The Ride-Out on Sunday 27th October is a gentle romp around various grades of road up to and around Hawes. Starting at the Dragon Road Lorry Park next to ASDA in Harrogate (HG5 1DE).

Meet at 9.30am for 9.45ish departure (clocks go back this weekend). Get there in time to fuel up at ASDA.

There is no Sat Nav route for this ride but there are three places you may wish to plot. The Town End Farm Shop in Airton (BD23 4BE) for a morning coffee stop.  Hawes for lunch and fuel (DL83RD). Ripley to finish the ride and for an ice cream (HG3 3AX). 

The route between all is interesting and in some places there are the open and bendy bits you all enjoy. There are even some narrow twisty bits for those who like that sort of thing. The route is not too long at around 120 miles so no need to rush lunch at Hawes. (Fuel is available there at 70 miles).

The weather is looking sunny this weekend so I hope you are able to join Andrew Pratt and me on the day, with chips, ice cream, winding roads and sunshine what more do you need?

Bob Hill.

Dear All,

Just a quick note for your information in relation to the HAB website. Some minor cosmetic changes are planned for the site which have been agreed with the Committee. Therefore, you will see these implemented this week.

Regards
Paul Holmes

Dear All

I’ve reserved a table for twelve for Christmas Lunch at the Bay Horse, Great Broughton on 4th December. If you would like to be included, please send me details of your menu choices from the menu below, together with the deposit per head of £10 (needed for me to secure the booking). 

Fingers crossed the weather will be kind this year. After running a ‘Ride-In’ every year up to 2021 the risk of ice/snow the last two years forced us to use common sense and take to four wheels. Obviously the weather is beyond our control but I’m hoping we can include a short ride to the Bay Horse again this year.

I’m pleased also to say also that I’ve been able to get an early booking – 12 noon – so, if we are able to ride, we should be home before dark.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks

David Haywood. 07 779 214 331

Lovely weather today, but I’m sure many of you have seen the poor weather forecast for this Sunday so of the cancelation the Ride-Out won’t be too much of a surprise. “Gusty winds and heavy rain” according to all forecasters.

The plan is to run the Ride-Out next Sunday 27th October (weather permitting) and a post will go out confirming that during next week.

Fingers crossed for next weekend.

Bob

Hi All,

Looking again at the roadworks near our planned start point on the roundabout next to The Curious Cow of Harrogate they don’t appear to anywhere near ready to finish for the weekend. So instead, let’s start the Ride-Out at the Dragon Road lorry park next to Asda (HG1 5PD) where you can fill your tanks anyway.

The original post is amended on the HAB website.

Same meeting time 9.30am with a 9.45am start.

Ride Leader-Bob Hill.

TEC- Andrew Pratt.

See you at Dragon Road.

Bob

Dear Members,

I am writing to all members with an appeal for support on the committee from individuals who feel they could contribute a small amount of their time.

The current committee members have been in place for many years, some as long as the group has been established. Three of the committee have been Chairman and one has been chairman twice. 

After a significant period of service, the two key roles of Chairman and Treasurer are stepping down this year and we need to find members who are willing to help the group continue into the future, by volunteering to fill these two vacancies.

Our group runs independently of the IAM and as a charity in its own right. To achieve this however, we do need these key posts in position. Without the support and involvement of members then the future of the group would be in doubt. 

There are other key decisions to be made about the future of the group. The use of Bilton Cricket club as a venue is very expensive and the cost of the room, along with the buffet have a significant impact on group finances. The committee have discussed other options such as meeting in a local pub, not providing a buffet, and only having indoor meetings in the winter, with summer meetings being a ride to a local destination with the final stop being somewhere we can get a coffee or fish and chips, or similar.

We would welcome any suggestions or comments on these issues. Our AGM is in April 2025 and this is the deadline for putting new management roles in place. We can also take this opportunity to discuss how the group operates in the future.

Please consider these issues and provide feedback to myself via email at pjd0568@gmail.com

Our group can only succeed through the input and support of its members.

Many Thanks

Paul Dresser

Chairman

The Ride-Out on Sunday 20th October is a gentle romp around various grades of road up to and around Hawes. Starting at the Dragon Road Lorry Park next to ASDA in Harrogate (HG5 1DE).

Meet at 9.30am for 9.45ish departure.

There is no Sat Nav route for this ride but there are three places you may wish to plot. The Town End Farm Shop in Airton (BD23 4BE) for a morning coffee stop.  Hawes for lunch and fuel (DL83RD). Ripley to finish the ride and for an ice cream (HG3 3AX). 

The route between all is interesting and in some places there are the open and bendy bits you all enjoy. There are even some narrow twisty bits for those who like that sort of thing. The route is not too long at around 120 miles so no need to rush lunch at Hawes. (Fuel is available there at 70 miles).

I hope you are able to join Andrew Pratt and me on the day, with chips, ice cream and winding roads what more do you need?

Bob Hill.

This coming Monday evening Duty Manager Scott Wilson and his colleague David Grace from National Highways Traffic Officer Service are giving us a small presentation about the work they do to keep the roads running, safe for us to use and making sure our region’s roads are fit for the future. You can see more before the meeting by using these two links as I’m sure you will have a few questions for our guests.

Of course our sandwich buffet to follow.

Paul Dresser.

https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/yorkshire-and-north-east

https://www.youtube.com/c/nationalhighways

Please note a change of meeting point due to road works crossing the A59. Now meeting in Ripley opposite the Boar’s Head 9.00am for a 9.30am depart please.

The rest of the ride is untouched and as per the first posting, so excluding the meeting point, please refer to the original post for details.

See you at Ripley.

Paul Holmes

Please note the change of meeting point due to road works crossing the A59.

Meet in Ripley opposite the Boar’s Head at 9:00am to leave at 9:30am with full tanks please.

Ride Leader–Paul Holmes–07746 378175–Contact for GPX file. TEC–David Haywood.

The first section of the ride takes us north via Ripley, Kirby Malzeard to Masham. Then heading north-east to Thornton Watlass to our morning coffee stop at Bedale which has plenty of cafes to choose from. After coffee, we’re heading east to Northallerton, Osmotherly and Stokesley. From Stokesley we continue east to Great Ayton for our lunch stop at the Royal Oak, TS9 6BW. 

After lunch continuing east to Castleton, Lealholm and Egton to pick up the A169, heading south towards Pickering. Then Thornton-Le-Dale and Malton where we start to head West towards Easingwold and passing through Coneysthorpe, Terrington, Brandsby and Crayke. After Easingwold it’s Raskelf and Helperby, and then to the finish at Morrisons, Boroughbridge, YO51 9UR (approximate finish time 4:30pm).

The route is approximately 137 miles. For those requiring fuel stops, keep the ride leader informed as there are plenty of opportunities throughout the route. The weather forecast for Wednesday is at the time of posting looking good. To help with booking lunch numbers please text me if you are coming on the Ride.

See you on Wednesday.

Paul