Harley-Davidson HOG Manchester England

RIDE OUT PROGRAMME 2010
NEW RIDEOUT HOTLINE 07910213299

All club members please note there will be rideouts leaving the dealership most Sundays and some Saturdays. Dates not listed below will be unofficial ride outs with depart times and venues to be decided on the day unless otherwise informed. Suggestions for ride outs: Please contact Trev.B 07748966730 or email headroadcaptain@hatterschapter.co.uk.

This season we are hoping to set up some very informal, but vital New Riders ride out sessions. The aim is to help build confidence when group riding. Also, it will make you aware of the standard which we ride to at all times. These sessions will be held on Saturdays if interested, please contact Trev. B, these will need to be requested.

This year I have tried to find a destination at the end of the ride, places of interest that we can spend some time and have some fun and encourage more of our members to attend and get involved in the rides.

Please try to be at the dealership 30 minutes before the departure time, with a full fuel tank (there is a petrol station near to the Dealership).
For those that have not been on a ride out, you can bring a packed lunch but we do try to stop somewhere for food.
Some rides cover long distances and can be tiring but very enjoyable.
We make sure that we stop for fuel when the Sportster tanks are getting low (Approx 80/100 miles).

We have pickup points enroute (see meeting points on table) to save you riding all the way to the dealership. Please check the website regularly for updates, as these can be changed at short notice, due to weather conditions etc.

NORTH	The Tickled Trout. M6 junction 31.
SOUTH	Knutsford Services M6.
EAST	Birch Services M62 between junctions 18 and 19.
WEST	Chester services M56 junction 14.

If you would like to meet at the services, phone Trev to arrange it. Please allow approx an extra 40 minutes to the start time.

Lets do some riding.
THESE RIDEOUTS ARE NOT FIXED IN STONE, AND IF YOU HAVE SOME SUGGESTIONS PLEASE LET ME KNOW....

ABBREVIATIONS AS FOLLOWS: P/F = POSSIBLE ENTRANCE FEE, H = HOTEL

DATE	DEPARTURE TIME	DESTINATION	MILES	ABBR	MEETING POINT
Sat 6 Mar	11.30am	New to the Hatters/Group riding short Ride-out			Dealers
Sun 7 Mar	10.30am	Leeds HD New Official Opening			Dealers/Birch Services
Sat 13 Mar	12.30pm	Ride to Swindon for overnight stay for Afghanheroes	320	H	Knutsford Services
Sat 14 Mar	10.30am	Depart Swindon for Wootton Bassett
Sun 21 Mar	11.00am	Castleton/Blue John	40	P/F	Dealers
Sat 27 Mar	11.30am	New to the Hatters/Group riding short Ride-out			Dealers
Sun 28 Mar	10.30am	Ruthin Gaol, The Gruelling Experience	120	P/F	Dealers
Sun 4 Apr	9.30am	Raven Cafe/Whittington Castle	130		Dealers/Chester
Sun 11 Apr	10.30am	Holmfirth/Wakefield Coal Museum	94	P/F	Dealers
Sun 18 Apr	11.00am	Bike Blessing (Laney)			Dealers
Sat 24 Apr	11.30am	New to the Hatters/Group riding short Ride-out			Dealers
Sun 25 Apr	10.00am	Ridesafe Event Blackpool	122		Dealers/Tickled Trout
Fri 30 Apr	10.00am	The Ride to The Cider Rally	370		Knutsford Services
Sun 9 May	10.00am	Thundersprint Event?			Dealers
Sun 16 May	10.30am	Haworth	92		Dealers/Chester
Sun 23 May	9.30am	Eden Camp, Nr Malton	190	P/F	Dealers/Birch
Sat 29 May	11.30am	New to the Hatters/Group riding short Ride-out			Dealers
Sun 30 May	10.00am	Llangollen Wharf	130	P/F	Dealers
Thur 3 Jun	TBA	Ride to Hull Ferry for Benelux	200		Birch Services
Sun 6 Jun	10.00am	Ripon Law & Order Courts			Dealers
Sun 13 Jun	9.30am	Ravenglass for Lunch	250		Dealers/Tickled Trout
Fri 18 Jun	TBA	Ride to Circus Maximus Rally			Dealers
Sun 20 Jun	TBA	TBA			TBA
Sat 26 Jun	12.30pm	Chapter Camp Ride-out	80		Wem
Sun 4 Jul	All Day	Event at the Dealers			Don't Miss
Sun 11 Jul	9.00am	Mountain Top Adventure, Snowdon	205	P/F	Dealers/Chester
Sun 18 Jul	9.30am	RAF Museum Cosford	160	P/F	Dealers
Sat 24 Jul	TBA	Wings over Windermere	180		Dealers/Tickled Trout
Sun 25 Jul	9.00am	Windermere Meet up with Red Rose	180		Dealers/Tickled Trout
Sat 31 Jul	11.30am	New to the Hatters/Group riding short Ride-out			Dealers
Sun 1 Aug	9.30am	On the Boats at Knareborough	160		Dealers
Fir 6 Aug	TBA	TBA			TBA
Sun 15 Aug	9.00am	Amlwch Copper Kingdon	230	P/F	Dealers/Chester
Sat 21 Aug	11.00am	Possible Over night Ride-out to Whitby		H	Dealership
Sun 22 Aug	TBA	Return from over night stay
Sat 28 Aug	11.30am	New to the Hatters/Group riding short Ride-out			Dealers
Sun 29 Sep	10.00am	Hartshead Top Cafe			Dealers
Sun 5th Sep		Chapter Choice Email Trev
Sun 12 Sep		Chapter Choice Email Trev
Sun 19 Sep		Chapter Choice Email Trev
Sat 25 Sep	11.30am	New to the Hatters/Group riding short Ride-out			Dealers
Sun 26 Sep		Chapter Choice Email Trev
Sat 2 Oct	TBA	R.T.T.W	180		Knutsford Services
Sun 10 Sep		Chapter Choice Email Trev
Fri 15 Oct	9.00am	The Ride to Taunton for Hoggin the Bridge			Knutsford Services
Sun 17 Oct		Chapter Choice Email Trev
Sun 24 Oct		Chapter Choice Email Trev
Sun 31 Oct		Chapter Choice Email Trev

Welcome to the Hatters ride-outs

Please take a few minutes to read this advice sheet. The following points are just advice for you to enable yourself and others to ride in a group safely. Please make sure you make a few checks on your bike ie, lights, oil leaks, tyres, etc, so that it is in a road worthy condition when you meet up for the ride, always dress for the weather at the start of the ride ie, waterproofs/warmth as it is not always possible to find a safe place to stop.

*Always fill up your bike before the ride starts as the next time we stop for fuel could be 80-100 miles away*

GROUP RIDING IS NOT FOR THE SELFISH!!!

All official ride-outs will be led by a lead road captain or marshall.
Never pass the lead bike unless instructed to do so, strictly no over taking, it is not a race, only MARSHALLS may overtake.
When directly behind the Lead Road Captain, you may be directed to stop at a juctiion as a marker post so everyone follows the correct route *look out for the hand signals* Click here for riding hand signals and stay there until the last bike, the (Sweeper) signals you to rejoin the group in front of him/her this is called (Second Man Drop), if there is no marker it means the group has gone straight on at the junction or roundabout.
Don't pull out to overtake until the rider in front has made his move, on entering a dual carriageway/motorway via slip roads observe the flowing traffic and make sure it is safe to join the flowing traffic, don't just follow the rider in front, AS IT IS A MAJOR CONCERN IN GROUP RIDING WHERE ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR.
On motorways try not to leave a gap between bikes as this allows cars to separate the group.
Only white line between the 2nd & 3rd lanes on a motorway anywhere else is dangerous and illegal.
Try to keep the rider behind you in view. This is called (The Buddy System) *If you are new to group riding* Let the Road Captain know.
When stopping at lights pull along side the bike in front, this allows more of the group to get through, and then return to your position.
Whilst riding try to maintain a constant speed, this stops the 'Elastic Band Effect'.
Try to keep the staggered position behind the marker bike i.e. near or offside with a 2 second gap from the rider in front when safe to do so ie motorways/dual carriageways, in certain situations there is a need to ride in single file ie two way traffic/narrow roads/lanes or bad road surfaces or to overtake or allow others to overtake, only return to staggered formation when it is safe. In wet weather increase the 2 second gap to a safe distance.
If a rider drops out for any reason in front of you, hold your position, do not switch as this encourages the whole group to change their position.
Use your mirrors at all times and look out for the marshalls trying to pass. If possible move over to allow them through.
On occasion the marshalls may have to form a rolling road block to slow traffic so all bikes can join the road. Please take great care and observe their signals.
Remember you are responsible for your own safety and you must obey the road traffic acts.
If you have any medical conditions please let someone know.
Don't panic if the group gets split up at lights etc. The lead bike will find a safe place to pullover and wait for the rest of the group, if this is not possible the rear gunner will know the destination and if needs be will take over the lead.
Always try to carry some basic tools and first aid kit. If you breakdown it is your own responsibility to have breakdown/recovery cover, the rear gunner will stop to offer assistance, but all other riders should pass and carry on riding.
If you intend to leave the group please let a marshall know.
If you have any safety concerns please tell a Road Captain or Marshall.
In an emergency please co-operate fully with Captains and Marshalls.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE RIDE AND HAVE FUN

HEAD ROAD CAPTAIN: an elected committee member and works closely with the club director and events officer organising the ride out calendar and rally rideouts.

ROAD CAPTAIN: assist the Head Road Captain to plan and organise the sunday ride outs and rally rideouts they also assist in marshalling the rides.

ROAD MARSHALS: have the responsibility of looking after the members when out riding.

Trev Bradley (Head Road Captain)
Aidan Clayton (Road Captain)
Keith Burke(Road Captain)
Pete Davies (Welsh) (Road Captain)
Paul Whittaker (Road Captainl)
Gary Brookes (Road Captain)
Keith Ratcliffe (Ratty) (Road Captain)
Pete Humphries (Marshall)
Malcolm Broadbent (Marshall)
Brian Dixon (Marshall)
Helen Lang (Marshall)
Mandy Bradley (Marshall)
Arthur Arrowsmith (Marshall)
Pete (2 Pints) (Marshall)
Helen Lang (Safety Officer)
Ross Fearn (Photographer)