Big Bike Sunday is a classic and modern motorcycle show and charity event organised by Aire Valley Classic Motorcycle Club and is taking place this coming Sunday 29th June at Skipton Auction Mart. It’s a charitable event with a small entrance fee of just £5 and with a range of classic, vintage and modern machines on display. There will be trade, food and owners club stands to browse at your leisure.

This year we will have a Harrogate Advanced Bikes stand looking to recruit new members into the IAM system of Advanced Motorcycle Training.

Richard Stembrowicz is manning the stand along with Bob Hill and Derek Saunders. Do visit the show, drop in and say hello, bring a mate who might be interested in becoming an associate or just spread the word that we will be there on the day and of course you can enjoy the rest of the show too.

The current weather forecast is very little chance of any rain and warm too so there could be a Ride-In if HAB members want to do that as well. Text to Barry on 07 847 786608 if you are interested in joining a ride.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800XRT 2019 Reg in White-Model Update 2018 see review below.

This “all the bells and whistles” bike comes with aluminium expedition panniers, heated rider and pillion seats, heated grips, cruise control and three rider modes (Sport, Road and Rain).

• “Ride by Wire” throttle 
• Traction Control
• 3 Rider Modes 
• Fully Adjustable Showa Suspension
•  Brembo Brakes
• Adjustable Windscreen 
• TFT Colour Dash
• Back-lit Switchgear
• Day-time Running lights 
• 12v and USB socket 
• Aftermarket accessories fitted include Cobbra gravity fed oil chain lubricator and a fender extender.

The bike had a main service in December 2024 including valve clearance check. Next (minor) Service due in December 2025 or 2,500 miles, whichever is sooner. (stamped service book) 4 Keys, Invoices and Rider Handbook included.

MOT valid until 31st May 2026
Good rear tyre and a new front tyre fitted in April, approximately 600 miles ago. 
Mileage is 34,430.

Price £5250.
The bike can be viewed in Ilkley. Please contact Chris Armstrong on 07960 116166.

https://www.adventurebikerider.com/article/triumph-tiger-800-2018-review

Meeting point: The Curious Cow of Harrogate, Killinghall, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2AP.
Start Time: 09:15 for 09:30 departure – following a ride briefing
Ride Leader: Paul Holmes – 07746 378175.
TEC: Barry Ring –07847 786608.
Coffee Stop: Barley (The Cabin, BB12 9JX) – there may be parking available on the road otherwise parking is £1.50 in the main car park where the café is.
Lunch: Country Harvest Farm Shop, Ingleton, LA6 3PE.
Finishing Point: Stump Cross Caverns, Greenhow Hill, HG3 5JL. 
Finish Time: 16:00
Mileage: 122 miles

For those requiring fuel stops there are plenty of opportunities throughout the route. A copy of the GPX route file is available on request and also available using the following link:

https://www.routeyou.com/en-gb/route/view/16979690?c=c92e9a207e724802

We hope you can make the ride.

Regards

Paul

A hour’s Ride-In from opposite the Boar’s Head in Main Street, Ripley. Meeting at 6.00pm and setting off at 6.15pm. Going north towards Bishop Thornton, Warsill and Galphay, turning south down to Wilsill and Burnt Yates, Hampswaite and the Cricket Club on Bilton Lane in time for our meeting. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us so fingers crossed for that.

Ride Leader – Barry 07847 786608 TEC-TBA-Distance 34 miles.

Hi All

Long time HAB member Richard Falls is selling his Royal Enfield Motorcycle and you can purchase via private sale and view at Eddy’s with details via the link below.

https://www.eddys-moto.co.uk/used-motorcycles/u2

ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN 24 REG 452cc. KAMET WHITE WITH TUBELESS TYRES.

Bought from new.

6500 miles.

Full Service History. Never used off-road/green laning

Accessories included:

RE Handguards, RE Engine Bars, RE Pannier Rack, RE Aluminium Cases, Carbon Racing touring screen with Givi extender (Original also supplied), Givi monokey rack, Givi V47NN Monokey 47L topbox (two keys supplied) PLEASE NOTE WITH THE GIVI TOPBOX FITTED THE ALU PANNIERS DO NOT OPEN VERY FAR. 

Lomo medium saddlebags x2 (no cross-saddle strap), Healtech Thunderbox fitted under seat wired in to be live when engine running, BMW NavV cradle via RAM mount to handlebars and wired to the Thunderbox, Quad-lock phone holder with vibration damping fitted to handlebar, Rider and pillion Cool Covers. 

New DID chain fitted by Eddy’s at 6000 mile service.

Great opportunity to buy this Royal Enfield Himalayan fully loaded with useful accessories.

Dear Members,

As you are already aware, three new committee members were elected at the recent AGM and Pete McNulty has stood down as Secretary, after several years of serving the group so ably and admirably.

Unfortunately, this position has not yet been filled, but Paul Dresser has very kindly offered to be a caretaker secretary until we can recruit someone on a more permanent basis. This gives him two areas of responsibility, Treasurer and Secretary, which is not an ideal situation and isn’t compliant with IAM guidelines. Therefore the committee is asking for a member who is willing to serve the Group in this post to come forward to take on this role. 

The Secretary role involves administrative tasks, including managing membership records, organising meetings, and ensuring smooth group operations. This isn’t overly onerous and is sporadic as and when needed. Plenty of help to get started and ongoing assistance will be available. If you feel that you would be willing please feel free to come and discuss it before making a final decision. In the first instance please contact: secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk

Best regards

Richard Stembrowicz

Chairman

Meeting point: Saint James Retail Park, Knaresborough, HG5 8PZ
Start Time: 09:15 for 09:30 departure – following a ride brief
Ride Leader: Paul Holmes – 07746 378175
TEC: Richard Smith –07784 500380
Coffee Stop: Digby’s Café, New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6JE – (10% discount off food/drinks for motorcyclists)
Lunch: Seaways Café, Fridaythorpe, YO25 9RX
Finishing Point: Morrisons, Boroughbridge, HG4 2SB 
Finish Time: 16:15
Mileage: 133 miles

For those requiring fuel stops there are plenty of opportunities throughout the route. A copy of the GPX route file is available on request and also available using the following link:

https://www.myrouteapp.com/routetrack/open/11322461

We hope you can make the ride.

Regards

Paul

A dry warm and sunny morning is forecast for this Saturday and for our Spring Slow Riding Workshop at Tim’s Cafe, Thorpe Arch Trading Estate, Avenue D, Street 5, Nr. Wetherby, LS23 7FE on Saturday 31st May Starting at 9.30am and finishing around 12.00 noon. Practise your slow manoeuvres in a safe environment at a level you are comfortable with.

Breakfast available at the cafe from 7.30am and open until 2.00pm on Saturdays.

https://www.facebook.com/TimsCafeThorpArch

Our Spring Slow Riding Workshop and Training Day is at at Tim’s Cafe, Thorpe Arch Trading Estate, Avenue D, Street 5, Nr. Wetherby, LS23 7FE on Saturday 31st May Starting at 9.30am and finishing around 12.00 noon. https://www.facebook.com/TimsCafeThorpArch

Slow Riding is a skill that all motorcyclists need to have and maintain to be an Advanced Rider. Can you still do a u-turn within the constraints of a typical road and can you do a figure of eight in the same area? Is slow riding your weak point? Learning them for the first time or forgotten the core skills required to make slow manoeuvring a simple action? If the answer to the last question is yes HAB members full and associate need to come along to our Slow Riding Workshop on Saturday 31st May. The workshop starts at 9.30am and finishes around Noon. Facilities will be set up to practise slow riding and Harrogate Advanced Bike Observers will be there on the day to assist and advise where necessary.

There is, as the venue’s name suggests, food available at Tim’s Cafe on the site-open from 8.30am until 2.30pm . Not been to a HAB event for a while? It’s your club, use it or loose it they say, so be there if you can and even bring an interested mate.

Bob Hill- Chief Observer

Hello everyone, just a quick note about the Sunday social ride on 18^th May. Meet at Ripley Ice Cream HG3 3AX for 9.00am with a 9.15am start and returning to Booths in Ilkley LS29 8EE at 4.15pm. 

We’ll be covering approximately 164 miles and our route will take us across the North York Moors and into the Dales. View the map for waypoints or use the link below to get a GPX file via MyRouteapp. Breakfast brew at the Daff Caffy in Church Houses YO62 7LF & lunch will be at the Castle Bolton Tea Rooms DL8 4ET.  

gpx file of route – https://www.myrouteapp.com/embed/route/11025886?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.

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).

Finally, Barry is ready to step in if necessary, but if more than six riders attend we’ll need a TEC, if anyone with experience wishes to volunteer for the day would you please text me on 07879 470554 before 12^th May – thank you.

Looking forward to seeing you all there for a great day out!

Derek