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.

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

https://www.iamroadsmart.com/campaign-pages/end-customer-campaigns/skills-day

One of our riders has had to drop out, so we have one space available for this coming Wednesday’s ride.

Details of the ride available on the HAB website.

Please contact Andrew on 0747 300 5849 to secure this space.

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 the Old 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.

Andrew 0747 300 5849

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 the Old 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.

Hi All

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.

Barry is leading with Peter Smith as TEC.

Please contact Barry to book on 07847 786608

Hi All

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.

Looking forward to seeing you on either ride.

Barry

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 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 25^th 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.