Northern Route

31/05/2026

Not quite the same pedigree as last years 'double-up' photo of the Fizzie & Aprillia, but an immaculate classic Honda City Express ('84) and a modern Sym......aaannd two very happy ladies completing their CBT course today :-D I'm booking into July atm - a chap wanting to do the course this Wednesday ( yes, 3 days notice.....) will have to wait, so if you're thinking about it...... ;-) Andy @ Northern Route on 01539 729765

29/05/2026

Been a bit quiet on 'ere recently guys, apart from the obvs of the DGR & prepping Nancy (pic at Sizergh below - TVM to those who sponsored me, still can if ya want), but well done to Joe Lesniak, Harrison Healey, Cam Hannigan and Rob Reiz all passing Mod 2 yesterday :-D Not quite a clean sheet but there's some gaps in the diary now....... ;-) Andy @ Northern Route on 01539 729765 (I do prefer getting up in daylight, NR's pic was 07.00.........)

30/04/2026

As y'all know, after many years of faithful service I've moved the CBF on, so here's the replacement - new (to me/NR) Kawasaki Z650 ;-) Coupla bits to do, but it'll be up and running soon, so if ya fancy giving it a spin you know what to do.....thoughts? Andy @ Northern Route on 01539 729765 P.S - www.gentlemansride.com is 3 days after my birthday - Nancy's ready to go :-D

29/04/2026

More success' on the Mod 1 front this week, well done to Cam Hannigan & Harrison Healey in Carlisle & Blackburn respectively - Mod 2's are booked ;-) Whilst I'm here, thanks for all the enquiries, the CBF was now moved onto pastures new & Nancy is just about ready for next month's www.gentlemansride.com, so thanks again to my sponsors, still plenty of time before 17th May if you're feeling flush :-D Andy @ Northern Route on 01539 729765

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17/04/2026

More success' this week on the Mod 1 front, well done to Joe Lesniak & Nick Richardson - Mod 2's are booked for ya ;-) Whilst I'm here, been a few enq's about the CBF, so if you're interested feel free to tx or ring the office.....and also thanks to the peeps who've donated to www.gentlemansride.com, still plenty of time if you're feeling flush :-) Andy @ Northern Route on 01539 729765

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16/04/2026

Following on from my post last week, the merch arrived so it's official - Nancy and I ride dapper on 17th May :-D I know I bang on about it, but it's one of the few charities where every penny goes where it should. Who knows, we may need them one day - hopefully not but.... www.gentlemansride.com Andy @ Northern Route on 01539 729765

15/04/2026

Different one for you this time guys, I'm looking at moving it on to pastures new, so would anyone be interested in the silver CBF? Those of you who've ridden it know it still does what it says on the tin - meticulously looked after, everything works as it should, comes with a colour-coded Givi top-box so if you know of anyone (or fancy it yourself) it's the usual contact details. Andy @ Northern Route on 01539 729765

13/04/2026

Well guys, last weeks shakedown run gave me a coupla minor headaches.....okay, oil leaks.....but Nancy should be ready for next months Distinguished Gentlemans Ride :-D Sooo y'all know where this is going? If you can - not pay for my petrol, it'll be cheaper to sponsor me ;-) - look me up and donate what you can - remember, it all goes where it should. Andy @ Northern Route on 01539 729765
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03/04/2026

Well guys, only 4 success stories this time due to a few Mod 1's being cancelled by DVSA because of "lack of examiner availability".......hmm, let's not go there! Aaannyhoo, well done to Liam Pugh, Mark Kennedy, Nathan Rockliffe and Rob Vasey all passing Mod 2 yesterday :-D The new (to me) BMW R850 behaved impeccably, a few more gaps in the diary now so y'all know what to do ;-) Andy @ Northern Route on 01539 729765 (usual pic, just a bit lighter now the clocks have gone forward)

16/03/2026

Well guys, my avid followers know all about Nancy, my '62 Norton Jubilee and what we've been through together......Sundays weather cancelled the CBT so I did the last few bits, got stuck in and rode the wee beastie around the estate! TVM to all the peeps that expressed interest, cajoled me into keeping & not getting rid of her, hopefully if all goes to plan on 17th May I'll ride her on the Distinguished Gentlemans Ride :-D In between, the phone's still ringing off the hook, so y'all know what to do if ya wanna book in ;-) Andy @ Northern Route on 01539 729765