This month we have a speaker who is a traffic officer for Highways England and will be talking about their operations across the UK Motorway Network.

There will also be a chance for a catch-up and natter and as usual Bilton’s excellent buffet. The meeting will start around 7.30pm.

Look forward to meeting you all Monday.

Paul

I began riding back in the early 80’s and passed my test in 1981. I had a Honda H100 followed by 2 Honda Superdreams – 250 and 500. My eldest Son was born in 1989 so the bike had to go!! Nappy costs were high in those days!

I then didn’t really ride much until deciding to have a go again last year…. I did a refresher course – took a few test rides and then realised I still had the bug! I purchased a 19 plate Suzuki V-Strom 1000 in April this year. Took it up to Scotland in May and had a great week in the highlands.

My latest purchase was a few weeks ago again whilst visiting Scotland. As you can see I’ve treated myself to a BMW 1250 GS Rallye TE. Love it and looking forward to some nice leisurely rides out before the winter sets in!

Please find below offer from Sue, chair of the York car group.

Please note the condition at the bottom of the flyer that states the candidate must regularly carry children to qualify.

I have 2 places with funding available on our next ADC which starts on 9 September..
Would you be able to put this out to your members please?
We can now cover HG1 3 & 5 with this scheme.
Several York bikers utilised this last year…

The way it works is that they would pay £157.50 upfront to buy the course, then the full amount is refunded on completion by York treasurer – we are holding the PCC funds.

Hi all,

Just a reminder that there is a meeting at Bilton this evening. Unfortunately, they cannot put food on so you may want a bite before you come. There are still snacks and drinks available at the bar. We will just have a social meeting with a chance to catch up and have a natter.

Barry is leading a ride-in meeting at Ripon Marketplace, see Barry’s post for exact details.

Paul

Just a reminder to say that this months meeting has been re-scheduled to Monday 15th May due to the Coronation Bank Holiday.

We will be holding the AGM and then time for a chat and the usual buffet afterwards.

Paul

I started on bikes when I was 17 – a Honda CG125, then a RE Interceptor made the same year I was born. I took it to France for a year when I left school and it was stolen on my return to England. So student life meant an old CB360 (!) before that was written off and I was bikeless for several years until 1996 when I got an early Hinckley Trident 900 swapping that for a Sprint ST in 1999. As a recent father biking became very much a part time activity and the main use was for visiting clients. In 2010 I started a business and biking took off with a succession of Triumph Tigers; a 955, 800, 1200, 900 before switching to a Ducati Multistrada V4s in early 2022.

I ride all over the UK and have made several trips to Europe, the most memorable being a solo trip to conference in Prague. 14 days on a Tiger seemed more sensible than a flight there and back

I did get Rospa training but didn’t sit the exam – Covid intervened. Then I went through the Bikemaster training with Rapid Training and finish off Level 3 in June and moved to Ripon in late 22 and decided to join a club with like interests in being the best biker one can be.

So, the brief biking history;

I became hooked on motorcycles as a 13/14 year old, hammering my mate’s C90 mot failure up and down a private road in Pool. As soon as I was old enough I bought an old Honda CB125, slapped on some L plates and hit the open road (no cbt back in those days). After extensive training (provided by my mate Martin one Saturday morning), I headed off to Harrogate for my first round the block test. I say first because I didn’t realise there was a narrow ginnel between the houses. I thought I was safely away from the examiner’s beady eyes along the back straight behind the terrace, until he unexpectedly stepped out and slapped his clipboard for the emergency stop. Suffice to say, the speedway style rear wheel slide didn’t impress him much. I was ready for him on the second attempt however and passed with flying colours (in both directions).

If I haven’t missed any out, 42 years later I’m now on my 18th bike and thought it was about time I learned to ride it properly. Favourite so far, Honda CBR1000f Hurricane back in the 90s. The bike which was a bit different and wish I had kept, absolutely mint Kawasaki GT550 shaft drive.

Favourite quote, which is credited to Mark Twain I think;

“ It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.”

Hi Everyone.

Just a reminder that Bob and Martin have put together a slow riding workshop which is tomorrow at Rufforth Gliding Club. I hope you can all join us for a fun and interactive event which starts at 9.30 Am, refreshments will be provided.

Address:

York Gliding Centre, Bradley Lane, Rufforth, York, YO23 3NA. Gliding club telephone number: 01904 738694. Number for Richard Stembrowicz: 07767 384938.

Paul

Dear Members,

The Slow Riding Workshop is to take place at Rufforth Airfield on Sunday 7th May, starting at 9.30 a.m. Attendance is recommended especially for Associates and Observers but also for those advanced riders who wish to brush up their skills.

To get to the venue, directions are as follows:

York Gliding Centre, Bradley Lane, Rufforth, York, YO23 3NA. Gliding club telephone number: 01904 738694. Number for Richard Stembrowicz: 07767 384938.

From Harrogate, get to the Wetherby to York Road (B1224). Almost at the end of Rufforth village, at the small grass triangle, take the road to the right. Follow this round the S-bends and, after half a mile, there is a sign pointing left to the gliding club. Follow the track past the buildings on the right and the glider trailers on the left, to enter the car park in front of the clubhouse.

From the Leeds direction, take the A64, turning off at the slip road for Askham Bryan, Askham Richard and Rufforth. At the staggered junction turn left then right, following the road to Rufforth until the sign pointing right, to the gliding club. Follow the track past the buildings on the right and the glider trailers on the left, to enter the car park in front of the clubhouse.

Please be there to attend the airfield safety briefing at 9.30 a.m. promptly. Bacon sandwiches (with beans or tomato if wished), coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available.

Richard Stembrowicz