Meet at Wetherby Wilderness car park (this is not the usual one on the Main Street!). It’s down Bridgefoot, off the mini roundabout just before the bridge and down by the riverside, LS22 6RF (What3words – quest.according.scratches.). Meet at 9.15am for 9.30am start. We are heading out through Long Marston to the York Ring Road on to the A64 roundabout, then to Elvington with a coffee stop at Rebecca’s Kitchen, YO41 4DY. Continue on to Market Weighton, Beverley and into Hornsea for lunch at Lily’s Fish and Chips, HU18 1PA.

Homeward takes us briefly along the seafront (we have to see the sea) to Skipsea! Then through the countryside to Driffield and on to the A166 towards Wetwang and Stamford Bridge, then heading north at Gate Helmsley, through the villages, finishing our route in the lay-by on the A59 just before St. James Retail Park, HG5 8PZ.

Total mileage is 131 miles. John Blanchfield will lead the ride and will be looking for a happy volunteer for TEC. Fingers crossed for the fair weather to continue until then.

GPX files available for those who wish. Email John at johnblanchfield@talktalk.net

Morning Ladies and Gentlemen,

for those of you who have booked to come on the Not for Christmas Dinner, please can I kindly request that you pay the final balance of £20pp no later than Wednesday 7th February.

My bank details are as follows:

Name: Smith PN (Personal Account)
Sort: 54-30-46 (National Westminster)
Account: 41195957

Warm regards

Peter & Karen Smith

Meeting at the Dragon Road Lorry Park HG1 5DB for our first Sunday Club Ride of 2024.  Please arrive from 9.00am for chat and pre-ride briefing before a 9.15 AM SET OFF.

The route takes us westwards on the A59 briefly stopping at the Route 59 Cafe near Bolton Bridge to pick up any HAB members wishing to join the ride there (please send me a text if you are doing so). Continuing on the A59 a taking a minor road left turn which will lead us on some back roads into Silsden. Through Silsden, straight across the the A629 to Steeton & onto another back road route into Haworth, stopping for a morning break, using the Museum car park BD22 8DS (£1 fee-use parking app for ease).

After morning break, off towards Oxenhope & Pecket Well, taking a left in the village after The Robin Hood Inn, along Ackroyd Lane & the aptly named Height Road affording spectacular views across Hebden Bridge & Mytholmroyd down in the valley. Crossing the A646 & on some back roads again leading to the B6138. Right turn onto the A58 towards Littleborough & Hollingworth Lake for lunch at The Wine Press OL15 0AZ where there is dedicated motorcycle parking & a table booked for us.

After lunch, setting off on a simpler route back home through Mytholmroyd (fuel stop), Hebden Bridge, Haworth, turning right to Cullingworth, Bingley, Menston, Otley & Farnley & finishing the ride at the Sun Inn, Norwood.

Ride leader Barry Ring. 96 Miles in total & GPX file available.

If you are planning to come along please send me a text to 07 847 786 608. Don’t let it stop you coming on the ride, but we have a lunch reservation and it would be helpful if we need to increase the numbers.

Hi Everyone,

Sorry, but due to expected bad weather this Sunday 21st, with heavy rain and strong winds I’ve decided to postpone the Ride Out until the following Sunday 28th. The current weather forecast for the 28th is sunny with light winds and temperatures of up to 10 degrees. A post will go out soon to outline the ride.

Barry

For January’s mid-week ride we’re heading for the Yorkshire Wolds.

Meeting at Morrisons Boroughbridge YO51 9UR at 09.00 for a 09.30am departure,  heading north to Topcliffe, then east through Dalton, Yearsley, Husthwaite, Hovingham & Slingsby, to Castle Howard YO60 7DA for coffee.

Now we head East to Kirkham Abbey, North Grimston & West Lutton, turning South for Sledmere & onto Seaways Cafe, Fridaythorpe YO25 9RX for lunch.

After lunch we’re west on the A166 then north for Leavening, west to Howsham & Harton, left onto the A64 for ½ mile, then right for Flaxton, Sutton on the Forest, Tollerton, Thornton Bridge, to return to Boroughbridge where our ride will finish.

Andrew will lead this 105 miler, hope that you can join us.

Tomorrow evening’s 8th January Harrogate Advanced Bikes meeting is, as usual, at the Bilton Cricket Club. Get there for a natter and a catch-up 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

The festive season is over, the kids have gone back to school, the days are getting longer and there also seems to be a marked increase in road traffic. A welcome coincidence then that Chris Hood, former police motorcyclist, East Yorkshire IAM and RoSPA Examiner for both cars and bikes, has kindly agreed to give up his spare time to give us a presentation about “Information and Hazards”. Some members will have met Chris before at IAM meetings and as he is a high mileage rider, marshalling cycle races and touring Europe, you may also have spotted him clocking up his mileage in Motorcycle News’s MCN5000 weekly feature, stopping for a well earned ice cream. 

Get to the meeting if you can, both associates and seasoned HAB members will find this presentation very informative.

Upcoming events: This coming Wednesday 10th Ride Out, Sunday 21st Ride Out (subject to weather conditions).

Bilton Cricket Club’s buffet will be served as usual after the presentation.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Monday.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for getting back to me and I can now confirm safe receipt of 18 deposits for the above dinner.

I’ll be confirming final numbers to the restaurant before I leave for Lanzarote on the 11th of January – this is therefore the final call for anyone wishing to join us to let me know and let me have your £10pp deposit before then.

The details are as follows:

Venue: Papa’s Mediterranean, 11A Princes Square, Harrogate HG1 1ND
Date: Saturday February 17, 2024
Time: 19:30
Places: 25
Price: £30pp – to include gratuity and a welcome drink!

My bank details are as follows:

Name: Smith PN (Personal Account)
Sort: 54-30-46 (National Westminster)
Account: 41195957

Guest list so far is:

Peter Smith (Karen) 2
Trevor Cooper (Carol) 2
Richard Stembrowicz (Gwen) 2
Barry Ring (Kathy) 2
John Blanchfield 1
Graham Crowther (Amanda) 2
Peter Germaine 1
Martin Pettitt (Kate) 2
Peter McNulty (Beth) 2
Paul Dresser 1
John Honey 1

Thanks and a Happy New Year to all.

Peter & Karen Smith

Dear Members,

I hope that you all had a pleasant Christmas and look forward to seeing you in 2024. It is now time for all Members and Associates to pay the annual subscription, which remains at £15. Please pay this by BACS if you have the facilities, at Lloyd’s Bank, Harrogate, sort  code 30-93-91 and account number 01807888, in the name Harrogate Advanced Bikes.

If you are unable to pay by BACS, you can do it in person at the bank or by giving me cash or a cheque at the next meeting.

It is also necessary for me to remind you that you must also pay your IAM subscriptions in order to participate in club activities, including ride-outs.

I wish you all safe and happy riding over the next year.

Best wishes,

Richard Stembrowicz

Hi Folks, just in case you were wondering, there is a Ride-Out this weekend. I’ve been waiting and watching the weather forecast and it looks like its going to be relatively sunny and warm on Sunday. Nevertheless, a shortish ride of approximately 119 miles, not too far away from home.

Meeting at Dragon Road lorry park, Harrogate, next door to Asda (fuel available), from 9.00am with a prompt start at 9.30am. We are heading to Squires Cafe at Newthorpe LS25 5LX, for a coffee stop, and then cross country to another motorcyclists favourite, Seaways Cafe at Fridaythorpe, YO25 9RX. No tables to book, so we can just turn up when we like.

Back home after lunch and cross country again on different roads, finishing the ride at Morrisons in Wetherby where you can refill your tank without breaking the bank.

I know it’s a busy time for families, but take a break from Christmas shopping and join the last official HAB Ride of the Year.

Ride leader- Barry Ring- 119 miles.

Ladies and Gentlemen.

Further to my previous note, this is to confirm that I’ve now heard from 18 of the group wishing to join us at Papa’s Mediterranean restaurant for our annual NTCD event in February of next year.

The details are as follows:

Venue:             Papa’s Mediterranean, 11A Princes Square, Harrogate HG1 1ND

Date:               Saturday February 17, 2024

Time:               19:30

Places:             25

Price:               £30pp – to include gratuity and a welcome drink!

So that I can finalise numbers, could anyone who wishes to come but has not yet come back to me please let me know as soon as possible?

I’ll sort the (food and welcome drink) bill on the night but in the meantime, can I ask all attendees to let me have a £10pp deposit as soon as possible. I’ll ask for the balance in early February.

My bank details are as follows:

Name:             Smith PN (Personal Account)

Sort:                 54-30-46 (National Westminster)

Account:          41195957

Many thanks.

Peter & Karen Smith