Dear Members,

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!

I look forward to seeing you all on the night.

Best wishes,

Richard Stembrowicz

Chairman

Hello HAB Members,

Just a quick note about the Wednesday social ride on 5^th 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

Derek

Dear All

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!

Thanks

David

My Bank details (for £10 deposit) are:

Acc. No: 73133325

Sort Code: 09-01-28

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.

See you at Dragon Road Lorry Park Harrogate 9.15am on Sunday.

Dear HAB Members

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.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNrJEqofQGsmXCtzj7od_-SpeVDv-TFqq_Q59rm4lz6K_64Q/viewform?usp=header

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.

Richard Stembrowicz

Chairman

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.

Barry Ring

Ride-Out Coordinator

Dear Members,

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.

Best wishes

Richard Stembrowicz

Chairman

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!

Barry

Dear Members,

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.

Best wishes, 

Richard Stembrowicz

Chairman