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

The Ride Out on Sunday 15th July will start as usual from ASDA. We will be travelling to Hawes via Yockenthwaite and our coffee stop at The Creamery.
After coffee we will travel to Kirkby Steven (80 miles) where those with thirsty or small tanked bikes may fill up for the rest of the journey. We will stop for lunch at or near Middleton in Teesdale after crossing the fabulous moorland route North from Brough.
Our route back will depend on my final recce and progress to lunch. The ride will finish at Ripley. (approx. 160 miles)
This will be a moderate ride along some great biking roads. Hope to see everyone at start with full tank on Sunday 15th. Volunteer for Tail Ender needed.
Please note the route may change following my recce ride.
Best regards,
Bob

Dear All

Tomorrow evening’s meet is a short ride out to The White Bear in Masham, led by John Blanchfield. The usual starting point is at the Dragon Road lorry park, next to Asda, 7.00pm for a 7.30pm set off. The good weather continues apace so it would be a shame to miss it.  I hope as many as possible can make it.

Best regards

Barry

HAB Weekday Ride Out – Wednesday 4th July

Meet from 9am at Morrisons car park in Boroughbridge for 9.30am start.

A fairly short route this month – around 100 miles on mainly minor and B roads.

From Boroughbridge we’ll take the A168 to get us on the back road through Sharow then north from Ripon to Norton Conyers before heading north west towards Thornborough.

Dropping down to Cover Bridge, we’ll pass the boats on Thornton Reservoir then briefly take the main road briefly into Middleham.

From Middleham, over the pass and on to Kettlewell for coffee.

Coffee stop: The Cottage Tea Room, Kettlewell

After coffee, B6160 down Wharfedale, turning left on B6265 through Grassington to Pateley Bridge.

Minor road passed Gouthwaite Reservoir and on to How Stean Gorge for lunch.

Lunch: How Stean Gorge Café

After lunch we’ll return to Pateley Bridge but turning right at the Sportsmans to take the road to the north of the river.

From Pateley Bridge we’ll head over the moors to Laverton then wind our way south through Brimham Rocks Country Park and eventually on to Ripley where the ride will finish.

Finish and ice cream: Ripley

I’ll be leading the ride – look forward to seeing you on the 4th!

David Haywood

Harrogate Advanced Bikes Committee meeting 4-6-18

The meeting was held at the Bilton Cricket Social club on the above date and commenced at 19:30. Those in attendance were;

• Paul Dresser (Secretary)
• John Watts
• Peter Smith
• Richard Stembrowicz (Treasurer)
• John Blanchfied (Chair)
• Barry Ring (Ride Coordinator)

Apologies from Bob Hill

Minutes of last meeting were agreed as being accurate.

Matters Arising

No Matters arising from previous meeting.

Training (Bob Hill)

Bob will update training via email as unavailable for meeting.

Rideouts

Monday 11^th Meeting , Barry to send notice and appeal for ride leader. Meet 7 for 7.30 at meeting point to be advised.

Ride Calendar to be updated, Paul and Barry to get together and update the calendar.

Due to clash with Fathers Day it was agreed to move the June rideout to the 24^th.

Possible IOM trip in September to discuss, possibly replace the Sunday ride with a weekend. John Watts to look into availability and dates. This followed a general discussion about longer or more varied rides (Scotland/Wales etc)

July – Bob Hill to lead.

August – John Blanchfield to lead.

September – Paul Dresser to lead to Lake District (Lakeland Motor Museum).

Club Meetings

Currently running Monday evening rides but will need to consider speakers for when we move back in to Bilton.

Finance

Discussed bank balance and available funds. Richard had taken over from Andrew and understood that there was one account with Circa £2500. Consensus was there was another account and this is to be checked with Andrew Pratt (has now been resolved and there are two accounts with a balance in excess of £5k)

Bank Signatories and authorisation to sort. Agreed 4 signatories

Bob Hill, Andrew Pratt, Peter Smith, John Blanchfield

AOB

Paul Dresser to compile compliance guide for GDPR for next meeting

Discussed Harrogate on your doorstep, £480 for ¼ page, agreed not to proceed as expensive.

JB contacted Harrogate Advertiser and spoke to Reporter re our scheme to promote SFL for younger riders.

PJD to discuss publicising the offer via the IAM’s media department and to approach road safety partnerships (Done and social media marketing in place via IAM)

General update required to website which PD will look at and tie in with Barry updating ride calendar. Revised Bio’s required from current committee members and either update or remove the calendar.

Next meeting Monday 6^th August at 7pm

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder about tomorrows ride.  Usual meeting point at the lorry park next to Asda on Dragon road in Harrogate.  9.00am meet for 9.30 prompt set off with a full tank of fuel.

This could be called “The Four Counties Ride” as we ride from North Yorkshire into West and South Yorkshire and on to Derbyshire.   Morning break at The Fox & Hounds, Newmillerdam WF2 6QQ, lunch at the Strines Inn overlooking the reservoir, S6 6JE and an afternoon stop at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park at West Bretton, WF4 4 JX.

Mileage is 161 including the trip back to Wetherby services and there are plenty of opportunities for fuel stops.

It’s a very varied ride with town sections and open moorland with plenty of good views.  Roy Beniston is doing the honours as “tail end Charlie”.

If anyone wants a track file for their satnav get back to me at barrya.ring@gmail.com and I will email it to you.

Looking forward to seeing as many as possible tomorrow.

All the best.

Barry

Hi All,

Apologies for the short notice. The HAB Ride-out planned for the usual third Sunday of the month (17^th June), as it falls on Fathers Day and so that it is not too close to the Wednesday ride-out of this week, has been postponed until the following Sunday 24^th.

Sorry to disappoint anyone who can’t make the 24^th.

West Yorks and Peaks Sunday 24^th June.

Ride leader Barry Ring

With lots of unfamiliar roads, the planned ride is straight down the old A1 from Wetherby, cross country from Pontefract, then south into Derbyshire and along Snake Pass, back up to Glossop, up Holme Moss, through Holmfirth and stopping at The West Yorkshire Sculpture Park for afternoon tea.  The ride can end there, but if anyone wants to follow back to Wetherby Moto services I will happily lead the way.

Morning stop is The Fox & Hounds at Newmillerdam WF2 6QQ.

Lunch stop is at The Strines Inn, Bradfield Dale S6 6JE.

Time permitting, the plan is to finish at The Yorkshire Sculpture Park WF4 4JX, however I will lead the final leg up the M1 and do a final stop at Wetherby Moto services on the A1.

It’s a decent ride, the mileage is about 161, including the optional last leg to the Wetherby services. There are plenty of opportunities for fuel top-ups, please let the ride leader know.

Looking forward to seeing as many as possible at the usual meeting point, Sunday 24th June, Dragon Road lorry park next to Asda from 9.00 am for 9.30 am set-off with a full fuel tank.

Best regards

Barry