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RUNS FOR 2008
"All runs go from The Wellington and meet at 10am unless different time shown and are subject to change so please always check the night before a run to check latest updates"
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* 16th March - White Rose Egg Run "Details" BCT cafe, Shipley 10.45am
* 30th March - Hawes/Cheese Tour "Details" Harry Ramsdens 10am
* 6th April - The Craven Collection "Details" Wellington 11.30am, Eddys old bike shop Crossgates12.30pm
* 13th April - Early Stock Racing, Darley Moor "Details"9am from the Wellington.
* 11th May - Thundersprint "Details"Meet Little Chef (top of M606)Bradford at 9am
* 22nd June - Tan Hill "Details" Meet 10am The Wellington Hotel
* 20th July - HOC Sunday Roast Run, Hartside Top Cafe. "Details"
* 3rd August - Gormleys Iron Men "Details"
* 17th August - Falconry Centre "Details"
* 31st August - Early Stock Racing, Mallory Park "Details"
* 14th Sept - Fort Paull "Details"
* 12th October - Anderton Boat lift, 9.45am to leave for 10am at The Wellington Hotel."Details"
* 26th October - HOC AGM at Donnington Park.
14th December - Yorkshire Bandit Forum Christmas Toy Run "Poster"

"W.P." Weather Permiting" If its raining stay in Bed...all runs go from The Wellington at 10am unless otherwise stated and please check on the web site the night before the run to check any changes...and please try to have a full tank of petrol so we can get off prompt..
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HOC AGM
Me, Maria, Dave, Oliver, Clive and Ursula had a good day at the AGM, thanks to Honda UK for the food, We had a look round the Motor Museum and got the new Calendar which features some West Yorks again.
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ANDERTON BOAT LIFT
Well we had good weather for the trip over to the boat lift, we went the scenic route so we got there about 1.30pm, Big Alan was waiting from my CB1000 forum to meet us and it was nice to meet up with another member... The boat lift was BIG.... its been there for years and is still in daily use... After a good look at that we set off back the way we came stopping at the cat and fiddle pub.. It was when we got to Huddersfield it all went wrong as we got split up and ended up coming home differnt ways... but every one got home ok so hopefully everyone had a good day.... "Photos"

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GORMLEY'S IRON MEN
The run to Crosby beach was very well supported by 12 bikes and 16 of us..., it was nice to see Oliver again and the Late couple was on time... we set off in the rain (Wow) yea... IN THE RAIN..... but was soon out of it and then we had a great day, loads of sunshine and not a drop of rain, we followed the sat nav there and kept off the motorways. When we got there the tide was in and no Iron Men could be seen but was told we could see them up the coast as the tide went out so we went there and by the time we got there the tide was going out.... see the photos of the day and thanks to all who came and made it a good day out again....
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HARTSIDE TOP RUN
What a day, good turn out at the Wellington with Me & Maria (on time), Dave & Lisa (on time), Adrian & Sue (LATE), Bob, Phil & Mike (on time). We had a great day, and what a road upto Hartside.. (Photos) Thanks to Adrian for some of them.
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THUNDERSPRINT RUN
WOW, great turnout for the run..... HOC, Pyeratz & The Bandits came with 15 bikes i think.... good run down there and the weather was just great..... the Ambulances were taking people passing out to hospital so they had to stop the racing for a bit..... Loads of stands, i had my photo taken with Agostini...... if you dint go you missed out... Me and maria couldent get to see the early racing as everyware was full so we had a walk round and watched the later ones..... Photos Thanks to all who came and made it another good run out..
CRAVEN COLLECTION RUN

First of all let me say sorry if anybody turned up at Crassgates for the 12.30 meet, as always me and Maria were running late as we had the kids and its hard to sort them out and get to the meet on time which is why we dont have many runs when we have them so a big sorry if you turned up it was gone 1pm when we got there.....
Right, after we got to the Wellington we had a butty and a cuppa (never seen Maria eat and drink as fast) and got off, Roadworks sent us a long way round so we were running very late.... we made good time to rhe Craven Collection and boy was it worth it, if you have never been please go its great, not just the bikes but theres all sorts to see, have a look at the Photos to see what i meen. We had a good turnout with 8 bikes setting off for the run in what was going to be bad weather so a big thanks to all that came..... We came home through Tadcaster (we lost Mike here, im not sure what happened, with the weather i kept the speed right down so thought everyone was with me so a big sorry to Mike and i hope he got home OK) It wasent till Harewood house that we got bad weather so we dident do too bad.....Roll on the next Run, see above......BIKE RACING.....
Just a quick note, does anybody no when Global warming will get here as we are paying extra taxes on petrol and alsorts and we seem to be in an Ice age.....
HAWES/CHEESE RUN
What a good turnout for the Hawes Run, me and Maria got to Ramsdens about 10 ish and was met by Phil, Bob, John and Adrian & Sue, we got off and made good time to Kinsley Trout farm for the first stop and coffee... we saw no rain but there was standing water on the road. We got to the cheese factory and had a look round the shop where you could try ALL the cheese, so after that i dident need dinner..........Julian and Brian met us there so that made 7 bikes on the run so great turnout and thanks to all who came. Anyway after a coffee in Hawes we set off in Sunshine for home and had a good ride back to Appletreewick were we stopped for the last coffe of the day and the sun was still out, we set off for home and had the sun all the way home so all in all it was a good day. Can me and Maria say a big thanks to all who came and made it another good day out and roll on the next one.....some photos from me and Adrian here.
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Bunny Run 2008
Well the weather was ok, cold but no rain so it was down to the BCT Ace cafe in Shipley to meet up.... Bob, Phil, Clive & Ursulla were there so after a very nice butty we got off, when we got there Dave & Lisa were waiting for us and let me say A BIG WELL DONE FROM ME AND MARIA ON THE NEW JOB.....Well there were loads of bikes there and as always the White Rose were great and everything went off like clockwork....Photos here, Thanks to those who came and roll on the next Run....."see above"
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FRED HILL RUN
Best day of the year so far saw Me & Maria, Phil, Jeff, Brian, Bob, Martin & Dawn &Julian meet for the run from Squires and we met up with Dave & Lisa, Barry and Dave & Judith later.... the weather was great and we had a good day, thanks to all the West Yorkshire members and the Pyeratz who came and made it a good day..... "Photos"
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Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Centre
Well what can i say.... Me & Maria, Bob, Jim & Anne and Bri met at the Old Burger King and got off to meet the others at the Netto.. up there we met Clive & Ursulla, Dave & Lisa (on there new Pan) We got off and first roundabout i went wrong... (gunna be a long day) Anyway had a good run down but the place dont open Sundays.... Durrrrrrrrr.... So Skegness for dinner... after dinner we came up the coast road and made a dash for home before the rain came.... went through a 1 min shower but that was it so all in all a good run, thanks to everybody who turned up and again made it a great day.... And Get Well soon to Phil who missed it with the Flu....
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HOC ROAST RUN
Well we met at the Garage, Me & Maria, Dave & Lisa and Paul from the 3 Shires, we got off a bit late but made good time upto Garforth where there was no one so we pushed on to Sherburn where we met Clive and Ursulla who had been at the Garden center.. Anyway the Manchester Branch were there already so after a chat we had out Pic taken and they got off as the Rain got worst. We set off home after a chat and got wet but still had a good day... Thanks to all that turned up and watch this space for a Run next weekend...
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BLUEBIRD CAFE RUN
Well we got a good day for it.... 6 bikes down at the Railway for the run.... This is the last time we will be meeting at the railway so please keep an eye on the web site or get to the meetings to find out the new meeting places. We got off about 10.15am and headed for Devils bridge, we went through a small shower but it only lasted 5 mins and then the sun was out again.... it was at this point Phil turned round... i hope everything was ok and he got home ok.... After leaving Devils bridge we headed for the Bluebird Cafe and the weather was great.... we had our dinner on the banks of Coniston and headed for Hawes... we went on some lovely roads over to Hawes and just had a quick stop there before heading home.... just about Grassington the rain started and it was heavy for a bit so we stopped and put on the waterproofs. Mind after about 10 mins it was just drizzel and not long after that it stopped so all in all it was a very good ride out which we all enjoyed... Great Ride, Great Company, what more do you want.....Thanks to everybody who turned up and made it another good day out.

Steve & Maria....

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SALTBURN & STAITHES

Another good turnout with 14 bikes in all, we made good time upto Hemesley where we had a stop to Drink, Eat and be merry...."well the sun was out" After that we took the Moors road over too Whitby but before going into Whitby we took the caost road down to Staithes... now at Staithes we just has a drink and a chat and went onto Saltburn where we had Dinner... see the photos to see how nice it was there, mind Maria wernt too happy when she dident get any chips and even less when Ursulla came back and told her they were selling them on the front......
Anyway from there we got fueled up and took a great road down back into Hemesley where Maria got her chips....... After that we headed home down to York and onto the A64 where we all went out seperate ways..... I would like to thanks those who came and say it makes it worth while organizing runs and meetings when there as well supported as they have been this last few months..... Roll on the Next Run....
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Thundersprint
We went to the Thundersprint in the car on Sunday because of the weather forcast and they got it right for once... The day was very good with lots to see and do and if you havent been please go next year you wont be dissapointed... Thats it, just have a look at the Photos and we'll see ya at the next meeting.... Well done to Clive and Ursula for going on the bike...
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ALSTON RUN
WOW what a turn out... 11 bikes and 14 on them, thanks to Dave, Lisa, Brian, Adrian, Sue, Oliver, Phil, James, Glen, Roger, James and Phil....Not forgeting Me and Maria.......Thanks to James for leading us on his first run and a great job he did...
We set off from the Railway and using the buddy system we got to devils bridge without losing anybody... after a quick break we got off and headed for Windermere, turning right and going over to Ullswater and then onto Hartside Moor Cafe at Alston. We didend get to the Steam engine site but the road up to the cafe is one of the best and if you havent been on it you must go.... After dinner Phil and his mate James set off back a different way and Glen and another Phil had to get back so the rest of us went back the way we came stopping at the Ullswater steam boat and devils bridge again.... After that we headed home, i did 245miles and enjoyed every mile of it... Great Roads and great company always make a good run so if you havent been on a run please come down, any bike it dosent matter just come on a run im sure you'll enjoy it and after all its why you have bikes and joined the HOC so come on.... dont forget to have a look at the photos, theres not many but thanks to Dave and Lisa for sending me some to add to mine.
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Masham Run....... see pics...
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FRIDAYTHORPE RUN
WOW....... 14 on 10 bikes turned up for the Run to Fridaythorpe Cafe.... We got off for 10.15 and had a good run to the cafe.... after been watered and fed we set of with Adrian and Sue leading to Sherburn for a coffee... Adrian took us along some roads i hadent been on before and got us there without getting lost so thanks to him for that. After a coffee Mike left us for home and we set off to go up to the Sun Inn. After some chips and a drink we set off home after doing over 160 miles in nice sunshine... Thanks to Adrian, Sue, Oliver, Clive, Ursulla, Brian, Phill, Mand, Mike, Phill and his 2 friends James and Dave and of course Me and my lovely wife Maria for turning up and making it a good day out. Hopefully they'll be many more with even more going. Please have a look at the Photos and see ya next month...
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Rain, Cold and Wind
I dident go on the run but if anybody did please send a report and i'll post it on the web site.
Thanks to Oliver for sending me this report and photo.
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I turned up on Sunday at 10am waited until 10:30am then set off to
Fridaythorpe on my own as nobody else turned up. Because I was on my own I
blasted to Fridaythorpe luckily the weather held up. I was sat in the cafe
at 11:30am having a full english breakfast. I did A64 then A166. There were
6 other bikes there as well as mine, so my bike wasn't lonely in the
carpark. While having breakfast the heavens opened up and down came the
rain. My initial plan was to take the scenic route home but because of the
rain I thought it best to stick to the main roads so ended up coming back
the way I went. So after breakfast I pulled on my waterproofs as did the
other as bikers as they each were leaving the cafe. The journey back as far
as Tadcaster was slow because of the heavy rain and the spray from the cars
in front. At tadcaster the rain disappeared so my speed increased. I arrived
back home at 1:30pm, having enjoyed my run out. I've enclosed a picture of
my bike outside the railway (lonely)taken Sunday morning.

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HOLMFIRTH RUN
Well 5 bikes and 7 of us braved the cold and went to Holmfirth on Sunday. We got off for about 10.10am amd went to Holmfirth, parked up and had a walk round and a brew in Sids cafe.. After that we got off to the Monkey pub and after a couple of de tours we got there and had a Drink, its just like on the telly in Last of the summer wine.
After that it was down to Hadfield and what a road, the views were great, its the first time i've been down that road but i think i'll be going again on another run. Hadfield was closed (HaHa) but i did get a photo of Babs Cab driving about, any one that watches The league of Gentlemen will no thats the Tranvestites Taxi. After that we headed back throught Halifax and home before the cold came in. All in all i think it was a good day and my thanks go out to Clive, Ursulla, Adrian, Sue, brian & Phill for coming on the run, lets hope we can get in a couple more this year. See Photos.
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TAN HILL RUN
No Rain at last... we met at the Railway, thanks to Every one who came. We got off about 10.15am and made our way upto Burnsall where we had a break and a Cuppa. After that we went up through Kettlewell and onto Hawes "over the tops" as i call it.. We met a Cow just standing in the Middle of the road and after it gave us the Evil eye it walked off without a care in the world. After a Quick stop in Hawes we got off to Tan Hill, now this is where it went a bit wrong... I ended up going to Reeth and then onto Tan Hill which is the long way round but i must say we went on some great roads so it wasent that bad.
After a Very nice Dinner in the Pub and a Photo basking in the Sun "see photo" we went back to Reeth and onto Layburn... i was going to go back through Kettlewell but again missed the turning and ended up going to Ripon where we had our last stop of the Day... After that home through Ripley and onto Pool where Jim and Anne left us, top of Pool Bank Clive and Ursulla headed for home and Me, Maria and Phill headed for home from there.
I Have to say Me and Maria Had a great day and enjoyed everyones company on the day and we both hope we can get another few Runs before the weather turns... Thanks again to all that came and Stay safe on them bikes...See Photos for a couple of Pics.

Steve & Maria....
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RIPLEY RUN.
Well what can i say, no one at the Railway but with the weather im supprised i was there... We got off and headed to Ripley where Mike and Mandy Met us and can me and Maria say WELL DONE TO MANDY FOR PASSING HER BIKE TEST. Brian and liz turned up to have an icecream but not on the bikes....(these young uns)...
Well we had the icecream and got off upto Pateley Bridge and onto the Pub which was in the middle of nowhere but a very nice welcome from Steve and his wife waited for us., from there we made it back to Otley and after a chat went out different ways Home... Thanks to those who turned up, Well done to Mandy for the bike test and Hopefully we'll see ya all at the next Meeting....
Steve....
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NEXT RUN, RIPLEY "for an icecream" AND UP INTO THE DALES.
9th July, 12.00 noon at the Railway or 1.00pm at Ripley Ice cream Shop.
This will just be a nice run upto Ripley for a very nice ice cream and then onto Pateley Bridge and surrounding area... Full tanks please, See ya there....
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"SOUTHPORT"
18th June 10.30am at the Railway
The next Run will be to Southport "WP", we'll be setting off from the Railway at 10.30am "Full Tanks Please" and we'll be going the scenic route so no Motorways if we can help it. All bikes welcome so hopefully we'll have a good turnout.

It Rained but that dident stop Brian and liz....
Heres Brians Report.....
The day we went, (or didn't) to Southport.
Eight people met at the Market Square in Skipton. Seven set off and headed out
to the west as storm clouds gathered. It was not long before the rain started
and by the time we reached the Nelson turn off the numbers were down to five.
Following along towards Clitheroe the rain became heavier. A short stop and we
decided to continue to see if the skies would clear. No such luck! Three more
went home to sit in front of the tele for the rest of the day. Two intrepid
explorers continued through the rain and on to the coast. Passing through
glorious landscapes with all the trees now in their full glory, the rain easing
just enough to enjoy the sights and smells of the countryside so recently
refreshed. Sweeping bends and not too much traffic made for an exhillerating
ride even if the wet roads did not allow full throttle.
Umpteen speed cameras caused carefull observation through Preston but at last,
just as the skies cleared, we reached Southport. The sea front was soon found
but no sign of the sea. The tide did not appear to have reached the prom for some
time as the beach is used as a car park. Back into the town with its elegant
shops and a brief stop for coffee and the obligatory bacon butty. The ride home
was nearly all in the dry with the chance to put a little more speed on and it
had been a very enjoyable day for us. You youngsters who have no stamina don't
know what you missed.
Brian and Liz

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TAN HILL WAS SNOWED OFF
11am Sunday 12th March
The next run will be 1 of 2, If the weathers ok then where going up to Tan Hill "Highest Pub in Britain" but as its cold in summer up there we arnt going if its still cold. If its cold where going down to Holmfirth "Last of the Summer Wine" so we'll be having a cuppa in sids cafe and a ride round some great roads so come along if you can, 11am down at the Railway on Sunday, See ya there...

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Robin Hoods Bay Run 9th October.
WE WERE ON TIME..! Sadley every one else wasent or dident turn up, me and Maria waited till 10.40am then on to Helmsley to meet Brian and Liz. Guess who we found, the infamous Steve who Disapeared at the National Rally. Anyway the weather was fine and off we went to Robin Hoods Bay, me and Maria left some of the bike going over the moors "peg down" Maria was cold when we got there but after a much needed coffee she was fine. There were only 3 bikes with 5 of us making the run but i think everyone had a good time. Anyway on to Whitby along some nice roads, steve headed off home and we went into Whitby, Brian and Liz had a very nice Hot Choc in the whistlestop Cafe and we got out our trusty flask. We had a look at the Turk an old war ship moored in the harbour and Headed for home. see photos, By the way Liz is taking her CBT soon so all the best to her, keep an eye on the web site for any Runs coming up, if me and Maria are going anyware i'll post it and you can come if you fancy it. The cold days are coming up fast so ride safe and be seen, Thats all, see ya at the next meeting...

Big Steve & Maria.......
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