August started with fantastic mid-summer weather for the monthly Coddiwomple. With a couple of guests, the group had a social ride to Lincolnshire, taking in Willingham Woods, the International Bomber Command Centre and Skegness. A great day had by all. Pippa, back from Kyrgystan (she may have mentioned it once or twice!!) was busy through the month with her tutoring duties, out with Chris C and Neil delivering the best training available. Rosie was also out delivering the goods, with check rides on some new members as well as tutoring Big Dave! Meanwhile, our partnership with BikeSafe Humberside continued, as a full workshop was supported by Group Bike Tutor, Andy T and Advanced Bike Tutor

August Bank Holiday weekend featured one of the biggest Motorcycle Shows in the north of England - The Hornsea Bike Show After a meeting at the #ridethewolds event, RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders East Yorkshire (E-YARD) Hornsea Show organisor, "Sid", invited E-YARD to have a stand at the Hornsea Show, an opportunity not to be missed, which was accepted with open arms! Someone must have good connections, as the weekend was probably some of the best weather of the year, with the temperatures hitting 30 degrees. E-YARD have been promoting the Group and RoSPA in general at most major Bike events throughout the summer, with a Prize Draw being offered for anyone expressing interest to receive a

RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders East Yorkshire (E-YARD) welcomes Guy Gregory as the latest member of the E-YARD Tutor Hub! Guy completed his training as a Group Bike Tutor under the watchful eye of Ian Streets. Guy proved himself in the role by demonstrating a high level standard of riding, equivalent to Gold, and then went on to show fault finding and teaching abilities and delivery of remedial action, both to Ian as a 'stooge' and with a current associate, whilst under Ian's tuition. The final part of his qualification was a written test of 25 questions, with Guy scoring well above the required pass mark. Guy is now allocated his first associate, which will no doubt be the first of man

Dave's final ride was taken with a motorcycle escort provided by E-YARD at the request of his wife, Sue. On arrival at the chapel, Dave's family, friends and colleagues were treated to his choice of Lieutenant Pigeons "Mouldy Old Dough" setting the scene for as light hearted a service as these solemn occasions allow. Dave had asked that attendees wear their football club colours rather than sombre clothing and as such the place was awash with colour. After a wonderful eulogy, full of heartfelt warmth and humour by his brother, everyone said good-bye to Dave and then convened for a reception in his honour at Beverley. E-YARD members then rode Dave's favourite roads to Scarborough where cake w

Dave's funeral will take place at Haltemprice Crematorium Friday, 9 August 2019 at 1130. The cortege will be departing from Queensgate Bevelrey at 1105. E-YARD will be providing a three-rider escort ahead of the hearse, which will lead all the way from Beverley to Haltemprice. Anyone wishing to attend in convoy on motorcycle with the cortege should join the back of it from the lay-by on the A164 at Lazaat's. Please let the secretary know so the group can manage this aspect. After the funeral, there will be a reception at the Beverley Conservative Club which all are invited to. It is the intention that after the reception a Ride-Out to the coast will take place for those wishing to do so in

RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders East Yorkshire, E-YARD, had their monthly rideout on Sunday 4 August. The original plan had been to ride to the High Peak in Derbyshire, but with the risk of flooding and heavy rain forecast, plans were altered and after checking for the best weather, Lincolnshire was selected Meeting at 8 o'clock at Beverley Golf Club, the usual suspects, Chris H, Pippa, Leigh, Guy, Andy B, Rod, Paul and Alwyn were joined by two guests Lee Robbie and Tim Knowles. Leaving the club around 9am Chris led them over the Humber Bridge then avoided the main roads all the way to Willingham Wood as the sun broke through and the day warmed up. Leigh was on a brand new bike, the second