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

Sorry Folks, missed the meeting point from the first posting.

Meeting at The Curious Cow, Killinghall, Harrogate HG3 2AP (junction A59/B61610). Get there from 9.30am, with a prompt departure at 10.00am.

A Dales day out taking in 10 reservoirs on familiar roads with a few less used twisties mixed in for good measure. We’ll head south initially, then we will wind our way north to Masham for our morning coffee stop. (1.5 Hrs approx). Border Tea Rooms or Corner Cafe-your choice.

From Masham to Kettlewell and on to Hawes for 2^nd stop for lunch at The Upstairs Cafe on the Main Street. (1.5 Hrs approx).

Finishing at Stump Cross Caverns via Grassington.

In total about 130 miles.

Leader Brian Lydamore-TEC David Haywood.

Looking forward to seeing the HAB team.

Brian

Meeting at The Curious Cow, Killinghall, Harrogate HG3 2AP (junction A59/B61610).

Get there from 9.30am, with a prompt departure at 10.00am. A Dales day out taking in 10 reservoirs on familiar roads with a few less used twisties mixed in for good measure. We’ll head south initially, then we will wind our way north to Masham for our morning coffee stop. (1.5 Hrs approx). Border Tea Rooms or Corner Cafe-your choice.

From Masham to Kettlewell and on to Hawes for 2^nd stop for lunch at The Upstairs Cafe on the Main Street. (1.5 Hrs approx).

Final stop will be Stump Cross Caverns via Grassington.

In total about 130 miles.

Leader Brian Lydamore-TEC David Haywood.

Looking forward to seeing the HAB team.

Brian

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

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Your committee has organised for you a Slow Riding Workshop which is designed, to improve your personal enjoyment of riding your bike.

The basic format will be a bit of fun at the beginning, the same bit of fun at the conclusion, with a few top tips in-between.  The differences between the start and finish will show your improvement.   You will perceive quite rightly that the whole event will be focussed on the attendees and it being tailored for individuals on the day, if necessary. 

The top tips will be aligned more, with everyday challenging slow riding situations that we all feel a sense of slight anxiety at, when we are presented with them.

Afterwards, we want you to feel more comfortable about riding in any circumstances, at slow speed, and with practice at every time these are presented to you, you have the confidence to ride at slow speed, out on the road or confined areas.

The target audience for the event is for all current candidates and an open invite to anyone who feels not confident at this. 

There’s a cost to hiring the venue, which is being met out of club funds.

The event will be at Rufforth Gliding Club,   more details to follow, food, drinks, postal address etc. Google maps is your friend.

Date:  Sunday 7^th May 2023 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.  Stick it in your diary / on your calendar.

No silly questions  .  .  .  .  .  .  please feel free to text msg, Whats App msg, use your mobile or share a chat, face-to-face about it.   

It’s your event, not ours.   No frowning, plenty of smiling.

Following on from Andrew Pratt’s splendid Sunday Ride. A Ride-in to Bilton Cricket Club for a what will probably be a social meeting this Monday evening.

Meeting in the Main Street in Ripley, from 6.00pm and setting off at 6.15pm. An anticlockwise trip up Scarah Bank through Sawley, Risplith and Grantley up to Kirkby Malzeard. Turning south, towards Laverton, then Blazefield and eastwards on the Brimham Rocks Road to Burnt Yates. Then via Clint Bank, Hampsthwaite and onto the cricket club for 7.15pm. A GPX file is available via email barrya.ring@gmail.com.

Mileage is only 31. It should take just an hour. The weather forecast is good, if you can make the timings, there aren’t any excuses, so hoping to see a good turnout for the ride at Ripley and our club meet.

Barry

For April’s Sunday ride we’re heading east, for Fridaythorpe & Flamborough.

We’ll meet at Morrisons Boroughbridge YO51 9UR at 0915 for a 0930 depart,  heading via Aldwark Bridge, Tollerton, Sutton on the Forest, Howsham & Thixendale to Seaways Cafe, Fridaythorpe YO25 9RX where we’ll break for coffee – Note if the weather is dry as ordered, Seaways will be busy & you may prefer to bring your own refreshment.

After our break we continue east, via Sledmere & Bridlington, to Headlands Cafe/Restaurant, Flamborough Head, YO15 1AR where we’ll take lunch.

Following lunch, we’re back west, via Bempton, Burton Fleming, Weaverthorpe & North Grimston. We’ll cross the A64 after Kirkham Abbey, then Welburn, Terrington, Brandsby & Easingwold, & finally back to Morrisons Boroughbridge to complete our 132 mile ride.

Andrew will lead with Bob looking after our tail, hope that you can join us.

Please find advanced notice and Nomination form below.

Hi Everyone.

Just to confirm that tonight’s meeting has been rescheduled to next Monday 17th April due to the Easter Holiday. It will be a ride-in meeting and Barry will be posting arrangements to meet. We had planned for Colin Brown from MAG but they have yet to confirm. If unavailable we will have a social evening.

We have also changed the May date due to the Coronation Bank Holiday so May’s meeting will be the 15th May when we will be holding the AGM.

Paul.