Bilton Club have advised that as they are a pub/restaurant the wearing of face masks is not compulsory. They have re-introduced screens on the bar and will open windows for natural ventilation.
Whilst wearing masks is not compulsory we will leave it to the individual members discretion.
Paul
Our December meeting is this coming Monday, 13th December at Bilton Cricket club.
Doug will be our quiz master for our Xmas biking quiz and the club will be adding some Xmas treats to their excellent buffet.
Look forward to seeing you then.
Paul.
Following David’s invitation to book for our Wednesday Christmas lunch, here is our route to the Bay Horse.
Meet at Morrison’s, Boroughbridge car park from 9am for 9.30am latest start.
We head east via Thornton Bridge, Brafferton, Brandsby, north to Helmsley, then on the A170 to the old favourite Beadlam Grange Farm Shop Cafe Y062 7TB for a quick coffee.
Its just less than an hour from here to our lunch stop, so we’ll leave Beadlam at 10.50am and should arrive at the Bay Horse, Great Broughton TS9 7HA in good time for our 12 noon lunch, via Hutton le Hole, Castleton, & Kildale.
After a great lunch we head back to Boroughbridge, via Rievaulx, Scawton, Bagby & Thornton Bridge. This is a 1 hour and 15 minute run or if time/weather is against us we can return via Northallerton & Thirsk in just an hour.
Total mileage is 100. If any lunchers are going straight to the Bay Horse and not joining our ride in, please let me know on 0747 300 5849.
Looking forward to our ride & lunch.
Andrew
A Dip into the Peak District
A whistle stop journey south from the lorry park on Dragon Road, Harrogate heading south on the old A1. Meeting from 9.00am and setting off at 9.30am.
Morning stop is the Fox & Hounds in Newmillerdam (WF2 6QQ). After coffee and a snack it’s southwards again towards Penistone and on to the stunning Mortimer Road with switchbacks and surprise corners good enough to grace an alpine road. Just as you are getting into the groove we will reach our lunch venue at the Strines Inn in the Peak District (S6 6JE) overlooking its’ very own reservoir. We will need to book in so get in touch with me as soon as you can (07847 786608 by text please) so we can give the Inn an idea of the required numbers. You never know we may end up with decent weather and sit outside.
After lunch a mile or so south again onto the A57 westwards onto Snake Road past Ladybower Reservoir. It’s a little neutered with the 50mph limit these days and policed too, but you may get a careful overtaking opportunity in and the corners are certainly entertaining. Glossop is just up the road and where we make a right turn in the middle of town northwards again, on the B6105 with its’ own share of hairpin turns. Up on to the A628 and if the weather is clear and time permitting we will have a run up Holme Moss, through Holmfirth and on towards Denby Dale, in any case, for a fuel stop.
Last leg of this ride would normally include a quick stop at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park but the days are now short so it is straight onto the M1 north at junction 39. We will be finishing the ride at the Wetherby Services on the A1.
Total max mileage is 144 (if we go over Holme Moss and includes stint on the M1 at the end of the ride).
I hope you can make it, please get in touch on the number below.
Ride leader Barry Ring (07847 786608) TEC Roy Beniston
A reminder that the meeting is this evening with guest Nick Jefferies.
Look forward to seeing you.
Paul
We will be holding our indoor meeting this month on Monday 8h November at Bilton Cricket club.
Our guest this month is Nick Jefferies, who is an avid trials and TT rider who will give a talk on his biking history and racing experiences. I’m hoping this will be a very interesting and engaging evening.
Please arrive to start at 7.30pm, the usual excellent buffet will be served about 9pm.
Look forward to seeing you all thsn.
Paul
Good news-The Christmas lunch and ride out returns for 2021!
A table has been reserved at the Bay Horse in Great Broughton for 12pm on Wednesday 1st December. Weather permitting there’ll be the usual ride to the venue and Andrew Pratt has kindly offered to plan this. Details of the ride will follow nearer the time.
I’ve been promised full menu details shortly but, in the meantime, please register your interest as soon as possible so I can get an idea of numbers.
David Haywood
07779 214331
Meet at The North Street Deli, 29 North Street, Wetherby LS22 6NU from 9am for a 9.30am start.
From Wetherby the route takes the York Road before turning right to Wighill and on to Tadcaster. South from Tadcaster on A162, turning left on Raw Lane to Ulleskelf, Cawood, the bridge over the River Ouse and on to Kelfield and Riccall.
We have a table reserved for Coffee Stop at the Pickled at Riccall café YO19 6QE (inside the post office). From Riccall to North Duffield, then north on the B1228, turn right on Ash Lane to Allerthorpe, Pocklington, on the B1246 through Warter, the A614 Beverley Road around Driffield south, right on B1249 to Brandesburton and the A1035 towards Hornsea for lunch.
Lunch stop Hornsea – Lily’s Beach Café HU18 1NJ if enough room otherwise ‘play it by ear’.
From Hornsea, north on the B1242 to Atwick, turn right to continue north on A165, right on A614 then first left to Haistorpe, left on B1253 and turn right on minor road towards West Lutton, left to Malton Lane, left again to Low Road. After Kirby Grindalythe continue on B1248 to North Grimston, bear left on Cordike Lane to Langton and left on A64 south of Whitwell-on-the-Hill before taking first right, minor road towards Foston, Lillings, Ambo, Stillington, Easingwold, Raskelf, Helperby, Thornton Bridge and left to Boroughbridge.
Our Ride Out ends at Morrisons car park, Boroughbridge.
Length as described: approx. 145 miles.
David Haywood will lead the ride, TEC to be appointed on the day.
Looking forward to seeing you on the 3rd.
David
Following our successful October club meeting attended by Mike Bevington of YAA, the club and members donated to the charity. Please find below a letter thanking all members for their generous donation: –
One of our members has asked for this petition request to be posted.
Dear Customer,
Post Brexit changes in tax and customs regulations are preventing us from transporting our customer’s motorcycles to and from the EU for recreational use.
We have started a petition to bring pressure on the UK Government to try to make an agreement with the EU allowing motorcycle owners to use the services of transport companies and individuals to transport their motorcycles to and from the EU without any demands for tax and duty.
We wondered whether you would be kind enough to sign the petition?
Thank you in advance.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/598889
Tony Barker