Dear Members,
This is a reminder about the collection of the contributions towards food at our meetings, including the AGM on Monday 8th April.
I will have a printed sheet on which you should write your name and that you have contributed £2. Having the right money would be useful.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Best wishes,
Richard Stembrowicz
Treasurer
Hi Folks,
Meet outside Ripley Ice Cream at 8.45am for a 9.00am start.
The social ride out on 3rd April is approximately 154 miles starting outside Ripley Ice Cream (HG3 3AX) and heading off through Pateley Bridge & Grassington for breakfast at Kilnsey Park Lake Café (BD23 5PS). Thereafter continue through Kettlewell, Leyburn, Richmond and on to Yarm, stopping for lunch at the Royal Oak in Great Ayton (TS9 6BW). The final leg of the route takes us from Guisborough heading south through the NY Moors NP, riding through Rosedale Abbey down to Amotherby and across to Easingwold finishing at Morrisons in Boroughbridge (YO51 9UR) at around 4pm.
gpx file of route –
https://www.myrouteapp.com/en/social/route/8737206?mode=share
PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to join this social ride and it will be your first HAB ride out, please e-mail beforehand. Ds55dcs@outlook.com
Finally, we’ll need a TEC, if anyone with experience wishes to volunteer for the day would you please text me on 07879 470554 at your earliest opportunity – thank you.
Looking forward to seeing you on the day.
Derek Saunders
Okay, I sadly missed getting on May’s HAB Scotland Trip, so I’m organising one myself and if any other club members wish to look at joining me they would be most welcome. The trip is to “Dark Sky Town” Moffat, in Dumfries and Galloway. Travelling out Tuesday May 7th and returning Thursday May 9th.
Dear All,
Bob is organising a Theory/Training session on the 6th April at Bilton Cricket Club. This is aimed at new associates and their observers but we would like to open this up to all members who would like to attend.
This session will look at the system promoted by the IAM for delivery of training to new associates and in particular IPSGA, the backbone of the system.
This will be a perfect opportunity for those who want to refresh their knowledge or are interested in how observing is carried out in our group or intersested in observing in the future.
Bacon butties will be provided so even if you want to turn up for a free butty.
Bob needs to order catering in advance so would appreciate it if anyone wanting to attend could book in via the link below.
Thanks, Paul
Happy St Patrick’s Day to you all. Hope you are looking forward to our Sunday 17th March Ride Out. Although this is a relatively long ride (150miles) it will take us through some amazing scenery and incredible biking roads in North Yorkshire and County Durham. Take care as it is easy to look at the scenery when you should be looking at the road (and vice versa). The ride will start at Morrisons, Boroughbridge YO51 9UR. Meet from 9.00, briefing at 9.15, departing 9.30. Please arrive with full
tanks (refuel at 100 miles). Leaving via the town centre over the bridge, turning right and right again heading for Cundall. After winding our way through Topcliffe we will shortly arrive at Skipton-on-Swale then turn right onto the superb B6267 to Masham and on the A6108 through Leyburn, stopping for our mid-morning break at the ever-popular Manor Farm Biker Cafe in Bellerby (25miles) DL8 5QH.
From Bellerby northwards to Richmond along the back route, crossing the bridge into town, then on through to Gilling West crossing the A66 and north to Staindrop. From Staindrop North West to Middleton-in-Teesdale (75 Miles) for lunch at one of the several cafes or even the chip shop. Leaving Middleton in Teesdale, crossing the bridge and traveling down the famous B6276 to Brough, then into Kirkby Stephan (100miles) to the fuel stop for those in need (second garage is cheaper!). From here it’s left at the lights and down through the Mallerstang Valley on the B6259 turning Left on to the A624 at the Moorcock Inn to Hawes.
At Hawes it is over the tops to Deepdale, Yockenthwaite, Buckden and Kettlewell before turning left through Grassington to finish the ride at Stump Cross Caverns HG3 5JL. Please note that this ride is high altitude route and could be difficult in icy conditions. Should this be the case and we need to cancel we will publish a cancellation notice on our Facebook page by 8am on the morning of the ride. Looking forward to seeing you at Morrisons, Boroughbridge.
Bob Hill and Andy Pratt.
Join your Harrogate Advanced Club mates for our monthly meeting at Bilton Cricket Club. Get there from 7.00pm for a chat with official business starting at 7.30pm. Once again this month we are happy to have a Guest Speaker, Ian Garnett. Full members, Associates and riders interested in taking the IAM Roadsmart Rider Course are welcome.
It’s well into March already and the Touring Season is fast approaching. You’ve not done it or done it all, got many t-shirts but there’s always something new to learn. Whatever you’re touring experience, Ian (Alf) Garnett, seasoned Advanced Rider Trainer/Examiner/ Masters Mentor and Motorrad Tour Leader is joining us for a Touring Workshop. Many HAB members will know or know of retired RAF Wing Commander”Alf” Garnett and even if you don’t it’ll be worth you coming along this evening, so don’t miss it.
Our usual sandwich and pork pie buffet will follow.
Let’s hope to the weather will be kind and more of us can turn up on our Bikes.
Images courtesy of Ian Garnett. https://www.agridertraining.co.uk/about.php
Hi Folks,
The social ride out on Wednesday 6th March is approximately 147 miles starting outside Ripley Ice Cream (HG3 3EX) and heading off through Masham & Leyburn for breakfast at the Two Dales Bakery in Reeth (DL11 6SP). Thereafter continue through Barnard Castle and across Weardale to Stanhope, Healeyfield and onto Wolsingham stopping for lunch at The Country Tea Shop in Staindrop (DL2 3NB). The final leg of the route takes us past Darlington and through Northallerton & finishing at Morrisons in Boroughbridge (YO51 9UR) at around 4pm.
Meet outside Ripley Ice Cream at 9.15 for a 9.30am start and return to Morrisons at Boroughbridge at 4pm. Ride Leader Derek Saunders, TEC David Haywood.
gpx file of route –https://www.myrouteapp.com/en/social/route/8679369?mode=share
Usual caveat with the weather, if it’s grim and I decide to cancel I will post it on FB before 8am on the Wednesday morning so be sure to check before leaving home.
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.
Sorry folks, we’ve been overwhelmed with demand for this trip and it is now fully booked. I’m very sorry if you missed out this time.
David Haywood
Please find advanced notice and Nomination form below.
As in recent years we are organising another 2-night trip into the Scottish Borders. This year marks a return to the Auld Cross Keys Inn in Denholm (nr Hawick). The hotel provides great accommodation with excellent food for breakfast (included) and evening meals as well as being well placed for exploring the north east Borders and Northumberland.
Note this trip will replace the regular ‘First Wednesday in the Month’ Ride Out for May.
Auld Cross Keys Inn, Denholm TD9 8NU, Weds/Thurs nights 8/9th May. Twin rooms to share are available along with a (limited) number for single occupancy. Hotel costs / conditions as follows:
| Room | Occupancy | Room Cost (2 nights) | Cost pp (2 nights) |
| Standard Twin | 2 sharing | £220 | £110 |
| Superior Twin | 2 sharing | £240 | £120 |
| Single | 1 | £160 | £160 |
No deposit required – Full booking cost payable on departure.
Cancellation Conditions:
If a booking is cancelled less than 2 days before arrival then a charge equal to the full booking amount will be made. In the event of a no show or booking reduction the full cost of the booking is charged.
I’ve pre-reserved a number of rooms. If you wish to join us and in order to secure a booking, please let me know as soon as possible together with your room preference.
David Haywood
0777 921 4331