COME AND JOIN US AT EKAM
Preparation for the IAM test commences with a short course
comprising of an Introduction To Advanced Motorcycling (ITAM)
and a number of observed runs. After your initial course you will be
allocated an observer who will be responsible for your progress
and recommending you for your test when you are ready.
The course provides the associate (i.e. you) with a relatively
intense input on which to base subsequent coaching and also the
opportunity to meet and ride with other new members and the
Observer Corps. All coaching is on a one-to-one basis and is conducted at whatever pace YOU
feel comfortable with. The course is not designed or intended to rush you to test standard.
An observed run usually takes about 45 miles or 90 minutes, after which you will be given a
thorough de-briefing and the opportunity to comment on and discuss your ride. Once your
observer feels that you have reached the required standard he/she will arrange for you to have
a 'check run' with a senior observer before recommending you for the test. The test itself is
conducted by a local IAM examiner and will follow a similar format to that of an observed run.
The number of observed runs required to achieve the test standard varies from person to
person, but you can be assured you will not be pushed into taking the test unless your
observers think you are ready for it.
Your coaching will result in a much greater enjoyment of your motorcycling and, on
successfully completing the IAM test, you will be entitled to the many advantages available to
IAM members. As an IAM member your image as a motorcyclist will be much improved in the
eyes of other road users and pedestrians. Most importantly of all it may well open your eyes to
the opportunities available to you on a motorcycle and give you that sought after luxury - the
freedom to make a choice.
In addition to observed runs you may well find the frequent discussions on "Motorcycle
Roadcraft" (usually during the winter months) may answer any query you may have. Failing
that you will find that any of the observers will be only too pleased to help - and club night is an
ideal opportunity to get those nagging questions answered.
Further specialist coaching in slow riding control skills will enhance your ability to cope
with almost any situation that requires you to ride slowly, such as filtering through traffic or
manoeuvring around stationary vehicles.
See our website : www.ekam.org.uk or contact Eddie Smith, Membership Secretary, for further
details:
Tel: 01227 263161
Mobile: 07715 480741
email: membership@ekam.org.uk
EKAM Clothing
All current clothing is being
sold at a discount. A wide
selection of clothing in various
colours and with a new logo
will be available from
September to be ordered on a
‘special order basis’ one month
and (normally) collected the
next month.
REGALIA
Various other IAM and EKAM
items are available. Stickers
with the IAM logo may be
purchased by full members
only.
See Nick Mackean on Club
Night.
Advanced Views
DVD now available for £5 from
Nick Mackean on Club Nights.
Roadcraft £12
Please note that prices of
items such as Roadcraft that
are advertised in the club
magazine and elsewhere are
liable to change without prior
notification.
Highway Code
Copies of the latest edition are
available through the Club.
ENHANCED ADVANCED
ASSESSMENT
Anyone who would like to enrol for the
Enhanced Advanced assessment,
please e-mail
with the following details:
I would like to enrol on the Enhanced
Advanced assessment programme.
Name:
Phone (day):
Phone (evening):
e-mail:
Name of observer:
EKAM OBSERVERS
David Andrews
Richard Ayling
Graham Bailey
Brian Baker
David Collings
Tony Green
John Hull
Barry Huntley
Paul Ingleton
Ian Lancefield
Paul Lane
Miles Moseley
David Nightingale
Paul Pilcher
Tony Rowlinson
Trevor Shearsmith
Jim Smallwood
Ian Wade
Paul Walker
Phil West
Nigel Wright
