A slow riding Workshop is scheduled to take place on Sunday 30 September 2018.  The event will be held on the premises of 3D Motorcycle Training at Tockwith between 9.30 and 12.30 am.  This workshop will benefit all Club Members, Associates and Observers. Slow riding is an important skill which distinguishes advanced riders from others.  However, the skill can be lost due to lack of practice and the adoption of less effective control systems.  It is important skill to maintain.  Practice is the only way to keep the skill alive in your motorcycling toolbox so do not miss the opportunity this workshop will give. 

The Event Will: 

1.       Cover basic slow handling of Bikes starting with a talk on basic principles and common situations.

2.       There will be an open practice area for more experienced members to practice their skills and enough Observers to help with individual requirements.

3.       Those wishing to start afresh will receive “back to basics training” and coaching whilst practicing.

4.       Toilet facilities and some tea and coffee making equipment are available on site. If the adjoining Go Cart Track is in operation the Café will also be open to visitors.

5.       There will be a short, fun competition at the end of the training.

 Important information for all attending: 

3D will be conduction CBT and DAS training on their site and we will have to access the area we have been allocated by passing through their area.  Initially we will meet at the 3D office and go through as a group. Individual arriving after the start time will have to get permission to pass through the training area.  The same applies to individuals wishing to use the toilets, café and those leaving.  Please respect 3D’s wishes in this matter as it involves their health and safety policy. 

Contact

Anyone wishing to find out more or discuss the training is welcome to contact me on 07936032238. 

Best Regards,

Bob Hill
Chief Observer
Harrogate Advanced Bikes

Associates’ Induction Meeting: Saturday 4 August 2018 at 9:30am to be held at Bilton Cricket Club, Bilton Lane, Harrogate HG1 3DQ

We are holding an induction meeting for all associates preparing for their test and to welcome new associates to HAB. Observers are also welcome, particularly those with new associates.

This meeting will be an open forum to go through the IAM System and the requirements for the Advanced test. Our Local Examiner, Mark Mullins will attend the event so it will be a good opportunity to get his perspective on the standard he expects on a test, and to ask him questions.

Free tea, coffee and breakfast sandwiches will be provided.

Please confirm your attendance by email to me at bob10000@btinternet.com or text to 07936032238

Best Regards,

Bob Hill

Chief Observer

Harrogate Advanced Bikes

Meet from 9am at Asda, Dragon Road, Harrogate  for 9.30am start.

From Harrogate, we take the A59 west past Skipton, to Carleton, then over the tops towards Colne, then Foulridge

Coffee stop: Café Cargo, Foulridge

After Coffee, west through Downham, Chipping, to Dolphinholme, now east through Dunsop Bridge to Tosside

Lunch: Tosside Tea Rooms

After lunch we head via Settle (Petrol), Kirkby Malham to Stump Cross Caverns where our ride will finish.

117 miles to Stump Cross, Andrew is leading this month’s ride, Bob is on tail end duty

Hi everyone! I’m thinking of running a trip to the Isle of Man, departing Friday 21st September returning Sunday 23rd. There are currently sailings and accommodation available for about 12 people, cost £320 plus food petrol etc

Anyone interested? I need some definite’s to book as it’s pay up front for the ferry & hotel. Please contact me for more details. (You can reply to this post)

John Watts

Hi All,

This is a little late so apologies.

‘In view of the Football World Cup Final being this Sunday 15th July with vast numbers likely to want to watch it live it has been decided to postpone this Sundays ride until next week i.e. Sunday 22nd July. 

This decision was made Monday at the ride out on Monday in anticipation that England would progress to the final however we feel there are still a large number of members who will want to watch the final.

Paul

HAB Weekday Ride Out – Wednesday 4th July

Meet from 9am at Morrisons car park in Boroughbridge for 9.30am start.

A fairly short route this month – around 100 miles on mainly minor and B roads.

From Boroughbridge we’ll take the A168 to get us on the back road through Sharow then north from Ripon to Norton Conyers before heading north west towards Thornborough.

Dropping down to Cover Bridge, we’ll pass the boats on Thornton Reservoir then briefly take the main road briefly into Middleham.

From Middleham, over the pass and on to Kettlewell for coffee.

Coffee stop: The Cottage Tea Room, Kettlewell

After coffee, B6160 down Wharfedale, turning left on B6265 through Grassington to Pateley Bridge.

Minor road passed Gouthwaite Reservoir and on to How Stean Gorge for lunch.

Lunch: How Stean Gorge Café

After lunch we’ll return to Pateley Bridge but turning right at the Sportsmans to take the road to the north of the river.

From Pateley Bridge we’ll head over the moors to Laverton then wind our way south through Brimham Rocks Country Park and eventually on to Ripley where the ride will finish.

Finish and ice cream: Ripley

I’ll be leading the ride – look forward to seeing you on the 4th!

David Haywood

Harrogate Advanced Bikes Committee meeting 4-6-18

The meeting was held at the Bilton Cricket Social club on the above date and commenced at 19:30. Those in attendance were;

• Paul Dresser (Secretary)
• John Watts
• Peter Smith
• Richard Stembrowicz (Treasurer)
• John Blanchfied (Chair)
• Barry Ring (Ride Coordinator)

Apologies from Bob Hill

Minutes of last meeting were agreed as being accurate.

Matters Arising

No Matters arising from previous meeting.

Training (Bob Hill)

Bob will update training via email as unavailable for meeting.

Rideouts

Monday 11^th Meeting , Barry to send notice and appeal for ride leader. Meet 7 for 7.30 at meeting point to be advised.

Ride Calendar to be updated, Paul and Barry to get together and update the calendar.

Due to clash with Fathers Day it was agreed to move the June rideout to the 24^th.

Possible IOM trip in September to discuss, possibly replace the Sunday ride with a weekend. John Watts to look into availability and dates. This followed a general discussion about longer or more varied rides (Scotland/Wales etc)

July – Bob Hill to lead.

August – John Blanchfield to lead.

September – Paul Dresser to lead to Lake District (Lakeland Motor Museum).

Club Meetings

Currently running Monday evening rides but will need to consider speakers for when we move back in to Bilton.

Finance

Discussed bank balance and available funds. Richard had taken over from Andrew and understood that there was one account with Circa £2500. Consensus was there was another account and this is to be checked with Andrew Pratt (has now been resolved and there are two accounts with a balance in excess of £5k)

Bank Signatories and authorisation to sort. Agreed 4 signatories

Bob Hill, Andrew Pratt, Peter Smith, John Blanchfield

AOB

Paul Dresser to compile compliance guide for GDPR for next meeting

Discussed Harrogate on your doorstep, £480 for ¼ page, agreed not to proceed as expensive.

JB contacted Harrogate Advertiser and spoke to Reporter re our scheme to promote SFL for younger riders.

PJD to discuss publicising the offer via the IAM’s media department and to approach road safety partnerships (Done and social media marketing in place via IAM)

General update required to website which PD will look at and tie in with Barry updating ride calendar. Revised Bio’s required from current committee members and either update or remove the calendar.

Next meeting Monday 6^th August at 7pm

HAB Weekday Ride Out – Change of Date for June ONLY

Please note the next weekday ride out will be on Wednesday 13th June, i.e. NOT the first Wednesday of the month, with John Blanchfield leading.

The ride out in July will revert to the first Wednesday, i.e. July 4th.

Hope to see you on the 13th.

David Haywood