Author Archives: Paul Dresser

I’m a new associate member called Dave. I’m 65 with nearly 50 years bike ownership. I bought my first bike aged 15, a Honda CB160 for£20. It was a non runner, so I pushed it 10 miles home and spent … Continue reading →

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by order of the Group Committee that the Annual General Meeting of ““Harrogate Advanced Bikes” will be held via Zoom meeting at 7.15pm on Monday 10th May . Paul Dresser is inviting you to a scheduled … Continue reading →

Destination Stelvio The second Saturday in June, saw seven of us on the 0900 Channel Tunnel crossing, having stayed in the Canterbury Travelodge the night before. The plan was simple, ride our bikes, see some scenery, and have a great … Continue reading →

Please welcome Trevor to the group. For a very long time now I have been saying that I would join the IAM and do the advance test, finally got it done. I understand that during these difficult times and restrictions … Continue reading →

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We are asking our members and friends to support the MCIA initiative (as detailed below). At the end are links to two example letters along with details of how to find your local MP. As usual we would be interested … Continue reading →

Dear all, please find attached minutes of recent meeting.

So unfortunately we are still in lockdown, but you know what, I’m starting to feel better. On my daily exercise walks I see snowdrops on the roadside and there are spring lambs springing in the fields. The days are getting … Continue reading →

Dear Members, I hope that you all remain safe and well, that you had the bestChristmas you could and wishing you all a better 2021 than the last yearhas been. To all of you that have already paid your 2021 … Continue reading →

Only 11,469 miles with full-service history. Last service in March 20 at 9299 miles. Mot until March 21. Fitted with bespoke paint protection film since new, regularly valeted and stored over winter so never used on salty roads, which is … Continue reading →