The H A B  N-C-Dinner is on Sat 9th Feb. There are still places available. See the attached detail and menu .. send Richard £25 and  your choices to Mike Fourie by end Jan……

Happy New year.

Our first indoor meeting of 2019 is this Monday 14th Jan at Bilton Cricket club.

Unfortunately, our planned speaker cannot join us however we are going to re-book them for March.

Next month (11th Feb) we have Hadrian Tour joining us for a talk on touring the Himalayas which I hope will be very interesting.

Please join us for a social evening on Monday.

Well, the first ride out this year was on Wednesday and although I couldn’t make it, judging by the positive messages on our Facebook page, it went very well.

Thanks to David Haywood for another cracker.

This January’s Sunday ride out is on the 20th and Chris Armstrong has offered to lead it, ably assisted by Mike Holroyde.

Meet at the Harrogate lorry park near Asda from 09.00 for a prompt 09.30 start. We head to How Stean Gorge Cafe for morning coffee (HG3 5SY) via Ripley and Summerbridge and then over the top passing Leighton reservoir to Masham. After Masham we ride to Askrigg via East Witton and Leyburn for lunch at the Crown Inn (DL8 3HQ).

Following lunch we head towards Aysgarth and over to Buckden and Kettlewell finishing at Stump Cross Caverns (HG3 5JL).

Distance to lunch is 56m plus 30m to Stump Cross caverns, total 86m. In the event of a severe weather forecast members will be advised on Friday 18th January that the ride is cancelled. We have had excellent weather so far this winter so let’s hope it will be kind to us once again.

Nice low mileage winter ride from Chris with plenty of time left to wash the bike when you get home!

See you there.

Barry

Dear All 

The annual subscription of £15 was due on January 1st. To date, we have only collected about 50% of our members’ subscriptions.

Details of how to pay are noted below. We would be grateful if all members who have not paid yet to make the payment as soon as possible, and to all those who have paid already, thank you.

It can be paid by BACS (sort code 30-93-91, account no. 01807888 or direct at any Lloyd’s Bank) or by cheque payable to Harrogate Advanced Bikes and given to Richard our treasure at the meetings or sent by post to

Farthings, 
42, Colber Lane,
Bishop Thornton,
Harrogate,
HG3 3JR.

Thanks,

Paul

Route Details

Meet Morrisons in Boroughbridge from 9.00 for a 9.30am start.

The route heads east to Thornton Bridge then Hutton Sessay, Coxwold, Byland Abbey and on to Ampleforth College for coffee.

Coffee stop:        Ampleforth College Tea Room

Leaving Ampleforth the route heads north through Helmsley then briefly on the A170 before turning left on the minor road up to Cockayne.  From Cockayne the route crosses Hodge Beck, turning south east down Bransdale towards Hutton Le Hole.  On the north side of Hutton Le Hole we’ll turn left over Rosedale Chimney then down to Rosedale Abbey for lunch.

Lunch:               Abbey Stores Tea Room, Rosedale Abbey

After lunch we head north again to Castleton then west to Kildale and Ingleby Greenhow before turning left on the B1257.  Before Helmsley turn right, taking minor roads to Hawnby, next along Peak Scar to Boltby and Felixkirk, then the A170 through Thirsk to pick up the A61 and head west to Busby Stoop.  From Busby Stoop the route turns left on the A167 to Topcliffe and Asenby then Cundall and Thornton Bridge where we’ll turn right back to Boroughbridge.

106 mile route ends back at Morrisons in Boroughbridge

Ride leader:         David Haywood with TEC to be advised.

As I write this on Friday evening, the weather forecast looks good for the time of year with some sunshine and little chance of rain; cold but temperatures well above freezing.

In keeping with Wednesday ride out tradition expect your pride and joy to be absolutely filthy by the time you arrive home!

Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

David

Chairman’s New Year Message
I hope you’ve all had a good Christmas and are looking forward to a great biking year for 2019.
20189 saw a good number of Associates gain ‘Skills for Life ‘ passes and our Observers continue to work with the current Associates still in training and new ones as they come along. Any Member interested in becoming an Observer should please contact our Chief Observer Bob Hill for further information.
The effects of global warming seem evermore concerning but the reduced severity of our winters is proving to be a boon to our riding programme. At the request of members we are now trialling year round monthly Sunday rides to complement the monthly midweek rides. This should hopefully give Members more opportunity to get out throughout the year and maintain contact with friends in the Group. This increase in rideouts will inevitably put more pressure on ride leaders to come up with and commit to rides so once again I would ask Members to consider putting themselves up for this. Help with organising and planning would be given by experienced leaders.
If you are aware of a suitable destination or coffee stop (bike orientated or not) please let us know to help keeping the rides fresh.
We have also recognised that the reduction in early pre-planning and publication of ride details has led to some Members missing out on events they would have liked to attend. For 2019 therefore we intend to try harder with this by looking earlier at dates of suitable events throughout the year and announcing them sooner. Maybe a few 2 days/1 night away or visits to motorsport events etc. Any Member with any ideas on this should please contact our Rideout Co-ordinator Barry Ring asap.
We have speakers arranged for our next 2 monthly Monday evening meetings at Bilton Cricket Club so please try to come along and support them. Watch the website for details.
The Club subscriptions have been held yet again at the lowly sum of £15 so please, if they have not been paid, get the money to our Treasurer Richard Stembrowick as soon as you can.
I look forward to meeting and riding with you all again soon and wish you a very Happy New Year and safe riding.

John Blanchfield
Chair HAB

We are nearly there! 2019 fast approaches and group rides are being planned.

The Wednesday ride for January will be on the 9th, weather permitting, and we have been lucky with that so far this winter.  Details of the ride route and the stop offs will follow nearer the date.

Happy Christmas to you all and looking forward to seeing as many of you on the ride as possible.

David Haywood.

Hi Folks

Just a reminder about this Sunday’s Ride Out.

Starting at the usual time 9.00am for 9.30am set off.  Not at the usual location but The A59 Cafe near to Bolton Bridge (BD23 6AF).

Morning route is Hetton and on to Malham, Stainforth and Austwick.

Coffee break at the Courtyard Dairy and Cheese Shop near Lawkland (LA2 8AS).

After coffee we head to Ingleton on the back road from Clapham then on to Sedbergh via Dent and Millthrop.

Lunch at The Wensleydale Creamery (DL8 3RN).

Finish at Cafe 59 via Buckden and Burnsall. The distance out is 80 miles, back 35 total 115.

Chris Armstrong is ride leader with Mike Holdroyd as tail end Charlie.

The weather forecast is pretty reasonable so I hope you can all make it.

All the best.

Barry

On the Quiz  Night members should form teams of three. There will be prizes for the first three teams and a consolation prize for the team with the lowest score. friends and partners are welcome, however teams must have at least one club member. Good Luck everyone.

Best regards,

Bob