Dear Members.

For a long time now we have enjoyed the hospitality of Bilton Cricket club at a very reasonable cost to the group with a magnificent Buffet thrown in. While these costs have remained low the group has been able to finance these in full from annual subs and income from the IAM.

I’m sure you can appreciate that costs are going up everywhere, Bilton is not immune to this and are increasing the costs for both room hire and the Buffet. 

As a result, we can no longer 100% fund this from group funds so reluctantly we are proposing a £2 contribution from members towards the Monday evening meetings which will also include the food. We still feel this is excellent value and as a group we would find it difficult to find a suitable meeting place that offers food and a room within this cost.

Also, many of the speakers in the past have given their time freely and without expenses, however, most are now wanting some expenses for fuel, etc.

I hope you find this acceptable but I’m happy to discuss it with anyone who has concerns.

Kind Regards

Paul Dresser

Chairman.

Rookie error in the last posting. Of course it’s November next week!

Apologies for any confusion.

Meeting at McDonalds, St. James Retail Park, Knaresborough HG5 8PZ from 9.00am for 9.30am set off.

Heading off into West Yorkshire,Breakfast will be at The Motorist, New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6JE (Sherburn Airfield).

Riding up through Escrick, Wilberfoss, Kirkham, Slingsby and stopping at perennial favourite Beadlam Farm Shop near Helmsley for lunch. After lunch we are heading off back through Helmsley, Brandsby, Sutton on the Forest, Tollerton, Whixley to finish back at the Knaresborough Retail Park again.

Dynamic duo-ride leader Trevor Cooper with David Haywood as TEC.

Only 115 miles so a fuel stop shouldn’t be needed. Top up before the ride at the Co-op Petrol station on Wetherby Road, HG5 8LH, very near to St. James Retail Park. Fingers crossed for the weather-the forecast is currently looking okay for Wednesday.

This month’s Sunday Ride Out is a jaunt to Whitby and an opportunity to practise those advanced cornering skills discussed in Monday’s indoor meeting at the cricket club.

Paul Dresser is leading this ride with Bob Hill performing TEC duties. Ride distance is 145 miles. GPX files available 07847 786 608.

Meeting at Dragon Road Lorry Park, Harrogate next to ASDA where fuel is available. Please arrive from 9.00am for a pre-ride briefing and a prompt 9.30am set off.

The first leg of the journey is through Knaresborough and Boroughbridge, heading across to the Howardian Hills and stopping at Helmsley for a spot of breakfast (YO62 5BH). Please have £1.60 in change if you want to park in the market place. After our break eastwards on the A170 to Pickering, heading North on A169 past Fylingdales, stopping at Whitby (YO21 1DX) for lunch and letting riders choose where they want to eat as there is plenty of venues there. After our fish & chips we will return home, heading north initially and then west towards Guisborough, turning off through Castleton and over the moors, via Thirsk and Ripon to finish at Ripley (HG3 3AY).

I hope you can make it.

Paul

This Monday’s meeting will be a workshop on cornering with the assistance of Martin Petitt.

We hope this is an informative and interactive presentation with plenty of opportunity for discussion.

As usual, Bilton will provide their excellent buffet and there will be plenty of time for a natter.

Look forward to seeing you.

Paul

Dear Members,

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This is a test email, if you are a member who has struggled to receive emails in the past could you please send a message to secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk to confirm this has been received?

Thanks

Paul.

Meet at Morrisons Boroughbridge from 9am for a 9.30am start.

Route heads east from Boroughbridge, through Aldborough and Upper Dunsforth before crossing the Aldwark Bridge.  Through Linton-on-Ouse and Newton-on-House to cross the A19 and on to Wigginton. Turn north on the B1363 to Sutton-on-the-Forest and to:

Coffee Stop: Miss Daisy’s Tearoom, Main Street, Sutton-on-the-Forest YO61 1DP.

From Miss Daisy’s the route goes east to Sheriff Hutton before turning north to Hovingham and Nunnington, reaching the A170 just west of Kirkbymoorside for about 2 miles. Turning left off the A170 we’ll head due north to Hutton-le-Hole before veering west through Westerdale and Kildale to reach Great Ayton. Now the A173 towards the outskirts of Stokesley and the A172 for a couple of miles before turning left on the minor road towards Chop Gate.

Lunch Stop: Lordstones Country Park, Carlton Bank, Chop Gate TS9 7JH.

After lunch we’ll continue down to Chop Gate, turning right on the B1257 towards Helmsley.  Before Helmsley we turn right to follow the River Rye to the T junction with Peak Scar Road, turning left.  Now back roads towards Felixkirk and the t-junction with the A170, turning right to head through Thirsk and on to the A61 Ripon road.  At Busby Stoop roundabout we’ll turn left on the A167 towards Topcliffe and Asenby, over the A168 and on to Whaites Lane towards Cundall and Thornton Bridge.

Just before the bridge we turn right and on to Boroughbridge where the route will end at Morrisons.

Approx. distance as described: 158 miles.

David Haywood will lead the ride, tail ender TBC.

Looking forward to seeing you on at Boroughbridge.

PLEASE NOTE NEW START POINT FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S RIDE AT THE SUN INN, NORWOOD HG3 1SZ

Martin Pettitt leads this coming Sunday’s Monthly Ride Out with TEC duties performed by Paul Dresser.

1st leg:  Meet at The Sun Inn, Brame Lane (A6451) Norwood HG3 1Sz at 9.30 for 9.45 start and ride to Town End Farm Shop & Cafe, Airton, BD23 4BE for morning coffee. (1 hr 10 mins & 33 miles). Arrive about 11am.

2nd leg:  Leave Town End cafe, Airton about 11.30-ish [fuel if required in Settle] into the wild west (Lancs 🤣) to Saddles Cafe, Red Well Country Inn, Arkholme,  LA6 1BQ for lunch.  (1 hr 15 mins & 30 miles). Arrive about 1pm-ish. 

3rd leg: Leave Saddles cafe, before 2pm and back into God’s own county to finish at Brymor Ice Cream, Jervaulx, Masham, HG4 4PG.   (66 miles & just under 2 hrs). Arriving before 4pm.

Total:  130-ish miles.

Martin has promised “Roads of fine-ness with a high %age of Nationals”. So don’t miss it!

PLEASE NOTE NEW START POINT FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S RIDE BELOW AT THE SUN INN, NORWOOD HG3 1SZ

Martin Pettitt leads this coming Sunday’s Monthly Ride Out with TEC duties performed by Paul Dresser.

1st leg:  Meet at The Sun Inn, Brame Lane (A6451) Norwood HG3 1Sz at 9.30 for 9.45 start and ride to Town End Farm Shop & Cafe, Airton, BD23 4BE for morning coffee. (1 hr 10 mins & 33 miles). Arrive about 11am.

2nd leg:  Leave Town End cafe, Airton about 11.30-ish [fuel if required in Settle] into the wild west (Lancs 🤣) to Saddles Cafe, Red Well Country Inn, Arkholme,  LA6 1BQ for lunch.  (1 hr 15 mins & 30 miles). Arrive about 1pm-ish. 

3rd leg: Leave Saddles cafe, before 2pm and back into God’s own county to finish at Brymor Ice Cream, Jervaulx, Masham, HG4 4PG.   (66 miles & just under 2 hrs). Arriving before 4pm.

Total:  130-ish miles.

Martin has promised “Roads of fine-ness with a high %age of Nationals”. So don’t miss it!

The theme is “Motorcycles and Cycle Racing”. Arrive at Bilton Cricket Club from 7.00pm with our meeting starting at 7.30pm.

Richard Falls will talk about the role of the National Escort Group GB, for which he is Yorkshire regional coordinator, in facilitating cycle racing on the road from regional to international level, with a powerpoint and video presentation.

The National Escort Group

The National Escort Group GB (NEGGB) is an organisation that provides skilled motorcycle marshals for a variety of sporting events held on the UK public highway and aims to enhance and maximise the safety for competitors, officials and members of the general public alike.

All our riders are trained to IAM, RoSPA or similar qualification and the NEGGB is the only organisation that is accredited to provide trained motorcycle marshals for British Cycling events.

Bilton Cricket Club will provide us with their splendid and updated buffet menu after the talk and any other business.

Looking forward to a good turnout on the night!