the football ground on the left riding into town. 6.00pm for a prompt 6.15pm set off after a pre-ride briefing. This one is “all the right roads, not necessarily in the right order” type of rides!
From the garden centre into Otley, with a right turn across the river on Bridge Street, heading out of Otley on Weston Lane towards Askwith, Denton, Middleton and right, up Hardings Lane, over Beamsley Hill towards Bolton Abbey. Up past the Abbey and a right turn for Barden and onto the B6265 towards Greenhow. A right turn after Stump Cross Caverns past Thruscross Reservoir to Blubberhouses. Left on to the A59 all the way into Harrogate and onto Bilton Cricket Club. Follow the leader so no need to store all that information, but it gives you an idea of the route. We will of course use the turn marking system, so no one should get lost (if you are new to HAB you can read Ride-Out guidelines on our website and of course IAM RoadSmart website too).
Only 40 Miles and about 80 minutes. Getting to BCC around 7.30pm. Ride Leader Barry Ring.GPX file available-email barry.ring@gmail.com.
Meet The Boar’s Head, Ripley HG3 3AY from 9.00am for a prompt 9.30am am start.
From Ripley the route heads east towards Staveley and Minskip to pick up the B6265 on the outskirts of Boroughbridge > Aldwark Bridge (now open again thank goodness) > Tollerton > Huby > B1363 heading north to Brandsby > continue north to Ampleforth.
From Coffee Stop head east to Nunnington > north through Harome and on to east side of Helmsley > turn right at filling station towards Carlton > on to Bransdale and the ‘Bransdale loop’ > on to Gillamoor before turning northbound to Farndale > High Blakey > minor road to the right to go south towards Rosedale Abbey.
Lunch Stop: Coach House Inn, Rosedale Abbey YO18 8SD.
After lunch – continue southbound > Hutton-le-Hole > across A170 > continue, broadly southbound to Slingsby > turn R on B1257 to Hovingham > turn L west to Coulton > Brandsby > Crake > Easingwold > continue west to Raskelf > Brafferton > turn R towards Cundall to turn L immediately after Thornton’s Bridge > route ends at Morrisons, Boroughbridge YO51 9UR.
Route length: 121 miles.
Leader: David Haywood; TEC: TBA.
Route details for adding directly to Sat Nav or creating .gpx file:
Meet at Ripley outside of main car park at 09:00 to leave at 09:30 with full tanks–Ride Leader–Paul Holmes, TEC–John Honey.
The first section of the ride takes you East to Scotton, Little Ouseburn, Easingwold, Slingsby and past Flamingo Land to our morning coffee stop at NY500 Cafe, Malton Road, Pickering, YO188EA.
After coffee, we head to Pickering and head on the A170 towards towards Kirkbymoorside. Before Kirkbymoorside we start to head northeast towards Hutton Le Hole, Rosedale Chimney and over the North Yorkshire Moors. Before getting to the A171 we head towards Stokesley passing through Commondale, Kirkdale and Battersby. At Stokesley we ride through Stokesley market place and head to Hutton Rudby. West Lees to our lunch stop at The Rusty Bike Café, Swainby DL6 3EW.
After lunch we will head back towards Stokesley east on the A172 before turning off for Great Busby, Kirkby and Great Broughton. From Great Broughton we head on the B1257 to Helmsley. From Helmsley we head on the A170 where we pick up the B1257 to Ampleforth, Wass, Coxwold, Husthwaite, Raskelf, Bafferton, Thornton Bridge to the finish at Morrisons, Wetherby Road, Boroughbridge, York YO51 9UR (approx. finish 16:00).
The route is approximately 139 miles. For those requiring fuel stops there are plenty of opportunities throughout the route. Details of the route are available using the following links:
The nice weather continues tomorrow so make the most of a fine Summer evening. Join us for our May Club Meeting and evening Ride-In. Starting at Ripon Market Place HG4 1BW (free bike parking).
Gather at 6.00pm to set off at 6.15 pm. Some coffee shops in the market place are still open at 5.30pm so get an early one in. Just over an hour’s ride will then get us to Bilton Cricket Club HG1 3DQ in time for our meeting start at 7.30pm.
The ride will take us eastwards towards Boroughbridge and further on with a play on the lanes around the Ouseburns, southwards close to Wetherby, Spofforth, south of Harrogate and on to the Cricket Club.No pressure to keep up, route deviations will be marked.
Ride leader Barry Ring. Looking for a Tail-End-Charlie, so have a go if you haven’t tried it before.
No speaker this evening, so enjoy the Ride-In, share any club news, give us the low-down on the Scotland Borders Trip and a chat with your colleaguesat Bilton Cricket Club.
Hoping to see you all on Monday. Sandwich Buffet available mid-evening.
David Haywood has individually emailed HAB members booked on the Borders trip but in the interest of sharing the information with all members, maybe for future reference and planning a similar trip yourself here is the details for all.
Hi Everyone,
Routes now sorted with brief details and myRoute links below. As the first day is a long one we need to get going earlier than normal. I’m therefore proposing two options:
A. Meet at Ripley Ice Cream from 8.00 for a prompt 8.30am start OR, if it’s easier for you.
B. Meet up with the main group at Hawes (Wensleydale Creamery Café – planned Coffee Stop) at 10.00am (ETA for main group).
NB. If you decide to meet in Hawes, please text me the day before or sooner on 0777 921 4331.
See you Wednesday!
Regards
David
Itinerary.
Please start the first day with a full tank.
Trevor Cooper and I plan to share Leader and TEC duties.
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Route Day 1 first leg (either A or B) – 137 miles (from Ripley):
Meet at the Curious Cow of Harrogate car park, (HG3 2AP) at 09:00am to leave at 09:30am with full tanks.
Ride Leader – Paul Holmes, TEC – Peter Germaine.
The first section of the ride takes you northwards to Killinghall, Ripley, West Tanfield, Masham and Leyburn to our morning coffee stop at Manor Farm Cafe, Bellerby, DL8 5QH.
After coffee, we head further north via Downholme on the A6108 heading towards Richmond. From Richmond we head north once more, passing through Whashton Green and Ravensworth before reaching the A66. Next, we head west along the A66 for a short while before turning right heading towards Hutton Magna and then onto Ovington and Winston. We then pick up the A67 and head to Barnard Castle. From Barnard Castle we head north on the B6278/B6282 to our lunch stop at Middleton-In-Teasdale DL12 0QB. Plenty of cafes for lunch options or feel free to bring your own refreshments.
After lunch we will head south on the B6277/B6276 back towards Brough on some great winding roads with spectacular views of the Pennines, passing Selset Reservoir on the way. From Brough we head along the A685 to Kirkby Stephen and then onto Nateby. At Nateby we pick up the B6270 heading east to Thwaite and onto Reeth where we can stop for refreshments and leg stretch.
From Reeth we head to Grinton and then head up and over Whipperdale Bank past the ranges to Leyburn (Fuel stop if required). From Leyburn on a quick route, we will head east on the A684 to Bedale. From Bedale on the ring road we will head towards Leeming Bar and pick up the A6055 running parallel to the A1(M) going south to pick up the A61 which will bring us back towards Ripon and into Ripley for the finish (approximate finish 16:00).
The route is approximately 154 miles. For those requiring fuel stops there are plenty of opportunities throughout the route. A GPX route file is available using the following link:
A reminder for this Monday’s HAB AGM meeting, and a Ride-In if you fancy it.
A notice was emailed out to members on 25th February for our AGM this Monday evening. Please have a read of it if you haven’t already done so. There is a committee nomination form attached and you can put yourself up for a role if you wish provided it’s done in advance of the meeting.
There is a Ride-In planned. Meet at The Curious Cow, Killinghall, Harrogate HG3 2AP, 6.00pm for a set off at 6.15pm. An hour’s circular ride, east of Harrogate, will get us to Bilton Cricket Club in time for our meeting. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us.
Please do come along to the AGM. It’s your club, a chance to put any ideas forward and also get involved on the committee if you want to.
As usual a sandwich buffet will be provided by the Bilton Cricket Club.
Meet outside Ripley Ice Cream at 8.45am for a 9.00am start.
The social ride out on 3rd April is approximately 154 miles starting outside Ripley Ice Cream (HG3 3AX) and heading off through Pateley Bridge & Grassington for breakfast at Kilnsey Park Lake Café (BD23 5PS). Thereafter continue through Kettlewell, Leyburn, Richmond and on to Yarm, stopping for lunch at the Royal Oak in Great Ayton (TS9 6BW). The final leg of the route takes us from Guisborough heading south through the NY Moors NP, riding through Rosedale Abbey down to Amotherby and across to Easingwold finishing at Morrisons in Boroughbridge (YO51 9UR) at around 4pm.
PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to join this social ride and it will be your first HAB ride out, please e-mail beforehand. Ds55dcs@outlook.com
Finally, we’ll need a TEC, if anyone with experience wishes to volunteer for the day would you please text me on 07879 470554 at your earliest opportunity – thank you.
Okay, I sadly missed getting on May’s HAB Scotland Trip, so I’m organising one myself and if any other club members wish to look at joining me they would be most welcome. The trip is to “Dark Sky Town” Moffat, in Dumfries and Galloway. Travelling out Tuesday May 7th and returning Thursday May 9th.
Travel up to Moffat on Tuesday 7th May via the more scenic route @ 190 miles (Approx 5 hrs). Arriving at The Black Bull Inn.
Staying at the Black Bull Inn on nights of 7th & 8th May travelling back on the 9th May – (Cost for a double superior room £210).
Wednesday 8th May doing the “Three Passes Tour Route” as detailed in “Ride” magazine @ (126 miles Approx 4 hrs) and if time & weather permits, the “Buccleuch Loop” an additional 44 miles (2hrs).
Thursday 9th May travel back home via Selkirk, Melrose, Jedburgh, Darlington & Knaresborough, (181miles – approx 4.5 hrs).
If you are wishing to join you will need to make your own hotel booking. If no rooms are available at the Black Bull Inn (tel 01683 221150], there are numerous other hotels in Moffat.
PS: This is not an IAM advanced rider group tour thus all travel under their own cover.
Happy St Patrick’s Day to you all. Hope you are looking forward to our Sunday 17th March Ride Out. Although this is a relatively long ride (150miles) it will take us through some amazing scenery and incredible biking roads in North Yorkshire and County Durham. Take care as it is easy to look at the scenery when you should be looking at the road (and vice versa). The ride will start at Morrisons, Boroughbridge YO51 9UR. Meet from 9.00, briefing at 9.15, departing 9.30. Please arrive with full tanks (refuel at 100 miles). Leaving via the town centre over the bridge, turning right and right again heading for Cundall. After winding our way through Topcliffe we will shortly arrive at Skipton-on-Swale then turn right onto the superb B6267 to Masham and on the A6108 through Leyburn, stopping for our mid-morning break at the ever-popular Manor Farm Biker Cafe in Bellerby (25miles) DL8 5QH.
From Bellerby northwards to Richmond along the back route, crossing the bridge into town, then on through to Gilling West crossing the A66 and north to Staindrop. From Staindrop North West to Middleton-in-Teesdale (75 Miles) for lunch at one of the several cafes or even the chip shop. Leaving Middleton in Teesdale, crossing the bridge and traveling down the famous B6276 to Brough, then into Kirkby Stephan (100miles) to the fuel stop for those in need (second garage is cheaper!). From here it’s left at the lights and down through the Mallerstang Valley on the B6259 turning Left on to the A624 at the Moorcock Inn to Hawes. At Hawes it is over the tops to Deepdale, Yockenthwaite, Buckden and Kettlewell before turning left through Grassington to finish the ride at Stump Cross Caverns HG3 5JL. Please note that this ride is high altitude route and could be difficult in icy conditions. Should this be the case and we need to cancel we will publish a cancellation notice on our Facebook page by 8am on the morning of the ride. Looking forward to seeing you at Morrisons, Boroughbridge.
Join your Harrogate Advanced Club mates for our monthly meeting at Bilton Cricket Club. Get there from 7.00pm for a chat with official business starting at 7.30pm. Once again this month we are happy to have a Guest Speaker, Ian Garnett. Full members, Associates and riders interested in taking the IAM Roadsmart Rider Course are welcome.
It’s well into March already and the Touring Season is fast approaching. You’ve not done it or done it all, got many t-shirts but there’s always something new to learn. Whatever you’re touring experience, Ian (Alf) Garnett, seasoned Advanced Rider Trainer/Examiner/ Masters Mentor and Motorrad Tour Leader is joining us for a Touring Workshop.Many HAB members will know or know of retired RAF Wing Commander”Alf” Garnett and even if you don’t it’ll be worth you coming along this evening, so don’t miss it.
Our usual sandwich and pork pie buffet will follow.
Let’s hope to the weather will be kind and more of us can turn up on our Bikes.
The social ride out on Wednesday 6th March is approximately 147 miles starting outside Ripley Ice Cream (HG3 3EX) and heading off through Masham & Leyburn for breakfast at the Two Dales Bakery in Reeth (DL11 6SP). Thereafter continue through Barnard Castle and across Weardale to Stanhope, Healeyfield and onto Wolsingham stopping for lunch at The Country Tea Shop in Staindrop (DL2 3NB). The final leg of the route takes us past Darlington and through Northallerton & finishing at Morrisons in Boroughbridge (YO51 9UR) at around 4pm.
Meet outside Ripley Ice Cream at 9.15 for a 9.30am start and return to Morrisons at Boroughbridge at 4pm. Ride Leader Derek Saunders, TEC David Haywood.
Usual caveat with the weather, if it’s grim and I decide to cancel I will post it on FB before 8am on the Wednesday morning so be sure to check before leaving home.
PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to join this social ride out and it will be your first HAB ride out, please e-mail beforehand. ds55dcs@outlook.com.
As in recent years we are organising another 2-night trip into the Scottish Borders. This year marks a return to the Auld Cross Keys Inn in Denholm (nr Hawick). The hotel provides great accommodation with excellent food for breakfast (included) and evening meals as well as being well placed for exploring the north east Borders and Northumberland.
Note this trip will replace the regular ‘First Wednesday in the Month’ Ride Out for May.
Auld Cross Keys Inn, Denholm TD9 8NU, Weds/Thurs nights 8/9th May.Twin rooms to share are available along with a (limited) number for single occupancy.Hotel costs / conditions as follows:
Room
Occupancy
Room Cost (2 nights)
Cost pp (2 nights)
Standard Twin
2 sharing
£220
£110
Superior Twin
2 sharing
£240
£120
Single
1
£160
£160
(All prices include full breakfast)
No deposit required – Full booking cost payable on departure.
Cancellation Conditions:
If a booking is cancelled less than 2 days before arrival then a charge equal to the full booking amount will be made. In the event of a no show or booking reduction the full cost of the booking is charged.
I’ve pre-reserved a number of rooms. If you wish to join us and in order to secure a booking, please let me know as soon as possible together with your room preference.
Meet at Dragon Road Lorry Park, Harrogate next to ASDA with fuel available on site. 9.15 for a 9.30am start and return to Ripley at 4.30pm.
The social ride out on Sunday 18th February is approximately 136 miles starting at Dragon Road and heads off through Timble and Silsden for breakfast at Earby. Thereafter head into the Forest of Bowland and stop for lunch at Ingleton. Continue across the Dales skirting Hawes and along the top road through Askrigg and Redmire through Leyburn (fuel stop) for a final brew stop at Constable Burton. The final leg of the route takes us through Bedale, Kirkby Malzeard and finishes at Ripley Car Park at about 4.30pm.Details of the stops are on the map picture for your reference.
Not sure what the weather will have to offer but the scenery will be a joy. If anyone wants a GPX copy of the route, please e-mail me, Derek Saunders, on ds55dcs@outlook.com
Usual caveat with the weather, if it’s grim and I decide to cancel I will post it on FB and on the HAB website before 8am on the Sunday morning so be sure to check before leaving home.
Derek Saunders (07879 470 554) ride leader. Barry Ring (07847 786 608) TEC.
First of allcongratulations to Richard Smith on his IAM Test Pass.
It was clear everyone enjoyed the presentation from Julie Emmitt of BikeTrac. Julie gave us lots of great advice and information about Trackers and hard security devices. It was a good turn out for a winter meeting, 23 members attending in total.
Comments from members. “It was really well attended and a well informed meeting, Julie from BikeTrac did a fabulous job!” “Brilliant night and so well attended”. Roy Beniston, a recent purchaser of a BikeTrac tracker, was impressed to get a retrospective discount.
Any HAB members wishing to make a purchase and claim your IAM discount and 0% finance offer please contact Julie by email: Julie.emmitt@biketrac.co.ukor phone 07778 335 145.
Julie wasn’t making a hard sell, but if you interested in purchasing a bike tracker and are going to The London Bike Show this weekend, BikeTrac are exhibiting. If you make a tracker purchase at the show you can get an additional 6 months subscription discount (in addition to the 3 months IAM discount). You heard it here first. Just see Julie on the stand.
Make a date in your diary for our next HAB club meeting on Monday March 11th featuring a Touring Workshop with Ian (Alf) Garnett.
This coming Monday 12th February is our monthly Harrogate Advanced Bikes club meeting at Bilton Cricket Club starting at 7.30pm. Arrive from 7.00pm for the chance of a chat before we get going.
Julie Emmitt from BikeTrac has kindly offered to discuss security for your bike, both at home and while you are out and about. The aim is to ensure you have all the information to make the right choice for you and your individual circumstances. Julie will be answering your questions on trackers and hard security, and giving you some helpful tips and tricks.
Our usual buffet will be available after Julie’s presentation.
You can get a a flavour of what Biketrac do by visiting:
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.
Meeting at the Dragon Road Lorry Park HG1 5DB for ourfirst 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 0AZwhere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Meet at Conyngham Hall Car Park, Knaresborough HG5 9AY from 09:00am for a prompt 09:30am departure.
We’ll head north through Thornton Bridge, Asenby, Topcliffe, Northallerton, Great Smeaton and Crathorne followed by a brief spell on some faster roads up to Hartlepool.
Coffee stop at Hartlepool Marina TS24 (63 miles, 2 hrs) N.B. Parking at Hartlepool Marina is £2. CARD PAYMENTS ONLY.
After coffee we’ll be travelling around the coast for a while through some of the changing skyline of the industrial heartland of Teesside and then back to the seaside at Redcar. Then via Skelton in Cleveland, Guisborough and Great Ayton.
Stopping for lunch at the Rusty Bike Café in Swainby DL6 3EW (45 miles, 1 hr 30 min).
Returning home past Cod Beck Reservoir and through Osmotherley, Thimbleby, South Otterington, Skipton on Swale, Ripon and finishing at Ripley (via Fountains Abbey if there is still time and enthusiasm!) (37 miles, 1 hr 15 min).
In total 145 miles and approx 4 hr 45 min riding time.Geoff Hale your ride leaderwith David Haywood performing TEC duties.
GPX files available text your email address to 07847 78 66 08.
Meet in Ripley outside car park from 09.00 for a 09.30 start.(Charges with numberplate recognition recently introduced).
From Ripley the route heads north through Winksley to Kirkby Malzeard where we’ll turn right on back roads before turning left on the A6108 to West Tanfield. At West Tanfield the route leaves the A6108 heading straight on to Well, passing Thorp Perrow and continuing to Bedale town centre.
Coffee Stop: The North End Café, Bedale DL8 1AF.
From Bedale we head west on the A684 through Leyburn town centre to turn right then left on Moor Road and on the Whipperdale Bank over the moors then down to Grinton, turning right to Reeth. From Reeth, continue on the B6270 to Healaugh, Gunnerside, Muker and Nateby, turning left just before Kirkby Stephen to turn left on the A685. After about 1.5 miles, turn left to Ravenstonedale.
Lunch Stop: The Black Swan, RavenstonedaleCA17 4NG.
After lunch, back roads to reach the B6259 where we turn right for 1/2 mile on the A684 then left on back roads towards Cowgill to the T-junction with the B6255 where we’ll turn right, then left on the B6479 to Stainforth. At Stainforth, turn left on Goat Lane and north east to Halton Gill where we turn right and south east to Arncliffe and on to Wharfedale and the B6160. Continue down Wharfedale to the Abbey Tea Rooms at Bolton Bridge where the ride will end.
Ride Leader: David Haywood with TEC to be arranged.
Distance as described: 130 miles.
Hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you on 4th October.
Meet in Ripley (HG3 3AY) from 9.00am for a 9.30am start after a ride briefing. Please arrive with a full tank of fuel. The car park is now chargeable for any vehicle after 15 minutes and enforced by cameras so use the main road to avoid paying.
This month’s ride is a trip west through The Yorkshire Dales National Park and into The Arnside and Silverdale Area of National Beauty.
Lead by Peter Germaine ably assisted by TEC Paul Holmes.
North out of Ripley on the B6165 and right turn up Scarah Bank towards Sawley. We are heading for Masham on back roads and then the A6108 (missing out Leyburn via Wensley) heading for Hawes. Morning break in Hawes (DL8 3RD) with plenty of options for a cuppa and a snack in the Market Place.
After our break, continuing westwards on the A684 towards Sedburgh. Staying on the A684 over the M6 and cutting south onto the A65 and West towards Milnthorpe and to our lunch destination in Arnside.
There is a fish & chip shop at the start of the promenade, parking along the roadside and a pub “The Albion” (LA5 0HA) with a very small car park at the other end. There are also various sandwich shops in between. Planning on staying here for about 1 hour before the ride back.
Return trip via Milnthorpe and follow the leader to Melling, Wennington, Bentham and onto the A65 towards a possible comfort break in Settle. East across Scosthrop Moor to Airton and Hetton, through Grassington and then past Stump Cross Caverns finishing our ride in Pateley Bridge car park (HG3 5BD).
Probably the last opportunity for an Evening Ride-In this summer so don’t miss Martin Pettitt leading us in from the Route 59 Cafe near Bolton Bridge, BD23 6AF. Meeting at 6.00pm and setting off at 6.15pm. A mystery, but no doubt interesting, route from Martin, getting us to our meeting at Bilton Cricket Cub for around 7.15pm.
This months meeting is a social one and we have a lot to celebrate with a recent flurry of Advanced Passes, both Associates and National Observers. Surely we still have a stash of HAB commemorative mugs somewhere!
Our planned speaker can’t make it so we are going to show one of his training videos “All The Detail-Bike Steering” by Reg Local. A discussion session afterwards followed by our sandwich and pie buffet.
Meet at Morrisons car park, Boroughbridge from 9am for a 9.30am start.
From Boroughbridge we head out to Thornton Bridge, turning right then left at the T junction to Raskelf. Over the A19 to Easingwold, then on to Huby and Sutton-on-the Forest for a coffee stop.
Coffee Stop: Miss Daisy’s Tea Room. YO61 1DP
Now on back roads to Sherriff Hutton, continuing north to Hovingham, Nunnington and eventually the A170 where we’ll turn right for about 1/4 mile then left to get back on minor roads. Into the North York Moors through Gillamoor and Westerdale before descending down to Kildale. On to Ingleby Greenhow, Great Broughton using Busby Lane to avoid the A172 before turning left on Alum House Lane to Lordstones for lunch.
Lunch Stop: Lordstones Country Park Cafe. TS9 7JH
From Lordstones, turning left down to Chop Gate then right on the B1257 and on to Helmsley. A170 south out of Helmsley turning left after about a mile to Sproxton then right to Ampleforth, Wass, Coxwold and the A19. Right at the A19 T junction then left after 1/2 mile to Topcliffe, Asenby and Cundall towards Thornton Bridge again. Turn right just before the bridge to ride the familiar road back to Boroughbridge where the route ends at Morrisons car park.
The weather forecast is looking good.
Distance: approx. 120 miles
David Haywood will lead the ride with TEC to be decided.
Meet at Route 59 Cafe, BD23 6AF from 9.00am. We will leave at 09:30 after a ride briefing. Please arrive with full fuel tanks.
The first section of the ride takes you to Kirkby Lonsdale via the A59 and A65 to our morning coffee stop at the Devils Bridge Cafe, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DF.
After coffee, we head west on the A65 crossing the M6 onto the A590, A5092 and A5084 south of the lakes heading alongside Coniston lake to Coniston. From Coniston we head to Ambleside on the A593 where we stop for lunch. Free motorcycle parking at Miller Bridge parking, LA22 OEE.
After lunch, from Ambleside we head towards Troutbeck alongside the Windermere lake on the A591 where we turn off towards Patterdale and Glenridding over the Kirkstone Pass. We continue alongside Ullswater lake on the A592 to Pooley Bridge. From Pooley Bridge we head east to pick-up the A6 south to Shap and from there onto Orton, Tebay and Sedbergh via the B6261, B6260 A685, B6257 and A684. From Sedbergh we head to Hawes on the A684 passing through Oughtershaw, Deepdale and onto Buckden where we pick-up the B6160 passing through Starbottom, Kettlewell and Kilnsey to Grassington. Passing through Grassington on the B6265 we head to Hebden and onto the finish at Stump Cross Cavens, HG3 5JL.Approximate finish time 16:30.
The route is approximately 178 miles.
Rideout Leader – Paul Holmes (mobile: 07746 378175). T.E.C – Peter Germaine (mobile: 07531 967916). Note: gpx route file is available if required.
Our Monday August 14th Harrogate Advanced Bikes meeting at Bilton Cricket Club starting at 7.30pm features a presentation from HAB member Kevin Wray whose hobby is Track Days. Kevin began his track day interest after passing his IAM test to “improve his cornering” and judging by the photos above he has done it ever since. He will talk about his experiences and the high profile racing personalities he has met. A question and answer session at the end, so anything you wanted to know about the world of Track Day riding get your enquiries ready.
Ride-In Lead By Geoff Hale.
Geoff Hale is leading the Ride-In this month and it starts at The Route 59 Cafe on the A59, Skipton Road near Bolton Bridge. Meeting from 6.00pm for a 6.15pm prompt depart. Geoff’s route is a southerly circuit of Rombalds Moor, with views over the Aire Valley, Keighley and Bingley. Returning via Otley, Leathley and Beckwithshaw, reaching Bilton Cricket Club for approximately 7.15pm.
And all 0f course followed by our sandwich & sausage roll buffet courtesy of Bilton Cricket Club.
It would be great to get a strong turnout for both our presenter Kevin Wray and our evening ride leader Geoff Hale.
The weather forecast is looking very good for this Wednesday’s Hills & Wolds Ride-Out.
Meet up @ Lidl Car Park, Chain Lane, Knaresborough. 9.15am for 9.30am Start.Ride Leader-Roy Beniston 07539 690274. TEC David Haywood. 160 miles.
Out-Bound.
Right turn out of car park onto Chain Lane and continue to Boroughbridge Road.
Through Boroughbridge, over the river, exit the r’about at The Grantham Arms.
Take the Right, Moor Lane, towards Thornton Bridge.
Right at the T-Junction towards Brafferton and Tollerton.
Bear Left onto Warehill Lane then Right onto A19.
Sharp Left at Shipton by Beningbrough onto Corbin Lane.
Right onto B1363 @ Wigginton.
Right @ Stillington and onto Brandsby.
Straight on at the sharp LH bend onto Rape Close Lane.
Right at next junction to Hovingham.
Right onto B1257 to Slingsby then Right to Castle Howard YO60 7DA.
Coffee & Comfort Break.
Take Left turn from Castle Howard and continue to a Left onto A64.
Up hill to take 1st Right to Kirkham Abbey.
Next Left to Eddlethorp, Langton & North Grimston.
At junction turn Right onto B1248 then up the hill and Left onto B1253.
Continue to Duggleby, West Lunton, Weaverthorpe and Wold Newton.
Left @ “T” junction to Hunmanby for lunch at“The White Swan” – YO14 0JU.
Return Leg
Left out of car park then Right and continue to join the A165 toward Scarborough.
At island take Right onto A1039 [Muston Road] to Filey.
Through town to join up with the Seafront Promenade at the southern end.
After seafront run turn Left at end and leave town on A1039.
Right at Island to join A165 Scarborough Road.
At Scarborough, complete a full loop of “Oliver’s Mount” race circuit [if no race meeting].
Re-join A165 thro. Scarboro and cont. out onto the Whitby Road – A171.
Continue on A171 10 miles & after Cloughton take sharp Left onto Helwath Road.
Continue for an 18 mile run through Dalby Forest then Left @ “T” junction to Thornton-Lee-Dale for Ice cream, Pee Break & Look at Mathewsons [Bangers & Cash].
Cont. on A170 thro. Pickering, Helmsley and Sutton Bank.
Take Left at Thirsk island and join the A61 then “Busby Stoop” road to Ripon.
Sorry for the late call, butunfortunately the weather is going to be very wet all day tomorrow. There’s no need for us to endure that on our motorcycles, so a decision has been made to run the ride next Wednesday 9th August. I hope you can make it on that day.
A confirmation post will go out nearer to the 9th.
This is a plea for a HAB full member to step in and lead the Ride-In to our August 14th Club Meeting at Bilton Cricket Club.
I would have been very happy to lead the Ride-In but unfortunately I’ve broken my ankle playing football. Before you think what a hero, taking a fall for his local team, I can’t claim that. Encouraging my nine year old granddaughter in her footballing ambitions, having a kick about in the back garden I went over on my ankle and separated my fibula. I’m stuck at home and sure I won’t be bike fit on the 14th so I’m casting around for a volunteer please.
To be honest it’s an easy peasy task for an experienced ride leader and relatively straight forward for a newbie. An hour’s ride from a convenient starting point and getting to the meeting at Bilton Cricket Club for approximately 7.15pm. Happily we have splendid local roads available to play with. If you need a route to get started I have several GPX files available to share. Typically groups have been 5-8 so easily managed.
Please get in touch on 07847 78 66 08.
More information will follow about the meeting in about a week’s time.
Meet up @ Lidl Car Park, Chain Lane, Knaresborough. 9.15am for 9.30am Start.Ride Leader-Roy Beniston 07539 690274. TEC David Haywood. 160 miles.
Out-Bound.
Right turn out of car park onto Chain Lane and continue to Boroughbridge Road.
Through Boroughbridge, over the river, exit the r’about at The Grantham Arms.
Take the Right, Moor Lane, towards Thornton Bridge.
Right at the T-Junction towards Brafferton and Tollerton.
Bear Left onto Warehill Lane then Right onto A19.
Sharp Left at Shipton by Beningbrough onto Corbin Lane.
Right onto B1363 @ Wigginton.
Right @ Stillington and onto Brandsby.
Straight on at the sharp LH bend onto Rape Close Lane.
Right at next junction to Hovingham.
Right onto B1257 to Slingsby then Right to Castle Howard YO60 7DA.
Coffee & Comfort Break.
Take Left turn from Castle Howard and continue to a Left onto A64.
Up hill to take 1st Right to Kirkham Abbey.
Next Left to Eddlethorp, Langton & North Grimston.
At junction turn Right onto B1248 then up the hill and Left onto B1253.
Continue to Duggleby, West Lunton, Weaverthorpe and Wold Newton.
Left @ “T” junction to Hunmanby for lunch at“The White Swan” – YO14 0JU.
Return Leg
Left out of car park then Right and continue to join the A165 toward Scarborough.
At island take Right onto A1039 [Muston Road] to Filey.
Through town to join up with the Seafront Promenade at the southern end.
After seafront run turn Left at end and leave town on A1039.
Right at Island to join A165 Scarborough Road.
At Scarborough, complete a full loop of “Oliver’s Mount” race circuit [if no race meeting].
Re-join A165 thro. Scarboro and cont. out onto the Whitby Road – A171.
Continue on A171 10 miles & after Cloughton take sharp Left onto Helwath Road.
Continue for an 18 mile run through Dalby Forest then Left @ “T” junction to Thornton-Lee-Dale for Ice cream, Pee Break & Look at Mathewsons [Bangers & Cash].
Cont. on A170 thro. Pickering, Helmsley and Sutton Bank.
Take Left at Thirsk island and join the A61 then “Busby Stoop” road to Ripon.
Yorkshire Dales National Park including Buttertubs Pass with Lunch in Reeth.
Start at The Curious Cow in Killinghall HG3 2AP. Meet from 9:00am for a 9:30am startafter a ride briefing.
Head south to Leathley and then up past Lindley Wood Reservoir to Menwith Hill and on to Greenhow. Through Grassington to Kilnsey Park BD23 5PS for coffee.
Set off north to Arncliffe and then over the top to Langcliffe. Turn right onto the B6479 through Horton in Ribblesdale and past the Ribbleshead viaduct to Hawes and then up over Buttertubs Pass and further on past the Tan Hill Inn. Turn East towards Reeth and then detour through Low Row and on to lunch at The Kings Arms, Reeth DL11 6SY.
After lunch we head through Leyburn with the option to stop for ice cream at Brymor if people fancy it. Head south and then turn off at Masham towards Lofthouse and on through Pateley Bridge to finish at Ripley.
Total distance is 144 miles. Petrol stop in Hawes.
It’s HAB monthly meeting time come around again. Summer is marching on so hopefully you can make the Monday Ride-In to Bilton Cricket Club and if not, you won’t be left out as Chief Observer, Bob Hill is giving a presentation and advice on overtaking.
Meeting for the Ride-In at Otley Garden Centre, Pool Road, LS21 1DY, just after the football ground on the left riding into town. 6.00pm for a prompt 6.15pm set off after a pre-ride briefing. This one is “all the right roads, not necessarily in the right order” type of rides!
From the garden centre into Otley, with a right turn across the river on Bridge Street, heading out of Otley on Weston Lane towards Askwith, Denton, Middleton and right, up Hardings Lane, over Beamsley Hill towards Bolton Abbey. Up past the Abbey and a right turn for Barden and onto the B6265 towards Greenhow. A right turn after Stump Cross Caverns past Thruscross Reservoir to Blubberhouses. Left on to the A59 all the way to Harrogate and Bilton Cricket Club. Follow the leader so no need to store that information, but it gives you an idea of the route. I’ve not recced the route, but I am familiar with the roads. Please excuse any hesitation at junctions, so avoid bunching up. We will of course use the turn marking system, so no one should get lost (if you are new to HAB you can read Ride-Out guidelines on our website and of course IAM RoadSmart website too).
Only 40 Miles and about 80 minutes. Getting to BCC around 7.30pm. Yours truly leading the ride.
Buffet food of course is available as usual, after Bob’s talk.
Looking forward to seeing as many as can make the Ride-In, and the Meeting at the Cricket Club.
Meet from 9.15am for a 9.30am prompt start at the North Street/St. James Street car park (next to North Street Deli) in Wetherby.
From Wetherby we’ll head east across the A1 to Walton Road, through Wighill and on to Tadcaster. A162 south out of Tadcaster and through Sherburn-in-Elmet to South Milford where we’ll stop for coffee.
Coffee stop: T-Post Café, South Milford LS25 5AQ.
Continuing south through Monk Fryston and Hillam and on to Beal, picking up the A645 on the approach to Eggborough. Avoiding the M62 and M18 we’ll pick up the A614 to go south through Thorne then east to the outskirts of Scunthorpe. Now south passing Messingham and Kirton-in-Lindsey before arriving at our lunch destination.
After lunch we’ll head cross country before picking up the A15 heading north and across the Humber Bridge. North of the Humber and now continuing north again on country roads through Little Weighton, Walkington and Cherry Burton before picking up the B1248. Continuing on the B1248 to the A166 where we turn left, through Fridaythorpe to continue west for about 10 miles, then turning right on back roads through Sand Hutton and Claxton to reach the A64. Turn left on A64 then immediately right to take the back road to Strensall, Sutton-on-the-Forest and Huby. Dog-leg across the A19 to Tollerton, Helperby and turning left after Thornton Bridge to finish at Morrisons Boroughbridge car park.
David Haywood will lead this ride with tail ender to be decided.
Informationcourtesy of David Haywood, in case you’re not doing the HAB Ride-Out tomorrow, this might suit you for a day out. Local event, not expensive, and all in aid of local charities too.
Aire Valley Classic Motorcycle Club, formerly Steeton-based Girder Fork, is once again staging its Big Bike Sunday.
A range of classic and modern machines will be on display at the event, at Skipton Auction Mart on June 25.
Last year’s show was a record breaker, raising £4,500 for charities including Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice Manorlands and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
The event features two and three-wheeled vehicles, from 50cc mopeds to trikes powered by car engines.
Roy Beniston is taking us to Glasson Lock on the west coast near Lancaster LA2 0BY.
9.00am for 9.30am Start – Asda Lorry Park with full tanks & empty bladders please.
A59 out of Harrogate toward Skipton.
Right turn onto B6160 for Bolton Abbey.
Left at Linton [by-passing Grassington] to join B6265.
Take right at Gracoe for Hetton, Winterburn, Carlton, Airton & Otterburn.
Take a right to join A65 at Hellifield & onto Long Preston.
Take sharp left onto B6478 onto Tosside then to Slaidburn for a coffee stop. BB7 3ES
Continue on B6478 & at Newton take a right toward Dunlop Bridge & Trough of Bowland.
After Marshaw, take a left towards Street & Scorton.
At Long Lane take right fork onto Trough Road.
Continue onto Chipping Road.
Over M6 then over A6 at “Crossroads”.
Continue and take left at A588 junction.
Then immediate right onto B5290 to Glasson Dock.
Lunch stop, alfresco dining, at the Lockeepers Rest with free bike parking (toilets over the road 40p charge) or the Quayside Cafe and other options if you prefer indoors.
[Return Journey] [68 miles]
Leave on B52990 then turn right onto A588.
Branch left at Cockerham onto B5972.
At traffic lights turn right onto A6.
At Shell Petrol Station [Fuel stop if required] take immediate left onto New Lane.
Take next right onto Duckette Lane, then branch left onto May Lane.
Head towards Cloughton.
After Cloughton take a right onto Brock Lane then right onto White Lane.
Left onto Bleasdale Road and continue onto Oakenclough Road.
Left onto Fiddlers Lane then right onto Collins Hill Lane.
Cont onto Chipping then Clitheroe.
Take main thro. traffic route through Clitheroe.
Turn left at the Petrol Station and head for Chatburn.
For June’s Mid-Week ride we’re heading for the North York Moors.
We’ll meet at Morrisons Boroughbridge YO51 9UR at 09.15 for a 09.30 depart, heading via Thornton Bridge, Brafferton, Ampleforth, Hovingham, & Butterwick to NY500 Cafe, Malton Road, Pickering, YO18 8EA where we’ll break for coffee.
After our break we’re north via Pickering to Egton Bridge, then west on some high moorland roads to the Yorkshire Cycle Hub, Fryup Gill Farm, Great Fryup, YO21 2AP where we’ll take lunch.
Yorkshire Cycle Hub and Eskdale
Following lunch, we’re heading back to Boroughbridge, via Westerdale, Chop Gate, Hawnby, Kilburn, the Sessays & Thornton Bridge.
Andrew will lead this 121 miler, hope that you can join us.
AsSummer continues apace, join us for our June Club Meeting and evening Ride-In starting at Ripon Market Place HG4 1BW (free bike parking).
Gather at 6.00pm to set off at 6.15 pm. Some coffee shops in the market place are still open at 5.30pm so get an early coffee in. About an hour’s ride will then get us to Bilton Cricket Club HG1 3DQ in time for our meeting start at 7.30pm.
For about an hour, the ride will take us eastwards towards Boroughbridge and further on with a play on the lanes around the Ouseburns, southwards close to Wetherby, Spofforth, south of Harrogate and on to the Cricket Club.No pressure to keep up, route deviations will be marked.
Ride leader Barry Ring. Looking for a Tail-End-Charlie, so have a go if you haven’t tried it before.
No speaker this month so enjoy the evening on the ride and any club news and a chat with your colleaguesat Bilton Cricket Club.
Meeting at Dragon Road Lorry park in Harrogate next to ASDA (HG1 5DE) with fuel available there. Arrive from 9.00am with a prompt getaway planned for 9.30am after a ride briefing.
Join Richard Stembrowicz for a ride around the Dales. Riding on familiar roads taking us west on the A59, turning north on the B6265 up through Cracoe, Threshfield and left onto the B6160 towards Kettlewell. Before we get to Kettlewell a stop at Kinsey Park Cafe (BD23 5PS) for a morning break. Get your breakfast or just a coffee.
Setting off again heading north again towards Kettlewell, Buckden and West Burton, making a couple of left turns and across the A684 turning right, passing Aysgarth Falls and on towards Carperby. Carrying along this minor road to Newbiggin and on to Reeth for lunch at The King’s Arms for a light bite or Sunday roast. For parking you will need to fit in somewhere, but we are planning an early lunch at 12.30 so it should be quieter at that time.
After lunch, setting off southwards across Grinton Moor going over the army ranges towards Leyburn. Then its the A6108 all the way back to Ripon, left at the Clock Tower, joining the bypass southwards towards Harrogate on the A61 and finishing our ride at Ripley (HG3 3AX).
Approximately 100 miles so we shouldn’t need a fuel stop.
A summer’s evening Ride-In starting at the Route 59 Cafe on the Skipton Road near Bolton Bridge. Gather at 6.00pm to set off at 6.15 pm. (Sorry the cafe will be closed at that time). About 50 minutes ride will get us to Bilton Cricket Club in time for the meeting. The ride will take us up Beamsley Hill and over the bridge between the Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs.
The weather forecast for tomorrow is sunny so I hope you can make it. Extra Iron-Butt points for anyone who went on the Scotland trip and makes the evening ride!
Buffet food available after the AGM business is concluded.
Barry leading the ride. Contact me if you want the GPX route file.
Sorry Folks, missed the meeting point from the first posting.
Meeting at The Curious Cow, Killinghall, Harrogate HG3 2AP (junction A59/B61610). Get therefrom 9.30am, with a prompt departure at 10.00am.
A Dales day out taking in 10 reservoirs on familiar roads with a few less used twisties mixed in for good measure. We’ll head south initially, then we will wind our way north to Masham for our morning coffee stop. (1.5 Hrs approx). Border Tea Rooms or Corner Cafe-your choice.
From Masham to Kettlewell and on to Hawes for 2nd stop for lunch at The Upstairs Cafe on the Main Street. (1.5 Hrs approx).
Meeting at The Curious Cow, Killinghall, Harrogate HG3 2AP (junction A59/B61610).
Get therefrom 9.30am, with a prompt departure at 10.00am. A Dales day out taking in 10 reservoirs on familiar roads with a few less used twisties mixed in for good measure. We’ll head south initially, then we will wind our way north to Masham for our morning coffee stop. (1.5 Hrs approx). Border Tea Rooms or Corner Cafe-your choice.
From Masham to Kettlewell and on to Hawes for 2nd stop for lunch at The Upstairs Cafe on the Main Street. (1.5 Hrs approx).
Final stop will be Stump Cross Caverns via Grassington.
Following on from Andrew Pratt’s splendid Sunday Ride. A Ride-in to Bilton Cricket Club for a what will probably be a social meeting this Monday evening.
Meeting in the Main Street in Ripley, from 6.00pm and setting off at 6.15pm. An anticlockwise trip up Scarah Bank through Sawley, Risplith and Grantley up to Kirkby Malzeard. Turning south, towards Laverton, then Blazefield and eastwards on the Brimham Rocks Road to Burnt Yates. Then via Clint Bank, Hampsthwaite and onto the cricket club for 7.15pm.A GPX file is available via email barrya.ring@gmail.com.
Mileage is only 31. It should take just an hour. The weather forecast is good, if you can make the timings, there aren’t any excuses, so hoping to see a good turnout for the ride at Ripley and our club meet.
For April’s Sunday ride we’re heading east, for Fridaythorpe & Flamborough.
We’ll meet at Morrisons Boroughbridge YO51 9UR at 0915 for a 0930 depart, heading via Aldwark Bridge, Tollerton, Sutton on the Forest, Howsham & Thixendale to Seaways Cafe, Fridaythorpe YO25 9RX where we’ll break for coffee – Note if the weather is dry as ordered, Seaways will be busy & you may prefer to bring your own refreshment.
Seaways & Flamborough Head
After our break we continue east, via Sledmere & Bridlington, to Headlands Cafe/Restaurant, Flamborough Head, YO15 1AR where we’ll take lunch.
Following lunch, we’re back west, via Bempton, Burton Fleming, Weaverthorpe & North Grimston. We’ll cross the A64 after Kirkham Abbey, then Welburn, Terrington, Brandsby & Easingwold, & finally back to Morrisons Boroughbridge to complete our 132 mile ride.
Andrew will lead with Bob looking after our tail, hope that you can join us.
Meeting at Morrisons car park, Boroughbridge YO51 9UR from 9.15 for a 9.30am start.
From Boroughbridge the route heads out to Helperby via Thornton Bridge then Raskelf before crossing the A19 and on into the centre of Easingwold.
Coffee Stop: Easingwold.
From Easingwold it’s back roads on to Crayke and Bransby before joining the B1257 at Hovingham, heading north for about a mile where we continue straight on, leaving the B road towards Nunnington. From Nunnington the route continues north before turning right on the A170 then a quick left to Gillamoor then east to the outskirts of Hutton-le-Hole. From Hutton-le-Hole we head to Rosedale Abbey over the Rosedale Chimney then up Glaisdale and through Egton Bridge before turning right on the A171 for about 2 miles to our lunch stop.
Lunch Stop: Victoria Farm Garden Centre CaféYO21 1TL.
After lunch we head back to Egton Bridge then south on minor roads towards Wrelton and Aislaby before turning left on the A170 for a few yards, then right on Aislaby Carr Lane to Normanby and Amotherby and right again on the B1257. Continue on B1257 to Hovingham then right to Coulton, Brandsby, Crayke, Huby before a dog leg over the A19 to go through Tollerton, across the Aldwark bridge and finish back to Morrisons Boroughbridge.
Route ends-Morrisons, Boroughbridge.
Mileage: approx. 120 miles
David Haywood will lead the ride with TEC to be decided on the day.
I am planning my annual camping trip to the Scottish 6 day Trial, leaving home Saturday 29th April to Wednesday 3rd May. It’s about 1000 miles in total including the ride to Fort William & back, along with a trip round the Ardnamurchan peninsula and possibly ride to Oban. We will spend some time watching the trial at various stages in the surrounding area.
Great roads and scenery. Weather can be unpredictable (sunburn to frost). I will be staying at a nice camp site on the banks of Loch Leven. It’s not an expensive trip but good fun. I am happy to take up to another 4 people with me please get in touch if you fancy it. 07 720 29 40 31.
The Sunday Ride Out is tomorrow and I hope you can make it.
Just in case you are not aware the clocks go forward an hour tonight so don’t sleep in!
Chris Armstrong (07960 116166) will lead the ride to Saltburn on Sunday, 26th March with Brian Lydamore (07831 432100) as TEC. If you haven’t done already please send a text to Chris if you are attending the ride.
Meeting at the Curious 🐮 Cow, Killinghall HG3 2AP from 09.15am for a 09.30am departure.
HAB members might be expecting a ride this coming Sunday, but it is Mother’s Day and that impacts availability at our lunch destination so we will be running the ride the following Sunday 26th. Hopefully that won’t prevent you attending the ride.
Chris Armstrong (07960 116166) will lead the ride to Saltburn on Sunday, 26th March with Brian Lydamore (07831 432100) as TEC.
Meeting at the Curious 🐮 Cow, Killinghall HG3 2AP from 09.15am for a 09.30am departure.
We’ll ride to Boroughbridge via Ripley and Knaresborough and then on to Beadlam Grange Farmshop YO 62 7TD, for coffee and a bun. After coffee we head to Saltburn via Danby for lunch at The Spa Hotel, TS12 1HH where I’ve booked a table.
Suitability replete we depart for Chopgate via Commondale and then Rievaulx Abbey, Thirsk and finishing at Ripley.
Distance is 145 miles. I have booked 12 of us in for lunch. The hotel has asked me to confirm numbers so if you’re coming I’d appreciate you texting me on my number above by Friday 24th March please.
Meeting at Ripley Castle Café from 9.45am for a pre-start coffee/breakfast.Don’t forget to pay for parking from the machine – refundable at the café.
Setting of north to Kirkby Malzeard, Grewelthorpe and through Masham to go over the River Ure before turning left up towards Bedale. After Bedale, we cross the A1M to Morton-on-Swale, taking a left on minor roads to avoid Northallerton town centre and towards Yafforth. Back roads now up to Great Smeaton and Low Worsall before arriving at Yarm High Street.
Lunch Stop: Yarm – wherever takes our fancy on the day. Parking wise, again we need to get a ticket from the machine but this gives you a couple of hours free.
Watch out for Motorcycle Cops & Mystics whilst lunching.
After lunch, we head east on mainly minor roads towards Stokesley before picking up the B1257 to Helmsley. From Helmsley we continue on the B1257, turning left to Ampleforth following minor roads, eventually crossing the A19 and on to Helperby, Thornton Bridge and Boroughbridge, where the Ride finishes in Morrisons car park.
Length: approx 120ml.
Leader: David Haywood with TEC to be decided on the day.
Due to re-furbishments at Bilton Cricket Club during January, this will be our first meeting of 2023. Get there for the official start time 7.30 or earlier for a chat with your club mates.
Alan Beadle, talk on Thrills “n” Spills of Yorkshire Speedway
We have a speaker for this Monday evening, Alan Beadle will give us the lowdown on Yorkshire Speedway and in Alan’s own words:
“Having been a lifelong speedway fan, Trills “n” Spills is a talk about Speedway in Yorkshire. There have been many different venues throughout the history of the sport including sections on Sheffield, Halifax, Bradford and Hull. Many famous riders and pioneers from its first appearance in 1928 through to the modern day”.
Following Alan’s presentation Bilton Cricket Club will provide a buffet for us hungry folk.
OnSunday February 12th we are meeting at Dragon Road Lorry Park HG1 5DB for ourfirst Sunday Club Ride of 2022. Please arrive from 9.00am for chat and pre-ride briefing before a 9.30am 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. 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 and onto another back road route into Haworth, stopping for a morning break and using the Museum car park BD22 8DS (80p fee, download the Ring Go app for ease).
Haworth
After morning break, off towards Oxenhope and Pecket Well, taking a left in the village after The Robin Hood Inn, along Ackroyd Lane and the aptly named Height Road affording spectacular views across Hebden Bridge & Mytholmroyd down in the valley. Crossing the A646 and on some back roads again leading to the B6138. Right turn onto the A58 towards Littleborough to Hollingworth Lake for lunch at The Wine Press OL15 0AZwhere there is dedicated motorcycle parking.
The Wine Press at Hollingworth Lake
After lunch, setting off on a simpler route back home through Mytholmroyd (fuel available), Hebden Bridge, Haworth, turning right to Cullingworth, Bingley, Menston, Otley and Farnley finishing the ride at the Sun Inn at Norwood.
If you are planning to come along please send me a text to 07847 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.
96 miles. A GPX file is available.
Barry Ring is your ride leader with Roy Beniston as TEC.
For February’s mid-week ride we’re heading for the Howardian Hills & Ryedale.
Meeting atMorrisons Boroughbridge YO51 9UR at 09.45am for a 10.00am departure, (please note later than our usual start), heading via Thornton Bridge, Wass, Ampleforth & Helmsley. A short run east on the A170, then south to Great Barugh, east for coffee at the NY500, Malton Road YO18 8EA. A cafe & vehicle enthusiasts place a couple miles south of Pickering on the A169.
At the NY500
After our morning break, we’re off north to Pickering & east to Allerston, then south through the lanes, via Sledmere to Seaways Cafe, Fridaythorpe YO25 9RX where we’ll break for lunch.
Burdale
Suitably fed, we head north through Burdale to Wharram-le-Street, then west through Harton, Sutton-on-the-Forest, Aldwark Bridge to finish our ride at Morrisons, Boroughbridge YO51 9UR.
Andrew will lead this 110 miler, hope that you can join us.
Sorry folks, anyone planning to come on tomorrow’s ride-it’s off.
Some riders have pulled out already and I’ve been on another recce today too. It was -4 with hard frost on the side roads, iced-up slush in places and I was tiptoeing around, as if avoiding pot holes was bad enough. Haworth had snow a couple of days ago and it’s still on the ground. The forecast is -2 again tomorrow. Apologies to anyone hard-core enough to give it a go. The main roads are clear, but I’m convinced it’s not safe conditions for the ride so I’m putting it off again.
It’s a lot to ask in January but roll-on some warm clear weather!
OnSunday January 22nd we are meeting at Dragon Road Lorry Park HG1 5DB for ourfirst Sunday Club Ride of 2022. Please arrive from 9.00am for chat and pre-ride briefing before a 9.30am 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. 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 and onto another back road route into Haworth, stopping for a morning break and using the Museum car park BD22 8DS (70p fee, download the Ring Go app for ease).
Haworth
After morning break, off towards Oxenhope and Pecket Well, taking a left in the village after The Robin Hood Inn, along Ackroyd Lane and the aptly named Height Road affording spectacular views across Hebden Bridge & Mytholmroyd down in the valley. Crossing the A646 and on some back roads again leading to the B6138. Right turn onto the A58 towards Littleborough to Hollingworth Lake for lunch at The Wine Press OL15 0AZwhere dedicated motorcycle parking awaits us.
The Wine Press-Hollingworth Lake
A simpler route back home through Mytholmroyd (fuel available), Hebden Bridge, Haworth, turning right to Cullingworth, Bingley, Menston, Otley and Farnley finishing the ride at the Sun Inn at Norwood.
If you are planning to come along please send me a text to 07847 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.
Mileage is about 96 miles. A GPX file is available.
Barry Ring is your ride leader with Roy Beniston as TEC (if his bike is fixed). Paul Dresser is on standby.
The AGM! Just kidding-it’s Trevor Cooper’s 2023 Scotland Trip!
Trevor is back by popular request to lead us to Scotland again this year. A three day trip commencing on Friday 12th May, returning home on Sunday 14th.
Stopping over for two nights at the The Sure Hotel, Lockerbie. A massive success in 2022 has gone to Trevor’s head and he is keen to repeat the feat. For an idea of last year’s trip check out the January 2022 post on the HAB website. Here is a link to it:
Full details for the 2023 trip including cost will follow, but get the ball rolling and contact Trevor directly on 07 525 130 234 to book a space(£20 deposit payable to Trevor please).
You will have seen in the last HAB post news about the change of date for the Mid-Week ride this month and that goes ahead this Wednesday the 11th as planned (please see the previous post for details).
Normally this coming week-end would be the correct one for our Sunday Ride-Out. However, that too has been moved and will now take place on Sunday 22nd January instead. Apologies for any inconvenience and of course a post will go out with details soon.
Next month should be back to normal with the dates set out on the 2023 Event Calendar on the HAB website. Please have a look at the ride dates in the calendar. Ride leaders are needed for all months both for Sundays and Wednesdays so don’t be shy, please come forward and support your club with your ideas for a favourite route.If you are going to be new to leading a ride and if you require any support, just ask.Use this link for more details.
Note slight change from normal: Meet at Ripley Castle Tearoom HG3 3AY from 9.45am for a coffee and natter before we get on our way.
A nice simple and relatively short route suitable for this time of year!
From Ripley we head out on the B6165 towards Pateley Bridge, turning left at Summerbridge towards Dacre and on towards the B6265 at Greenhow. Now on and through Grassington before turning right to head up Wharfedale towards Aysgarth, turning left on the Hawes road. At Bainbridge turn right and on to Askrigg.
Lunch stop: The Crown Inn, Main Street, Askrigg DL83HQ.
After lunch we head back on the north side of the River Ure passing Castle Bolton then Redmire and on to Leyburn. Through Leyburn, keeping on the A684 towards Bedale but turning right on minor roads towards Ulshaw to pick up the A6108 at the Coverbridge Inn. Continue on to Masham. Through Masham, now on minor roads, to Grewelthorpe, Kirkby Malzeard and Grantley and returning back to Ripley.
I had planned a ride out this weekend to Hollingworth Lake at Littleborough near Rochdale, for lunch at the Wine Press and stopping at Haworth on the way. After doing a recce with Roy Beniston a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been watching the long range weather forecast since. A few days ago it was showing 70% chance of sleet and near freezing temperatures on Sunday 18th. Now it is showing 90% chance of rain but temperatures a little higher. Even if we chose another route the weather is going to be the same and I don’t believe we should ride out in these conditions, so sadly and sorry but I am cancelling the ride.
The first Sunday ride of 2023 hopefully (weather permitting) will provide an opportunity to try again.
Thank you for all your support in 2022, Ride Leaders, TEC’s and those that joined the rides. I hope you got as much out of it as I did.
For those coming on the December ride on Thursday 8th to The Bay Horse at Great Broughton here are the ride details.
Meet at Asda lorry park, Dragon Road, Harrogate HG1 5DB at 9.45am for 10.00am departure.
Setting off eastward on the A59, then north over the Aldwark bridge through several villages heading for the Thirsk Garden Centre and Coffee Shop (YO7 3AB) for a morning break stop.
From Thirsk we continue north to South Otterington, Yafforth, North Colton and east towards Stokesley. Turning south on the B1257 head down to Great Broughton and arrive at The Bay Horse (TS9 7HA) for Christmas lunch. We are expecting to arrive early enough to have a drink, chat and hopefully a warm up before sitting down for lunch at 1.30. Given the time of year and late start to lunch we will most likely choose the swiftest route home via the A172, A19, A168 and finish at Morrisons, Boroughbridge (YO51 9UR).
Ride Leader-John Blanchfield TEC-David Haywood Total mileage 112.
Meeting in the car park of The Curious Cow, Killinghall HG3 2AP (formerly the Springwell pub). From 9.00am with a prompt 9.30am set off after a ride briefing.Maybe bring your sunglasses in case we get some low sun!
The morning coffee stop will be at Cracoe Cafe, Ramshill House, Cracoe, Skipton BD23 6LA.
Lunch stop will be at the Golden Lion, Market Place, Leyburn DL8 5AS.
Distance just 116 miles.Fuel available nearby in Harrogate before the ride-Ripon Road or Skipton Road.
A table has been reserved at The Bay Horse in Great Broughton for this year’s Christmas Lunchon Thursday December 8th.
Subject to weather on the day, John Blanchfield will lead a ride to and back from the restaurant, details to be confirmed later. Feel free, of course, to make your own way to the restaurant should you prefer. Either way we should aim to arrive at the Bay Horse no later than 1pm. This will allow us to relax in the bar, have a natter and be seated in good time for lunch.
Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to join us. Knowing the total covers required along with your menu choices will allow me to secure the booking (menu details below). Please text 07 779 214 331.
A deposit of £10 per person is required – please pay this into my account below so I can consolidate everything and pay the total to the Bay Horse on your behalf. Please don’t pay the restaurant direct as this will only confuse things.
£10 deposit please to secure your place, payable to: David Haywood
Heading off into West Yorkshire,Breakfast will be at The Motorist, New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6JE (Sherburn Airfield).
Riding up through Escrick, Wilberfoss, Kirkham, Slingsby and stopping at perennial favourite Beadlam Farm Shop near Helmsley for lunch. After lunch we are heading off back through Helmsley, Brandsby, Sutton on the Forest, Tollerton, Whixley to finish back at the Knaresborough Retail Park again.
Dynamic duo-ride leader Trevor Cooper with David Haywood as TEC.
Only 115 miles so a fuel stop shouldn’t be needed. Top up before the ride at the Co-op Petrol station on Wetherby Road, HG5 8LH, very near to St. James Retail Park. Fingers crossed for the weather-the forecast is currently looking okay for Wednesday.
This month’s Sunday Ride Out is a jaunt to Whitby and an opportunity to practise those advanced cornering skills discussed in Monday’s indoor meeting at the cricket club.
Paul Dresser is leading this ride with Bob Hill performing TEC duties. Ride distance is 145 miles. GPX files available 07847 786 608.
Meeting at Dragon Road Lorry Park, Harrogate next to ASDA where fuel is available. Please arrive from 9.00am for a pre-ride briefing and a prompt 9.30am set off.
The first leg of the journey is through Knaresborough and Boroughbridge, heading across to the Howardian Hills and stopping at Helmsley for a spot of breakfast (YO62 5BH). Please have £1.60 in change if you want to park in the market place. After our break eastwards on the A170 to Pickering, heading North on A169 past Fylingdales, stopping at Whitby (YO21 1DX) for lunch and letting riders choose where they want to eat as there is plenty of venues there. After our fish & chips we will return home, heading north initially and then west towards Guisborough, turning off through Castleton and over the moors, via Thirsk and Ripon to finish at Ripley (HG3 3AY).
Meet at Morrisons Boroughbridge from 9am for a 9.30am start.
Route heads east from Boroughbridge, through Aldborough and Upper Dunsforth before crossing the Aldwark Bridge. Through Linton-on-Ouse and Newton-on-House to cross the A19 and on to Wigginton. Turn north on the B1363 to Sutton-on-the-Forest and to:
Morning & Lunch Stops
Coffee Stop: Miss Daisy’s Tearoom, Main Street, Sutton-on-the-Forest YO61 1DP.
From Miss Daisy’s the route goes east to Sheriff Hutton before turning north to Hovingham and Nunnington, reaching the A170 just west of Kirkbymoorside for about 2 miles. Turning left off the A170 we’ll head due north to Hutton-le-Hole before veering west through Westerdale and Kildale to reach Great Ayton. Now the A173 towards the outskirts of Stokesley and the A172 for a couple of miles before turning left on the minor road towards Chop Gate.
Lunch Stop: Lordstones Country Park, Carlton Bank, Chop Gate TS9 7JH.
After lunch we’ll continue down to Chop Gate, turning right on the B1257 towards Helmsley. Before Helmsley we turn right to follow the River Rye to the T junction with Peak Scar Road, turning left. Now back roads towards Felixkirk and the t-junction with the A170, turning right to head through Thirsk and on to the A61 Ripon road. At Busby Stoop roundabout we’ll turn left on the A167 towards Topcliffe and Asenby, over the A168 and on to Whaites Lane towards Cundall and Thornton Bridge.
Just before the bridge we turn right and on to Boroughbridge where the route will end at Morrisons.
Approx. distance as described: 158 miles.
David Haywood will lead the ride, tail ender TBC.
Looking forward to seeing you on at Boroughbridge.
PLEASE NOTE NEW START POINT FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S RIDE AT THE SUN INN, NORWOOD HG3 1SZ
Martin Pettitt leads this coming Sunday’s Monthly Ride Out with TEC duties performed by Paul Dresser.
1st leg: Meet at The Sun Inn, Brame Lane (A6451) Norwood HG3 1Sz at 9.30 for 9.45 start and ride to Town End Farm Shop & Cafe, Airton, BD23 4BE for morning coffee. (1 hr 10 mins & 33 miles). Arrive about 11am.
Saddles Cafe at The Redwell Country Inn
2nd leg: Leave Town End cafe, Airton about 11.30-ish [fuel if required in Settle] into the wild west (Lancs 🤣) to Saddles Cafe, Red Well Country Inn, Arkholme, LA6 1BQ for lunch. (1 hr 15 mins & 30 miles). Arrive about 1pm-ish.
3rd leg: Leave Saddles cafe, before 2pm and back into God’s own county to finish at Brymor Ice Cream, Jervaulx, Masham, HG4 4PG. (66 miles & just under 2 hrs). Arriving before 4pm.
Total: 130-ish miles.
Martin has promised “Roads of fine-ness with a high %age of Nationals”.So don’t miss it!
PLEASE NOTE NEW START POINT FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S RIDE BELOW AT THE SUN INN, NORWOOD HG3 1SZ
Martin Pettitt leads this coming Sunday’s Monthly Ride Out with TEC duties performed by Paul Dresser.
1st leg: Meet at The Sun Inn, Brame Lane (A6451) Norwood HG3 1Sz at 9.30 for 9.45 start and ride to Town End Farm Shop & Cafe, Airton, BD23 4BE for morning coffee. (1 hr 10 mins & 33 miles). Arrive about 11am.
Saddles Cafe at The Redwell Country Inn
2nd leg: Leave Town End cafe, Airton about 11.30-ish [fuel if required in Settle] into the wild west (Lancs 🤣) to Saddles Cafe, Red Well Country Inn, Arkholme, LA6 1BQ for lunch. (1 hr 15 mins & 30 miles). Arrive about 1pm-ish.
3rd leg: Leave Saddles cafe, before 2pm and back into God’s own county to finish at Brymor Ice Cream, Jervaulx, Masham, HG4 4PG. (66 miles & just under 2 hrs). Arriving before 4pm.
Total: 130-ish miles.
Martin has promised “Roads of fine-ness with a high %age of Nationals”.So don’t miss it!
The theme is “Motorcycles and Cycle Racing”. Arrive at Bilton Cricket Club from 7.00pm with our meeting starting at 7.30pm.
Richard Falls will talk about the role of the National Escort Group GB, for which he is Yorkshire regional coordinator, in facilitating cycle racing on the road from regional to international level, with a powerpoint and video presentation.
The National Escort Group
The National Escort Group GB (NEGGB) is an organisation that provides skilled motorcycle marshals for a variety of sporting events held on the UK public highway and aims to enhance and maximise the safety for competitors, officials and members of the general public alike.
All our riders are trained to IAM, RoSPA or similar qualification and the NEGGB is the only organisation that is accredited to provide trained motorcycle marshals for British Cycling events.
Bilton Cricket Club will provide us with their splendid and updated buffet menu after the talk and any other business.
We’ll meet at 09.15am for a 09.30am start at the Dragon Road Lorry Park, Harrogate HG1 5DB.
With full tanks we’ll head north to Ripley, briefly west on the B6165, then right for Markington, Bishop Monkton, Bridges of Borough & Thornton, Pilmoor & thru’ the lanes to the village of Balk, for tea & buns at theOld Barn Coffee Shop, Balk near, Thirsk YO7 2AQ.
Suitably replete, we head past the recently refreshed Kilburn White Horse, briefly west on the A170, the right at the Visitor Centre for Hawnby & Osmotherley. Now west for Yafforth and Scorton, crossing the Swale at Richmond Bridge, onto Hipswell Moor and the Manor Farm Cafe, Bellerby, DL8 5QH for lunch.
For our final leg, its south for Wensley, Gammersgill and over Park Rash for Kettlewell & Conistone. South on the minor road into Grassington, then left after Pateley Bridge for Fellbeck & onto Risplith where we finish our ride at G&T’s Ice Cream, Home Farm, Ripon HG4 3EP.
Andrew will lead this 125 miler, hoping that you can join us.
This month’s HAB evening meeting Ride-In starts at Squire’s Cafe Bar, Newthorpe LS25 5LX.
Members and Associates, meet for the ride at 6.00pm for a 6.15pm set off, with just 45 miles of delightfully winding Yorkshire countryside to negotiate arriving at Bilton Cricket Club for the evening meeting before 7.15pm.
If you can’t make the ride-in, gather for the meeting at the cricket club from 7.00pm with a start at 7.30pm.
No speaker again this month but a short video from MCN/Bikertek about Bike Doc and the recommended techniques for dealing with a motorcycle crash. See the video beforehand at:
Meet at Morrisons, Boroughbridge from 9am for 9.30am start. From Boroughbridge, the route heads north to Asenby and Topcliffe picking up the A167 to Busby Stoops. Continue on towards Northallerton, turning left then right at Maunby to avoid the town centre to Danby Wiske Road, Danby Lane and on to Moulton, Middleton Tyas before crossing the A1M. Now the B6275 takes us due north to Piercebridge, turning left on B6279 to the T-junction with the A688, turning right then left to Evenwood with back roads leading eventually to the A68.
Coffee stop: A68 CafeDL14 0JF We’ll leave the cafe on the A68, heading north but immediately turn left on Diddridge Lane and back roads to Wolsingham where we’ll pick up the A689 west to Frosterley and Stanhope soon turning right at Eastgate with minor roads all the way to Allenheads.
Lunch stop: Hemmel Cafe, AllenheadsNE47 9HJ Heading back home now going south passing Wearhead, Ireshopeburn and on to Middleton-in-Teesdale and Barnard Castle. The routes crosses the A66 to Bowes and then over Sleightholme Moor to Keld. Down the B6270 to Muker and Reeth, over the tops to Leyburn then the conventional route to Masham. From Masham we’ll head due south through Grewelthorpe, Kirkby Malzeard and on to Ripley where the ride will finish.
Mileage for route as described: 181m Leader: David Haywood with tail ender to be decided. Let me know if you’d like the .gpx files.
Meet at Dragon Lorry Park, Harrogate, HG1 5DB at 9.00am. DEPARTURE TIME 9.15AM. Full tanks the preferred option and fuel available at ASDA next door. If anyone wants to meet us along the route please get in touch with the ride leader.
The first section of the ride is northwards on the A61 around Ripon, West Tanfield, Masham and Leyburn and to our morning coffee stop at Manor Farm Cafe, Bellerby, DL8 5QH.
After coffee, we head northwest to Reeth via Wathgill Camp on the A6108, joining the B6270. From Reeth to Arkengarthdale Road past the Tan Hill Inn. Passing the Tan Hill Inn we continue west to Barras, through Oxenthwaite and Winton to Kirby Stephen for a quick leg stretch/fuel Stop before heading south on the A685 before turning left onto the A683 to Sedbergh. We then pick up the A684 heading east towards West Mostard, Garsdale, Clough and Appersett before reaching Hawes for lunch, DL8 3RD. Parking up in town for a change and spreading out to an eatery of your choice. There are plenty of cafes/pubs or just bring your own sandwiches.
After lunch, gathering in Hawes we continue east on the A684 to Aysgarth where we pick up the B6160 and head south to West Burton, Cray, Buckden, Kettlewell and Threshfield. Just before Threshfield we turn left onto the B6265 to Grassington and continue through Grassington to Hebden, Pateley Bridge, Burnt Yates and Bedlam to the finish at Ripley in time for a well earned ice cream.
145 miles in total. A GPX route file is available but please pay attention to the location of the rest stops and ride safely.
Ride Leader – Paul Holmes (mobile: 07746 378175). T.E.C – Barry Ring (mobile: 07847 786608).
It’s the second Monday of the month and time for our HAB meeting at Bilton Cricket Club with a Ride-in starting at the Route 59 Cafe on the Skipton Road near Bolton Bridge BD23 6AF.
The meeting time for the ride is 6.00pm for a 6.15pm set off. The cafe is closed at that time of the evening so sadly the facilities won’t be available. The ride is just 25 miles of interesting hills, curves and views and will get us to the cricket club for approximately 7.15pm. GPX route file available. Text to 07847 78 66 08.
No speaker this month so come along for the evening ride if you can or turn up as usual from 7.00pm at the cricket club. Subject to the tech working we will show a 10 minute video on group riding from MCN/Bikertek with a short discussion afterwards. All the episodes are available to watch at:
https://www.bikertekshop.co.uk/video-series
https://www.bikertekshop.co.uk/video-series
Monday’s meet is all about the social side of our club and if you have not attended one recently come along and have a chat with your club mates. A lot of us have managed a biking trip or are planning one this summer so there is plenty to talk about and of course we will finish off with the cricket club’s excellent buffet!
Roy is giving us an opportunity outlined at the last HAB club meeting to join him on a motorcycle trip to Germany on the above dates. Take up has been good and Roy has a couple of spaces left.
Trip Details:
Start from Knaresborough, travelling north to catch the overnight Newcastle to Amsterdam Ferry on Friday 7th October.
Arrive at Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) for disembarking approx 10am.
Travel to Düsseldorf Germany for a two night stay in a centrally located Hotel (Approx 160 miles).
Return journey on Monday 10th October again via the Amsterdam/Newcastle ferry, arriving back in the UK approx 10am on Tuesday 11th.
Only two places remain therefore anyone interested should contact me for any further information before end of July. Contact Details: Roy Beniston 07539 690274 or e-mail roy.beniston@icloud.com
Meet: North Street Deli, North Street, Wetherby LS22 6NUfrom 9.00am for 9.30am start. From Wetherby we head east through Walton and Wighill and on to Tadcaster, then south passing Towton and on through Sherburn-in-Elmet. Continue south to South Milford and our first stop.
Coffee stop: T Post Tearooms, South Milford LS25 5AQ. From South Millford we continue south to the T junction with the A63 and turn left. A63 for about a mile then Left on Austfield Lane following back roads for a while, eventually reaching the A1041 (turning left) and A645 (turning right). We’ll now navigate our way around Goole before heading south on the A161 to Gainsborough, allowing us to cross the River Trent and immediately head north, hugging the river to our main stop of the day.
Lunch stop: The Jenny Wren Inn DN17 3AS. From lunch we head northwards to the Humber Bridge then on to South Cave and Market Weighton where we turn west towards Bubwith, Riccall, Cawood, Ulleskelf and Stutton, soon crossing the A64 before heading on to Bramham. At Bramham we’ll pick up the A168 to head north, riding parallel with the A1 for about 2.5 miles, to the layby (still on A168) about a mile south of Wetherby, where the ride will finish.
Leader: David Haywood with TEC to be decided. Distance as described: 159 miles. Forecast is warm but cloudy with low chance of rain (no guarantees!).
Start – Dragon Lorry Park, Harrogate 9.00am for 9.15 am prompt start.
Harrogate out on Ripon road to Boroughbridge via Lingerford.
Boroughbridge to Aldwark [Toll Bridge-Free for motorcycles].
Aldwark to Alne, join A19 then pick up B1363 to Brandsby.
After Brandsby take Right Fork to Hovingham.
Hovingham to Slingsby and take Right turn to Castle Howard for Coffee Stop.
[50 miles]
After coffee Left turn to pick up A64 then 1st Right to Kirkham Abbey.
Onto Langton then North Grimston and take Left Fork onto B1253.
Straight over staggered crossroads at Duggleby.
Through West & East Lutton, Weaverthorpe, cross over the junction with B1249.
Wold Newton – Burton Fleming then Hunmanby for lunch at the White Swan Pub.
[35 miles]
Leave Hunmanby, (possible fuel stop) join A165 and left @ roundabout to Filey.
Into Filey town centre for a ride along the Coastal Promenade.
From Filey rejoin the A165 for Scarborough.
Straight through Scarborough over Valley Bridge [known as “The Suicide Bridge”].
Keep on A165 heading out to Whitby.
After Cloughton [Approx 20 miles] left turn onto Helwath Road for “Harwood Dale Forest Drive”.
Continue on through to “Dalby Forest Drive” [Approx 18 miles].
Exit Dalby Forest and turn left toward Thornton-le Dale.
Possible stop at Thornton-le-Dale for a famous Ice-Cream and a look at Mathewsons of Bangers & Cash fame!!
Continue on A170 to Pickering then Kirbymoorside [Possible fuel stop].
Continue on A170 to Helmsley, Sutton Bank, then Thirsk.
Left at roundabout in Thirsk to join the A19 then immediate right to join the A168.
Take left filter lane to stay on the A168 to Borougbridge for route end at Morrisons.
[96 miles]
Total 181 miles. Please come with full tanks and empty bladders !!
Note: Time permitting, possible detour to “Olivers Mount” for a circuit of the racing track/road, then ride along Scarborough Seafront, South & North Beach promenades to rejoin the A165 towards Whitby.
Rideout Leader – Roy Beniston mobile: 07539 690 274
T.E.C (Morning) Barry Ring mobile: 07847 786 608 (Afternoon) Paul Dresser 07515 910 223
Ride-in Leader John Honey and Meeting Speaker Martin Pettitt
John Honey will lead Monday evening’s Ride-In to our monthly HAB meeting at the Bilton Cricket Club.
Gather for the ride opposite the Boars Head in Ripley, 6.00pm for a 6.15pm set off. Taking in Pateley Bridge, Darley, towards Farnley back towards Harrogate through Leathley and Beckwithshaw. Just 28 miles and 40 minutes or so will get us to the Cricket Club in plenty of time for a good chat before the meeting begins. Usual rules, drop off marshalling system. Ride at your own pace, no rush to keep up, do observe the rules of the road, be safe and enjoy the ride.
The meeting will be as usual at Bilton Cricket Club from 7.00pm for our monthly Harrogate Advanced Bikes get together. The meeting starts with an in-house collective chat with Martin Pettitt about “Overtaking Made Easier”.
A discussion drawing on our collective experience of overtakes and about all aspects of overtaking, especially the 2-way relationship between taking and using the information, positioning to enable sweeter passes which we all enjoy and with Martin’s top tips thrown in.
The usual Bilton Cricket Club’s splendid buffet to follow.
Meeting at Stephen Smith’s Garden Centre, Otley LS21 1DY, 9.00am for 9.30 depart.
This Wednesday we are heading out on a classic ride to Snake Pass. From Otley, we’ll head south over Hawksworth Moor through Bingley to Sowerby Bridge and then stopping for coffee at Bolster Moor Farm Shop, Golcar HD7 7JU. Then continuing on through Meltham and Holmbridge to Woodhead Reservoir, Longsett Reservoir, and to our lunch stop at the ever-popular Strines Inn, Bradfield Dale S6 6JE.
After lunch it’s Snake Pass, sadly currently subject to speed restrictions and one-way working in parts, following landslips earlier this year. However the beauty of the landscape remains exceptional. Then back northwards via Scammonden and Hebden Bridge and a stop for tea at the Robin Hood Inn in Pecket WellHX7 8QR.
The last leg will take us up through Oxenhope and Howarth, through Silsden and Addingham, to Bolton Bridge and finishing at Mackenzie’s Smokehouse, Blubberhouses.
Approx. 140 miles
So that I can forewarn the Strines Inn, please let me know if you will be coming by messaging me on 07585 674845.
One of our members has had to drop out of Trevor Cooper’s three day Scotland trip this coming weekend so a spare place is up for grabs. Full details are are available on the HAB website. Have a look at January 2022 archives.
With a group of 12 fellow HAB members travel to Scotland Friday, two nights in a hotel, spend Saturday riding the hills and return home on the Sunday.
You an contact Trevor on 07525 130 234 to book or for more info.
Sorry folks forgot to put the departure point on the original post for this Sundays Ride. We are setting off from the lorry park at Dragon Road in Harrogate. Meeting from 9.00am with a 9.30am set off.
Meeting at Dragon Road Lorry Park Harrogate 9.00am for 9.30 depart.
This Sunday we are heading out on an old favourite of mine. West on the A59 to Bolton Bridge, Addingham, through Silsden, Steeton on the back road to Goose Eye, Oakworth and Haworth and to Hebden Bridge for our morning break (HX7 8ET). Plenty of street parking free for motorcycles, near the market square. Also plenty of cafes available in the Square or in the nearby streets. It’s usually busy so get in where you can.
All you can eat
After our break, heading for Mytholmroyd and south towards several high open moors with spectacular views and curvy roads, sadly muted with speed limits in places, but fun nevertheless. Next stop is Slaithwaite (Sla-wit) at the bottom of a steep hill where we can lunch at The Handmade Bakery (HD7 5HA) a cafe on the canal side with plenty of healthy options.
Plenty more to come after lunch so through Marsden and Dobcross before heading across Saddleworth Moor towards Holmfirth but cutting back to Holmbridge & Holme (Moss) and then on to the A628 eastwards. Left turn northwards to the east side of Holmfirth and A635, a stop for fuel before we reach Denby Dale, then northwards for an official ride finish at The Yorkshire Sculpture Park (WF4 4LG). We can stop for a drink or an ice cream or just scoot off home on the M1 or even a backroad journey instead & I’m happy to lead that too.
Mileage approx. 120 when we arrive at the YSP around 3.00pm.
Our HAB Monday meeting tomorrow evening at Bilton Cricket Club features Peter Riley from Airbag Vest demonstrating safety manufacturer’s Helite Air Bag Jackets and Waistcoats.
The meeting starts at 7.30pm so get there a little earlier, from around 7.00 onwards for a chat with your club mates and some food after the presentation.
After last month’s AGM successful ride-in another one is arranged, this time a different starting point at Morrisons petrol station in Wetherby. Meet at 6.00pm and setting off promptly at 6.15pm. The ride is approximately 27 miles and should take less than an hour expecting to arrive at Bilton Cricket Club by 7.15pm. Another great ride on some twisty roads.
Meet at the North Street Deli in Wetherby LS22 6NU from 9.00 for a 9.30am start.
From Wetherby the route takes us east on back roads to Walton and Wighill. Then on to Tadcaster, over the river and continuing south before turning right to Grimston, Ulleskelf, Cawood, north east over the bridge and east again to Riccall for a coffee stop.
Coffee stop: Pickled @ RiccallYO19 6QE. From Riccall the route continues east to Skipwith, North Duffield and Bubwith before heading northwards towards Nunburnholme and Huggate, heading briefly east on the A166 to Wetwang. From Wetwang north again to Sledmere, West Lutton and then west to Settington and Scagglethorpe for lunch.
Lunch stop: The Ham & Cheese Inn, ScagglethorpeYO17 8DZ. After lunch the route heads south into the Wolds to Thixendale then west to Leavening and Howsham to the A64, where we’ll turn right briefly and then left off the main road to Bulmer, Sheriff Hutton, eventually crossing the A19, then Tollerton, Aldwark Bridge, Great Ouseburn and the B6265 towards Boroughbridge.
Ride finishes at Morrisons car park, Boroughbridge YO51 9UR. Route length: approx. 122 miles.
How about aRide-In to the AGM at the Bilton Cricket Club from Ripon Market Place HG4 1BN.
Meeting from 5.45pm and setting off at 6.15pm prompt. A short ride with lots packed into it, less than an hour and less than 25 miles.
The aim is to arrive at our popular venue, for 7.15 pm and enjoy the best of both worlds with a decent ride, followed by our AGM meeting, a chat with your mates and a decent buffet to finish.
Hopefully this idea proves popular. Starting point to suit all HAB members on future rides. All comments welcome.
We’ll meet at 0915 for a 0930 start at the Dragon Road Lorry Park, Harrogate HG1 5DB.
10-00 Ilkley Lido LS29 0BZ pick upfor any of our members wanting a lie-in.
Heading west on the A59 to Blubberhouses, then south for Askwith & Ilkley, over Addingham Moor to Silsden, Crosshills & the through the lanes to Foulridge for coffee & buns at The Wharf, Warehouse Lane, Foulridge BB8 7PP (Formerly Café Cargo).
Coffee Stop & the Open Road
Heading west, through Blacko, Chatburn, Waddington, Cow Ark, then north to Slaidburn & Keasden. Onto the A65 near Austwick, & into Settle for lunch at one of the cafes/takeaways, or bring your own. Settle Market Place, BD24 9EJ
After our lunch we’re north to Langcliffe, then over the tops to Littondale, Threshfield & Stump Cross Caverns where we finish our ride.
Andrew will lead our April Sunday ride, a shorter route this month of 106 miles, accounting for current fuel costs.
Meet Ripley car park 09.15am for a 09.30am start. The route this month takes us north from Ripley, through Kirkby Malzeard, Grewelthorpe and on to Masham. Coffee stop: Masham After coffee we continue northwest, passing Thornton Watlass, Thornton Steward Reservoir then taking the A6108, turning right at Downholme to pick up the spectacular road high above Swaledale to Hudswell and on to Richmond. East now through Richmond and Brompton-on-Swale, crossing the A1(M) to Scorton then right on A167 before taking a left in 1/2 mile towards Yarm. Lunch: Yarm High Street – plenty of choice food-wise to take our pick from. After lunch we head east on minor roads towards Stokesley, turning south through Great Broughton and to the ‘biker’s favourite’ B1257 on to Chop Gate before turning right to Hawnby and the Peak Scar Road towards the A170. Left on the A170, turning right soon after towards West End, Yearsley and on through Easingwold. Now heading east, over the A19 to Raskelf, Helperby, Thornton Bridge and another favourite, the minor road through Milby and on to Boroughbridge. Route ends at Morrisons, Boroughbridge.
Total mileage: 118 miles approx. Ride leader: David Haywood with Trevor Cooper riding tail-end. A mixed weather forecast at the moment, hence the choice of a slightly shorter route than normal. Having said that, it’s a very pleasant ride and I’m sure we’ll have a great day out. Look forward to seeing you in Ripley.
Yorkshire and Lancashire for this Sunday’s Ride lead by Chris Armstrong. Meet on Sunday 20th March at the Route 59 Cafe, BD23 6AF from 09.00 for a 09.30 departure to Arncliffe via Burnsall.
Over the top to Airton for our coffee stop at Town End Farmhouse, BD23 4BE.
After coffee we ride past Malham Cove to Stainforth, Ribblehead, Ingleton and the back road to Clapham, Crossing the A65 and ride over the moors to Tosside for lunch at The Old Vicarage Tearooms, BD23 4SQ.
After lunch it’s Bolton by Bowland, Gisburn, Nappa, Gargrave finishing back at The Route 59 Cafe.
Distance is only 113 miles. Come tanked up and maybe we will have no need for a fuel stop.
Chris Armstrong will lead the ride on Wednesday 2nd March. Meet at Ripley car park from 09.00am for a 09.30am departure.
A cross country route to Ryeburn Cafe (YO62 5AE) Helmsley for coffee via Boroughbridge and Easingwold. Then off to Stokesley and Great Ayton, arriving at Saltburn Spa Hotel TS12 1HH for a great lunch. After our hearty lunch it’s Danby, Castleton, Helmsley and Thirsk, ending the ride back at Ripley.
I’ve booked a table for lunch so if you’re coming please contact me by text on 07960 116 166 so I can advise the hotel of numbers.
Mileage 148 so please start with a full tank. See you at Ripley!
No it”s not “Groundhog Day”, but postponed from last Sunday our February Ride get’s a second chance this coming weekend.
Meeting at ATS Tyres, Leeds Road, Pannal HG3 1EP from 9.00am, leaving at 9.30am. Fuel available at the BP garage next door.
We are heading to east through Kirk Deighton, then to Thorpe Arch, Tadcaster, Ulleskelf, Cawood and onto Riccall for breakfast. After breakfast we carry on eastwards to Newsholme, north to Barmby Moor, Bishop Wilton, Bugthorpe, Kirkham, Castle Howard and Hovingham for lunch. After lunch, depending on the weather, we will come home via Helmsley or Easingwold. All in all a very pleasant run.
135 miles. If any one wants a sat nav route file, please let me know.
Sorry folks we have been waiting for a few days to see if the stormy weather would pass in time for our Sunday ride out, but sadly not. The forecast is still for strong winds and heavy rain all day and it would be very uncomfortable and irresponsible for us to ride in those conditions.
All is not lost though. Trevor has kindly offered to lead the ride next Sunday 27th and for which we currently have a very good weather forecast.
A reminder will go out early next week with full details.
All the best and enjoy the rest of the weekend (polishing the bike in the garage).
Meeting at ATS Tyres, Leeds Road, Pannal HG3 1EP from 9.00am, leaving at 9.30am. Fuel available at the BP garage next door.
We are heading to east through Kirk Deighton, then to Thorpe Arch, Tadcaster, Ulleskelf, Cawood and onto Riccall for breakfast. After breakfast we carry on eastwards to Newsholme, north to Barmby Moor, Bishop Wilton, Bugthorpe, Kirkham, Castle Howard and Hovingham for lunch. After lunch, depending on the weather, we will come home via Helmsley or Easingwold. All in all a very pleasant run.
If any one wants a sat nav route file, please let me know. Mileage available after the recce.
Chris Armstrong will lead the ride on Wednesday 2nd February.Meeting at The Route 59 Cafe near Bolton Abbey BD23 6AF from 9.00am setting off at 9.30am.
The Old Vicarage Cafe at Tosside
Riding west as the title suggests, via Gargrave, Bank Newton and Halton West to our coffee stop at The Old Vicarage, Tosside BD23 4SQ.
After coffee, it’s through delightful Bowland via Bentham to lunch at TheAlbion, 41 The Promenade, Arnside LA5 0HA overlooking the river Kent estuary.
Following lunch, it’s back east to Ingleton, Ribblehead and Malham finishing at the Route 59 Cafe, after a round trip of just 116 miles. A table is booked at the Albion so please text me on 07960 116 166 if you are coming so we can advise on numbers.
We have been out on two of our 2022 Rides already, but February will be with us soon and a Ride Leader is needed for the Sunday Ride on the 20th. It’s your club so don’t be shy and please step forward to lead a ride in 2022 if you can. If you have not volunteered before you must be a full IAM/HAB member. Any help you need to research, plan and recce your ride will be provided. There is a definitive guide on the HAB website with a link at the bottom of this page.
Here are the Sunday and Wednesday dates to choose from. It’s normally the third Sunday of the month and the first Wednesday but we do occasionally move the dates around.
Please get in touch if youcan to lead a ride this season. Contact details at the bottom of the page.
Sunday RidesWednesday Rides
Barry Ring-your Ride-Out coordinator 078747 786 608 0r barrya.ring@gmail.com
Trevor Cooper is organising a 3 day ride to Dumfries and Galloway with a two night stay at a Best Western hotel. A provisional block booking has been made at The Sure Hotel, Lockerbie with the single room costing £140, twins for 1 person at £160, for 2 nights. We are planning to eat in the hotel on both evenings, dining at 7.30pm. Breakfast and dinner sadly not included in the price.
Route Plan.
Day 1. Up through Barnard Castle, Teesdale to Alston and Langholm for a two night stay at The Sure Hotel in Lockerbie.
Day 2. A day around Galloway Forest Park, including parts of the South West 300.
Day 3. Final day back down through Brampton, Appleby and Hawes to Harrogate.
The Road Beckons
Please contact Trevor Cooper on 07525 130234, or trevorhcooper@msn.com to reserve your place and to confirm room requirements by the 7th February.
This Sunday 16th we are meeting at the Route 59 Cafe near Bolton Bridge BD23 6AF for our first Sunday Club Ride of 2022. Please arrive from 9.00am for chat and 9.30am set off. Make sure to have enough fuel for an 85 mile loop finishing at the A59 cafe again. The forecast is looking reasonable with little chance of rain.
The route takes us westwards on the A59 past Skipton and just before Gargrave we turn northwards towards Eshton and westwards again for Airton, over Scosthrop Moor for our morning stop in Settle BD24 9EJ (nothing booked but there are plenty of food outlets).
After morning break we are off westwards again cutting across the A65 on a back road through Eldroth joining the B6480 through the Benthams and to Melling. Northwards on the A683 to Cowan Bridge and then eastwards on the A65 to our lunch stop a few miles along on the right hand side so watch out for the turn. Lunch is booked for 12.30pm at the Earby Green Farm Caravan Site & Cafe LA6 2JH. Nice place, we have been there before.
After a hearty lunch we are of again eastwards on the A65 turning left towards Thornton-in-Lonsdale looping around Ingleton, on a roundabout route heading back to the A59 Cafe.
If you are planning to come along please send me a text 07847 786 608. A lunch table is booked for 8 people and it would be helpful if we need increase the table booking if necessary. There is covered outdoor seating if you prefer.
Please observe common sense distancing and wear facecoverings when necessary.
Mileage is about 85. Barry Ring is your ride leader with Paul Dresser as TEC.
Happy New Year to all. For our first mid week ride of 2022, we’re heading for fish & chips on the coast, with a mix of faster A & B roads, and some slower back roads.
Meeting atMorrisons in Boroughbridge YO51 9UR, 0900 for a 0930 start.
From Boroughbridge we head south east to the Aldwark Bridge then east via Tollerton, Huby, Sheriff Hutton & Bulmer to Castle Howard YO60 7DA for coffee.
Suitably refreshed, we head for Malton via Easthorpe, then 5 miles on the A64 before turning north for Yedingham, Snainton & Troutsdale and Hackness to arrive at our lunch venue, The Oasis Café, North Bay, Scarborough YO12 7TY where we can eat inside or outside.
After lunch returning to Stainton on the A170, then south west towards Marishes & Malton. Now the B1257 to Hovingham, then west to Yearsley, Husthwaite, Brafferton, & finally Morrisons Boroughbridge where we shall finish.
Please have regard to current Covid guidelines.
Hoping that you can join us on this 115 mile start to the New Year.
I hope some of you will be up for a brief but interesting ride prior to getting too involved in the Christmas season. This will be the last official ride before Christmas. The ride out on Sunday 19th December has taken into account the limited daylight and possible problems with the weather, not to mention the dreaded Omicron variant! The exact route will depend on these issues, which may cause route changes on the day, or in the worst case, sadly, cancellation. However, all being well we will depart from ASDA lorry park on Dragon Road, Harrogate at 9.30am hopefully with the sun shining on an unseasonably warm day!! We will take the direct popular main road route to the Biker Café at Bellerby via Ripon and Leyburn for an indulgence of Spam and Egg sandwiches or similar.
Manor Cafe Bellerby
From Bellerby we will travel to Reeth then onwards through Gunnerside and Muker, finally diving down via the Buttertubs Pass and stopping in Hawes for lunch.
Lunch Venue to be decided on the day!
The Penny Garth Cafe
The Chippy!
Or even The Creamery Grommet!
After lunch, returning via Kettlewell, Grassington and Pateley Bridge finishing at Ripley. Ice Cream for the hardy? The aim at this stage is to get back before the darkness and cold spoil things.
The total distance of the ride is 110 miles so most bikes should make it on one tank. Please Note. Weather: If freezing conditions or snow are forecast the ride will be cancelled so check your phones before setting out. Covid: If you have symptoms please do not attend.
Following David’s invitation to book for our Wednesday Christmas lunch, here is our route to the Bay Horse.
Meet at Morrison’s, Boroughbridge car park from 9am for 9.30am latest start.
We head east via Thornton Bridge, Brafferton, Brandsby, north to Helmsley, then on the A170 to the old favourite Beadlam Grange Farm Shop Cafe Y062 7TB for a quick coffee.
Outward & return journeys.
Its just less than an hour from here to our lunch stop, so we’ll leave Beadlam at 10.50am and should arrive at the Bay Horse, Great Broughton TS9 7HA in good time for our 12 noon lunch, via Hutton le Hole, Castleton, & Kildale.
After a great lunch we head back to Boroughbridge, via Rievaulx, Scawton, Bagby & Thornton Bridge. This is a 1 hour and 15 minute run or if time/weather is against us we can return via Northallerton & Thirsk in just an hour.
Total mileage is 100. If any lunchers are going straight to the Bay Horse and not joining our ride in, please let me know on 0747 300 5849.
A whistle stop journey south from the lorry park on Dragon Road, Harrogate heading south on the old A1. Meeting from 9.00am and setting off at 9.30am.
Morning stop is the Fox & Hounds in Newmillerdam (WF2 6QQ). After coffee and a snack it’s southwards again towards Penistone and on to the stunning Mortimer Road with switchbacks and surprise corners good enough to grace an alpine road. Just as you are getting into the groove we will reach our lunch venue at the Strines Inn in the Peak District (S6 6JE) overlooking its’ very own reservoir. We will need to book in so get in touch with me as soon as you can (07847 786608 by text please) so we can give the Inn an idea of the required numbers. You never know we may end up with decent weather and sit outside.
After lunch a mile or so south again onto the A57 westwards onto Snake Road past Ladybower Reservoir. It’s a little neutered with the 50mph limit these days and policed too, but you may get a careful overtaking opportunity in and the corners are certainly entertaining. Glossop is just up the road and where we make a right turn in the middle of town northwards again, on the B6105 with its’ own share of hairpin turns. Up on to the A628 and if the weather is clear and time permitting we will have a run up Holme Moss, through Holmfirth and on towards Denby Dale, in any case, for a fuel stop.
Last leg of this ride would normally include a quick stop at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park but the days are now short so it is straight onto the M1 north at junction 39. We will be finishing the ride at the Wetherby Services on the A1.
Total max mileage is 144 (if we go over Holme Moss and includes stint on the M1 at the end of the ride).
I hope you can make it, please get in touch on the number below.
Ride leader Barry Ring (07847 786608) TEC Roy Beniston
Good news-The Christmas lunch and ride out returns for 2021! A table has been reserved at the Bay Horse in Great Broughton for 12pm on Wednesday 1st December. Weather permitting there’ll be the usual ride to the venue and Andrew Pratt has kindly offered to plan this. Details of the ride will follow nearer the time.
I’ve been promised full menu details shortly but, in the meantime,please register your interest as soon as possible so I can get an idea of numbers.
Meet at The North Street Deli, 29 North Street, Wetherby LS22 6NU from 9am for a 9.30am start.
From Wetherby the route takes the York Road before turning right to Wighill and on to Tadcaster. South from Tadcaster on A162, turning left on Raw Lane to Ulleskelf, Cawood, the bridge over the River Ouse and on to Kelfield and Riccall.
We have atable reserved for Coffee Stop at the Pickled at Riccall café YO19 6QE (inside the post office). From Riccall to North Duffield, then north on the B1228, turn right on Ash Lane to Allerthorpe, Pocklington, on the B1246 through Warter, the A614 Beverley Road around Driffield south, right on B1249 to Brandesburton and the A1035 towards Hornsea for lunch.
Lunch stop Hornsea – Lily’s Beach Café HU18 1NJ if enough room otherwise ‘play it by ear’. From Hornsea, north on the B1242 to Atwick, turn right to continue north on A165, right on A614 then first left to Haistorpe, left on B1253 and turn right on minor road towards West Lutton, left to Malton Lane, left again to Low Road. After Kirby Grindalythe continue on B1248 to North Grimston, bear left on Cordike Lane to Langton and left on A64 south of Whitwell-on-the-Hill before taking first right, minor road towards Foston, Lillings, Ambo, Stillington, Easingwold, Raskelf, Helperby, Thornton Bridge and left to Boroughbridge.
OurRide Out ends at Morrisons car park, Boroughbridge. Length as described: approx. 145 miles. David Haywood will lead the ride, TEC to be appointed on the day.
Meeting at the Dragon Road lorry park, next to ASDA Harrogate from 9.00am and departing at 9.30am prompt after a chat and pre-ride briefing. There will be a fuel stop on the ride but please arrive with a full tank if possible.
Heading towards Ripon and Thirsk, A170 up Sutton Bank, first right to the White Horse, for a short stop in the car park. Down the hill, left at the bottom to Oldsteadand towards Wass, where we stop for coffee at Byland Abbey Tea Room YO61 4BD.
After that short break setting off through Ampleforth, left fork to the B1257, at Sproxton right onto the A170, through Helmsley, second left to Keldholme, throughHutton-le-Hole and right after the Ryedale Folk Museum. Branch first left to Rosedale Abbey. In Rosedale Abbey, our lunch stop is at the Abbey Tea RoomsYO18 8RA.
Leaving our lunch stop, left at Rosedale Abbey cross roads, right at the next T-junction then left to Westerdale, then left all the way and through Kildale. Roseberry Topping is visible to the right. Right to Easby and Stokesley, exiting the roundabout to the town centre for a fuel stop. In Stokesley branch left onto the B1365, then rightonto the A172. At the junction with the A19, turn towards Thirsk and exit at Mount Grace Priory for a short stop.
Continue down the A19, going onto the A168, past Boroughbridge, turning right on the A6055 to Minskip, right again at Ferrensby to Farnham and Scotton, going to Ripley for the finish and an ice cream.
Sorry it is short notice but leading a ride to Croft Auto Classic Motorcycle Race Weekend this Sunday. I’m planning a scenic route and intending to get there well before midday in time to grab some lunch beforehand. Tickets are £15 at the gate. Meet from 9.00am for a 9.30am set off at Dragon Road lorry park next to Asda after a pre-ride briefing.
Croft is a great circuit with plenty of decent viewing places and ample opportunity to move around the track perimeter.
Warren Beese is racing & has given us an invite to drop by the pits.
A nice scenic circular route, 75% of which is within the North York Moors National Park.
Meet at Morrisons, Boroughbridge car park from 9am for 9.30am start.
Part 1: From Boroughbridge to Aldborough, Great Ouseburn over Aldwark Bridge to Linton-on-Ouse, Shipton by Beningbrough, then Haxby and Sheriff Hutton and north to . . .
Hovingham Coffee Stopat The Bakery & Rolling Pin Café YO62 4LG
Part 2: From Hovingham to Amotherby, Great Barugh, Thornton-le-Dale (A170) to Snainton and north towards Hackness, Harwood Dale and A171 to Sneaton and on to the outskirts of Whitby.
Victoria Farm Shop Cafe for Lunch–Whitby YO21 1TL
Part 3: After lunch back onto the A171 briefly before turning left along the Esk Valley to Danby, Castletown then Southwards to Farndale, Kirkbymoorside and onto the A170 westwards, briefly, before turning left towards Cunnington, Stonegrave, Oswaldkirk, Ampleforth and Coxwold, across the A19 towards Sessay on a minor road to Thornton Bridge and back to Morrisons in Boroughbridge.
144 miles in total.
David Haywood will lead the ride with TEC to be appointed on the day.
Please email or text me if you would like GPX files: david.haywood@mac.com , 0777 921 4331
I hope you can make it and look forward to riding with you.
Chris Armstrong will lead the ride on Wednesday September 1st.Meet at the Route 59 Cafe, BD236AF on the A59 West of Bolton Abbey from 09.15 for an 09.30 departure.
We head through Burnsall to the Cafe on the lake at KilnseyBD23 5PS for a coffee break then on to Reeth for lunch via Aysgarth Falls and Castle Bolton. After lunch it’s the B6270 to Thwaite, over the Buttertubs Pass to Hawes and the B6255 to Ribblehead described by Ride magazine as “one of the best motorbike rides in England”. Onwards to Clapham, through the Forest of Bowland and on to Bolton-by-Bowland and briefly back into the Dales to Hetton finishing at Route 59 Cafe.
An impromptu Ride-Out to Seaways Cafe for this Tuesday Evening. They are open for food until 8.oopm and I’m intending to get there around 7.00pm.
Meeting in Ripon Market Place from 5.45pm and leaving at 6.00pm. A cross-country ride through Brafferton, Raskelf, Easingwold, Sheriff Hutton, Barton-Le-Willows, Leavening and on to Fridaythorpe. Journey time around 1 hr 20 min and 46 miles. Not intending to sell my bike but might see something interesting. Easy route back to Harrogate. A166 to York. A64 around and whichever way suits you from there. Not sure about the weather yet, but as long as it’s not raining, it must be good! Hoping to get home in the light hence the early start at Ripon, but get there if you can.
Usual IAM/HAM guidelines.
Keep to the rules of the road.
Ride within your comfort zone.
Turn marking if necessary-no one gets left behind.
Already two of us so please get in touch on 07847 786608 to confirm.
I’ve done a recce for tomorrow night’s ride out today and the owner of The Greyhound says he is very busy at the moment and suggests we book a table if we want food. Please get in touch on 07847 786608 if you are coming on the ride so I can give him numbers. Have a look at the attached menus.
First of all apologies to anyone expecting our usual Monday evening ride out. For family reasons it has to be Tuesday this week. However, that’s good, as it fits in with “bike night” at The Greyhound in the village of Bagby near Thirsk YO7 2PF.
Meeting at the normal place, Dragon Road lorry park next to ASDA in Harrogate, fuel and toilets available. Gather from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm set off. Final route not decided yet, but less than an hour and about 30 miles. That should get us to the Greyhound in time for food and a chat and then follow on a simple route back to the Harrogate area or make your own way home. The weather forecast is looking good so make the most of the light evenings whilst we can.
I hope you can make it. Please get in touch on 07847 786608 to give me an idea on numbers, but it’s not compulsory, so you can just turn up on the night.
Pete McNulty will lead us west then north into Bowland & Dentdale on a 131 mile jaunt through some incredible scenic roads (the route is courtesy of Andrew Pratt).
Meet at Ripley car park 9.15am for 9.30am depart.
Heading west to Pateley Bridge, Stump Cross, then left to Barden & over the tops to Embsay, Skipton bypass & on the A59 to Lisburn, north to Paythorne & Tosside for a tea break at TheOld Vicarage Tearooms, Tosside BD23 4SF.
Then to Slaidburn, north to Wray, Arkholme, Barbon & Dent for lunch at one of the cafes or pubs (or bring your own sandwiches) Dent LA10 5QL
Once refreshed and up Dentdale to Ribblehead, then onwards to Stainforth, over the tops to Arncliffe, Threshfield, to finish at Stump Cross Caverns.
Usual IAM rules apply, following the rules of the road.
Please arrive with a full tank. Let the ride leader know if you need to top up on route.
Maximum 30 riders.
Bring your own food if you wish.
Have great day!
Please phone or text Pete McNulty on 07812 105028 to book your space.
Next Wednesday’s ride out is being lead by Trevor Cooper and ably assisted by Mike Holroyd on TEC duties. Meeting at Costa Coffee, Spacey Houses near Pannal for an early shot of caffeine at 9.00am for a 9.30am set off. Fuel for your bike also available nearby.Please arrive with a full tank or with sufficient time to fill up.
Up to press full details not available but will include a route towards Selby and a breakfast stop at Grangeside Nurseries Cafe in Cawood YO8 3SG. Afterwards on to Garrowby, around York and up into the Helmsley area with a confirmed stop at Beadlam Grange Farm Shop Cafe for lunchY062 7TB with easy parking and always good food.
Finishing at Morrison’s car park in Boroughbridge.
Check your tyres again we are off for an evening ride to Squires Cafe Bike Night at Newthorpe near Sherburn in Elmet LS25 5LX. Wednesday is Bike Night apparently, even though I believed every night was bike night at Squires.
Meeting at Harrogate lorry park on Dragon Road next to ASDA. 7.00pm or earlier with a prompt set of at 7.15pm. I’m doing the honours again and looking for a likely TEC to step up! A nice hour’s run to the cafe on interesting roads you may not have used before, taking in Pannal, Follifoot, Kirkby Overblow, Sicklinghall……….and lots more on the way to Newthorpe. Its’ forecast sunny and warm all this week and don’t worry, you can water the plants when you get home from your ride. The ride is approximately 26 miles long so fuel enough to do that and get home is all you need. We should get there by 8.15pm. There is usually lots of food at Squires so leave room for a pie and there will also be plenty of time for a chat outside.
Hopefully you can make it. Please let me know beforehand if you can. It’s’ not compulsory and shouldn’t stop you just rocking up, but a text on 07847 786608 is sufficient. Obviously be cautious and look after yourselves whilst socialising together and please don’t come on the ride if you have any Covid like symptoms.
A GPX file of the route is available to share if anyone would like a copy please let me know.
Meet at the Ripley Car park at 9.00am to leave at 9.30am with full tanks.
Ride leader Paul Holmes, TEC Barry Ring.
The first section of the ride takes you northwards to West Tanfield, Masham and Leyburn and to our morning coffee stop at Manor Farm Cafe, Bellerby, DL8 5QH.
Bacon Butty, you know you want one!
After coffee, we head further north via Downholme on the A6108 heading towards Richmond. From Richmond we head north once more, passing through Whashton Green and Ravensworth before reaching the A66. Next we head west along the A66 for a short while before turning right heading towards Hutton Magna and then onto Ovington and Winston. We then pick up the A67 and head to Barnard Castle. From Barnard Castle we head north on the B6278/B6282 to Middleton-In-Teasdale for lunch DL12 0QB. Plenty of cafes for lunch options or feel free to bring your own refreshments.
After lunch we will head south on the B6277/B6276 back towards Brough on some great winding roads with spectacular views of the Pennines, passing Selset Reservoir on the way. From Brough we head along the A685 to Kirkby Stephen and then onto Nateby. At Nateby we pick up the B6270 heading east to Thwaite and onto Reeth where we can stop for refreshments and leg stretch.
From Reeth we head to Grinton and then head up and over Whipperdale Bank past the ranges to Leyburn (Fuel stop if required). From Leyburn on a quick route we will head east on the A684 to Bedale. From Bedale on the ring road we will head towards Leeming Bar and pick up the A6055 running parallel to the A1(M) going south to pick up the A61 which will bring us back towards Ripon and into Ripley for the finish (approximate finish 15:45).
The route is approximately 150 miles. Please start with a full tank if you can but it is a long run so there will be a fuel stop. A GPX route file is available on request.
Including Sunday the 18th the current guidelines are that 30 can meet outdoors and 6 from any household indoors. Please bear that in mind, particularly at the refreshment stops, keep to social distancing guidelines and wear a mask/face covering at appropriate times. The weather is forecast warm and sunny so above all enjoy the ride!
I hope you can join the ride. Please let me know if you can on 07746 378175.
Roy Beniston has kindly offered to lead an additional evening ride to the Joiners Arms at Hampsthwaite this coming Wednesday 14th.
The ride to start at the Dragon Road Lorry Park, Harrogate, assembling at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start. Fuel and toilets available at ASDA next door.
The ride duration will be 50 miles of country roads in and around the Harrogate area taking approx 2 hours. The riding will be a mixture of country lanes and quality ‘B’ roads with virtually no town riding. There are a few sections that will be a good test of your advanced riding skills but nothing that a competent advanced rider cannot deal with. Although mainly on national speed limit roads, this will be a steady ride at modest speeds and should be very enjoyable.
Finishing at the “Joiners Arms” pub at Hampswaite for drinks and bar snacks. There is ample parking at the Joiners Arms, with outside seating for those that wish to enjoy the evening air!!!
The official ride ends at the Joiners so riders are free to make their own way home. Unlikely with the current forecast for Wednesday but the ride will run subject to weather conditions, but unless these prove to be veryinclement it will go ahead.
No need to book a space but I would like a volunteer TEC for the ride please.
Annual favourite ride for fish & chips once again at The Wetherby Whaler at Poppleton (YO26 6RA), near York via Wetherby, Tadcaster, Cawood and then northwards towards York. A quick detour on the A64 west, then northwards on the A1237 crossing the A59 and stopping at the small retail estate just after crossing the River Ouse. Meeting at the lorry park next to ASDA on Dragon Road in Harrogate (HG1 5DB). No need to book a space, just turn up at 7.00 pm. Setting off a 7.15 pm, so be there with enough fuel for 40 0dd miles, with an opportunity to re-fuel at Poppleton if required. Return journey via A59 to Harrogate or whatever suits you best.
I hope you can make it. Fish & Chips inside or outside if you prefer, weather dependant of course.
I shall be leading with a willing TEC volunteer please.
Our July Wednesday ride will meet at 09.15 for a 09.30 am start at the The Old Spring Well, HG3 2AP.
We head west on the A59 for a short while, then over Askwith Moor & onto Ilkley, Addingham Moor, Glusburn Moor & onto Widdop Moor & Hebden Bridge where we will stop for a coffee.
Suitably replete, we head over Soyland, Rishworth & Moss Moors, skirting Oldham and onto Saddleworth Moor and The Carding Shed, Washpit Mills, Green Lane, Holmfirth HD9 2RD, where we take lunch & stroll around the classic car displays.
After lunch, we head south over Daisy Lee Moor, then east & north to the M1 services at Woolley Edgewhere our ride will finish. (Close to Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which used to be free for bikes but now you must pre-book & pay to visit YSP
Total 110 miles to Woolley Edge. It’s a further 27 miles north on the M1 to the A1 Junction 45 (A659) for Wetherby and Harrogate, etc.
Andrew Pratt will lead this one, with a volunteer tail-ender on the day.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the Old Spring Well. No need to book now that the restrictions are easing so just turn up in good time with plenty of fuel and enjoy the ride. Of course remember social distancing guidelines and wearing of masks at appropriate times.
Meet in Ripley at 9.00am to leave at 9.30am full tanks.
Ride leader Paul Holmes, TEC Barry Ring.
The first section of the ride takes you northwards to West Tanfield, Masham and Leyburn and to our morning coffee stop at Manor Farm Cafe, Bellerby, DL8 5QH.
After coffee, we head further north via Downholme on the A6108 heading towards Richmond. From Richmond we head north passing through Whashton Green and Ravensworth before reaching the A66. Next we head west along the A66 for a short while before turning right heading towards Hutton Magna and then onto Ovington and Winston. We then pick up the A67 and head to Barnard Castle. From Barnard Castle we head north on the B6278/B6282 to Middleton-In-Teasdale for lunch DL12 0QB. Plenty of cafes for lunch options or feel free to bring your own.
After lunch we will head south on the B6277/B6276 back towards Brough on some great winding roads with spectacular views of the Pennines, passing Selset Reservoir on the way. From Brough we head along the A685 to Kirkby Stephen and then onto Nateby. At Nateby we pick up the B6270 heading east to Thwaite and onto Reeth where we can stop for refreshments and leg stretch.
From Reeth we head to Grinton and then head up and over Whipperdale Bank past the ranges to Leyburn (Fuel stop if required). From Leyburn on a quick route we will head east on the A684 to Bedale. From Bedale on the ring road we will head towards Leeming Bar and pick up the A6055 running parallel to the A1(M) going south to pick up the A61 which will bring us back towards Ripon and into Ripley for the finish (approximate finish 15:45).
The route is approximately 150 miles. Please start with a full tank if you can but it is a long run so there will be a fuel stop. A GPX route file is available on request.
Current guidelines are that 30 can meet outdoors and 6 from any household indoors. Please bear that in mind, particularly at the refreshment stops, keep to social distancing guidelines and wear a mask/face covering at appropriate times.
If you wish to attend the ride, can you please let me know (07746378175).
Apologies for not getting a crack on with the evening rides so let’s do a Wednesday for a change.
The plan is a regular favourite-fish & chips at The Wetherby Whaler in Guiseley LS20 8LZ. But enough about the food, the ride is starting at Dragon Road in Harrogate at the lorry park next to ASDA HG1 5DB. Gather from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm set off. A quick whizz almost to Bolton Bridge but a turn off for Beamsley for a ride over the hills to Ilkley and onto Guiseley. If you live to the West side of Bolton Bridge join us at the Beamsley turn off or even do your own route or just join us for F & Cs in Guiseley.
Wednesday’s weather is looking good and as numbers are effectively unlimited as we can eat outside (up to 30), and as this is a social ride with no training element, full HAB members, associates and prospective associates are invited to come along.
Traffic laws must always be obeyed when riding on the road. Do not worry if you fall behind, there will be a marker rider waiting to show you any turning during the route. Ride your normal ride within your capabilities and stay safe. Please note each rider is responsible for their own safety, actions, and any consequences that those actions may have.
Barry Ring is leading the ride with a volunteer TEC.
It’s not compulsory, but please text me to if you can (07847 786608) to confirm you are joining the ride, particularly if meeting us at Bolton Bridge, thanks.
For this ride next Wednesday meeting at Morrison’s car park, Boroughbridge YO51 9UR from 9.15 am departing at 9.30. Fuel available at the re-designed and refurbished petrol station.
From Boroughbridge we’ll head north east through topcliffe and Carlton Minot before arriving in Thirsk Market Place for a coffee stop (YO7 1HQ).
From Thirsk, heading out on the A170, before taking the first left towards Felixkirk and Hawnby then dropping down onto the B1257 for a few miles of nice, fast twists. At the top of Clay Bank we’ll make a right turn towards Ingleby Greenhow and on into the North Yorks National Park and Castleton. From Castletown the route heads south through the moors and on to Rosedale Abbey for lunch (YO18 8RA general postcode whichever café is open).
From Rosedale we continue south to Hutton-le-Hole then north again into a remote part of the moors to do the Bransdale loop before dropping down to the outskirts of Helmsley. Now south through Harome, Nunnington and Hovingham before turning west on back roads, through Coxwold, Hutton Sessay and Cundall to Thornton Bridge and eventually back to Boroughbridge.
Ride length: approx 123 miles.
David Haywood will be leading the ride with Mike Holroyde as tail-ender. Please let me know if you’d like the route on a .gpx file – david.haywood@mac.com
Hope you can make it! No need to book now that the restrictions are easing so just turn up in good time in Boroughbridge and enjoy the ride.
The route is a counter-clockwise circular tour of approximately 153 miles, taking in some great biking roads and spectacular scenery-well it’s Yorkshire init!Meet in Ripley car park from 9.15am for a 9.30am prompt start (full tanks).Official HAB ride so full members and associates please.
Numbers are flexible as we are now allowed up to 30 riders. Please let David know you are coming along though so we can keep (paperless) records as per IAM recommendations.
The plan is to have a coffee stop in Easingwold and a lunch stop in Yarm. Alternatively, feel free to bring your own refreshments.
David Haywood will be leading the ride with tail-ender arranged on the day.
Sunday’s weather is looking good!
Contact David for this ride and/or a GPX file of the route below, please email david.haywood@mac.com or text on 07779 214331just in case we get more than 30!
Meet in Ripley car park from 9.15am for a 9.30am prompt start.
The route is a counter-clockwise circular tour of approximately 153 miles, taking in some great biking roads and spectacular scenery-well it’s Yorkshire init!
Unfortunately we’re a day too early to enjoy possible easing of the current Covid restrictions so we are still limited to 6 people on the 16thbut we should be clear to increase that number on the 30th.
The plan is to have a coffee stop in Easingwold and a lunch stop in Yarm. Because of the limitations I’m not booking anywhere in particular but we should have no problem in finding cafes for takeaways. Alternatively, feel free to bring your own food & drink.
David Haywood will be leading the ride with Mike Holroyde as tail-ender.
To book for either ride and/or a GPX file of the route below, please email david.haywood@mac.com or text on 07779 214331.
There is a motorcycle Skills Day run by the IAM at Croft Circuit near Dalton-on-Tees just off the A1 taking place on Wednesday 30th June. I had a great time when I did this day in 2019 as did a few other members from HAB. I’m booked on it again and would encourage HAB members to give it a go. It’s not an all-out track day but allows riders, with the guidance of the IAM instructors, to explore the potential of their vehicle and to improve their riding. Before and between each track session there is bitesize instruction and a debrief to assist riders to improve their skills.
When I booked my place last week there were plenty of spaces available. The cost is £149 and after experiencing the day in 2019, despite the damp weather, I would say it was excellent value for money. I did take out additional track insurance for the day as my policy did not cover it. Please check your own policy. You may be covered (Cornmarket?), or you might be with an additional premium.
The day is not limited to HAB members so if you have a biking mate not currently an IAM member this may be an excellent way to get them involved.
Some details from the IAM I have copied below, including the telephone number to book. At the bottom of this page there is a web link to take you to the appropriate section on the IAM website. Please let me know if you are going. Barry 07847 786608
Due to popular demand, I am doing a re-run of our 5th May Ride, on Wednesday 12th May. Start & Ride details as the earlier ride.
Currently 2 spaces left, text Andrew on 0747 300 5849 if you wish to join us.
THE RIDE
For our May second-midweek ride, we’re heading into the Forest of Bowland, for great roads, company & scenery. Meet for a 09.30 am depart, at theOld Spring Well HG3 2AP (A59 Harrogate West).
We head along the A59, then turn for Stump Cross Caverns, Threshfield, Arncliffe, then over the tops to Settle Market Place BD24 9ED where we shall stop for refreshments.
Suitably refreshed we go through Giggleswick and onto the A65 for a short way, and then turn for Wennington, & Wray. After the village of Claughton, we turn left for the hills though Littledale and onto Quernmore, then through Scorton to our lunch stop at Applestore Café-Wyresdale Park, Scorton, PR3 1BAAs. As we are lunching outside you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.
After lunch we head east through Dunlop Bridge, Slaidburn, Wigglesworth, Nappa, Gargrave and onto Route 59 Café BD23 6AF where our 120 mile ride will finish.
Usual drop-off system & tail-ender volunteered on the day please.
COVID-19: Please respect the current and well known by now distancing and protocol guidelines whilst socialising together.
For our May midweek ride, we’re heading into the Forest of Bowland, for great roads, company & scenery. Meet for a 09.30 am depart, at theOld Spring Well HG3 2AP (A59 Harrogate West).
We head along the A59, then turn for Stump Cross Caverns, Threshfield, Arncliffe, then over the tops to Settle Market Place BD24 9ED where we shall stop for refreshments.
Suitably refreshed we go through Giggleswick and onto the A65 for a short way, and then turn for Wennington, & Wray. After the village of Claughton, we turn left for the hills though Littledale and onto Quernmore, then through Scorton to our lunch stop at Applestore Café-Wyresdale Park, Scorton, PR3 1BAAs.
As we are lunching outside you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.
After lunch we head east through Dunlop Bridge, Slaidburn, Wigglesworth, Nappa, Gargrave and onto Route 59 Café BD23 6AF where our 120 mile ride will finish.
Usual drop-off system & tail-ender volunteered on the day please.
COVID-19: Please respect the current and well known by now distancing and protocol guidelines whilst socialising together.
Looking forward to seeing you on this ride. As per the current norm, we are limited to 6, so to book a space please text/call Andrew on 0747 300 5849.
Someone has dropped out of Sunday’s ride so a space is going spare.
Meeting from Ripley car park from 9.00am with a planned set off at 9.30 or sooner if all present.
For full details look up the lasting posting on the HAB website, we are heading to Saltburn-by-the-Sea, via Sutton Bank, Helmsley with a morning stop at Beadlam Grange for outside catering, The Spa Hotel for lunch, again outside, with a splendid sea view. No problem with parking at either location.
There is now a space available on each of the Sunday Rides. One on this weekend, the 18th and the following Sunday the 25th.
Chris Armstrong will lead the ride on Sunday 18th April with Barry Ring as TEC. Six riders only as per the revived ‘rule of six’ socially distanced HAB members. We are meeting at the Ripley car park from 9.00am for a 9.30am start or sooner if everyone is ready.
Setting off we are heading to Sutton Bank and a stop near Helmsley at Beadlam Grange Farm Shop. After coffee and tea cake we head up to Stokesley on the B1257 and then the A173 past Rosebery Topping to Saltburn, stopping at The Spa Hotel for lunch at 12.30.
Suitably replete we head for home via Hutton le Hole and Thirsk to finish our first ride out of the year at Ripley for a well deserved ice cream.
The following Sunday 25th is a re-run with Barry leading the ride and Peter Smith as TEC.
Please contact Chris on 07960 116166 to book on either ride.
COVID-19: Please respect the current and well known by now distancing and protocol guidelines whilst socialising together.
Well, we have waited a long time for this, but provided our government doesn’t move the goal posts further away at the last minute, our HAB rides can re-commence after the 12th April.
Chris Armstrong will lead the ride on Sunday 18th April with Barry Ring as TEC. Six riders only as per the revived ‘rule of six’ socially distanced HAB members. We are meeting at the Ripley car park from 9.00am for a 9.30am start or sooner if everyone is ready.
Setting off we are heading to Sutton Bank and Helmsley with a stop possibly there for a take-away coffee, but firm plans for stops to be decided nearer the day. After coffee we head up to Stokesley on the B1257 and then the A173 past Rosebery Topping to Saltburn, maybe for a fish & chips lunch down by the seafront. This can only be a take-away at this moment in time, so let’s hope for decent weather. Of course bring your own refreshments if you prefer.
Suitably distanced?
Suitably replete we head for home via Hutton le Hole and Thirsk to finish our first ride out of the year at Ripley for a well deserved ice cream. There is going to be a re-run on the following Sunday 25th with Barry leading the ride, so don’t worry about getting left out.
COVID-19: Please respect the current and well known by now distancing and protocol guidelines whilst socialising together.
Looking forward to seeing you on one of rides. To book a space please contact Chris on 07960116166 specifying which date you prefer.
Following the necessary cancellation of the trip to the Scottish Borders in 2020 we have made an early rebooking of the event for May 2021 in the anticipation of the easing of the lockdown restrictions in Scotland.
10 single rooms are booked for 2 nights at the Auld Cross Keys, Denholm, Scottish Borders, TD9 8NU on Monday and Tuesday 24th and 25th May 2021. B&B costs are £60 per night. Journey north on Monday, trip round Borders on Tuesday, return home on Wednesday 26th May. It is important to note that the trip is still provisional and subject to the anticipated lifting of the Scottish lockdown restrictions. Travelling and socialising at the hotel may also be limited to small groups dependant on local restrictions.
Places are limited to 10 in total so if you would like to reserve a place please contact John Blanchfield to book or for further information. No deposit is required at present.
We of course are expecting 2021 should be a year of fabulous club rides but unfortunately we are faced with a slow start due to the latest government Covid-19 restrictions.
You will have seen or heard of the tier 3 upgrade for North Yorkshire and the latest full lockdown restrictions for England issued by the UK Government yesterday. Sadly as a club, through our affiliation the IAM and of course our own common sense, all IAM in person meetings including group rides will have to be postponed until such time as it is safe to start again. So sadly, official rides of six, going well since the last lockdown was lifted, are suspended until further notice.
Meeting with one person from another household for exercise outdoors is permitted. Travel to work by motorcycle is also permitted if you cannot work from home.
In the meantime please keep in touch. Use the ‘leave a reply’ at the bottom of this post or log onto our Harrogate Advanced Bikes Facebook page. Post any questions, biking stories, photos, plans for future trips, product and maintenance tips, ideas for routes for when we start up again.
We will be riding again so if you want to be pencilled in to lead a prospective spring or summer ride text or phone me on 07847 786608.
Christmas is coming and most of us are making our uniquely different plans for this festive season. Ordinarily the monthly mid-week riders would have had their Christmas lunch at the Bay Horse Inn at Great Broughton and Mike Fourie would be taking bookings for the ‘Not the Christmas Dinner ‘at The Old Spring Well. Both great social events we are having to miss this year. This year has been disappointing as we have had to limit our biking activities to stay safe and legal, though I am pleased to say our Associate training has managed to continue with our 1 to 1 system and ride-outs have been maintained though only with a maximum of 6 riders. The brighter news is, of course, the breakthrough with the COVID vaccine, which gives us a really positive outlook for the coming year not just for our biking but for life in general. If things go well we should be able to get back to more normal rides and meetings, hopefully by the middle of the year. In the meantime the Committee will watch closely the guidance from the Government and the IAM with a view to increasing our activity as soon as it becomes possible. We will continue to arrange the restricted rides and are looking at the possibility of increasing the number of rides each month to make more opportunities available. As always this is dependant upon the number and availability of ride leaders so I would once again ask for volunteers to please make contact with our ride out co-ordinator Barry Ring (07847 786608) if you can help. Assuming we are able to meet we are planning to hold a lunch/dinner mid-year to make up for those we are having to miss. So 2021 is looking like a very promising year!
I would like to wish you and your families a safe and very happy Christmas and New Year and look forward very much to getting back together again in a normal manner in 2021.
Sadly this Sunday’s weather forecast, according to the BBC, is “strong winds and heavy rain” and with very little chance of change also coupled with the low response to the ride out post I have decided to postpone the ride.
I’m very sorry to disappoint anyone but getting soaked and blown about would be no fun for us.
We have a choice of the following Sunday with the weather forecast better but still not perfect and of course I am aware you may be fully occupied with Christmas preparations. Next Thursday is possible with a much better forecast with “sunny intervals and a moderate breeze”. I would be very happy to run the ride on either day.
Please get in touch if you are interested in either of those options.
On some cracking roads across Spaunton & Egton High Moor
It’s the last HAB Sunday ride out of the 2020 and a re-run of last weeks well received mid-week ride.
Starting at Ripley car park this time. Meeting from 9.oo AM with a 9.30 start or sooner if all present. Just six riders allowed as per the new normal and tier 2 areas only please.
Setting off from Ripley, skirting around Knaresborough, through Scotton and past Boroughbridge and on to our route to Helmsley and our morning break at Beadlam Grange Farm Shop (YO62 7TB). Bacon sandwich recommended, but leave room for lunch. Last week we had a table each but were able to converse easily in this novel way.
After our break, we are heading towards Whitby via Hutton-le-Hole, Rosedale Abbey & Chimney Bank, Egton Bridge and on to the A171 heading into Whitby. Our lunch stop is at the Victoria Farm Garden Centre, Guisborough Road, Whitby (YO21 1TL), just off the roundabout on the B1460. Hopefully you have left room for a hearty lunch! There should be plenty of room to space out and again last week we were able to communicate freely. The route home is undecided as yet, details will follow on the day, but the finishing point will be at Morrisons in Boroughbridge (petrol station closed at the moment) probably around 3.00 PM.
The route is approximately 125 miles so a full tank at the start should get us all home in time to wash the bike.
I will be leading the ride again and could do with a volunteer TEC.The usual rules apply I’m afraid, just six riders not from tier 3 areas. Please arrive at the meeting point with a full tank.
Last minute in deciding but we are doing the above ride on Wednesday starting from Morrisons on the Ripon A61 bypass meeting from 9.00 am with a 9.30 am set off or sooner if all are present.
A planned route across the North York Moors via Helmsley and Egton Bridge taking in a decent ford and The Rosedale Chimney on the way to Whitby as our lunchtime destination. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us, the BBC is currently forecasting “light cloud and a moderate breeze” for Whitby.
As the general lockdown ends on Tues/Weds at the stroke of midnight we can ride in a group of six on Wednesday socialising outside for tier 2 or tier 1 members only. Stops for refreshment are a little more complicated as we can’t mix indoors in a group of six.
So the first planned stop is in Helmsley where there are plenty of takeaways open when I last visited a couple of weeks ago. I took a snack and a flask. No doubt some cafes may be open for us if we are willing to split up.
Bring your own picnic lunch or plan for fish and chips. I stopped in the centre of Whitby, parked at the Whistlestop cafe (closed this Weds) and purchased some fish & chips at The Fish Box over the road with their own seating outside.
The route back is more or less the same way, all the right roads-not necessarily in the right order-stopping at Helmsley for fuel if necessary and taking the quick way back via Sutton Bank A170-A168 finishing at Morrisons in Boroughbridge (no fuel at the moment) around 3.00 pm.
All the usual rules-arrive with a full tank of fuel in time for the planned set off or arrange to meet us on the way. Sadly West Yorkshire HAB members in tier 3 cannot join us on Wednesday-sorry!
Subject to demand another mid-week ride can be arranged for Thursday 10th and there will be a Sunday 13th ride as well, details to follow.
Barry Ring is leading the ride with David Haywood as TEC. David is your contact to book a space on 07779 214331.
Sadly the November Sunday ride has to be cancelled to comply with the Government’s guidelines on leisure travel during the lockdown started today. The IAM have suspended car and motorcycling training, however the general advice is to stay at home whenever possible, to keep away from potential infection and the government say we can only meet with only one other person, not from your household, outdoors, so that’s where we are.
The good news is the December Midweek ride is scheduled for the 2nd December and Boris say’s the lockdown ends automatically on that day. Nevertheless, all these arrangements could be subject to change. Let’s hope that isn’t the case.
Looking to the future, we will do our best to arrange additional rides during December and into 2021. Any full HAB member interested in planning or leading a ride or any member with new ideas is welcome to get in touch.
If you are not already in our Facebook group have a look at our page, join and contribute if you want to. Share your memories, photographs and videos of biking adventures. I’m sure that will give us additional inspiration for the future.
A lovely ride to Whitby via Stokesley lead by Trevor Cooper with David Haywood as TEC on Wednesday 4th November. No promises, but the weather forecast is looking sunny all next week.
Meeting from 9.00 amat the BP petrol stationin Pannal with time for a suitably distanced chat. Setting off at 9.30 am or sooner if all are present. The route and stops will be available from Trevor and you can contact him directly on 07525 130234 to book a space on his ride.
The ride at 140 miles so come with a full tank and avoid a top up, although a fuel stop can be arranged if necessary. We should be finishing at Morrisons in Boroughbridge at approximately 3.30 pm.
Covid-19: Please respect your current local distancing and protocol guidelines whilst socialising together.
One of next Thursday’s riders has had to drop out of the ride so please contact David on 07779 214331 to book this spare space. It’s a great ride out with some super smooth new tarmac to pinch from the cyclists. See the previous post for yesterday’s ride . Full details are on the HAB website.
A re-run is planned of Paul Holmes’s Sunday (18th) Ride for Sunday 25th October. Anyone unable to book a space for Paul’s ride is welcome to book a space for this re-run on the 25th. Currently three spaces available.
Meet in Ripley at 9.00am to leave at 9.30am full tanks.
The first section of the ride takes you north wards to Kirkby Malzeard, Masham, Newton-le-Willows, Scotton and through Catterick Garrison and to our morning coffee stop at The Station Cafe, Richmond, DL10 4LD just before the Mercury Bridge passing over the River Swale on the edge of Richmond.
After coffee, we head further north to Gilling West before passing over the A66 and passing through Forcett, Caldwell and Winston heading towards Barnard Castle. From Barnard Castle we will head on the A67 towards Bowes and ride west on the A66. From the A66 we will pick up the signs for Barras which will take us up and on to the moors towards a well earned lunch stop at Tan Hill Inn, DL11 6ED (Britain’s highest public house at 1,732 feet (528m) above sea level).
After lunch we will head south east back towards Reeth and Leyburn where we can do a fuel stop if required. From Leyburn on a quick route we will head east on the A684 to Bedale. From Bedale we will head towards Leeming Bar and pick up the A6055 running parallel to the A1(M) going south to pick up the A61 which will bring us back towards Ripon and into Ripley for the finish (approximate finish 15:45). A Gpx file of the route is available on request.
The route is approximately 122 miles. Tank up before the start or at the designated fuel stop.
Another opportunity for a Sunday ride not to be missed as we head into Autumn.
Covid-19: Please respect the current distancing and protocol guidelines whilst socialising together.
To book please contact Barry as soon as you can on 07847 786608.
Paul Holmes is leading us on a North Yorkshire Dales and Teasdale run.
Meet in the Ripley car park at 9.00am to leave at 9.30amfull tanks. The first section of the ride takes you northwards to Kirby Malzeard, Masham, Newton-le-Willows, Scotton and through Catterick Garrison and to our morning coffee stop at The Station Cafe, Richmond, DL10 4LD, just before the Mercury Bridge passing over the River Swale on the edge of Richmond.
After coffee, we head further north to Gilling West before crossing over the A66 and passing through Forcett, Caldwell and Winston heading towards Barnard Castle. From Barnard Castle we will head on the A67 towards Bowes and ride west on the A66. From the A66 we will pick up the signs for Barras which will take us up and on to the moors towards a well earned lunch stop at Tan Hill Inn, DL11 6ED. (Britain’s highest public house at 1,732 feet (528m) above sea level).
After lunch we will head south east back towards Reeth and Leyburn where we can do a fuel stop if required. From Leyburn on a quick route we will head east on the A684 to Bedale. From Bedale we will head towards Leeming Bar and pick up the A6055 running parallel to the A1(M) going south to pick up the A61 which will bring us back towards Ripon and into Ripley for the finish at approximately 3.45 pm.
The route is approximately 122 miles. Please make sure you are tanked up to start or top up at the fuel stop.
Covid-19:Please respect the usual distancing guidance whilst socialising together.
Given extra demand a re-run can be arranged for this ride, possibly the following Saturday 24th or Sunday 26th.
David Haywood’s midweek ride on 14th October is full with a waiting list. David has offered the waiting list a re-run on Thursday 22nd and that ride is now also almost full. One place remains for the ride on 22nd so contact David on 07779 214331.
For details see the previous post for the Wednesday 14th ride on the HAB website.
Any ideas or questions regarding other proposed rides please contact Barry on 07847 786608.
David Haywood is leading this ride through Bowland and Dentdale on Wednesday 14th October meeting at Ripley car park 9.15am for 9.30am start.
Number of riders limited to six with spaces currently available. Please contact David on 07779214331.
Morning and lunch rest stops to be confirmed. Please note you have personal responsibility for your eligibility to take part in group rides. John Blanchfield sent a post out a few days ago with the words ‘I want to emphasise therefore the strict need to ensure social distancing throughout the rides especially at coffee/lunch stops etc. and that no one should turn up at a HAB ride if their local lockdown circumstances prohibit it’. The below links will give you some help in your decision.
In the absence of our late summer evening meeting a quick run out from Harrogate to firm favourite The Wetherby Whaler, Guiseley is planned for Monday evening. To make the most of the available daylight the meeting time at Dragon Road Lorry Park Harrogate is from 18.00 with a set off time at 18.30.
A short ride with a mixture of terrain. Setting off from Dragon Road via Beckwithshaw, Fewston and on to the A59 at Blubberhouses, down to Beamsley and up over Howber Hill to Ilkley. Up past the Cow & Calf , Menston, Hawksworth and into Guiseley for our well deserved fish & chips!
The weather forecast for Monday is good so make the most of the late summer with this final evening ride out.*
I hope you can make it. Please get in touch with Barry on 07847 786608 to book one of the six available spaces*.
*Subject to demand another run can also be arranged on a different evening next week.Please ask.
Due to popular demand David Haywood has kindly offered to re-run the Wednesday 2nd September ride again on Tuesday 8th. Places are limited so please contact David on 07779 214331 as soon as you can to reserve a place.
For full details please visit www.harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk and view the previous post.
I hope most of you have had a chance to get out on one of the recent HAB ride outs. Thanks very much to all the ride leaders and tail end Charlies for their hard work.
As I’m sure you are aware the current limit set by the IAM for group ride out numbers have to be kept to six or less. We have had requests for ride leader’s contact details to be published once the ride is decided in an effort to give everyone an equal chance of booking a space. HAB members can view the event calendar on the website where details of the rides are published and will now include a telephone number to ring or text to book as soon as the leader is confirmed.
We have had a great response with ride leaders readily coming forward since the Covid-19 lockdown has eased. Hopefully we can continue to put on additional rides or groups over a weekend and will happily consider new rides/ideas/alternative weekends and encourage new leaders (full HAB members) to copy the route or lead their own alternative rides on the same day. GPX files can be shared for your Garmin or Tom-tom satnav units.
This coming Monday evening Enzo Vincenzo Denti will lead us on a spirited ride through Nidderdale. Sadly for us the White Bear in Masham is fully booked with diners so we intend to stop in Ripon market place and feast on fish & chips from Drakes a few yards away.
The meeting place is at ASDA lorry park 7.00pm for a swift set off at the latest 7.30pm or sooner if all riders are present.
Six riders only as per the new normal.Please contact Enzo on 07551 405996.
If we have an overflow of demand another evening ride can be organised. Please contact Barry on 07847786608.
Due to the HAB member demand a double header August Saturday and Sunday Ride Out has been devised. Pete McNulty has planned and is leading the Saturday Run and Barry Ring will lead the Sunday doppleganger to cover extra demand for the ride.
Saturday is nearly full as members have contacted Pete directly 07812 105028 to book a space. There are spaces available on Sunday but limited to six of course so get in touch with Barry as soon as you can on 07847 786608.
Both days meet in Ripley at 9.30am to leave at 9.45am full tanks and empty bladders.
The first section of the ride is an A-road romp north wards to Northallerton and our morning coffee stop at The Joiners Shop, Ingleby CrossDL6 3ND at the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
After coffee, a little more A-road to Stokesley but then eastwards on unclassified across the NYMNP for our well earned lunch stop at Ravenscar Tearooms YO130LU (A fuel stop is available before we reach Ravenscar).
Onwards after lunch back across the park to Thornton-le Dale-Helmsley-Ampleforth- Coxwold for an afternoon break at The Rumah Home Tearooms YO61 4AD.
On a quick route past Boroughbridge, through Minskip, Farnham and Scotton back to Ripley to finish and an ice cream if you have not had your fill yet! It’s a cracking ride out 165 miles in total. Make sure you are tanked up to start or top up at the fuel stop.
Contact Pete for Saturday 07812 105028 or Barry for Sunday 07847 786608.
‘The Glorious Hartside Summit’ Chris Armstrong will lead the ride on Wednesday, 5th August.
Meet at Route 59 Cafe, BD236AF from 09.15 for a 09.30 departure. Martin Pettitt is the tail end Charlie. Be prepared, this is a good long ride of 183 miles with a fuel stop of course. Enjoy!
The first stop is for coffee at Kilnsey Park(BD23 5PS). We then head for Brough and the sublime B6276 to Middleton-In-Teasdale for lunch at the Tees’pot Cafe(DL12 0QB) which I have booked us into.
After lunch we ride another “belter” of a road the B6277 to Alston and then the A686 to Hartside Summit where we stop to enjoy the views, weather permitting.
Because it’s a long day I have put in a short stretch of the M6 South to Tebay at J38 but made up for this by going on the A685 and B6257 to Ingmire Hall and the A683 to Kirkby Lonsdale where we will have a short stop and then head back on the A65/A59 to our finishing point the Route 59 Cafe. HMG and IAM guidelines limit us to six . Please telephone me on 07960 116166 if you wish to join the ride.
Short notice, I know, but just in case anyone is available and up for it I’m doing a recce for Sunday’s Ride Out to tomorrow. The meeting point is Pannal at the BP Filling Station next to ATS on the Leeds Road setting off at 9.30am prompt. To see the details of the ride have a look at the post on the HAB website.
Especially for HAB members unable to make it on to last Sunday’s ride out a re-run is planned for this coming Sunday 26th July. 6 places available as per the new norm. Please text Barry 07847 786608 to book.
We are to meet up from 9.00am at ATS Pannal, Leeds Road HG3 1EP, near the Mercedes garage and fill up next door at the BP fuel station for departure at 9.30am.
First stop is to be decided, and then on to the familiar and very pleasant Bedlam Grange Farm YO62 7TD for lunch, finishing the ride at Boroughbridge Morrisons prior to coming back home!
Barry Ring is your ride leader with a volunteer tail ender. The route is 126 miles. Fill up at the BP station at the meeting point and there should be no need for a top up. A GPX route file is available. Email barrya.ringatgmail.com
Sorry, due to current IAM covid-19 rules don’t just turn up on the day as usual-please book a space by texting Barry on 07847 786608.
Next Monday 13th July we have a short ride out for HAB riders.
Destination to decide but fish and chips is on the menu so blow away the cobwebs on Monday evening. The weather forecast looks okay at the moment so no fears there.
Meet at the usual place ASDA lorry park. 7.00 pm for 7.30 set off or earlier if all present.
To book a space please contact Barry on 07847 786608.
Six Riders only-as per government guidelines and IAM recommendations.
An anticlockwise route around York on some lovely roads with nice looking break stops.
We are to meet up from 9.00am at ATS Pannal, Leeds Road HG3 1EP, near the Mercedes garage and fill up next door at the BP fuel station for departure at 9.30am.
First stop is at Spuds and Berries, Hull Road, Hemingbrough YO8 6EL near Selby, an interesting new venue for breakfast, and then on to the familiar and very pleasant Bedlam Grange Farm YO62 7TD for lunch, finishing the ride at Boroughbridge Morrisons prior to coming back home!
Beadlam Grange Farm Restaurant
Trevor Cooper is your ride leader with Mike Holdroyde as tail ender. The route is 126 miles. Fill up at the BP station at the meeting point and there should be no need for a top up. A GPX route file is available. Ask Trevor for the file or email barrya.ringatgmail.com
Sorry, due to current IAM covid-19 rules don’t just turn up on the day as usual-please book a space by contacting Trevor on 07525 130234. Do phone Trevor even if you think that the ride will be fully booked. Dependant on response the ride will be re-run before the month is out.
Very happily Paul Holmes is leading our first summer Sunday Ride Out this weekend on the 21st.
Meeting at Ripley Car Park from 9.30 am with a set off planned for 10.00 am prompt.
Paul has planned a route of approximately 105 miles with just one stop for lunch in Hawes. The route should take roughly 4.15 hrs. which includes a 45 minute lunch stop.
Our route is a true Dales run, Pateley Bridge, Grassington and on to Hawes for lunch. The Chippy is open until 2.00pm, Penny Garth Cafe is doing takeaways and other food shops may be open. When we did last Wednesday’s ride it worked well with takeaways and some riders, belt and braces, bringing their own food and drink.
After lunch we head off to Carperby, Redmire, Leyburn, Masham and finish at our loop back at Ripley.
Get your bike prepared, practice your advanced skills, enjoy the good weather and your riding. Please stick to social distancing rules (2m apart) whilst meeting and having your lunches. We will be out in the open air but wear a mask if you are more comfortable with that (a buff does the trick).
Unfortunately due to those social distancing rules we can only have a maximum of six riders so please book a space by contacting 07847 786608.
For Wednesday 1st July, your ride leader will be Martin P.
Meet at Ripley car park at the southern end of the village as usual, 9.15 for 9.30 departure with full tanks, and I suggest you bring a drink and a snackette.
The route will be a big anti-clockwise circle, on open B roads and the odd open A road. The average speed of this ride is higher than historical Wednesday rides. From Ripley, travelling through Knaresborough and on to skirt Wetherby, across The Vale of York, then around the outskirts of York, continuing north up to The Howardian Hills AONB. After about 20 miles, we’ll turn west to The Yorkshire Gliding Club for a leg stretch & comfort break. This middle section of the ride, goes through Thirsk, then north again through farming countryside before turning west just before Northallerton. Then across to Wensleydale and Leyburn market square for stop number 2. From there we go south across the edge of The YDNP and into Nidderdale AONB. Round Leighton Res, through Pateley and return back to the Ripley Car park.
The route is roughly 130 miles and providing stops aren’t too long, we should finish by 3pm. Total: 6 people. Looking forward to it.
Kind regards,
Martin P
Wharfedale.
To book a place on this ride 07792 574 287 – anytime
Now that we’re allowed to ride together again, Andrew will lead our 1st Wednesday ride of the summer. A shortish first ride of 94 miles to Hebden Bridge. We are limited to a maximum 6 people under government & IAM rules, so to avoid too many riders, you must book onto the ride by contacting Andrew at andrewpratt12 at yahoo.co.uk Please do not turn up unless you receive confirmation that you’re on the ride (first come first served).
We’ll meet at Ripley Car Park, 09.45 to leave at 10.00 then head to Brimham Rocks, Dacre, Thruscross, Bolton Abbey, Embsay, Elslack, Widdop, Hebden Bridge where we stop for lunch. Then Mytholmroyd, Oxenhope, LaneshawBridge, Addingham Moor, Askwith & Timble where our ride will finish.
Lunch. No cafes open, hopefully we can get takeaway sandwich/ fish & chips in Hebden Bridge or bring a sandwich & drink if you prefer. At all times we should observe the 2 metre distancing rule.
Hopefully, we won’t be restricted on numbers for too long;- If we do have more than 6 wanting to ride, we can consider putting on another ride – Volunteer ride leader would be needed & he/she would need to plan a different route & venue. Tail ender to be agreed on the day. Hope to see you on Wednesday 10th. Get in touch to secure a place andrewpratt12 at yahoo.co.uk
As you may already know IAM RoadSmart has announced that ‘motorcycle observed rides can resume from Monday 15thJune, in England’.
‘Bob Hill our Chief Observer will be contacting all the Observers and Associates with a view to making suitable agreements between themselves to get on with training, whilst still complying with Government and IAM guidance’.
Regarding group rides IAM RoadSmart say “group rides can also resume from Monday 1st June, in England where six people will be allowed to meet outdoors, as long as social distancing is still observed’.
There may be members amongst the group for reasons of personal safety who are not ready to socialise with even six riders. That is understandable and their position is respected. With six or even two riders meeting the rules for social distancing are still the same 2 metres minimum.
Our usual arrangements for these large group rides will not apply for the next few months so a workable arrangement is proposed to comply with the Government’s rules, the IAM’s recommendations and our own personal comfort zones. Clearly our Sunday and Wednesday group rides regularly exceed six riders. As only 6 riders can travel together, in theory only 6 pre-arranged riders can attend. It has been suggested we can have two waves of six setting off at intervals or more frequent rides. They are both fine ideas and dependent on take-up can be adopted. Cafes and restaurants are closed apart from a few takeaways, chip shops and ice cream vendors. That also means no public conveniences open either. Supermarkets are open for sandwiches, cold drinks and sometimes provide toilets. Motorway services are open and may have sandwiches etc, at least outdoor seating, and of course toilets. A picnic of some sort seems to be the best idea.
Monday evening rides can take place within the same rules.
David Haywood is unable to lead Wednesday rides until further notice and has emailed regular Wednesday ride participants asking for ride leaders to step forward to keep those rides going.
If you have your own ride planned consider sharing it with your HAB colleagues. Your club needs you. Please put yourself forward to lead a Sunday, Wednesday or a Monday evening ride. All contributions welcome.
Dates of the next few ride outs will be confirmed as soon as possible with an individual post prior to each occasion. Any questions, feedback or suggestions please use the feedback option or get in touch directly.
Following the government’s relaxing of social riding rules, hot off the press (well yesterday), we received the IAM’s views on the latest changes to the Corona virus restrictions, so far as motorcycle riding is concerned. The following are extracts from their bulletin;
‘You can ride your bike to an open space and there is no restriction on distance travelled. Social distancing should be maintained, and on your arrival you should stay two metres from other visitors.’
‘IAM RoadSmart does not believe the time is right to start observing on motorcycles’ ‘Group rides and observed runs do not fit within the guidelines. If you are accompanied on your travels it should be by a member of your household (or one socially distanced friend so two bikes).’
Given that last sentence it would appear that we can legitimately ride with one friend, socially distancing. This looks like the new norm for us for a while. I think its’ ‘pick a friend’ time. As soon as there are any further changes they’ll be posted out.
Other drinks and bikes may be available after lockdown!
I guess we’re all feeling pretty strange as we enter the 2nd of the 3 week lockdowns not knowing how many more we must endure. As I wander in and out of my garage to use the lawn mower, garden implements etc. I keep glancing at my bike wondering when I’ll next manage to get back on it. I could of course go to buy some food shopping, but Yvonne (quite rightly, as usual) says I shouldn’t and we should do our food shopping online and avoid the public. I’ve given the bike a fair share of attention; oil and filter changed, chain and sprocket renewed (courtesy of Bob Hill and his angle grinder-just before lockdown) and the brakes bled. Thermal linings now removed from my kit, washed and packed away for next winter. My Gortex suit is Nikwaxed, washed and hung out to dry. I’m all ready for the off.
Paul, our Secretary and I recently took part in an audit of the Group’s activities with Peter Serhatlic, the IAM RoadSmart Area Service Delivery Manager, via the Zoom video app. He commended our training and social activities, but suggested we need to be more proactive in Associate recruitment and Committee succession planning. It was explained and accepted that this is difficult given our geography and member resource. It would be helpful therefore, if all members could be mindful of trying to encourage recruitment among family, friends or colleagues if ever the situation arises. These matters will be discussed in detail at the next Committee meeting when our activities resume.
There is plenty of activity on our Facebook page so please share with us any of your stories about how you are coping with this lockdown. Please be assured that your Committee will be monitoring the lockdown situation and as soon as there appears to be light at the end of this long tunnel we will be making arrangements for our Associates to get on with training and also our ride leaders to take us once again into the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and maybe even beyond!
And finally on a more personal note, I recently had a birthday, my last when I could claim to be in my sixties. I received this birthday card made by my lovely 5-year-old granddaughter. Even she, it appears, thinks my F800 GS is too tall for me!
Stay safe. Go out as little as possible and keep a safe distance. See you all soon.
Another epic ride from Andrew & Bob, we shall meet as usual at 0900 for a 0930 start at Asda Lorry Park, Dragon Road, Harrogate.
We take the A61 north to just past Ripon, then minor roads through Wath & Burneston to Bedale, then Kirkby Fleetham & onto Ellerton on Swale and the Lakeside Farm Shop and Country Café (DL10 6AP) where we can enjoy tea, coffee cakes & buns.
After coffee, we head to Bolton on Swale, then north & east via Entercommon, Appleton Wiske, Rounton & Swainby, where we enter the North York Moors national park. Then to Osmotherley & over the moors to Hawnby, Helmsley & Beadlam Grange YO62 7TD where we will lunch.
After a great lunch we head south west, through Wombleton, Hovingham, Crayke, Alne, Alwark Bridge, Arkendale, and finally Ripley village where we finish our ride.
Our Sunday Ride Outs have all gone well this year, but we don’t as yet have a ride leader for March 15th or April 19th. Please volunteer if you are able to. Advice is available on the HAB website and also available from yours truly or other experienced HAB members.
Guidelines are:
Plan your route – no more than 90 minutes to morning coffee stop. Another 90 minutes (max) to lunch stop.
Keep it simple–not too many junctions. A complicated route spoils the flow.
Suss out coffee and lunch stops, can they cater for up to 20 or so riders?
Pre-ride your route with your tail ender (a volunteer tail ender can be found for you). Remember a large group will be slower than the two of you.
Ride leaders should demonstrate an advanced riding style, i.e. safe, legal and progressive, with due consideration to road conditions on the day.
Use the drop of system at all junctions, allows everyone to ride at their own pace, without bunching up.
Prepare a briefing with riders before you start, note junctions difficult to mark, fuel stops, identify leader and tail ender and make it clear that you will be obeying obey all rules of road, including speed and you expect everyone else to do so. Consider preparing a hand-out for the riders with contact numbers and locations of stops/fuel. Record the details of all riders on the ride.
Aim to finish between 16:00 and 17:00 – Choose a convenient place to end your ride (i.e. Ripley car park, Stump Cross Cafe Etc.).
Please let the Ride Out coordinator have a note of the route-a basic route with stops noted.
Above all enjoy the experience.
Please contact Barry Ring-your support would be much appreciated.
The next Mid-Week ride will be on Wednesday 4th March and will be led by John Blanchfield.
Meet 9.00 am for 9.30 am start from St James Retail Park, Knaresborough HG5 8PY.
We begin by heading south to Wetherby then Tadcaster, Cawood, Stillingfleet, crossing the A19, Escrick, then SE to pick up the the A163 at North Duffield. At Bubwith we turn south to meet the A63 and head for Howden where we stop at the Waterwheel Tea Room for coffee (or tea!) DN14 7JP.
After our break continuing through Howden and east onto the B1230 to North Cave. North through Market Weighton, Bainton, Wetwang and onto Sledmere House for lunch, YO25 3XG.
The route home runs westward through North Grimston, Kirkham Priory, across the A64 through the villages to the south of the Howardian Hills, crossing the A19 and eventually also crossing the River Ouse at the Aldwark Bridge. Further west, crossing the A1 and finally onto the A59 where the ride will finish in the lay-by just before the St James Retail Park roundabout.
Very sorry but the May mid week 2 day ride to Northumberland and the Borders has 11 takers (bikes) which I feel is the maximum number for a long days ride. I therefore propose to take no more requests for it. I would be happy to keep a reserved list if anyone wants to be offered a place should someone drop out.
Our postponed ride will go ahead this coming Sunday. The weather forecast is reasonable with light rain showers forecast but some sunshine too as we approach our lunch venue.
The route may need modifying due to local road flooding but that will be taken care of.
Yours truly will be leading the original proposed ride as Chris and Enzo are unavailable. A volunteer tail-end Charlie would be appreciated on the day please.
Meeting at ASDA lorry park 9.00am for a 9.30am set off. If it’s wet slip into ASDA car park under cover please.
Stops are coffee at Cracoe’s Cafe, Cracoe BD23 6LA.
Lunch Cafe Cargo, Foulridge BB8 7PP.
Finish at Stump Cross Caverns HG3 5JL.
Just 104 miles in total.
For full details please look at the original post (Feb 9th).
Sadly due to the weather forecast for this Sunday with strong winds and rain a decision has been made to postpone the ride with a plan to re-arrange for next Sunday the 23rd.
Apologies to any riders determined to make the ride this weekend but gusty 40+ mph winds are strong enough to move a motorcycle so in the interests and for the safety of all riders discretion wins over valour on this occasion.
Who would have thought a presentation about traffic management would be so interesting!
Our Monday evening presentation went very well with Mark and Nikki from Highways England giving us the low down on how they cope with the varied challenges they face every day keeping the traffic moving. Given the atrocious weather, a great turnout of approximately 20 HAB members and amazingly Peter Germaine came on his bike. Mark asked us pertinent questions about our expectations of their service and got a good few questions back in return. The banter was good natured-you never know when you may personally need Highways England. All very intereresting and the information just kept coming. I loved the way our presenters made a point of going around to speak to everyone after food was served. Nice touch!
Thank you very much to Mark and Nikki and of course to John for organising the presentation and Bilton Cricket Club for the excellent buffet.
Don’t leave it at that. You can access video links to Highways England by going to:
Chris Armstrong will lead this ride with Enzo Denti as tail ender. Meet at Asda lorry park, Dragon Road, Harrogate from 09.00 for a 09.30 departure. We head via Ripley to Pateley Bridge, Burnsall and Linton for coffee at Cracoe’s Cafe, Cracoe BD236LA.
After coffee and buns we are off to Hetton, Gargrave, Carleton and over the top to Foulridge for lunch at Cafe Cargo BB87 PP beside the canal.
Suitably refreshed, Hellifield is next via Thornton in Craven and then on to Otterburn, Airton, Hetton, Grassington to end at Stump Cross Caverns HG35JL.
The route on well planned roads is suitably short for this time of the year with a mileage of just 104.
Welcome to the Club – Howard Poulson Associate Member
“I have only been riding for 2 years. I spend quite a lot of time in Florida and I got my American bike licence first in Nov 2017 and my UK licence in Jan 2018. In the 2 years I have had 7 bikes while I sorted out what suited me (dropping the heavier bikes a few times along the way) and currently have a BMW F750GS in the UK and a Triumph Tiger 800 in the USA. I’ve done 3 short tours to Germany, the north of England and the Great Smokey Mountain area of the USA”.
“I’ve been retired for a few years now and previously worked turning around companies for both public and private investors. Having got over the first two years of learning to ride I am eager to improve to a better level and hence my joining HAB”.
Please say hi to Howard the next time you see him.
Following similar very successful events of recent years we have decided to arrange a 2-day/1 night trip in lieu of the May midweek ride.
The planned date for the outward trip is Wednesday 6th May, with an overnight stop at The Auld Cross Keys in Deholme, where we have stayed before and been well looked after, returning on Thursday.
The route has yet to be finalised but will generally head north through the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty up to Northumberland where we will pick up the Scenic Coastal Route then ride west into the Scottish Borders. The return journey heads generally south mainly on pleasant country roads picking up Lanercost Tea Rooms for coffee and the Black Swan Inn at Ravenstonedale for lunch.
5 twin rooms have been booked at the Auld Cross Keys at £45pp B&B and a limited number of singles are also available at £60pp B&B.
Mileage is approximately 200 up, 170 down.
Please contact John Blanchfield for details and to book your place. johnblanchfield@talktalk.net
The speaker for our February evening meeting will be Nikki Hullah, Traffic Officer for Highways England.
Nikki’s talk will centre around her work and that of her organisation with regards to road safety. Most of us have wondered at some point what is the purpose of these officers cruising the motorways in their Mitsubishi Shoguns, well now is the chance to find out.
As usual Bilton Cricket Club’s splendid buffet will follow our speaker’s presentation.
Please join us and make the evening a success.
See you on Monday Evening.
John
You can access video presentation of Highways England’s work with this link.
Meet Ripley car park from 9.00am for a 9.30am start.
The route takes us first due north to Bedale passing the Fountains Abbey estate, Kirkby Malzeard, West Tanfield, Well and on into Bedale for a Coffee stop:The North End Café, Bedale DL8 1AF
After coffee head west on the A684 to Leyburn, turning right at the top of the market square then left on the minor road, passing the MOD ranges, and on to Grinton, turning left to Reeth.
From Reeth we’ll continue due west on the B6270 up Swaledale to Nateby before skirting the southern edge of Kirkby Stephen to take the A685, with a left shortly afterwards to Ravenstonedale and our Lunch stop:The Black Swan, Ravenstonedale CA17 4NG
The return journey heads east to pick up the B6259 south to the A684, turning right at the Moorcock Inn for a mile or so then left at Gardale Head and on to Ribblehead, where it’s left again south on the B6479.
At Little Stainforth we turn left to Foxup, Litton, Arncliffe before joining the B6265 and on to Kilnsey. Continuing south and eventually meeting the A59 where we turn left to the Bolton Abbey roundabout, then left again to the Abbey Tea Rooms and the end of the route.
Total distance as described: 135 miles.
David Haywood will lead the ride out with Tail Ender to be appointed on the day.
I’m looking at my weather forecast now and it’s predicting 4.8 hours of sunshine, 10% chance of less than 0.1mm rain and a heady 9ºC. What could be a better day for getting the bike out?
This coming Sunday our ride-out should take advantage of a sunny weather forecast.
Starting point is the usual Harrogate ASDA lorry park on Dragon Road 9.00 am for a 9.30 am startafter a pre-ride briefing.
Leaving Harrogate on the Otley Road towards Beckwithshaw, we will have a lovely country route around Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs taking us to the A59 at Blubberhouses. A quick blast-up Kex Gill along the A59 and a left turn at Beamsley near the bottom of the hill with a great route through Langbar and up Beacon Hill. Watch out for plentiful sheep on the way up and down the hill into Ilkley. Then through Ilkley, up past the Cow and Calf, through Mention and along The Chevin to stop for a break at the High Trees Garden Centre cafe on Otley Old Road LS18 5HZ
Leaving the cafe we retrace our route for a few metres and turn left along Dean Lane which soon turns in Scotland Lane on the way into Horsforth. Weaving our way through Horsforth then past Kirkstall Abbey taking a right lane off the A65 onto the B6157. It’s a tricky junction and we should gather together before this point. After that a route through urban areas to Tong Lane and a few fields again then Birkenshaw, Birstall and finally Batley, to Jem’s Pitstop Diner and Motorcycle Shop, WF17 8ND where we stop for lunch.
All day breakfast recommended!
After lunch and a look around the bike shop, we can set off again on a quick run on main roads through Rothwell, Oulton and Garforth, onto the M1/A1 up to Wetherby Services, where the ride finishes.
Total mileage is only 78 so should be no need for a fuel stop.
GPX files can be sent you for your sat nav if you want to look at the route beforehand. You can email me at the address below.
I hope you all can make it. It should be sunny weather. The Pit Stop Diner gets busy, so numbers would be helpful. Send me a text on 07847 786608 if you can and I will book a table for us.
I will be leading the ride with John Blanchfield kindly being the tail-ender on this occasion.
Welcome to the Club-Samuel Relton Associate Member
Sam passed his test in Nov 2019 and rides a 2010 Kawasaki ER6N. He joined HAB to learn everything he can from the massive experience in the group and take his riding to the next level – whilst hopefully saving a bit on insurance! When not on the bike he does healthcare research at the University of Leeds.
Welcome to the Club – Peter Germaine Associate Member
Ready!
Peter re-took his motorbike test in 2015 at the ripe age of 65 and is now looking to improve his riding skills with Harrogate Advanced Bikes.
Peter retired from work in 2005 due to ill health, now aged 70-seems to be bike fit now! He has had a varied working career, with a mixture of jobs but the main ones are as a motor mechanic and electronic engineer-should be handy for a few technical tips! Good to see he knows how to pick an excellent bike!
Please say hello to Peter the next time you see him.
Special Guest Stephanie Kovrlije-Store Manager-SPORTSBIKESHOP-Leeds .
Stephanie has kindly agreed to talk to us about Sportsbikeshop and their new and impressive motorcycle gear and clothing store on Regent Street in Leeds.
As usual our January meeting is at the Bilton Cricket Club 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Before handing over to our guest speaker, I will run through any other business and then make way for Stephanie to tell us all about Sportsbikeshop’s comprehensive range of motorcycle clothing and accessories followed by the Cricket Club’s splendid buffet afterwards.
Happy New Year everyone – Our first mid-week ride of 2020!
Route starts and finishes at Morrison’s in Boroughbridge YO51 9UR.
Meet 9.15am for a 9.30am start.
From Boroughbridge we’ll pick up the B6265, turning left to Little Ouseburn and over the Aldwark Bridge to Linton-on-Ouse. Continuing on minor roads to Authitts where we dog-leg across the A19 to Beningbrough and towards Haxby, turning right on to the Wiggington road (B1363).
After suitable refreshment, from the café, continue briefly on B1363 before turning left on A1237 (York inner bypass). Turn left towards Strensall, following the road to the right and past York Golf Range to the A64 where we’ll go straight across the main road, picking up minor roads and on to Buttercrambe.
All minor roads now, heading northeast before turning Right on the B1248 briefly then left on B1253 to Kirby Grindalythe, West Lutton, Helperthorpe, Weaverthorpe and then left on B1249 at Foxholes and north to the A64.
Right on A64 for about 2 miles then left on the minor road to West Ayton. North on minor road towards Spiker’s Hill, then north east to the A171 and on to Scarborough North Bay for lunch.
Room for a view!
Lunch stop: The Oasis Café, Royal Albert Drive (North Bay), Scarborough YO12 7TY.
After lunch we’ll retrace the route back to West Ayton, then turn Right on A170 to Helmsley and onwards towards Sutton Bank but turning off the main road at Wass Bank to Byland Abbey and Coxwold and then the A19.
Left on A19 then immediately Right to Brafferton , Helperby and Thornton Bridge, then Left to Boroughbridge where the route stops at Morrisons.
Mileage is about 124 miles.
Leader: David Haywood
Tail End Charlie to be anointed on the day.
As I write this, the forecast for is fair with little chance of rain.
I hope you can join us on this first ride of 2020!
Weather forecast good this weekend, so we have a late notice.
Last Sunday of the Decade Ride, meeting at Ripley Car Park at 10-00am.
Barry, I said good weather!Sorry Andrew, you meant this one!
Earlycoffee, via Pateley Bridge, at-How Stean Gorge HG3 5JF. After coffee, over the tops to Leighton Reservoir, Ellingstring, Jervaulx, Leyburn, Grinton, and up Swaledale to lunch at the Kearton Country Hotel, Thwaite DL11 6DR.
After a great lunch, we head over Buttertubs to Hawes, then the moorland road to Oughtershaw, Grassington, to Stump Cross Caverns HG3 5JL where our decade ending ride will finish.
Andrew Pratt will lead this impromptu ride of 90 miles, tail lender to be press-ganged on the day.
2019 is rapidly coming to an end, and alongside dwindling shopping time, thoughts are turning to the possibility of getting out more often on the bike in 2020.
Our new 2020 Ride Out Calendar is available to view on the HAB website alongside our remaining winter meetings at Bilton Cricket Club and, courtesy of John Blanchfield, already scheduled guest speakers.
Have a look at the available dates for our 2020Sunday Ride-Outs. Currently you have a free choice of dates and, if you want to expand your riding experience and lead biking colleagues on the ride you prefer, give it a go this year. Full advice is available on the website, from me or from other experienced hands. For all you brave 2019 first timers please come forward again and maybe do your ride in reverse. Every 2019 ride was new in so many ways, went well, even punctures brought out the best club teamwork and the weather was with us most of the time.
If you are free during the week, Monthly 1st Wednesday Rides are also available to lead if you prefer. It doesn’t need to be complicated. A destination is all you need, a coffee stop on the way, somewhere to get lunch and a finishing point.
Summer brings longer days and an unwinding ride after a day at work, after checking your cabbages in the allotment or baby sitting the grandkids all day, and with the prospect of fish and chips at the end, an evening ride is a good way to cut your teeth leading a Ride Outfor the first time. Again all you need is a destination, somewhere for some refreshments and a relaxing chat at the end. Summer evening rides usually commence on the second Monday in May and again you have a free choice of dates at this point in time.
Just in case you were wondering and sorry to disappoint anyone hard enough to want a ride on New Year’s Day, but the usual Wednesday Ride Out for January won’t be taking place on the first Wednesday of the month. No doubt you all be recovering from your celebrations of the night before on the 1st so the Wednesday ride will take place on 8th instead.
David or John will be organising the ride and details will follow soon.
For those looking forward to this Sunday’s Ride-Out, “Bedlam to Bedale”, lead by Andrew Pratt with Bob Hill keeping us honest at the back, we have a delightful option of selecting a Christmas lunch at The Platform One Cafe in Bedale.
Please get in touch with Andrew, andrewpratt12@yahoo.co.uk to book ahead. There is no need to book for the standard menu.
Andrews ride’s are always well planned and this one is appropriate for this time of the year so let’s make the last ride of the year a good one!
Last chance everyone for a free lift to the above on Friday evening at Colin Appleyards in Keighley for “An Evening With” Doughie & John Lampkin (see previous post http://www.harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk/an-evening-with-at-colin-appleyards/).
Trials specialists extraordinaire. Don’t miss out, these evening’s are delightful. Food, chat, bike showroom, some fun and a free lift home. Have a nose around the showroom, the guys at Colin Appleyards know their stuff, and settle down for an amusing chat with a charity auction at the end to tempt you.
Suzuki have some tempting offers as well, so see https://bikes.suzuki.co.uk/bikes/adventure/v-strom-650xt/?utm_source=Gather&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=On%20Road_1000%20off_Q4_2019_Gather&utm_content=CMP-04344-L5Q5&_cldee=YmFycnlhLnJpbmdAZ21haWwuY29t&recipientid=contact-6a4e09736825e511940ec81f66dad7b4-e05136587ec840a3ae71e14c709f199f&esid=5593f47b-b9fc-e911-80ec-c81f66dad7b6
Give me a call 07847 786608 or email barrya.ring@gmail.com for more information.
Join Andrew & Bob on the last Sunday ride of 2019, a shorter one this time, of 100 miles having regard to early darkness, and cooler weather.
We shall meet as usual at 0900 for a 0930 start at Asda Lorry Park, Dragon Road, Harrogate.
Heading along the A661, to the bypass, then east onto A59 to Green Hammerton, left to Aldwark Bridge, then north east through the villages of Crayke, Brandsby, & Hovingham, to Beadlam Grange, Beadlam YO62 7TD, near Helmsley, where you can stock up on Farm Shop goodies, Christmas gifts, and marvellous “Hog Roast” rolls or just have a coffee. https://www.beadlamgrange.co.uk
West now to Helmsley, then north to Hawnby & over the moors to Osmotherley, & on to Brompton, Yafforth, then Bedale where we shall stop for lunch at the Platform One Cafe, DL8 1AW. https://platform-one-tea-rooms.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
After a great lunch we have a short run south, via Thorp Perrow & West Tanfield, to Ripley, where our ride will finish. Anyone for ice cream?
The weather forecast for Sunday looks pretty good so see you then.
It’s that fun time of the year again! Harrogate Advanced Bikes annual Christmas Quiz. Get your team together for a night of questions you could, and should, know the answers to. Form a team of three on the night with the chance of an exotic prize!
This year, as ever, Quiz Master Doug Masterton will test us again with a well prepared list of awkward questions, games and other challenges. Working together pool your knowledge and pit your wits against former HAB chairman Doug, and opposing teams for top place.
Friends and partners are welcome, so bring along your biking mates too and make it a great evening. Our last chance for a club social evening this year and as usual a splendid buffet will be provided by Bilton Cricket Club.
Meet at Bilton Cricket Club 7.00pm and get your team together for a 7.30pm start as usual.
This Wednesday’s Ride Out includes the Christmas lunch organised by David Haywood and is fully booked for lunch. He will have sent or will be sending out a reminder to HAB members who previously reserved a place.
We’re meeting at Ripley 9am for a 9.30 start and David will be leading a route similar to the year before last in his usual flowing style, no doubt.
This of course replaces the usual Wednesday December Ride.
On Friday 13th December Colin Appleyards will be joined by the local, legendary Lampkins aka Dougie and John Lampkin for their latest ‘evening with’ event at their motorcycle branch in Keighley (Wellington Road, Worth Way, BD21 1AJ).
Also joining the Lampkins will be Colin Appleyards 2020 British Supersport Team riders: Brad Jones and Rory Skinner.
Doors will be open from 6pm & the event will get underway by 7pm.
As ever, places are limitedso make sure you book your’s as soon as possible. I’ve pre-booked four spaces for this, as always, packed out event. The event is FREE and as usual Colin Appleyards will have a raffle with some fantastic prizes up for grabs with all proceeds going to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. There will also be food and drink available for a small charity donation.
Please contact me if you want to come along as a HAB group (plus friends) for the evening. Make your own arrangements if you prefer, but I will have my new (old) people carrier by then so will be able to transport up to eight people from the Harrogate area on the evening.
Meet at Route 59 Cafe on the A59 (BD23 6AF) West of Bolton Abbey/Bridge from 09.00 for a 09.30 start. Cafe opens at 9.00.
Breakfast Time!
Up to Barden Tower over the tops to Embsay, Hetton, Airton, stopping at Malham for coffee at the Lister Arms, (BD23 4DB).
Best Pub in Yorkshire some say?
After refreshment we will go up up past Malham Cove, over to Stainforth and Clapham, past Stocks Reservoir to the Old Vicarage Tosside (BD23 4SQ) for a cosy lunch.
The View From The Old Vicarage
Setting off again after a main course and very possibly a well deserved dessert, we are off to Bolton by Bowland, Gisburn, Hellifield, Gargrave, Cracoe, Linton and Burnsall, finishing back again at Route 59 Cafe hopefully before they close at 16.00 for a cup of tea! Distance is only 108ml so we should have no need for refuelling. TEC is David Haywood if he can resist an overtake (just kidding).
I hope you can all make it this coming Sunday 17th.
Just a reminder for this evening’s meeting with a demonstration from Bike Seal, puncture repair specialists due to start at the earlier time of 7.15pm.
Mike Fourie has also asked if HAB members intending coming to the “Not the Christmas Dinner” on February 8th check their diaries and please kindly bring their cheque books or even cash to pay so he can get the numbers booked with the Old Spring Well.
At our evening meeting next Monday 11th November we have been fortunate enough to have a presentation by Dale from ‘BikeSeal’, the puncture prevention and repair specialists.
This promises to be a very interesting and interactive event. Dale not only intends to show and demonstrate his products but give us a chance to use them on wheels he will bring. This will be a great experience for those of us who have never done this before and maybe lack the confidence to do it. He has asked that we bring along any repair/inflation systems we may have to promote greater debate. We have invited our fellow IAM members from the neighbouring York Advanced Motorcyclists to join us for the evening. Please make every effort to attend to do justice to our speaker’s commitment.
PLEASE NOTE – To allow ample time for Dales presentation the meeting will start earlier at 7.15 PM.
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John Thompson has invited us to join a coach party to the Bike Show at the NEC on Thursday 21st November. He has nine biking mates going, with the possibility of a 24 or 33 seat coach. The cost of the coach will be £20-£25 each, plus parking & maybe a tip and of course there will be your entry fee for the show. I’m hoping to go, but more details will follow after we see who else is.
It would be great to get together on the day, see the new metal and have some fun seeing the various events at the show. Please get in touch as soon as you can if you are interested & are able to go on that day.
November’s 6thMid Week Ride will be lead byJohn Blanchfield.
As this ride is slightly shorter than usual we will meet in Ripley car park at 9.30 for 10.00 start time.
From Ripley we will head north around Ripon to Wath, Sutton Hargrave and Leeming Bar, on to the A6271 to Ellerton, east of Catterick, for a coffee stop at Lakeside Farm Shop and Country Café (DL10 6AP).
Plenty of parking.
Plenty of seating.
Plenty of cakes.
After suitable refreshment we continue past the Croft Motor Racing circuit to Hurworth, Middleton St George and finally on to Sadberge for a well earned Lunch atThe Tuns Inn, north east of Darlington (DL2 1RU).
Barrels by another name.
Could be another sunny day?
Pass the menu please!
For the route home we pick up the A66 east then into Yarm, Low Worsall, Appleton Wiske, Deighton and onto the A167, Yafforth, South Etherinton, Topcliffe and finish the ride at Boroughbridge Morrisons (YO51 9UR).
Tail End Charlie will be covered by Dave Haywood, unless someone else kindly volunteers on the day.
Total journey is around 95 miles.
It’ll be great to see any that can make it on the day.
All the best
John
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Our planned lunch stop at Kearton House is unfortunately closed on Sunday. So from Thwaite, we’ll head over Buttertubs to Hawes and The Wensleydale Creamery DL8 3RN for lunch.
After lunch we’ll ride down Wensleydale to Aysgarth to return to our route.
The weather forecast is looking fair, if not warm, with a low chance of rain.
October’s Sunday’s ride was traditionally the last of our Sunday riding season (although now we ride through the winter months as last year). One not to be missed, we meet as usual at 0900am for a 09.30am start at Asda Lorry Park, Dragon Road, Harrogate.
Heading over the River Nidd, past Ripley and onto Brimham Rocks, crossing the River Skell at Dallow Moor, and the Laver at Laverton. Into Masham via River Burn, onto Wensleydale, staying north of the River Ure to Leyburn and onto the Manor Farm Cafe, Bellerby DL8 5QH, popular bikers meeting point, where we can take tea and whatever takes your fancy.
We now take the high road via Marske to Fremington in Swaledale, then through Arkengarthdale past Tan Hill and onto River Belah, Kaber and Kirkby Lonsdale (Fuel Stop). Crossing the River Eden, to Nateby, then Birkdale and into Thwaite in Swaledale stopping for lunch at the excellent Kearton Country House Hotel DL11 6DR.
View from the Kearton Country House Hotel
After a great lunch we head east to Muker, then over the tops to Askrigg and onto Aysgarth where we cross the River Ure. Heading south through Bishopdale, and Wharfedale to Threshfield where we turn for Stump Cross Caverns, where our ride will finish.
Andrew Pratt will lead this 122 mile ride, with Bob Hill at our tail end.
This October our Monday meeting has a later date as Bilton Cricket Club is unavailable on the usual evening. So please note in your diary Monday 21st (3rd Monday).You can view the revised Event Calendar on the HAB website.http://www.harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk/event-calendar/
Look dad no hands!
Arranged by John Blanchfield, Tom Killeen from i2i Motorcycle Academy has kindly agreed to present the amazing training his team can offer to dispel myths around how your motorcycle stays upright. I’ve been on “Machine Control One” and I can confirm, it is amazing. Have a look at the links below.
For those who like this sort of information, David has prepared a GPX route file for satnav if anyone fancies it. Normally if I would post it to the website, but it won’t play ball. So send me an email if you want the file and I will send it to you.
Please Note: October’s weekday ride out will have a different start point to those normally used:
Meet from 9.00am at Shell Pool Bridge Filling Station, Pool in WharfedaleLS21 1EQ for a prompt 9.30am start.
Route OUT:From Pool A659 towards Harewood, turning Right on minor road to King Lane then Alwoodley Lane > Wigton Lane > Wyke Ridge Lane > Tarn Lane to Scarcroft golf course and across A58.
Back roads to Bramham and on to outskirts of Tadcaster. A162 south briefly, turning Left on B1223 > Ulleskelf > Ozendyke > Cawood.
From Cawood east to Ricall and on to the A19 south, turning Left on A163 towards Bubwith and Holme On Spalding Moor then A614 briefly before turning Right to North Cliffe and South Cliffe to pick up B1230 into Beverley.
Lunch stop: The Tiger Inn, Lairgate, Beverley HU17 8JG
Route IN:From the Tiger Inn, north out of Beverley to B1248 before turning Left on minor roads to Middleton On The Wolds > North Dalton > Huggate then crossing A166 to Thixendale.
From Thixendale to Leavening > Bossall > Sand Hutton then turning Left and briefly on A64, immediately turning Right to Strensall > Sutton On The Forest > Stillington and Easingwold.
From Easingwold our traditional route to Brafferton > Helperby > Thornton Bridge, turning Left to Boroughbridge.
Route finishes at Morrisons, Boroughbridge.
David Haywood will lead this ride with tail ender TBA.
Yes, it’s still sort of summer, but it’s approaching ‘that’ time of year again!
I’ve reserved a table for Christmas Lunch at The Bay Horse in Great Broughton again this year. As usual (and weather permitting) we will be doing a ‘ride-in’ from Ripley with coffee/comfort stop midway.
If you are interested and in order to guarantee a place, the restaurant need to know your menu preferences together with a deposit of £5 per head.
The menu is as follows:
Starters
Spiced Parsnip Soup
Fan of Chilled Melon
Chicken, Clementine & Cranberry Paté
St. Nicks Prawn & Brandy Marie Rose Cocktail
Main Courses
Turkey Crown
Cod Lion
Medallions of Pork Fillet
Mature Cheddar & Red Onion Tart
All main courses served with Roast Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Christmas Pudding
Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Double Chocolate Brownie
Mulled Wine & Seasonal Berry Eton Mess (excellent choice for Boris supporters!)
Yorkshire Rhubarb & Ginger Cheesecake
Slate of Cheese & Biscuits
Prices are: One course £14.00 – Two courses £18.00 – Three courses £22.00
Ground Coffee & Petite Mince Pie available for £3 extra
It will help me if you can email your requirements as soon as possible and pay the deposit to my account below so I can forward on to the Bay Horse (or pay me when you see me if you prefer).
Ride-in details will be confirmed nearer the time.
I hope you can make it this year – we always have a good day and a good laugh!
Chris Armstrong is considering purchasing a TomTom Rider 550 navigation device and needs a review from anyone in our club who has one and willing to share information on their own experiences using it. Positive or negative share your know-how with Chris.
You can contact him directly on 07960 116166 or christopher48armstrong@gmail.com
Just a reminder about our club get together this evening starting at 7.00 for 7.30.
Peter Riley is bringing along his Helite Airvest clothing, demonstrating how much it could improve your safety in the event of a fall, and followed by the usual hearty buffet from the cricket club, which should help to pad you out a little more.
Roy Beniston is gearing up to lead his second ride out of the year next Sunday entitled “Coastal, Country & Conifers”.
Meeting at the normal place ASDA lorry park with fuel & toilets available nearby. Please arrive between 9.00am for a chat with a pre-ride briefing before an earlier set off than normal at 9.15am.
The whole route concentrates on ‘B’ roads & minor scenic by-ways with one boring short stretch of main road after the lunch stop. Total mileage 179 miles with a planned fuel stop around lunchtime.
1st Leg-Harrogate to Castle Howard-53 miles. • Head out towards Ripley and turn off for Knaresborough. • Taking back roads via Scotton, Staveley & Minskip to Boroughbridge. • Onto Aldwark Toll Bridge via Lower & Upper Dunsforth. • Continue to Huby and Oswaldkirk, then head toward Hemsley, turning off to Hovingham and onto Castle Howard for mid-morning coffee stop. 2nd Leg-Castle Howard to Filey-34 miles. • Leave Castle Howard heading East and Kirkham Abbey [Note: After joining the A64 be prepared for a first Right Turn for the Abbey]. • Continue via Duggleby, North Grimstead, West & East Lutton and Weaverthorpe towards Filey. • Lunch stop at Reighton Sands or Hunmanby depending on weather conditions. 3rd Leg-Filey to Harrogate-92 miles. • After lunch take the A165 past Filey & Cayton Bay onto Scarborough. • Straight through the centre of Scarborough over the suicide “Valley Bridge” and join up with the A171 toward Whitby [This is the only boring bit of the ride-out so stick with it because it is worth it for what follows]. • Before reaching Whitby after Cloughton we take a left turn to go through Langdale and Dalby Forest trails [approx. 18 miles]. • Note: This left turn is immediately after a sharp rise. The turn off will be a double marked drop off, otherwise you will risk shooting by the junction! • After the forestry trails we end up in Thornton-le-Dale where we can stop for an ice cream if this is the general wish. • We then work our way home via the A170, Kirby Moorside, Helmsley, Sutton Bank, to Thirsk. • Turn left at the roundabout and pickup the A19 with an immediate right turn to join the A168. • Take the off slip-road toward Boroughbridge, staying on the A168 [old A1]. • Straight over all the islands continuing on the A168. • After Boroughbridge take a right turn to Arkendale, straight across the junction to Farnham, Scotton and Ripley where we end our run. ENJOY!!
As this is clearly the last Sunday summer ride out, it would be great to get a good turnout, so take the opportunity to enjoy an entertaining ride lead by Roy with something for everyone to enjoy.
Sadly our Monday evening summer ride outs have come to an end for this year, only because the days are shorter and not because it’s colder of course!
Next Monday 9th at Bilton Cricket Club Peter Riley from Helite Airbag Technology has offered to talk about and demonstrate to us his airbag safety vests for motorcyclists and other sport activities. We spend plenty of money on quality helmets, gloves, armour, traction control and other safety equipment. Thankfully airbag technology is used in motorcycle sport but we could all potentially benefit from it’s use.
Helite are pioneers in Airbag technology, have a look on YouTube or just do an internet search to find out more.
Please use this link for an amusing demo done by Peter a few years ago, you may recognise some of the participants.
About to be blown up!
The meeting starts at the usual time, 7.00pm gathering for a 7.30pm start and Peter Riley’s demonstration beginning shortly after that.
Hopefully all HAB members can come along next Monday evening to appreciate Peter’s Helite Airbag Technology and if you know a friend or motorcycle mate tempted to come over to the Advanced way of riding just mention the usual Bilton Cricket Club excellent buffet I’m sure that will do the trick.
Some HAB members have had difficulties viewing the email regarding next Wednesday’s ride out. If you have pictures mixed up with text, click on the link within the original email and the correct layout will be revealed. Hopefully that will help but if you still have problems please get in touch. barrya.ring@gmail.com
The September Wednesday Ride Out will start at the Route 59 Café (A59 just west of the Bolton Abbey roundabout).
Meet from 9.15 for
prompt start at 9.45am.
The route takes us north up through Wharfedale and into Wensleydale, turning right on the A684 towards Leyburn then left on minor road before the town and towards our morning coffee stop.
Coffee stop – Castle Bolton
The route continues on minor roads along the north side of Wensleydale towards Askrigg and Hardraw, turning right over Buttertubs and into Swaledale, then left on the B6270. Continue on B6270 to the outskirts of Kirkby Stephen, then west to Ravenstonedale and lunch.
Lunch stop – Black Swan, Ravenstonedale CA17 4NG
Have your camera ready – sightings of Red Squirrels (almost) guaranteed!
After lunch we’ll
pick up the A685 north through Kirkby Stephen towards Brough, turning right
through Kaber and Barras, passing the Tan Hill Inn and on into Reeth.
From Reeth we
continue east to Ellerton Abbey before taking the minor road to Stainton,
Barden Moor and Hauxwell, turning right along more minor roads to Coverbridge.
A6108 from
Coverbridge to Masham then through the town, heading due south to Grewelthorpe
and Kirkby Malzeard. The route continues south to the east of Pateley Bridge,
joining the B6165 east of the town for the final leg into Ripley and a
traditional ice cream stop.
Route length: 150
miles
Ride out will be lead
by David Haywood, tail ender to be confirmed.
Only a week away from our trip to Cadwell Park British Superbike Racing on Sunday 18th.
The meeting point for this ride will be a Wetherby Services on the A1 9.00am for 9.30 am set off (cheaper fuel at Morrisons in Wetherby). Please spread the word about the change of starting point in case anyone misses this email.
I’ve been to BSB meets at other circuits a few times and always been throughly entertained. Riding on roads has it’s dangers for any normal human but the gladiators on the track are on a different level. Anyone following BSB this year is no doubt amazed by Scott Reading coming into the series straight from MotoGP and leading the Championship after just a few races. He has a fight on his hands with Josh Brookes and Tommy Bridewell, all three of them on the new Ducati Panigale V4R.
The plan is to arrive, be settled in and fed, well before the first Superbike race at 1.30pm followed by a full afternoon of racing including sidecars and the second Superbike race at 4.30pm. If the weather is good taking a picnic might be a good idea but there will be plenty of food stalls available anyway.
A route to the track has been devised involving mostly unclassified and B roads which I hope everyone will enjoy. Please start the day with a full fuel tank. Most riders will need to top up at some point so a short morning break will be combined with a fuel stop. Mileage out 93, return should by roughly the same.
To watch the racing you will of course need a ticket which you can buy in advance for £28 online at: https://cadwellpark.msv.com/CP-19-BSB. You can of course pay at the gate but it will be £34. Seniors price is £27 at the gate, proof no doubt required.
There is another option for anyone not interested in the bike racing or finds the ticket price a little expensive and just wants to come along for the ride. Roy Beniston, our tail end Charlie, doesn’t want to see the racing and is planning to continue to the next town, Louth, only five miles away, where we found a decent pub/restaurant the Greyhound, for lunch with easy parking and fuel nearby. Roy is happy to lead a group home earlier for anyone who takes that option. You should arrive back in good time for Sunday tea.
For those going for the racing the day will be longer but well worth it and we should arrive back in daylight. Please let me know your intentions are when we meet up in the morning.
Any questions please get in touch barrya.ring@gmail.com. A GPX route file is available for anyone who needs it.
This coming Monday’s evening ride out is a jaunt of approximately 40 miles through Wetherby, Boston Spa, Tadcaster and along some very winding roads to the south of York. After that, a quick whizz around the ring road will bring us to The Wetherby Whaler near Poppleton for some splendid fish and chips.
Swing Bridge at Cawood
Meet at the usual place Asda lorry park, Dragon Road, Harrogate 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm set off. The ride is about 1 hour and 1o minutes long with no worries about fuel as there is petrol station next to our stop near Poppleton.
Those winding roads!
Come along if possible. I do recommend the fish and chips at the Wetherby Whaler, I had some this evening, but don’t tell Kathy.
This month may be our final Monday evening ride of the year as in September the nights will be drawing in. A decision can be made nearer the time.
Passing close to York Marina.
Hopefully the weather will be kind to us as it has been for most of the rides this year. I will be leading the ride, a volunteer tail-end Charlie would be appreciated, you can even borrow my orange waistcoat! Just kidding!
The August Wednesday meeting/ride out will be on Wednesday 7th August and will be lead by John Blanchfield.
Meet at the ASDA lorry park 9.00 for 9.30 departure. We head west on A59 to Skipton, Gargrave, Eshton, Airton over the moors to Settle then Feizor for coffee and best scones ever at Elaine’s Cafe.
From Feizor we join the A65, turn off to Clapham and Ingleton then cross the A65 taking the Bentham Road to Wennington and A683 to Caton. There we turn south to Quernmore, Marshaw and Dunsop Bridge for lunch at the Puddleducks Tea Room there.
From Dunsop Bridge we head east to Newton then take the B6478 to Chatburn, cross the A59 to Downham and join the A6068 just north of Colne, through Laneshaw Bridge, Crosshills, Silsden, A65 to Ilkley, back road to Askwith, Fewston and eventually join the A59 just west of Harrogate.
The ride will finish back at the ASDA lorry park. Total mileage 131m.
Or the website for all these videos: motorcycle minds.org
And of course just a reminder for this coming Sunday’s Ride Out needing numbers to book a lunch table. Quite a few already committed but if you are coming and haven’t done already so please send ride leader Richard 07767384938 or Barry 07847786608 a text or email barrya.ring@gmail.com to confirm.
See you Sunday at Ripley car park 9.00 for 9.30 set off.
For our July Sunday ride out our Treasurer Richard Stembrowicz is leading us on a trip through the County of East Riding.
Meeting at Ripley car park for a change, 9.00am for a chat and briefing, setting off at 9.30 with hopefully a full fuel tank. Richard has sorted a a super route with a mix of unclassified, A and B roads, including dual carriageway, skirting around York to lead us to Sewerby on the North Sands near Bridlington.
Stopping off for a morning break at the very popular with bikers Seaways Cafe near Fridaythorpe (YO25 9RX), recently receiving an excellent write-up in Motorcycle News.
After a bacon sandwich or a splendid slice of cake we take the B1251 to Sledmere, then B1253 all the way to Bridlington and finally to the award winning Ship Inn at Sewerby (YO15 1EW) for lunch. Plenty of parking available, lively atmosphere, live music from 2.00pm, excellent service, great food and lovely sea view from the garden.
After an optional hearty lunch Richard is keeping it simple with an A road route all the way back to Ripley for a, by now, traditional ice cream.
Mileage outwards: 77, return 69 with a fuel stop just after lunch.
The Ship Inn is a busy place and they have suggested we book a table. If you are going on this ride out please contact Richard or myself as soon as you can to give us an idea of numbers.
Please text Richard 07767384938 or Barry 07847786608 or email barry.ring@gmail.com
July’s Monday evening ride will be lead by our esteemed chairman John Blanchfield. Meeting as usual at the Asda lorry park in Harrogate, 7.00pm for a chat, leaving promptly at 7.30pm. We are heading to the Railway Inn, Cavendish Street, Skipton, the hostelery run by new associate Angus Crabtree, very fortunate for us! Traveling for plenty of interest via Greenhow, Appletreewick and Embsay with a return journey straight over Blubberhouses.
Once again the weather is looking good. Make the most of the one of these long summer evenings.
The July Wednesday ride will start from the North Street Deli in Wetherby – meet from 9am for a 9.30 start. Our destination this month is the Jenny Wren Inn on the banks of the River Trent in Susworth, Lincolnshire.
From Wetherby we’ll head to Thorp Arch, Boston Spa and on into Tadcaster then the A162 south before turning off through Sherburn and on to South Milford for a coffee stop. Coffee stop: The T Post Café, South Milford.
From South Milford, along back lanes before turning left on to the A63 for about a mile then right at Monk Fryston, crossing the A19 near Chapel Haddlesey and on to Temple Hirst and Long Hedge. A645 towards Goole, picking up the A161 at the M62 junction to skirt around the south of the town, through Swinefleet and on to Crowle before crossing the M180. Continuing on the A161 south before turning due north through Gainsborough to pick up the minor road on the east bank of the River Trent.
Lunch stop: The Jenny Wren Inn, Susworth.
After lunch we continue north following the river before turning north on the A1077 then the A15 to cross the Humber Bridge. After the bridge, we’ll take the A63 then turning right through South Cave on the A1034, continuing north through Sancton then west to bypass Market Weighton and on to the A614 through Spalding Moor, Bubwith and North Duffield before turning left to the A19 for about half a mile. The route continues, skirting the north of Selby and on to the B1223 to Cawood and Ulleskelf before taking a right on the A162 to Tadcaster. From Tadcaster we’ll take the A659 through Boston Spa and on to the junction with the A1, taking the A168 Wetherby turn off.
Route finishes at the lay-by shortly after turning on to the A168. Mileage: 144 miles David Haywood will lead with TEC to be appointed on the day.
Two tickets are available for the Triumph Factory Tour on Sunday. The tour is fully booked up for our time slot, two HAB members have had to drop out and their tickets are available at face value £18 each. If you wanted to come along and missed out on tickets for the tour you can get hold of one by contacting either:
Ian Mason ian499mason@btinternet.com or Clive Gray clive@c.gray.f9.co.uk
For full details of the trip please have a look at yesterday’s post or log on to the HAB website
Next weekend we are set for a visit to the Triumph factory at Hinckley in Leicestershire LE1o 3BZ.
Our Factory Tour for 1.30pm is fully booked, so if you haven’t already arranged a place, please do come along for the ride as the Visitor Experience is very interesting in it’s own right and you never know a cancellation for the Factory Tour may come up.
A recce has been done with a mixture of roads, initially motorway, but then cross country on tracks you may be unfamiliar with. We are very fortunate to have so many resources to call upon these days, even paper maps! Andrew Pratt shared a gpx route file which I have used for the first part of the journey, combined with another route file from Ride magazine tagged on for the latter section. The route takes us through the lovely Chatsworth Estate, plenty of picture postcard villages and great roads along our journey.
An early start is required so that we can fit in a morning stop. The meeting point is at Wetherby Services on the A1M (LS22 5GT) at 8.30am for 8.45amprompt set off with full tank (Fuel is cheaper at nearby Morrisons in Wetherby). At about 120 miles we probably won’t need a fuel stop on the way and there are plenty of opportunities to fill up near to Triumph.
The location for our morning/brunch stop is not decided as yet. When we arrive at Triumph the Visitor Cafe will be open and we may arrive with enough time to eat, but I suggest we look around the Visitor Experience beforehand. Our factory tour, however, starts at 1.30pm, participants are gathered 15 mins before so we will not get a chance to eat again until after 3.00pm. There are lockers on site so no need to carry your kit around.
After the tour we can go home by motorway or a reverse of the route, the choice is yours. Either way we can travel as a group or just go at your own speed.
I will be leading the ride and could do with a volunteer to do tail end charlie please.
Please read the information from Eventbrite/ Triumph and lastly, don’t forget your ticket for the Factory Tour.
Any questions please get in touch barrya.ring@gmail.com or 07847 786608
This post is really for HAB members already booked on the Skills Day at Croft Circuit near Darlington on Tuesday 25th but, according to the IAM website, there are still some places available so have a look if you fancy some extra training and are free next Tuesday to give it a go. Cost is £149 for the day.
It’s an early start for us on Tuesday and for the HAB members making their own way to the circuit, you need to be there ready settled in for the briefing at 8.45am with a fuelled up bike. Fuel stop at the Toll Bar Garage 2 miles south on the A167.
I will be leading anyone you wants to come along to the circuit to arrive 8.15-8.30am maybe in time for a quick breakfast. I suggest we meet at Morrisons supermarket Harrogate Road, Ripon where fuel is available also. Best to go the direct route as we will have plenty of interesting riding during the day. Journey time is minimum 40 minutes from there (31 miles) so I suggest we leave Ripon at 7.30am prompt.
I’m sure you will have all done so, but please read the available information in your email from the IAM paying particular attention to bike condition, brakes, tyres, fluids/ chain adjustment/noise levels etc. You also need suitable leathers or good textile bike clothing. Don’t forget to print and sign your disclaimer and although not requested I will be taking my driving licence with me.
For your information I have taken out specific track day insurance as my policy with Bennetts could not be extended. IAM Surety (if your current insurer) will extend your policy for a fee. My track day insurance has cost me £100 with Bemoto.co.uk or phone 01733 907000. That was the cheapest I could find.
Food and drink is available at Croft Circuit.
Have another read of the IAM info and please get in touch with if you have any particular questions.
The weather forecast is not sunny but low chance of rain so I’m greatly looking forward to the day on Tuesday 25th.
Please let me know if you are making your own way to the circuit or meeting at Morrisons.
Pete McNulty is leading the ride out and would like anyone coming along to get in touch as soon as you can so he can book numbers for our lunch table. For details on the ride please review the previous email or look at the post on the HAB website.
The weather forecast for Sunday is good with very low chance of rain. So treat yourself on Father’s Day to a ride out on your bike.
Roy Beniston has organised a trip to North and mid Wales for a long weekend from the 7th to 10th June. I’m going on the trip straight after the Lakes mid week ride.
Unfortunately one of the party of four has had to drop out for work reasons and a spare berth is going begging.
The weekend is a Fri-Mon one and you would have a choice to stay until Monday, although I’m back at work on Monday so traveling home on Sunday 9th.
If you fancy going get full details from Roy on 07539 690274 or roy.beniston @icloud.com
Meet at ASDA Lorry Park at 09:00 for a prompt departure at 09:30am.
We will head West out
of Harrogate on the A59 turning right to head through Hampsthwaite and Darley
before heading north to Greenhow Hill Top.
From there we head
west on the B6265 to Grassington then turn North and up to Arncliffe.
From Arncliffe we turn South West and head through some breathtaking scenery until we reach Settle where we turn North once again and on to our first coffee stop in Stainforth.
After coffee we
continue North tracking close to the Settle to Carlise railway line until we
reach Ribblehead where we’ll turn South West to High Bentham.
From there we turn South and into the Forest of Bowland until we reach our lunch stop at the Lower Buck In at Waddington.
After lunch we head
North East through Bolton by Bowland and on up to Wigglesworth where we turn
East through Hellifield, Airton and Winterburn.
Eventually turning South once we reach Burnsall until we reach Billy Bob’s Ice Cream Parlour where the ride will officially end.
From there people can
disperse and head home. It’s right next to the A59 so it’s a short 30 minute
ride back home to Harrogate.
PLEASE NOTE: The ride out is on Father’s day so we will need to book a table at the Lower Buck Inn for lunch.
Looks like a cracking ride. Pete needs numbers for lunch so please can you let him know by Saturday 7th June if you intend to come on the ride out so that he can secure a table.
A long time in the making, but a decision on the date of the Triumph Visitor Centre Experience is made for Sunday 30th June. At the time of my booking one, 14 more places were available. It is a month away but if you want to go tickets go quickly so get one booked as soon as you can.
The Visitor Centre is free but the factory tour is £18. I chatted to a few riders at the London Bike Show and they all thought it was great value for money.
Make your booking at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/june-2019-triumph-factory-tour-1330-tickets-62351506033
The route plan is for a 129 mile trip to Hinckley avoiding motorways whenever possible. Every effort will be made to make the ride interesting with an early lunch stop scheduled.
The return route will probably be more motorway but the days are long at this time of the year so we will see how it goes.
The
Triumph Factory Visitor Experience – 13.30 Tour Booking
“The Triumph Factory Visitor Experience is the home of Triumph, where you’ll get the full story in our unique immersive visitor experience. It’s here that you’ll see how we make motorcycles, get up close to some of the most iconic Triumphs of all time, and enjoy a priceless collection of motorcycle memorabilia brought together exclusively for our visitors. The Visitor Experience itself is free to visit.”
“However, you can buy tickets for The Triumph Factory Tour. This is theperfect experience if you’ve ever wanted to venture beyond those legendary factory security doors. This fully guided tour really does take you from concept to manufacturing and final assembly to see for yourself where world-renowned Triumph motorcycles are created and built.”
This is a booking for the 13.30 Factory Tour.
Your tour is fully-guided which takes you from concept to manufacturing and final assembly.
Your tour will last for approximately 90 minutes.
“After your Factory Tour, top up your own tank with a tasty snack, refreshing soft drinks, or a taste-intensive Barista-style coffee, then relax with free wi-fi as you enjoy these unique Triumph surroundings.”
So, I hope many of you want to and can come on this trip. I will try and find a day to do a recce if anyone wants to come along for that as well.
More details will be provided about start times and meeting points nearer the date.
Vincenzo Denti (Enzo) has kindly offered to lead our June 10th Monday evening ride out.
Enzo will be taking us to the White Bear at Masham for customary cheesy chips. Given his admitted lack of local knowledge, it’s brave of him to give it a go, so show your support if you are able to and come along for the ride.
The usual meeting place at ASDA lorry park 7.00pm for a chat and set off at 7.30pm.
Just a reminder that the 2-day mid-week trip to the Lakes next week replaces the normal Wednesday ride out for June. Mid-week Ride Outs will start again from the first Weds in July.
Roy Beniston is leading this weekend’s ride out to Knott End-on-Sea. A fantastic and well planned route through the Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland. Coffee stop at the Slaidburn cafe on the way with lunch at the splendid cafe at Knott End FY6 0EA.
Return journey is essentially a more southerly route finishing at Ripley for a customary and well deserved ice cream.
Mileage is 78 out, 76 return, fuel stop at half way. Please arrive at the ASDA lorry park with a full fuel tank at 9.00am for a 9.30am prompt start. Anyone wanting to join on-route please get in touch barrya.ring@gmail.com.
The weather is set to continue good, a little cooler towards the weekend, but very little chance of rain. Come along if you can this Sunday, see some lovely countryside, practice your advanced and group riding skills and an opportunity to socialise with fellow HAB members.
Just in case you were beginning to wonder, our Monday meeting ride outs start tomorrow evening. An hour or so ride to the Guiseley Wetherby Whaler. Sadly, my carefully planned ride is having to be adjusted as the A59 is being closed at Blubberhouses from tomorrow for a few days.
I did an appropriate time recce this evening and the low sun was an issue. The weather will be a little cloudier tomorrow evening but bring some sun glasses if you don’t have a drop down sun visor.
Meeting at the ASDA lorry park 7.00pm for 7.30pm start . Less than a 38 mile run to the Wetherby Whaler especially now the route is changed.
Hopefully you can make it, shame to miss the nice weather!
Just got around to downloading a copy of the above. It is a free resource for information and routes to travel our country from top to bottom or any which way you choose. It’s a PDF document which I could email to you, but you can download a copy for yourselves by visiting www.bit.ly/TomTomguide. There are gpx.files available for each route too. TomTom request your email address before you can download it but a small price to pay for such a useful guide, plus there is an offer for 20% off a Rider 550 if it still applies.
Any difficulty doing the download get it touch and I will send you a copy. barrya.ring@gmail.com
The monthly mid-week ride on Wednesday 1st May will be lead by John Blanchfield.
Meet at RIPLEY CAR PARK 9.00 – 9.30am start. From Ripley we head past Brimham Rocks to Wath and up alongside Gouthwaite Reservoir to the How Stean George cafe for a coffee stop.
Cosy!
Then we head northeast over the moors to pick up the A6108 near Jervaulx Abbey and on to Leyburn, Reeth and up Arkengarthdale, turning right to join the A66 near Barnard Castle. A short ride east takes us through the villages to Staindrop for lunch at The Country Tea Shop.
Plenty of parking!
We return south on the B6274 to Richmond, Bolton on Swale and Yafforth. Then we take the A167 to Topcliffe, through the villages to Boroughbridge where the ride finishes at Morrisions car park. Total mileage is 115.
All HAB members are invited to the above event at Tockwith Airfield this Sunday.
Where and When A Slow Maneuvering Workshop will be held on Sunday 28 April 2019 from 9.30 to 12.00 at Tockwith Airfield accommodated by 3D Motorcycle Training School. The airfield can be found by taking the B1224 out of Wetherby and taking the left turn at the crossroads after Bickerton. The entrance is on the right about ½ mile down the road.
Don’t blink, you’ll miss it!
On arrival wait at the 3D Cabin until you are collected.Under NO circumstances should you cross the training area. You will be collected by one of our Observers and cross as a group. Please by patient, THIS IS IMPORTANT!
Who Should Attend Everyone! All members of HAB including existing members who have passed their test and particularly associates under training. All riders need to exercise these little used and often avoided skills. There is room for friends or relatives of members who are interested but please inform Bob Hill in advance. We expect several Observers will attend to assist with the training and they should meet at the 3D Cabin at 9am.
What will we do? We start with a short introduction about slow riding with some hints and tips to keep you upright in this aspect of riding or moving your bike. We will then split up into small groups under an Observer who will take you round the various set exercises. Once you have refreshed your slow riding then you will be free to practice on the exercises laid out. Finally we will hold a short voluntary competition around an interesting layout. Some of you may also wish to go on an impromptu ride following the workshop.
Facilities 3D have kindly agreed to allow us to use their toilet facilities and have tea and coffee making facilities available. The nearby Carting Track may also be open and if so their Café will be available. The weather forecast is up to 15 deg. light cloud and a gentle breeze. So be prepared! Pack the rain suit?
Questions If you have any questions about the event or want to receive training on a specific part of riding please contact me.
See you all there,
Best Regards, Bob Hill Chief Observer Harrogate Advanced Bikes
The start will be as normal at ASDA 9.00 for 9.30 start with the full tank you will need to complete a 160 mile ride (opportunities to fill up available for bikes with a shorter range).
The ride, led by Bob Hill, will be interesting, covering several different types of road as it snakes it’s way through to Middleton-in-Teesdale. Setting off north we will ride through Bedale and Richmond for a comfort and refreshment stop at Piercebridge. For those interested in history, Piercebridge was the site of a Roman bridge, located as we enter the village from the south. Go straight on at the first right angle bend!
From Piercebridge we will make our way to Stanhope in Weardale after enjoying the windy route across Hamsterley Common. Travelling west we go back over the moors past Weardale Ski Club with England’s longest ski slope!
Can you spot it?
We join the Alston road past High Force into Middleton In Teesdale for a lunch stop in one of the many cafes (90Miles).
Our return is via Bough, Tan Hill, Reeth and Leyburn before taking the back roads through to Ripley for a well-earned ice cream amongst the Easter Holiday crowds. Please note that this route may change depending on the recce ride next week. Final route will be given at the briefing on Sunday. Tail End will be covered by Barry Ring.
The weather forecast is looking good so I hope you can all tear yourselves away from the Easter Eggs etc. to enjoy a great ride.
We were planning a short ride out this coming Monday but have managed to arrange a speaker from Biker Down North Yorkshire instead.
A few of us have attended the Biker Down first aid/road safety course recently and and I’m very pleased to say their team leader Fiona Ancell has agreed to do a short presentation to our group at the Bilton Cricket Club.
The meeting will be at the usual time 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. The Biker Down presentation will start straight after any club news and an introduction from Peter Smith (standing in for John who is unable to attend).
Further Information on Biker Down can be found with these links:
Fiona is doing this in her own time, and if you are a member of HAB you must be interested in road safety, so please do come along to this meeting if you can.
Bolton Cricket Club’s splendid food will be served at the usual time.
Looking forward to seeing as many as possible on Monday night.
Lots of our colleagues have come forward in 2018 and this year so far to lead our Sunday Ride Outs, some of them for the first time. Thank you very much to them for doing that.
Our Sunday April 21st Ride Out is still in dire need of a leader. Have a think about coming forward with your favourite day ride especially if you have not led a ride before. Full support can be given. Advice about routes, planning suitable stops, safety rules and guidance on turn marking.
There is also several opportunities to lead one of our summer Monday evening rides starting May 13th if you want to ease yourself in gently.
Don’t be shy! Please get in touch if you would like to give it a go.
barrya.ring@gmail.com or just ask me at the next meeting.
Meet Morrisons car park, Boroughbridge from 9am for a 9.30am start.
From Boroughbridge we’ll head east through Linton On Ouse before crossing the A19 at Shipton by Beningborough to join the B1363 northwards then the B1257 to Hovingham.
Morning coffee: Rolling Pin Café, Hovingham YO62 4LG.
Continue east for a couple of miles on B1257 before turning right at Slingsby passing Castle Howard then crossing the A64 to pick up some interesting minor roads avoiding Malton.
At Wharram Le Street we turn left joining the B1248 before turning right to Settrington and on to Scagglethorpe.
Lunch stop: The Ham & Cheese Inn, Scagglethorpe YO17 8DY.
After plenty of ham and cheese. The return journey starts with a brief couple of miles east on the A64 before turning right at Rillington.
On to West Lutton then turning right on Croome passing Sledmere House and on to Wetwang where we’ll join the B1248.
Turning right on the B1246 we’ll ride west to Warter then the minor road south to the A614.
On to Holme on Spalding Moor then the A163 through North Duffield before turning left on A19 and skirting round the north of Selby.
B1223 to Ulleskelf and on into Tadcaster, Boston Spa and Wetherby, then the B6164 to Knaresborough where the ride will finish at St. James’ Retail Park.
Finish: St. James’ Retail Park, Knaresborough HG5 8PZ.
Just in case you are like me and too tight to pay for motorsport live on TV. I’ve been scratching around for highlights of MOTGP and those lovely people at Quest have come up trumps, showing the highlights on Monday nights. I didn’t realise out until I opened my Motorcycle News today, so watched it catch-up on the Quest website. Brilliant racing!
I hope that’s helpful to all you Yorkshire people!
Next Sunday’s ride out is lead by yours truly ably assisted by Roy Beniston, tail end Charlie, meeting at the usual place, ASDA lorry park at 9.00am with a prompt set off 9.30am.
The planned route is west on the A59 to Bolton Bridge, with a brief stop off at the A59 Cafe for any HAB members who want to join us there (please send me a text before Sunday 07847 786608).
After a quick return to the roundabout at Bolton Bridge, turn left on the B6160 past Bolton Abbey, all the way up to Buckden, taking a left for Hubberholme, going up over the tops and down the long hill to Gayle and Hawes. Morning break stop is at the Wensleydale creamery (DL8 3RN).
After tea and buns we are going west on a simple route on the A684 towards Sedbergh and then north to the award winning Westmoreland Services located just off the M6/A685(CA10 3SB) for a hearty Sunday lunch at a reasonable price. Fuel available here too, also not expensive.
After lunch we are off homeward again, east on the A685, towards Kirkby Stephen, but cutting off right through Nateby. Too be honest, this next portion of the route is not set in stone. On the reccy we came across a couple of road closures, so I will research a little further before making a decision. Nevertheless, we will skirt around Leyburn onto the A6108 towards Ripon.
Planned final stop is Ripley for an ice cream. I will take a poll at lunch for an alternative finish at Brymore Ice Cream just after Jervaulx if members prefer.
Roy and I did a very enjoyable reecy on Monday. The weather was beautiful and the hills snow covered. The weather forecast this week, as you will already know, is not looking so good, so I will keep you posted of any change in plans. Fingers crossed!
Distance 150 miles approx. expected arrival back at Ripley 4.00-4.30.
Our March Wednesday ride will meet at 0915 for a 0930 start at the Route 59 café (near Bolton Abbey). BD23 6AF
We bypass Skipton, then we head for Carleton & Colne, Widdop Moor, for coffee at Hebden Bridge.
After our break we set off for Mytholmroyd, Cragg Vale, Baitings, Delph, Saddleworth Moor & onto The Carding Shed HD9 2RD for lunch (1 mile south of Holmfirth).
The Carding Shed (aka Oil Can Café) is located within Washpit Mills, an old textile mill, and is a 50’s styled cafe, with Classic Car repair workshop & showroom. Not to be missed.
After lunch, we head south to Bradfield, then north via Deepcar to finish at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park WF4 4JX (free parking for bikes).
Total 100 miles to YSP. It’s a further 37 miles to the A1 Junction 47 ( A59 ) via M1.
Andrew will lead onto the M1 should anyone wish. Stay on M1 north for the A1 & Harrogate etc.
Looking forward to seeing you all on yet another fantastic HAB ride.
Following the success
of our 2-day trip to the Borders last year, we’re organising a similar event to
the Lake District this June.
The venue this year is the Skelwith Bridge Hotel situated about 3 miles west of Ambleside. I’ve stayed here a number of times over the years and as recently as last October. It’s a very pleasant hotel with excellent food and in a very attractive location.
The exact route isn’t
finalised yet but it’s likely to head north from Harrogate, then west through
Alston before entering the west Lakes. Moving on from the Cockermouth area, over to
Honister Pass, and then arriving at the hotel.
On the second day the
intention is to do Wrynose Pass and Hard Knott Pass before returning homewards
over Cold Fell. Full route details will
follow nearer the time.
The
cost of the hotel is £74 per person on a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast basis with
a deposit of £25 required to secure.
If you would like to
join the group, please let me know as soon as you can. Also advise if you’re
happy to share a twin room or would prefer a single room.
Rooms are limited so
please contact me asap as availability will have to be on a first come, first
served basis.
Our Associates Induction Meeting will be held at Bilton Cricket Club on Saturday 9th March, starting at 9.30am finishing at 12.30pm. All current and new Associates are invited and should attend, and of course all current and trainee Observers.
All other HAB members are also welcome to come along, brush up their knowledge, and meet our most recent members. Tea and Coffee will be available as well as Breakfast Sandwiches.
So all Associates need to come along and as many HAB members as possible to help make this an informative and enjoyable event (a bacon sandwich always helps!).
An update to the HAB calendar, Sunday rides are filling up fast and extra volunteers for first Wednesdays have also come forward. There are still a couple of Sunday rides unallocated so any HAB member considering leading one of those or a first Wednesday or even a summer evening ride have a look at the HAB calendar and take your pick of the remaining dates. Drop me an email via barrya.ring@gmail.com
During last Monday’s HAB meeting I mentioned the IAM Motorcycle Skills Day on Tuesday 25th June at Croft Circuit near Darlington not far off the A1. I contacted the IAM today and have confirmed there are 34 places still available. It would be great to get a HAB contingent to take part. I know it is expensive at £149 but it is a great opportunity to take part in a closed road activity.
These are not “track days” but as described “IAM RoadSmart arranges a number of closed-road circuit based Skills Days for our members to develop additional skills and knowledge with expert tuition on safe closed road environments. These are not race days but rather skills development days that enable you to understand and develop the capability and performance of both you and your machine. Non-members and family and friends are also welcome as we cater for first-time circuit attendees to those who regularly brush up their advanced skills in this way”.
I recommend a read of the appropriate Skills Day pages on the IAM website and get a flavour of what is on offer. Check your insurance cover before booking your place, but remember it is a training course not a typical track day.
Our HAB website calendar has been updated with Sunday rides already allocated to ride leaders and those still available to HAB members willing to give it a go. If you haven’t lead a ride before it’s a good way of getting the ride and destination you favour. I still get surprised by our ride leaders taking us on very unfamiliar roads. Guidance is available, both on our website, or just ask myself and any previous ride leader. So please get in touch if you are tempted (barrya.ring@gmail.com) and get your ride booked in.
There are also some provisional dates for other events this Spring. Watch that space for changes and additions. Notices will be sent out of course.
This coming Sunday 16th Chris Armstrong is leading his run to Saltburn on Sea. The Spa Hotel does a very good lunch! Meet at the usual place (Harrogate Asda lorry park) with full fuel tanks 9.00am for 9.30am start. The weather forecast is very good, partly cloudy with 12 deg temperatures, low chance of rain.
There is a First Aid Course for Bikers available at Malton Fire Station on Saturday 16th of March. I just got on one at Richmond Fire Station at the last minute taking place during February. The courses are titled “Biker Down” and sponsored by North Yorkshire 95Alive and are very recommendable. I attended a similar first aid course a few years ago with other HAB members. The tutoring I received was invaluable when helping a badly injured cyclist a couple of years ago.
The course is free of charge but places go fast. If you are interested please contact Jackie or Marie by emailing to 95alive@northyorks.gov.uk
Chris Armstrong will lead the ride on Sunday 17th February to Saltburn.
Meet at the usual place, Asda lorry park, from 09.00 for a 09.30 departure via Sharow and Sutton Bank to Rievaulx Abbey cafe for coffee (YO62 5LB). On to the B1257 via Great Broughton and Great Ayton with views of Roseberry Topping to Saltburn for lunch overlooking the sea at the Spa Hotel (TS12 1HH).
After lunch we head to Helmsley via Danby on to Thirsk finishing at Ripley.
Distance out is 75 miles, return 70 a total of 145.
Hope you can make it. As usual in the event of a severe weather forecast members will be advised of a postponement on Friday 15th February.
A few of you will be aware Colin Appleyard Motorcycles in Keighley have on occasion offered “An Evening With” motorcycle personalities. Their latest one on Friday 1st March features motorcycle racing celebrities Niall Mackenzie and Neil Hodgson!
The event is free to attend, and as previously there will be a popular raffle & auction with fantastic prizes up for grabs, the proceeds of which will be going to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. There will be a bite to eat and a few drinks available in return for a small charity donation to this very worthy cause.
I have booked 4 places for anyone who wants to come along. Weather permitting we can go by bike or I can offer a lift by car if you live in the Knaresborough or Harrogate area. It takes roughly an hour by car from Knaresborough.
You can also make your own arrangements, if you prefer, by contacting Colin Appleyards direct.
Contact me at barry.ring@gmail to book a space or get a link to make arrangements yourself.
Doors open at 6.00pm and the event starts at 7.00.
The February Midweek Ride on Wednesday 6th February will be lead by John Blanchfield.
Please meet at St James Retail Park, Knaresborough at the rear of McDonalds, 9.15 for 9.30 start.
We will ride east on A59 towards Green Hammerton. North over the Aldwalk Toll Bridge, then Shipton and Towthorpe onto the coffee stop at the Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe at Gate Hemsley. (YO41 1NB)
Continue on through Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Bainton, Driffield, Skipsea to Hornsea to the Seafront Chippy for lunch. (HU18 1NJ)
Return journey through Beverley, B1230 to Howden for toilet and Tea at the Waterwheel Cafe. (DN14 7JP)
From Howden we head north on the B1228 to the York Ring Road clockwise and then through Rufforth and Tockwith towards Knaresborough. The ride will finish in the layby on the A658 just before the St James Retail Park roundabout.
Well, the first ride out this year was on Wednesday and although I couldn’t make it, judging by the positive messages on our Facebook page, it went very well.
Thanks to David Haywood for another cracker.
This January’s Sunday ride out is on the 20th and Chris Armstrong has offered to lead it, ably assisted by Mike Holroyde.
Meet at the Harrogate lorry park near Asda from 09.00 for a prompt 09.30 start. We head to How Stean Gorge Cafe for morning coffee(HG3 5SY) via Ripley and Summerbridge and then over the top passing Leighton reservoir to Masham. After Masham we ride to Askrigg via East Witton and Leyburn for lunch at the Crown Inn (DL8 3HQ).
Following lunch we head towards Aysgarth and over to Buckden and Kettlewell finishing at Stump Cross Caverns (HG3 5JL).
Distance to lunch is 56m plus 30m to Stump Cross caverns, total 86m. In the event of a severe weather forecast members will be advised on Friday 18th January that the ride is cancelled. We have had excellent weather so far this winter so let’s hope it will be kind to us once again.
Nice low mileage winter ride from Chris with plenty of time left to wash the bike when you get home!
Meet Morrisons in Boroughbridge from 9.00 for a 9.30am start.
The route heads east to Thornton Bridge then Hutton Sessay, Coxwold, Byland Abbey and on to Ampleforth College for coffee.
Coffee stop: Ampleforth College Tea Room
Leaving Ampleforth the route heads north through Helmsley then briefly on the A170 before turning left on the minor road up to Cockayne. From Cockayne the route crosses Hodge Beck, turning south east down Bransdale towards Hutton Le Hole. On the north side of Hutton Le Hole we’ll turn left over Rosedale Chimney then down to Rosedale Abbey for lunch.
Lunch: Abbey Stores Tea Room, Rosedale Abbey
After lunch we head north again to Castleton then west to Kildale and Ingleby Greenhow before turning left on the B1257. Before Helmsley turn right, taking minor roads to Hawnby, next along Peak Scar to Boltby and Felixkirk, then the A170 through Thirsk to pick up the A61 and head west to Busby Stoop. From Busby Stoop the route turns left on the A167 to Topcliffe and Asenby then Cundall and Thornton Bridge where we’ll turn right back to Boroughbridge.
106 mile route ends back at Morrisons in Boroughbridge
Ride leader: David Haywood with TEC to be advised.
As I write this on Friday evening, the weather forecast looks good for the time of year with some sunshine and little chance of rain; cold but temperatures well above freezing.
In keeping with Wednesday ride out tradition expect your pride and joy to be absolutely filthy by the time you arrive home!
We are nearly there! 2019 fast approaches and group rides are being planned.
The Wednesday ride for January will be on the 9th, weather permitting, and we have been lucky with that so far this winter. Details of the ride route and the stop offs will follow nearer the date.
Happy Christmas to you all and looking forward to seeing as many of you on the ride as possible.
Great ride today, thanks to David’s route planning around East Yorkshire, & unseasonably warm November weather and of course great company. Great lunch in Scagglethorpe, lots of dry twisties, plenty of muddy ones too.
One of our party suffered a puncture, caused by a piece of stone, which left a hole size of a biro. i.e. massive. Tire repair foam applied, no use whatsoever.
I applied my “Crafty Plugger” (rats tails) kit, which has never failed repairs for me (unlike “mushrooms”, & aforesaid foam). It took 3 strings to seal the hole, the most I’ve ever had to use, but it worked. Pumped up with 4 CO2 canisters, and we were gingerly away.
No leaks after an hour or so. & our rider rode home safely
I have championed “Crafty Plugger” before, a couple of riders asked me to remind them where to buy: http://craftyplugger.com
You also need a means to pump your tyre up, I favour CO2 mini bottles, with a applicator tool. Buy at cycle shops (Halfords, Evans), or, cheaper online.
Monday evening’s meeting went well, despite the lack of a speaker. I hope the impromptu film was sufficiently interesting. A big thank you to Peter for being master of ceremonies.
Here are some photos of the new test pass graduates receiving their certificates and much sort after IAM mug. Congratulations to Gordon Atkinson F1RST pass, observer David Cranswick. Tim Fryer F1RST pass, observer Bob Hill. Adrian Waterhouse pass, only one point off a F1RST, observer John Blanchfield. In Bob’s words “Great results for the Associates, the Club and the Observer Team. Well done. We have achieved 3 First out of 13 test passes this year”.
Gordon Atkinson Tim Fryer Adrian Waterhouse
Apparently the Wednesday HAB riders had splendid weather. The weather forecast for this coming Sunday’s ride is very promising too. So see you all on Sunday?
Just a reminder about tonight’s Meeting at Bilton Cricket Club. A social meeting as no speaker I’m afraid. As usual, however, the normal plentiful and delicious food will be provided. Also if we can surmount any technical hurdles we can watch a motorbike related film which I hope you will enjoy.
Looking forward to seeing as many of you that can make it this evening.
We’ve visited Kearton Hotel several times, hopefully the route will be a little different to previous. A shorter ride this month, 102 miles, having regard to early darkness and potential inclement weather.
From our usual ASDA meeting place, 9.00am for 9.30 am start, we head north on B roads to Masham, then Bedale, and onto Ellerton for coffee at:
Lakeside Farm Shop & Country Café, DL10 6AP
Now we head west, through Richmond and up through Swaledale, to Thwaite for lunch at:
Kearton Country Hotel, Thwaite, DL11 6DR
Now through Askrigg, Aysgarth, Bishopdale and on to Stump Cross Caverns where our ride will finish.
Ride Leader is Andrew Pratt with Bob Hill as TEC. The A-B team?
HAB Weekday Ride Out – Wednesday 14th November (rescheduled date).
Meet North Street Deli, North Street, Wetherby from 9am for prompt 9.30 start.
From Wetherby, route takes us east to Tadcaster and Cawood to the A19 south before turning left on A163. Continue on the A163 through North Duffield and on to Holme on Spalding Moor for a coffee stop.
Coffee stop – Nita’s Country Café in Holme on Spalding Moor.
After coffee stop, continue on A163, turning left before Market Weighton to A614, left at Londesborough on minor roads and the B1246 at Warter. Continue on B1246, turning left on B1248 north through Wetwang, Sledmere and Wintringham and on to the lunch stop in Scagglethorpe.
Lunch stop – Ham & Cheese Inn, Scagglethorpe.
The return journey uses minor roads to bypass Malton to the south, eventually passing Kirkham Priory before crossing the A64 in a dog leg. Continue on minor roads through Strensall and Beningborough to Linton on Ouse and across the Aldwark toll bridge (still free to bikers I believe!).
Route finishes at Morrisons in Boroughbridge.
Mileage approx. 110m (70m to lunch stop and 40m home to Boroughbridge.
David Haywood will lead the ride out with a TEC press-ganged on the day.
Well, I’m pleased to say, following a positive discussion during the October Sunday ride, and during the last committee meeting, a decision has been made to continue Sunday rides during the winter. That’s great news for lovers of our day long rides. Andrew Pratt has offered to lead a ride in November and Chris Armstrong in December.
Any member who fancies leading another of the winter rides, particularly someone who has not done so before is invited to do so. Any advice required can be given.
Details of November’s Sunday ride will follow soon.
HAB members looking forward to the mid week ride this month should note due to lack of a ride out leader, the November mid-week ride out has been postponed to Wednesday 14th November – details to follow next week.
Meet ASDA Lorry Park in Harrogate from 9am for a prompt 9.30am start with full fuel tanks.
The route takes us north on the A61 to Ripley, turning right towards Knaresborough then left through Scotton and Ferrensby to Boroughbridge. From Boroughbridge, minor roads to Thornton Bridge, Helperby and on to Easingwold for a coffee stop.
Coffee stop: TeeHee! Café in Easingwold YO61 3AB
From Easingwold we head east, crossing the A64 near Whitwell and passing Kirkham Abbey, North Grimston then on to Weaverthorpe. At Weaverthorpe we turn left to head due north, crossing the A64 at Sherburn and on to the A170 for about 4 miles before turning left at West Ayton to enter the National Park. Minor roads through the National Park, joining the A171 for a few miles then left towards Sneaton and on to our lunch stop on the outskirts of Whitby.
Lunch stop: Victoria Farm Garden Centre café YO21 1TL
The return journey takes us back into the National Park through Eskdale and on to Castleton. Continuing west from Castleton to join the B1257 south to Helmsley then the A170 for a couple of miles before taking minor roads to Ampleforth, Byland Abbey and Coxwold.
The final leg from Coxwold passes through Helperby, Boroughbridge and Copgrove, turning left on the A61 at Wormald Green and to Ripley.
Finish: Ripley for a traditional ice cream finish.
A good mix of roads and some wonderful scenery – hopefully a fitting end to the Sunday ride out season.
Journey OUT: 91 miles
Journey IN: 78 miles
David Haywood will lead this ride with John Blanchfield as tail-ender.
I hope you are all well, details for next Wednesday’s ride as follows:
Chris Armstrong will be leading the ride on the 3rd October with Mike Holroyde as tail ender.
Meet at Cafe 59 on the A59 west of Bolton Bridge near the Devonshire Arms at Bolton Abbey from 09.30 for a 09.45 departure. On to Burnsall and Grassington, over the top to Malham Tarn and into Malham for coffee at the Lister Arms.
After coffee back up the side of the cove and over to Stainforth, Ribblehead and Clapham to arrive at The Courtyard Dairy and Cheese Shop on the A65 near the Settle bypass for lunch.
After lunch we will meander through Gisburn Forest and Bolton-by-Bowland to arrive back at Cafe 59.
Richard has finished planning his ride-out for this Sunday and the route will start at our usual meeting point at the ASDA lorry park in Harrogate, anytime from 9.00am for a prompt set off with full fuel tanks at 9.30am.
Outbound Route
Leave Harrogate north via A61 to Ripon and Thirsk, A170 to Helmsley for a coffee and cake stop at Auntie Annies off Castlegate with it’s own parking.
Leaving Helmsley take the B1257, towards Stokesley.
Our lunch stop is at the Marina in Hartlepool where the HMS Trincomalee is moored. Take the road straight through the town centre, following the signs for the Marina (yacht symbol).
As mentioned in the previous post Richard is hoping for a decent length lunch stop to make the most of our visit. (Entrance to the museum is £10, concessions may apply)
Return Route
From the Marina, turn left for a fuel stop at Asda, off the roundabout.
Leave Hartlepool south on the A689/A19. Take the A1044 heading for Yarm (A1044-B1264), then Northallerton- Sandhutton (A167).
And finally the A61 around Ripon finishing at Ripley for an well deserved ice cream!
This is the penultimate Sunday ride-out of the year so hopefully we can have a good turn out.
Sunday 16th HAB Ride-Out to see HMS Trincomalee Hartlepool
‘The Oldest Warship Afloat’?
For anyone expecting Paul Dresser to be doing his Lakeland Museum run sadly Paul has had to cancel and sends his apologies.
Thankfully Richard Strembrowicz has stepped into the breach with an excellent alternative.
HMS Trincomalee is reputably the oldest warship afloat, built in India in the 1800’s and fully accessible by the public. Not as big as HMS Victory but considerably nearer to us! Our Ride Out this coming Sunday, lead by Richard, is taking us to the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool TS24 0SQ, where HMS Trincomalee is moored along with other exhibits. Although there will be an entrance fee it is low and you can gift aid it. Parking is free and catering is on site. Richard is hoping we will get a decent amount of time there so we can make the most from our visit.
Due to Richard stepping in at this point the route is still being finalised, however rest assured, sufficient stops for fuel, sustenance and interesting roads will be factored in.
All in, a very interesting venue to visit, and a fine mixture of roads to ride. The ride is approximately 140 miles so please start with a full tank of fuel and contact the ride leader in good time to fill up.
Looking forward to seeing as many HAB members buying a sailor hat for the kids/grand-kids as possible this Sunday.
Meet from 9.00 at the Route 59 Café on the A59 (BD23 6AF) for a 9.30am start.
The route will head north through Wharfedale, passing Kilnsey Crag before turning left on the minor road to Arncliffe, then Halton Gill and eventually to Horton-in-Ribblesdale.
Coffee stop – Pen-y-ghent Café in Horton-in-Ribblesdale BD24 0HE.
From Horton we turn right at Ribblehead viaduct then left to Cowgill and Garsdale before picking up the B6259 north and finally east to Ravenstonedale.
Lunch at Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale CA17 4NG.
Return route:
A685 towards Kirkby Stephen, then B6270 to Nateby and on to Swaledale. Down Swaledale, through Muker, Reeth and onwards towards Leyburn. A684 from Leyburn, passing Constable Burton and Crakehall, then turning R before Bedale on minor roads passing Thorp Perrow, Well, West Tanfield, Kirkby Malzeard and on to Ripley.
Route finishes Ripley village with the traditional ice cream stop.
The ride on Sunday 19th August will be led by John Blanchfield.
Meet as usual at ASDA lorry park, Dragon Lane, 9.00 for a 9.30 departure. Our destination is Scarborough.
The route heads up to Boroughbridge then eastwards across to Byland Abbey for coffee at their tea room.
We continue east then pick up the B1257 to Malton then north on the A169 bearing off to Thornton le Dale and through to Scarborough via the Dalby Forest Drive.
Lunch wherever you like at Scarborough South Bay.
Return home along the A170 to just past Helmsley where we join the B1363 to Sutton on the Forest, over the Aldwark Bridge and finally onto the A59.
The ride will finish at the layby on the A59 just before the St James Retail Park, Knaresborough.
Total distance 143 miles. Come with a full tank. Ample fuel stops are available.
Be there or be square, I’m square this weekend for a family party, but have a great ride, the weather improves towards the weekend.
Bob Hill is leading us to Squires Cafe Bar, popular meeting point for all bikers, in Newthorpe near Sherburn in Elmet. There is always food available and plenty of polished metal to look at, so no worries there. Usual meeting point at Dragon Road lorry park next to Asda in Harrogate, 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm set off. This is officially the last evening ride as next month will be an indoor meeting so I hope you can all make it next Monday.
Sorry for the short notice, but I have a spare weekend ticket to Thruxton BSB this coming weekend. Supplied courtesy of Bennetts Insurance with a ride in the safety car on Saturday. I’m going whatever, but due to my brother dropping out a ticket is going spare. I’m travelling down a good distance after work on Friday, stopping over, and making a good day of it on Saturday. I may blast back Saturday evening or stop over another night and hopefully enjoy the continuing good weather. The offer is open to anyone in HAB so get in touch if you want a impromptu adventure.
Just a reminder about this coming Sunday’s 22nd ride. For anyone not going anywhere else on Sunday see the previous post regarding Bob’s popular route to Middleton-in-Teesdale. The weather looks good, about 5% chance of rain according to my searches. No football, no tennis, no DIY and definitely no shopping!
9.00 am lorry park next to ASDA Dragon Road for prompt 9.30 set off with full tanks (fuel station at Asda).
Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
The Ride Out on Sunday 15th July will start as usual from ASDA. We will be travelling to Hawes via Yockenthwaite and our coffee stop at The Creamery.
After coffee we will travel to Kirkby Steven (80 miles) where those with thirsty or small tanked bikes may fill up for the rest of the journey. We will stop for lunch at or near Middleton in Teesdale after crossing the fabulous moorland route North from Brough.
Our route back will depend on my final recce and progress to lunch. The ride will finish at Ripley. (approx. 160 miles)
This will be a moderate ride along some great biking roads. Hope to see everyone at start with full tank on Sunday 15th. Volunteer for Tail Ender needed.
Please note the route may change following my recce ride.
Best regards,
Bob
Tomorrow evening’s meet is a short ride out to The White Bear in Masham, led by John Blanchfield. The usual starting point is at the Dragon Road lorry park, next to Asda, 7.00pm for a 7.30pm set off. The good weather continues apace so it would be a shame to miss it. I hope as many as possible can make it.
Just a reminder about tomorrows ride. Usual meeting point at the lorry park next to Asda on Dragon road in Harrogate. 9.00am meet for 9.30 prompt set off with a full tank of fuel.
This could be called “The Four Counties Ride” as we ride from North Yorkshire into West and South Yorkshire and on to Derbyshire. Morning break at The Fox & Hounds, Newmillerdam WF2 6QQ, lunch at the Strines Inn overlooking the reservoir, S6 6JE and an afternoon stop at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park at West Bretton, WF4 4 JX.
Mileage is 161 including the trip back to Wetherby services and there are plenty of opportunities for fuel stops.
It’s a very varied ride with town sections and open moorland with plenty of good views. Roy Beniston is doing the honours as “tail end Charlie”.
If anyone wants a track file for their satnav get back to me at barrya.ring@gmail.com and I will email it to you.
Looking forward to seeing as many as possible tomorrow.
Apologies for the short notice. The HAB Ride-out planned for the usual third Sunday of the month (17th June), as it falls on Fathers Day and so that it is not too close to the Wednesday ride-out of this week, has been postponed until the following Sunday 24th.
Sorry to disappoint anyone who can’t make the 24th.
West Yorks and Peaks Sunday 24th June.
Ride leader Barry Ring
With lots of unfamiliar roads, the planned ride is straight down the old A1 from Wetherby, cross country from Pontefract, then south into Derbyshire and along Snake Pass, back up to Glossop, up Holme Moss, through Holmfirth and stopping at The West Yorkshire Sculpture Park for afternoon tea. The ride can end there, but if anyone wants to follow back to Wetherby Moto services I will happily lead the way.
Morning stop is The Fox & Hounds at Newmillerdam WF2 6QQ.
Lunch stop is at The Strines Inn, Bradfield Dale S6 6JE.
Time permitting, the plan is to finish at The Yorkshire Sculpture Park WF4 4JX, however I will lead the final leg up the M1 and do a final stop at Wetherby Moto services on the A1.
It’s a decent ride, the mileage is about 161, including the optional last leg to the Wetherby services. There are plenty of opportunities for fuel top-ups, please let the ride leader know.
Looking forward to seeing as many as possible at the usual meeting point, Sunday 24th June, Dragon Road lorry park next to Asda from 9.00 am for 9.30 am set-off with a full fuel tank.
Our Monday evening meeting/ride-out is this Monday 11th.
I’ve got a ride Ilkley way, up my sleeve, but if anyone has got a ride that they want to share and lead I would be happy to do the tail-end duties. Meeting point is Asda lorry park, 7.00pm for 7.30pm prompt set off. An hours ride is more than adequate and a food stop at the end for anyone who needs it. Again no particular theme and no pressure with marked junctions etc. The weather looks good so I hopefully as many as possible can make it.
This was to be our first Sunday ride of 2018, which we had to cancel due to snow & ice en route. Hopefully May’s weather will be a little better !
A full briefing will be given at 0915 at our usual start point, the ASDA lorry park, Dragon Road, Harrogate. We plan to leave at 0930 we will travel via Summerbridge, Kirkby Malzeard, Masham & coffee at the Manor Café, Bellerby.
Now heading north via Swaledale & Barnard Castle to Locomotion, where there is no charge for entry, however a suggested donation of £3 would be very much appreciated by the museum. The café serves snacks & light lunches.
Our return will be via Piercebridge, Richmond, Newton le Willows, West Tanfield, to finish at Ripley. Anyone for ice-cream?
Just a reminder that this Monday meeting is a ride-out from Asda lorry park and not a meet at the cricket club. The weather forecast is good and I hope as many can come along tomorrow evening as possible. 7.00pm meet for 7.30pm set off, finish at The Wetherby Whaler, on the York ring road, near the A59.
For next Monday evening I’m planning to lead a short ride-out from our usual gathering point at the Asda lorry park. 7.00pm meet for 7.30pm set off. The ride will take us around some interesting roads towards Ripon and on to the outskirts York finishing at the York branch of the Wetherby Whaler (YO26 6RA) for fish & chips. Of course the weather will be as good as last weekend, but in any case we can wish for it! No special theme for the ride and I hope as many of the group can come as possible for an unpressured ride.
Morning coffee: Rolling Pin Café, Hovingham YO62 4LG.
Lunch stop: The Ham & Cheese Inn, Scagglethorpe YO17 8DY.
