It’s grand up North

10-07-2022, 07:10 AM

We thought it was about time we explored North Yorkshire, stunning countryside ,great roads and of course Yorkshire tea.

Friday saw us set off ,the S2r owners, mixing it with the Friday traffic on the M56 ,M6.meeting up with Pezz at Charnock Richard services then north to join on to the A59 a few junctions later. Motorways are grim , the A59 a pleasure.

First planned stop was the route 59 bikers cafe, rammed full when we arrived.

B47F94B5-EE46-4B76-83CE-272F4CE0BFB9 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr.

Bit of route planning, yes using a map book, then off again.I took a left at Thirsk rather than a straight on so added a very pleasant 30 or so miles to the trip !

2BBC89BB-643F-46AB-8C8E-B784671C74A1 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

Destination was Fox and Hounds at Sinnerton, an amazing find by Col and Di.
Bikes secured it was time for refreshments.

348060AD-0E8C-4D61-81D9-BC94BCEBAC73 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

We were soon joined by Grumpy and Heather completing a fine display of bolognia’s finest in the car park.

F54BBB3F-7922-4D64-A3B2-FE5CFF2C7BD2 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr.

Fantastic weather on Saturday, first stop was the bangers and cash auction house just beyond Pickering. First a photoshoot at the hotel, the owners are bikers,one has an interesting Kawasaki!

442F9F06-0ED7-4C54-A3B1-A8E812FB166E by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

5632ED28-6F0A-41FC-A32C-D53B016C0A5D by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

Colin took a fancy to the e-type……but it wasn’t what it seemed.A kit based on an XJ6 chassis,

EC9A13D4-E22F-4B7A-990A-E974AB7D6941 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

On to goathland ,the location for filming “heartbeat”, then onto Saltburn on sea.

6E195BFB-5117-438F-8CE8-21080D2E4B53 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr
Surfs up in Saltburn!

Will add more later,battery about to Go and breakfast is calling

Mr Gazza · 10-07-2022, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moco1961

....the owners are bikers,one has an interesting Kawasaki!

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I'm not sure how many levels an oxymoron can work on but that's terrible english.. It just gets wronger and wrongerer!!

.. And brown!

Otherwise nice pictures and jape chaps.

ColinS2R · 10-07-2022, 07:52 PM

Fantastic weekend…… great roads, nice hotel, lots of cake…… don’t mention the scones.��

ColinS2R · 10-07-2022, 07:53 PM

Oh and great weather!!!!!
Did I mention the scones????

10-07-2022, 09:04 PM

So , I pad fully charged, where was I.oh yes so Saltburn, a popular destination in these parts and proud to have the oldest Funicular in Britain.this one is water balanced and has only recently been restored to its former glory.

BF778390-911F-4002-A516-A77882726BB2 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

Fish and chips were compulsory followed by a stiff walk up the hill as the funicular closed at Five !

What followed was an amazing return ride across the North Yorkshire moors, near the end of that journey something never before known in motorcycling circles happened ………the sole Triumph ,in the company of Ducati’s. Broke down!

Andy drifted to a halt with fuel spraying over his right knee. Some investigation found the issue.The fuel line clip attaching the line to the tank had come adrift. Some panels were removed and after my failed attempt to re connect the two parts Pezz said the magic words and the bike fired back into life.

B587FE02-48CF-4337-8B64-20426BB23F32 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

Sunday morning the weather was even better than Saturday and it was time to hit the road home ,an excellent weekend,great location and above all great company.

20FFC8B4-192F-4911-9033-D02A522314FE by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

7D2339C5-C90C-4504-9967-3AEE88D72A0E by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

Final stop on the way home on the A59 for a brew and cakes…..and ice cream!

7E98EA92-0ACD-47D0-81A8-3220C5C5AC74 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

Grumpy · 10-07-2022, 09:50 PM

Cracking weekend away. Blue skies, great roads, good company, excellent choice of accommodation, oh and cake!
Thanks for a enjoyable weekend.
Over 400 miles covered from Friday morning, to late this afternoon, crossing some of the most amazing roads. The scenery was breath taking across the moors.
There's nothing like fish and chips by the seaside.
Until next time.

utopia · 10-07-2022, 10:45 PM

Nice to hear about your exploits.

Had I known where you were headed I would've suggested calling in at Staithes .. a really pretty little seaside town and with cliffs full of nesting kittiwakes too.
Robin Hoods Bay is also well worth a visit, with Jurassic rock outcrops full of ammonite fossils on the beach at low tide.
Both entail a very steep descent down to the town, with the latter being quite a challenge on a bike when the tide is in (you would definitely want to make sure your brakes are up to scratch or you'd end up straight in the briney). Its cobbles too, if memory serves.

It was probably the hot weather that did for the Triumph, while the Italian bikes on the other hand would've been in their natural environment.

Pezz · 10-07-2022, 11:22 PM

Fabulous weekend - thanks Colin and Milke for organising. Great company great roads great weather great cakes

10-07-2022, 07:10 AM	#1
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	It’s grand up North We thought it was about time we explored North Yorkshire, stunning countryside ,great roads and of course Yorkshire tea. Friday saw us set off ,the S2r owners, mixing it with the Friday traffic on the M56 ,M6.meeting up with Pezz at Charnock Richard services then north to join on to the A59 a few junctions later. Motorways are grim , the A59 a pleasure. First planned stop was the route 59 bikers cafe, rammed full when we arrived. B47F94B5-EE46-4B76-83CE-272F4CE0BFB9 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr. Bit of route planning, yes using a map book, then off again.I took a left at Thirsk rather than a straight on so added a very pleasant 30 or so miles to the trip ! 2BBC89BB-643F-46AB-8C8E-B784671C74A1 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr Destination was Fox and Hounds at Sinnerton, an amazing find by Col and Di. Bikes secured it was time for refreshments. 348060AD-0E8C-4D61-81D9-BC94BCEBAC73 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr We were soon joined by Grumpy and Heather completing a fine display of bolognia’s finest in the car park. F54BBB3F-7922-4D64-A3B2-FE5CFF2C7BD2 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr. Fantastic weather on Saturday, first stop was the bangers and cash auction house just beyond Pickering. First a photoshoot at the hotel, the owners are bikers,one has an interesting Kawasaki! 442F9F06-0ED7-4C54-A3B1-A8E812FB166E by Mike OConnor, on Flickr 5632ED28-6F0A-41FC-A32C-D53B016C0A5D by Mike OConnor, on Flickr Colin took a fancy to the e-type……but it wasn’t what it seemed.A kit based on an XJ6 chassis, EC9A13D4-E22F-4B7A-990A-E974AB7D6941 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr On to goathland ,the location for filming “heartbeat”, then onto Saltburn on sea. 6E195BFB-5117-438F-8CE8-21080D2E4B53 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr Surfs up in Saltburn! Will add more later,battery about to Go and breakfast is calling Last edited by Moco1961; 12-07-2022 at 03:52 AM.. Reason: Pics added

10-07-2022, 09:04 PM	#5
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	To continue So , I pad fully charged, where was I.oh yes so Saltburn, a popular destination in these parts and proud to have the oldest Funicular in Britain.this one is water balanced and has only recently been restored to its former glory. BF778390-911F-4002-A516-A77882726BB2 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr Fish and chips were compulsory followed by a stiff walk up the hill as the funicular closed at Five ! What followed was an amazing return ride across the North Yorkshire moors, near the end of that journey something never before known in motorcycling circles happened ………the sole Triumph ,in the company of Ducati’s. Broke down! Andy drifted to a halt with fuel spraying over his right knee. Some investigation found the issue.The fuel line clip attaching the line to the tank had come adrift. Some panels were removed and after my failed attempt to re connect the two parts Pezz said the magic words and the bike fired back into life. B587FE02-48CF-4337-8B64-20426BB23F32 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr Sunday morning the weather was even better than Saturday and it was time to hit the road home ,an excellent weekend,great location and above all great company. 20FFC8B4-192F-4911-9033-D02A522314FE by Mike OConnor, on Flickr 7D2339C5-C90C-4504-9967-3AEE88D72A0E by Mike OConnor, on Flickr Final stop on the way home on the A59 for a brew and cakes…..and ice cream! 7E98EA92-0ACD-47D0-81A8-3220C5C5AC74 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr Last edited by Moco1961; 10-07-2022 at 09:10 PM..

10-07-2022, 09:50 PM	#6
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,154	Cracking weekend away. Blue skies, great roads, good company, excellent choice of accommodation, oh and cake! Thanks for a enjoyable weekend. Over 400 miles covered from Friday morning, to late this afternoon, crossing some of the most amazing roads. The scenery was breath taking across the moors. There's nothing like fish and chips by the seaside. Until next time. __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

10-07-2022, 07:52 PM	#3
ColinS2R Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Ellesmere Port Bike: S2r Posts: 73	Fantastic weekend…… great roads, nice hotel, lots of cake…… don’t mention the scones.��

10-07-2022, 07:53 PM	#4
ColinS2R Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Ellesmere Port Bike: S2r Posts: 73	Oh and great weather!!!!! Did I mention the scones????

10-07-2022, 10:45 PM	#7
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	Nice to hear about your exploits. Had I known where you were headed I would've suggested calling in at Staithes .. a really pretty little seaside town and with cliffs full of nesting kittiwakes too. Robin Hoods Bay is also well worth a visit, with Jurassic rock outcrops full of ammonite fossils on the beach at low tide. Both entail a very steep descent down to the town, with the latter being quite a challenge on a bike when the tide is in (you would definitely want to make sure your brakes are up to scratch or you'd end up straight in the briney). Its cobbles too, if memory serves. It was probably the hot weather that did for the Triumph, while the Italian bikes on the other hand would've been in their natural environment.

10-07-2022, 11:22 PM	#8
Pezz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Liverpool Bike: M1100s Posts: 94	Fabulous weekend - thanks Colin and Milke for organising. Great company great roads great weather great cakes