Author Archives: Doug

This month’s weekday ride out starts and finishes at Café 59 (A59 just west of Bolton Abbey roundabout). Meet from 9.00 for a 9.30am start. From Café 59 the route goes passed Bolton Abbey then east to Pateley Bridge, turning … Continue reading →

The family of Dave Dobson, whose funeral was held recently, have invited anyone who might wish to make a donation in his memory to do so in support of The Brain Tumour Charity. Donations may be made via the Just … Continue reading →

Dear friends, Our monthly Sunday Ride Out on August 20th is going to try something that is different for us and I wanted to give you as much notice as possible. Please put it in your diary but also begin … Continue reading →

Friends, Please may I remind you that Sarah Sillars from IAM is to speak at our club meeting on Monday. I am sure that what she has to tell us will be thought provoking and that she will be able … Continue reading →

Dear friends, Please remember to put our monthly meeting on Monday 17th July into your diaries. Sarah Sillars HAB Chief Executive has agreed to come and talk to us and I hope as many members as possible will be present. … Continue reading →

I have been in touch with Carole Dobson who has given me details of the funeral arrangements for Dave. The funeral will take place on Friday 14th July. There will first be a private service for immediate family members at … Continue reading →

The club meeting for June will follow the successful format of that held in May. In the hope that the weather is kind we shall take advantage of the long summer evening to enjoy a short ride to a venue … Continue reading →

The Chief Executive Officer of IAM RoadSmart, Sarah Sillars OBE has kindly agreed to come to Harrogate and speak to us at our regular monthly meeting on Monday 17th July at Bilton Cricket Club.   I would like to ask … Continue reading →

With the aim of inspiring more motorcyclists to ride safely and confidently, Harrogate Advanced Bikes announces a sponsorship initiative for riders age under 30 undertaking the IAM RoadSmart rider improvement programme ‘Skills for Life‘. The Chair of the club, Doug … Continue reading →

For the August ride out, the committee has decided to try a new format inspired by such events as the Welsh National Rally. Technically, I believe it is termed a Navigational Scatter Rally and I hope as many members as … Continue reading →