Hi Folks,

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

I hope you find that useful.

Barry

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.

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. 

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. 

Looking for a volunteer to do Tail End Charlie!

John Blanchfield.

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.

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!

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.

Bob

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:

Biker Down

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/95-alive
https://www.facebook.com/95Alive

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.

All the best.

Barry

Hi Everyone,

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.

Useful links for ride planning.

http://www.harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk/the-club/rideouts/

Other Advanced Bike Groups publish their ride out guidelines. You can access through the IAM website and then go to the individual group website.

Best regards.

Barry

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.

Route length: 145 miles.

David Haywood will lead this ride.

Tail-end Charlie to be press ganged on the day.

Hope to see you on Wednesday.

David

Hi Folks,

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!

All the best.

Barry

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.

Hope to see you all there.

All the best.

Barry

Andrew & Bob are taking this ride.

Hebden Bridge & Holmfirth – 50’s styled Café & Classic Car Workshop Run

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.

All the best.

Andrew