We’ll meet at 0915 for a 0930 start at the Dragon Road Lorry Park, Harrogate HG1 5DB.

10-00 Ilkley Lido LS29 0BZ pick up for any of our members wanting a lie-in.

Heading west on the A59 to Blubberhouses, then south for Askwith & Ilkley, over Addingham Moor to Silsden, Crosshills & the through the lanes to Foulridge for coffee & buns at The Wharf, Warehouse Lane, Foulridge BB8 7PP (Formerly Café Cargo).

Heading west, through Blacko, Chatburn, Waddington, Cow Ark, then north to Slaidburn & Keasden. Onto the A65 near Austwick, & into Settle for lunch at one of the cafes/takeaways, or bring your own. Settle Market Place, BD24 9EJ

After our lunch we’re north to Langcliffe, then over the tops to Littondale, Threshfield & Stump Cross Caverns where we finish our ride.

Andrew will lead our April Sunday ride, a shorter route this month of 106 miles, accounting for current fuel costs.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

Andrew

Meet Ripley car park 09.15am for a 09.30am start.
The route this month takes us north from Ripley, through Kirkby Malzeard, Grewelthorpe and on to Masham.
Coffee stop: Masham
After coffee we continue northwest, passing Thornton Watlass, Thornton Steward Reservoir then taking the A6108, turning right at Downholme to pick up the spectacular road high above Swaledale to Hudswell and on to Richmond.
East now through Richmond and Brompton-on-Swale, crossing the A1(M) to Scorton then right on A167 before taking a left in 1/2 mile towards Yarm.
Lunch: Yarm High Street – plenty of choice food-wise to take our pick from.
After lunch we head east on minor roads towards Stokesley, turning south through Great Broughton and to the ‘biker’s favourite’ B1257 on to Chop Gate before turning right to Hawnby and the Peak Scar Road towards the A170.
Left on the A170, turning right soon after towards West End, Yearsley and on through Easingwold. Now heading east, over the A19 to Raskelf, Helperby, Thornton Bridge and another favourite, the minor road through Milby and on to Boroughbridge.
Route ends at Morrisons, Boroughbridge.

Total mileage: 118 miles approx.
Ride leader: David Haywood with Trevor Cooper riding tail-end.
A mixed weather forecast at the moment, hence the choice of a slightly shorter route than normal. Having said that, it’s a very pleasant ride and I’m sure we’ll have a great day out.
Look forward to seeing you in Ripley.

David

I’m selling my F800GT (via Staiano Motorcycles, Starbeck), Full spec SE model, with 3 box BMW luggage, Heated Grips

Belt drive (no chain)

Just done service, new oil/filter, air filter, spark plugs. Dealer service at 9,700 (12/2020) plus previous BMW dealer services annually (SORN since 11/2021)
Owned since 12/2020, I am second owner.

20mm Bar Risers fitted
Tyres -Metzeler Roadtec 01SE Front new@ 11,334 Rear new@ 12,657 (less than half worn)
To be sold with new MOT

View at Staiano’s if interested In-Stock BMW Touring F800 Gt for sale in Harrogate | Staiano Motorcycles

Andrew Pratt

Due to availability at Bilton CC and the Easter break we have changed the date of the 2022 AGM to Wednesday 27th April.

Arrive at 7.15 for a 7.30pm start.

If anyone would like to put forward a nomination, would like to join the committee or have any business they would like to discuss please let us know at secretary@harrogateadvancedbikes.co.uk

Paul

Yorkshire and Lancashire for this Sunday’s Ride lead by Chris Armstrong.
Meet on Sunday 20th March at the Route 59 Cafe, BD23 6AF from 09.00 for a 09.30 departure to Arncliffe via Burnsall.

Over the top to Airton for our coffee stop at Town End Farmhouse, BD23 4BE.

After coffee we ride past Malham Cove to Stainforth, Ribblehead, Ingleton and the back road to Clapham, Crossing the A65 and ride over the moors to Tosside for lunch at The Old Vicarage Tearooms, BD23 4SQ.

After lunch it’s Bolton by Bowland, Gisburn, Nappa, Gargrave finishing back at The Route 59 Cafe.

Distance is only 113 miles. Come tanked up and maybe we will have no need for a fuel stop.

I hope to see you at the Route 59 Cafe.

Chris 

The March meeting is this coming Monday the 14th at Bilton cricket club, starting 7.30.

Our guest speaker is current member Dr Richard Davidson who will be talking about his experiences as a on-scene Doctor at the IOM TT.

Unfortunately I have come down with Covid (all OK), put our Secretary, Pete McNulty has agreed to step in to host the evening.

Paul

Please see email below from York Advanced Bikes which is self explanatory.

I, along with a few others are planning to ride over and will be meeting at the |Costa at Pannal, Harrogate at 8am on Saturday. If you wish to come please let me know.

Please don’t feel like you’re missing out if you can’t make it, Bob also has arranged similar talks from examiners local to our area and who covers tests for our group. These will be publicised through the group.

You are receiving this email as an invitation to join us on the 5th March 09.00 to listen to one of our local examiners Chris Hood from Hull.

The intention for this meeting is to find out what he is actually looking for on the test and give us as observers an idea what we need to concentrate on.

Later in the year we will by inviting Dick Mcreedie from the north east to also give us his ideas on what he would like to see on test.

Please feel free to bring along any observers you may feel will benefit from these gatherings.

The meetings will be held at Squires Sherburn-in-Elmet and should last an hour.

There will be time at the end to ask any questions you may wish to have answered.

Paul Dresser, Chairman

Chris Armstrong will lead the ride on Wednesday 2nd March. Meet at Ripley car park from 09.00am for a 09.30am departure.

A cross country route to Ryeburn Cafe (YO62 5AE) Helmsley for coffee via Boroughbridge and Easingwold. Then off to Stokesley and Great Ayton, arriving at Saltburn Spa Hotel TS12 1HH for a great lunch. After our hearty lunch it’s Danby, Castleton, Helmsley and Thirsk, ending the ride back at Ripley.

I’ve booked a table for lunch so if you’re coming please contact me by text on 07960 116 166 so I can advise the hotel of numbers.

Mileage 148 so please start with a full tank. See you at Ripley!

Chris

No it”s not “Groundhog Day”, but postponed from last Sunday our February Ride get’s a second chance this coming weekend.

Meeting at ATS Tyres, Leeds Road, Pannal HG3 1EP from 9.00am, leaving at 9.30am. Fuel available at the BP garage next door.

We are heading to east through Kirk Deighton, then to Thorpe Arch, Tadcaster, Ulleskelf, Cawood and onto Riccall for breakfast. After breakfast we carry on eastwards to Newsholme, north to Barmby Moor, Bishop Wilton, Bugthorpe,  Kirkham, Castle Howard and Hovingham for lunch. After lunch, depending on the weather, we will come home via Helmsley or Easingwold. All in all a very pleasant run.

135 miles. If any one wants a sat nav route file, please let me know.

I hope you can make it.

Trevor Cooper 07525 130 242

Sorry folks we have been waiting for a few days to see if the stormy weather would pass in time for our Sunday ride out, but sadly not. The forecast is still for strong winds and heavy rain all day and it would be very uncomfortable and irresponsible for us to ride in those conditions.

All is not lost though. Trevor has kindly offered to lead the ride next Sunday 27th and for which we currently have a very good weather forecast.

A reminder will go out early next week with full details.

All the best and enjoy the rest of the weekend (polishing the bike in the garage).

Barry