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 9.30am full 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.

Contact Paul on 07746 378175 to book a place .

Dear Hab Members

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.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/west-yorkshire-local-restrictions

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/health-and-well-being/covid19-restrictions.aspx

The details of stops will follow but bring your own food if you prefer. Please arrive with full tanks but if necessary a fuel stop can be factored in.

As always it should be a great ride, let’s wish for good weather!

See you there!

Barry

Hi All

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.

Hi All

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.

http://www.harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk/event-calendar/

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.

Thanks

Barry Ring 07847786608

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 YO13 0LU (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.