Devon Advanced Motorcyclists

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Congratulations

Joe Gasan, Gordon White, Toby Kay, David Allanson-Bailly, Cormac Dennehy, Dave Chesney, Barry Searle, Ian Pendlebury, Gordon Goodwin, Lex Cochrane, Steve Meakin, David Warwick.

have passed the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test!

To see who else has passed since March 2009 click "read more"

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NEW VENUE FOR FIRST TUESDAY SOCIALS

We are going to move our monthly social evenings to the Woodleigh Coach House at Cheriton Bishop (on the A30 12 miles west of Exeter) from July 2010.

The friendly owners have made a real effort to make us welcome - come along and join us for a chat / nosh / short rideout /whatever you fancy.

This is a special venue: They'll even fire up the barbie for us if the turnout (and the weather) suit!

Please see the diary for details and a link to the Woodleigh Coach House website for directions.

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Want more info about DAM?

Call Robin on 07020 940078

(or read on)

Devon Advanced Motorcyclists is a registered charity no: 1080988

DAM is part of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and is affiliated to the British Motorcycle Federation (BMF).

The principal aim of the group, is to promote road safety by raising riding skills. with the ultimate goal of passing the Advanced Motorcycle Test. The Advanced Test is about making safe smooth progress with maximum hazard awareness and machine control. It closely mirrors the techniques taught to police riders throughout the country.

We are also an active Social Club for bikers of all ages who have passed or aspire to the Advanced test, and who enjoy each other's company on and off their bikes.

You will need your own motorcycle, which must be capable of maintaining motorway speeds (70 mph). Sports, naked, cruiser, tourer or retro, you name it we love ‘em all.

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You must already hold a full bike licence and have some experience - remember this course is all about learning advanced skills, not basic ones.

You will need to enrol in the IAM ‘Skill for Life' package, which provides you with one to one guidance with an existing qualified Observer. He or she will take you out for ‘on road' sessions, teaching you all the skills you will require to pass the test. These sessions are usually a couple of hours each and most riders are ‘test ready' after 6 or 7 sessions. The duration & frequency of these sessions is a matter for you and your Observer. We try to be completely flexible to your needs.

Additionally you will be provided with a copy of the IAM manual - How to be an Advanced Motorcyclist. We also run evening presentations to help you through the theory side too.

There is a more detailed FAQ section elsewhere in this site but please click on the following sliders to see some answers.

Must I have a clean licence?

No, it's not essential. If you've got points talk to us about it, but it shouldn't be a problem.

Can I have a go before deciding if this is for me?

Yes. There is a formal Ridecheck scheme which gives you about an hour long session and gives you discount if you then sign up within 30 days, or we can often simply arrange a less formal taster session. Ring us and ask!

What does it all cost?

The ‘Skill for Life' package costs £139, payable to the IAM. This includes your test fee, all help with preparation for the test, a book, and Full Membership of the IAM once you've passed your test. Associate Membership of Devon Advanced Motorcyclists is included.

DAM (which is a non profit making charity) will additionally ask for a contibution of £60 to cover our Observers' expenses in riding out with you.

What happens after I have joined?

We get in touch and arrange for you to be paired with your own Observer, to commence preparation. You will be invited to our seminars and our social events too. Your Observer will tell you about participation in our regular social ride outs.

You will also gain access to the members' area of this website and will receive our own (award winning) magazine.

And once I've passed my test, what happens then?

We hope you will have enjoyed our social group enough to stay on as a member of DAM. We have lots to offer the full social member. We arrange regular ride-outs, social gatherings, seminars even continental trips. You might at some stage even consider joining our committee, or training to become a nationally qualified Observer yourself to pass those new skills on to others. Every one of us started just like you are now, and got so much out of it that we wanted to put something back into local biking. We hope you will too, though there is no obligation to do so.

I have more questions.

Try the FAQ's or for an informal chat & more information and give Robin Foster our Publicity Officer a ring on 07020 940078

For an informal chat & more information and give Robin Foster our Publicity Officer a ring on 07020 940078 or email us by clicking here

Go on it give it try - you might even save someone's life - YOURS!

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