Chris Armstrong will lead the ride on Sunday 9th December with Mike Holroyde as tail ender.

Please note change of meeting point A59 Café at Bolton Bridge BD23 6AF.

Meet at Route 59 Cafe (with full fuel tanks) on the A59 West of Bolton Abbey from 09.00 for a prompt 09.30 departure.

For the first leg of our ride we head for Hetton and on to Malham, Stainforth, and Austwick.

Morning coffee (and cheese) stop will be 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 stop is The Wensleydale Creamery (DL8 3RN) AND OUR SECOND CHEESE STOP! Cracking cheese stop Gromit!

After lunch back to Cafe 59 via Buckden and Burnsall. The distance out is 80 miles, back 35 total 115.

In the event of a severe weather forecast for the day members will be notified on Friday, 7th December that the ride is cancelled.

After November’s splendid turnout fingers crossed for a repeat of the good weather.

Best wishes.

Chris Armstrong 

Wednesday Ride Report & Puncture Advice

Great ride today, thanks to David’s route planning around East Yorkshire, & unseasonably warm November weather and of course great company. Great lunch in Scagglethorpe, lots of dry twisties, plenty of muddy ones too.

One of our party suffered a puncture, caused by a piece of stone, which left a hole size of a biro. i.e. massive. Tire repair foam applied, no use whatsoever.

I applied my “Crafty Plugger” (rats tails) kit, which has never failed repairs for me (unlike “mushrooms”, & aforesaid foam). It took 3 strings to seal the hole, the most I’ve ever had to use, but it worked. Pumped up with 4 CO2 canisters, and we were gingerly away.

No leaks after an hour or so. & our rider rode home safely

I have championed “Crafty Plugger” before, a couple of riders asked me to remind them where to buy: http://craftyplugger.com

You also need a means to pump your tyre up, I favour CO2 mini bottles, with a applicator tool. Buy at cycle shops (Halfords, Evans), or, cheaper online.

All the best

Andrew P

Hi All

Monday evening’s meeting went well, despite the lack of a speaker. I hope the impromptu film was sufficiently interesting.  A big thank you to Peter for being master of ceremonies.

Hi All

Just a reminder about tonight’s Meeting at Bilton Cricket Club.  A social meeting as no speaker I’m afraid.  As usual, however, the normal plentiful and delicious food will be provided.  Also if we can surmount any technical hurdles we can watch a motorbike related film which I hope you will enjoy.

Looking forward to seeing as many of you that can make it this evening.

Best regards

Barry

Hi All

Winter Sunday Ride Outs

The calendar page on the HAB website has been updated with confirmed dates for the Winter 2018 Sunday Ride Outs.

Andrew Pratt is leading next Sunday’s Ride Out (18th) and Chris Armstrong’s December ride is now on the second Sunday (9th).

Wednesday Ride Outs

A reminder that David Haywood’s November Mid Week Ride Out is this Wednesday 14th.

Meet North Street Deli, North Street, Wetherby from 9am for prompt 9.30 start.

Proposed ride route.

We’ve visited Kearton Hotel several times, hopefully the route will be a little different to previous.  A shorter ride this month, 102 miles, having regard to early darkness and potential inclement weather.

From our usual ASDA meeting place, 9.00am for 9.30 am start, we head north on B roads to Masham, then Bedale, and onto Ellerton for coffee at:

Lakeside Farm Shop & Country Café, DL10 6AP

Now we head west, through Richmond and up through Swaledale, to Thwaite for lunch at:

Kearton Country Hotel, Thwaite, DL11 6DR

Now through Askrigg, Aysgarth, Bishopdale and on to Stump Cross Caverns where our ride will finish.

Ride Leader is Andrew Pratt with Bob Hill as TEC.  The A-B team?

https://goo.gl/maps/L2L8fcUc5Gn

*** REMINDER – Ride out and Christmas lunch in December ***

There are still a few places left for the Christmas lunch in Tosside on Wednesday 12th December. Just £5 deposit secures.

email david.haywood@mac.com for details

HAB Weekday Ride Out – Wednesday 14th November (rescheduled date).

Meet North Street Deli, North Street, Wetherby from 9am for prompt 9.30 start.

From Wetherby, route takes us east to Tadcaster and Cawood to the A19 south before turning left on A163. Continue on the A163 through North Duffield and on to Holme on Spalding Moor for a coffee stop.

Coffee stop – Nita’s Country Café in Holme on Spalding Moor.

After coffee stop, continue on A163, turning left before Market Weighton to A614, left at Londesborough on minor roads and the B1246 at Warter. Continue on B1246, turning left on B1248 north through Wetwang, Sledmere and Wintringham and on to the lunch stop in Scagglethorpe.

Lunch stop – Ham & Cheese Inn, Scagglethorpe.

The return journey uses minor roads to bypass Malton to the south, eventually passing Kirkham Priory before crossing the A64 in a dog leg. Continue on minor roads through Strensall and Beningborough to Linton on Ouse and across the Aldwark toll bridge (still free to bikers I believe!).

Route finishes at Morrisons in Boroughbridge.

Mileage approx. 110m (70m to lunch stop and 40m home to Boroughbridge.

David Haywood will lead the ride out with a TEC press-ganged on the day.

Well, I’m pleased to say, following a positive discussion during the October Sunday ride, and during the last committee meeting, a decision has been made to continue Sunday rides during the winter.  That’s great news for lovers of our day long rides.  Andrew Pratt has offered to lead a ride in November and Chris Armstrong in December.

Any member who fancies leading another of the winter rides, particularly someone who has not done so before is invited to do so.  Any advice required can be given.

Details of November’s Sunday ride will follow soon.

Barry Ring