Meet from 9.00 at the Route 59 Café on the A59 (BD23 6AF) for a 9.30am start.

The route will head north through Wharfedale, passing Kilnsey Crag before turning left on the minor road to Arncliffe, then Halton Gill and eventually to Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

Coffee stop – Pen-y-ghent Café in Horton-in-Ribblesdale BD24 0HE.

From Horton we turn right at Ribblehead viaduct then left to Cowgill and Garsdale before picking up the B6259 north and finally east to Ravenstonedale.

Lunch at Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale CA17 4NG.

Return route:

A685 towards Kirkby Stephen, then B6270 to Nateby and on to Swaledale. Down Swaledale, through Muker, Reeth and onwards towards Leyburn. A684 from Leyburn, passing Constable Burton and Crakehall, then turning R before Bedale on minor roads passing Thorp Perrow, Well, West Tanfield, Kirkby Malzeard and on to Ripley.

Route finishes Ripley village with the traditional ice cream stop.

David Haywood will lead this ride out.

Hope to see you on the 5th.

A slow riding Workshop is scheduled to take place on Sunday 30 September 2018.  The event will be held on the premises of 3D Motorcycle Training at Tockwith between 9.30 and 12.30 am.  This workshop will benefit all Club Members, Associates and Observers. Slow riding is an important skill which distinguishes advanced riders from others.  However, the skill can be lost due to lack of practice and the adoption of less effective control systems.  It is important skill to maintain.  Practice is the only way to keep the skill alive in your motorcycling toolbox so do not miss the opportunity this workshop will give. 

The Event Will: 

1.       Cover basic slow handling of Bikes starting with a talk on basic principles and common situations.

2.       There will be an open practice area for more experienced members to practice their skills and enough Observers to help with individual requirements.

3.       Those wishing to start afresh will receive “back to basics training” and coaching whilst practicing.

4.       Toilet facilities and some tea and coffee making equipment are available on site. If the adjoining Go Cart Track is in operation the Café will also be open to visitors.

5.       There will be a short, fun competition at the end of the training.

 Important information for all attending: 

3D will be conduction CBT and DAS training on their site and we will have to access the area we have been allocated by passing through their area.  Initially we will meet at the 3D office and go through as a group. Individual arriving after the start time will have to get permission to pass through the training area.  The same applies to individuals wishing to use the toilets, café and those leaving.  Please respect 3D’s wishes in this matter as it involves their health and safety policy. 

Contact

Anyone wishing to find out more or discuss the training is welcome to contact me on 07936032238. 

Best Regards,

Bob Hill
Chief Observer
Harrogate Advanced Bikes

Hi Everyone,

The ride on Sunday 19th August will be led by John Blanchfield.
Meet as usual at ASDA lorry park, Dragon Lane, 9.00 for a 9.30 departure. Our destination is Scarborough.
The route heads up to Boroughbridge then eastwards across to Byland Abbey for coffee at their tea room.
We continue east then pick up the B1257 to Malton then north on the A169 bearing off to Thornton le Dale and through to Scarborough via the Dalby Forest Drive.
Lunch wherever you like at Scarborough South Bay.
Return home along the A170 to just past Helmsley where we join the B1363 to Sutton on the Forest, over the Aldwark Bridge and finally onto the A59.
The ride will finish at the layby on the A59 just before the St James Retail Park, Knaresborough.
Total distance 143 miles. Come with a full tank. Ample fuel stops are available.

Be there or be square, I’m square this weekend for a family party, but have a great ride, the weather improves towards the weekend.

Best regards

Barry

Bob Hill is leading us to Squires Cafe Bar, popular meeting point for all bikers, in Newthorpe near Sherburn in Elmet. There is always food available and plenty of polished metal to look at, so no worries there. Usual meeting point at Dragon Road lorry park next to Asda in Harrogate, 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm set off.  This is officially the last evening ride as next month will be an indoor meeting so I hope you can all make it next Monday.

Best regards

Barry

Hi Folks

Sorry for the short notice, but I have a spare weekend ticket to Thruxton BSB this coming weekend.  Supplied courtesy of Bennetts Insurance with a ride in the safety car on Saturday.  I’m going whatever, but due to my brother dropping out a ticket is going spare. I’m travelling down a good distance after work on Friday, stopping over, and making a good day of it on Saturday.  I may blast back Saturday evening or stop over another night and hopefully enjoy the continuing good weather.  The offer is open to anyone in HAB so get in touch if you want a impromptu adventure.

barrya.ring@gmail.com

Best regards

Barry Ring

Associates’ Induction Meeting: Saturday 4 August 2018 at 9:30am to be held at Bilton Cricket Club, Bilton Lane, Harrogate HG1 3DQ

We are holding an induction meeting for all associates preparing for their test and to welcome new associates to HAB. Observers are also welcome, particularly those with new associates.

This meeting will be an open forum to go through the IAM System and the requirements for the Advanced test. Our Local Examiner, Mark Mullins will attend the event so it will be a good opportunity to get his perspective on the standard he expects on a test, and to ask him questions.

Free tea, coffee and breakfast sandwiches will be provided.

Please confirm your attendance by email to me at bob10000@btinternet.com or text to 07936032238

Best Regards,

Bob Hill

Chief Observer

Harrogate Advanced Bikes

Meet from 9am at Asda, Dragon Road, Harrogate  for 9.30am start.

From Harrogate, we take the A59 west past Skipton, to Carleton, then over the tops towards Colne, then Foulridge

Coffee stop: Café Cargo, Foulridge

After Coffee, west through Downham, Chipping, to Dolphinholme, now east through Dunsop Bridge to Tosside

Lunch: Tosside Tea Rooms

After lunch we head via Settle (Petrol), Kirkby Malham to Stump Cross Caverns where our ride will finish.

117 miles to Stump Cross, Andrew is leading this month’s ride, Bob is on tail end duty

Hi All

Just a reminder about this coming Sunday’s 22nd ride.  For anyone not going anywhere else on Sunday see the previous post regarding Bob’s popular route to Middleton-in-Teesdale.  The weather looks good, about 5% chance of rain according to my searches.  No football, no tennis, no DIY and definitely no shopping!

9.00 am lorry park next to ASDA Dragon Road for prompt 9.30 set off with full tanks (fuel station at Asda).

Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

Best regards

Barry

Hi everyone! I’m thinking of running a trip to the Isle of Man, departing Friday 21st September returning Sunday 23rd. There are currently sailings and accommodation available for about 12 people, cost £320 plus food petrol etc

Anyone interested? I need some definite’s to book as it’s pay up front for the ferry & hotel. Please contact me for more details. (You can reply to this post)

John Watts

Hi All,

This is a little late so apologies.

‘In view of the Football World Cup Final being this Sunday 15th July with vast numbers likely to want to watch it live it has been decided to postpone this Sundays ride until next week i.e. Sunday 22nd July. 

This decision was made Monday at the ride out on Monday in anticipation that England would progress to the final however we feel there are still a large number of members who will want to watch the final.

Paul