Hi Folks

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.

All the best

Barry

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.

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.

Thanks

Paul Holmes

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 very inclement it will go ahead.

No need to book a space but I would like a volunteer TEC for the ride please.

Regards

Roy.

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.

Barry

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.

 The Carding Shed | The Vintage Motoring Experience (aka Oil Can Café).

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.

Best
Andrew

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).

Thanks

Paul Holmes

Hi All

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.

All the best

Barry

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.

David

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 214331 just 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 16th but 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.