Join us for an unforgettable evening with Robbie Wallace, fresh from his incredible 2026 Dakar Rally adventure. Hear Robbie describe first-hand, the challenges and triumphs experienced during this gruelling 5000 mile event in the Arabian desert. Challenges involving high speed crashes, back pain, illness, and physical exhaustion in probably the toughest motorsport event in the world.
Open to members & guests
Don’t miss this chance to meet the best British rider in the Dakar Rally and be inspired by his journey from the Arabian desert to the finish line and the Gold Finisher’s Medal.
Easter saw the 2026 season for Yarm Motorcycling club kick off with three separate rides to some of our best destinations; Tan Hill, Grosmont and Skipton.
On Good Friday, with the weather looking set for rain, the plan was to aim front wheels to Middleton-in-Teesdale for a cuppa. From there to Tan Hill for lunch via Brough, and a return route via Richmond. The clouds looked ominously low and dark when the group left Conyers. After Middleton, Mother Nature threw everything bad their way. She forced them down to 30mph at some points. When the trio reached Brough, conditions were so bad, two bailed leaving Steve, the only one to make Tan Hill. If there’s a YMC end of year prize for the most tenacious rider, Steve should get it.
Easter Sunday saw the group start as usual at Conyers, heading first to Redcar to collect a few more. After a short cup of scorch at the Stray Caff, 9 riders headed off to Heartbeat Country to check in with Greengrass, Ventress and Rowan. Then it was off to Grosmont for some train porn and home.
Easter Monday group saw a much brighter start riding through North Yorkshire’s best scenery to Skipton via Northallerton, Ripon, and return via Kettlewell, Buckden and the obligatory, Hawes.
A great start.
Club Member Gavin North is taking part in his 2nd North Yorkshire Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride.
Gavin was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in late 2024 which required surgery in March the following year. As part of his recovery process he gave himself the daunting target of completing his first DGR only two months later. Gavin says, “It was a struggle but you need something to aim for”. Now a year on, he says his recovery is going well. Well done Gavin and good luck for this year’s ride.
The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride is a themed charity event founded in Sydney Australia in 2012 to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. In 15 the years since; 500,000 riders across 121 countries have raised $60M USD. All the money raised in the UK, stays in the UK and last year’s event raised over £1.6M. This year’s event takes place on the 17th May 2026. So sign-up, swap your normal biker gear for dapper chinos and waistcoat or show your support for Gavin by donating to a great cause using the link below.
The Beeswing Inn, East Cowton kick off their 2026 Bike Night Calendar on Wednesday 1st April.
Please state if you are interested via this link to our facebook page or via the Facebook link below. Its a great opportunity to enjoy a couple of days riding on some of the best roads in the north with a bonus night away with friends.
If this idea works, there are plenty of other Summer Rides that can be planned each month.
Local Rider Robbie Wallace, who competed in this years Dakar Rally, will talk us through his incredible achievement in taking part in what is considered the toughest motorsport event in the world and the accolade of “best British Rider in the event.
Cleveland Bay Pub, Yarm 13th August 2025
8.15pm start
The annual Yarm MCC trip to the NEC went ahead as usual, this year on Thursday 21st November, Leaving Yarm High Street at 6.15 with a temperature of -5’c to wake everybody up.
A very well received breakfast pit stop at Morrisons Bramley on the M18 got everybody in the mood and set up for the day ahead.
The bus dropped the group off right at the door and it was full steam ahead to see all the new 2025 motorcycles and the bargains in the clothing sale.
There is still plenty of lovely bikes to help pass the hours away however like the MV Agusta Super Veloce 1000cc Orio at £61k, or the Norton V4SV at a mere £44k.
If you like to look at some really old classics then on the Royal Enfield stand was a 2 3/4hp RE Quadricycle on display from 1901 and still a runner, interestingly just recently completing the Banbury run and right next to it a 1940 Flying Flea in its transport frame.
As always, the day passes quickly and before we knew it, the bus was back at the door to pick up a tired and weary group and Wisk us back to Yarm for 8pm.
For those that could stay awake on the journey we had “Closer to the edge” on the TV’s to round off another great YMCC trip.
See you all next year!
