A Page For Bikers
The Scarborough and District IAM's Motorcycle Section is comprised of members who show an above average standard of riding which is safe, systematic, and progressive.
Our objective is to assist motorcyclists in getting more out of their riding by passing the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test, a nationally recognised measure of riding skill.
The training is provided under the IAM Skills for Life scheme and is mostly based on and around the Highway Code, and Motorcycle
Roadcraft - The Police Rider's Handbook.
All our training is one-to-one and carried out at your own pace.
The riding guidance is provided by Observers -- experienced riders who have passed both the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test and an Observer training course.
They are keen motorcyclists who have been specially trained to share their riding experience, skills and knowledge with you, to help you pass the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test. The group is a registered charity and its Observers are all unpaid volunteers.
Associates will have a series of observed rides with their Observer at a mutually convenient date and time, and typically lasts between one and two hours. An Associate prepares for the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test by undergoing a series of observed rides.
When the Observer is satisfied that the Associate has reached the standard a Check Test is carried out by a Senior Observer. If this goes well, the Associate is advised to apply for the test.
RIDEOUTS FOR 2009
The group also has an active social side, with full day midweek and weekend runs throughout the summer. There are also longer trips to explore great roads further afield.
Bill Ford’s Weekend Rides
All rides depart from Irton layby at the time stated.
Please arrive 15 minutes in advance with a full tank.
Contact Bill Ford 859211 48 hours in advance to confirm your attendance.
These rides are IAM events and open to all full members and associates. Anyone considering joining the IAM is welcome to attend to find out more about the group.
All this year’s rides have been completed, next year’s will be published here when finalised.
oo00ooClive’s Monday Rides
All rides depart from Irton layby at 9.00am with a return around 5.00pm.
Please arrive 15 minutes in advance with a full tank.
Contact Clive Roberts 373791 48 hours in advance to confirm your attendance.
Clive’s rides are not IAM events and are open to both members and non-members.
All this year’s rides have been completed, next year’s will be published here when finalised.
Some points of interest from Bill Ford
Congratulations first of all to Dean Leith who passed his test in January. Despite the winter’s weather the observers were all busy and it is pleasing to report that four other associates have passed check tests and are now anticipating the test proper.
Two new associates are on board and about to get under way.
Philippa Forbes and David Crane both qualified as observers. So congratulations to them - they bring our total number of observers up to nine.
Rides out are under way with a full day out in May for, which included pillion passengers. They headed out into the Wolds and Moors in mixed weather but all had a good time. The "season" started though with a half-day ride in April over the local Moors.
The trip to the Millau Viaduct in June is fully booked up and eagerly awaited. It was preceded in April by a weekend visit to Longtown in the Scottish Borders. A small group enjoyed lovely weather for the three days, which goes to show that it’s not only the righteous on whom the sun shines.
Finally, we are making some changes to the way in which the motorcycle section operates by changing its status from "Section" to that of "Sub Group". All motorcycle members will receive a letter in the near future giving more information and inviting them to an inaugural meeting in July. Our aim is to increase both the profile of the Group and the range of biking activities on offer. Watch this space!!
To enrol on a course or
for any membership information contact
Gordon Stenhouse
on
01723 - 362837
For anything motorcycle related contact Bill Ford
on 01723 - 859211
or click here to e-mail.
