Welcome to Cadam

We would like to welcome you to Cadam. We hope that during your time with us you learn to enjoy your motorcycle to the full and become a safer smoother rider.

So, What is Advanced Motorcycling?

"Advanced Motorcycling" is the ability to control the position and speed of the machine safely, systematically and smoothly, using all relevant road scene information to make reasonable progress unobtrusively, with skill and responsibility. This skill requires a positive but courteous attitude and a high standard of riding competence based on concentration, effective all round observation, anticipation and planning. All this must be coordinated with good handling skills. The vehicle will always be in the right place on the road, traveling at the right speed, with the correct gear engaged and the rider will always be able to stop safely within the distance that can be seen to be clear.

" Institute of Advanced Motorists "

Training

As a associate you will be allocated an Observer to oversee your training the observer will be directly responsible for your training program. If you have not been allocated an observer please email chiefobserver@cadam.org. Associate workshops will run from time to time and will be posted on this page.

 

Find your observer Here

 

Other workshops will also be available for full members from time to time so don't relax just yet!

The Observers

The training section of the group is run purely by volunteers, who are wholly dedicated to promote approved advanced riding techniques. They have made the effort to continue their training at their own expense. Additional training for them includes many on-road sessions and classroom studies, which culminate with written exams to become, qualified I.A.M. Observers. This qualification is reinforced by a retest every three years. All Observers give of their time freely, except for a contribution from the Associate (amount decided by committee) towards their 'Petrol' expenses. (currently £9.00 per observed ride)

The Associate

Continual cancellations may mean that he/she will be returned to the bottom of the training list to await an Observer/workshop. Cancellation of a run due to the weather will be at the discretion of the Observer. Monetary contribution to the Observer should be made before setting-off and preferably without being asked. The Observer will give as much help and encouragement as possible but the onus is on you (the Associate) to study and practice. Good knowledge of the literature ‘Highway Code’ and ‘Pass your Advance Motorcycling test’ is essential. Always bring your license to an observed run and your bike should be road legal. The Observer may cancel a session if he feels the machine is unsafe for use on the highway.

When the Observer feels that you are riding consistently to the required standard, a Pre-Test assessment with a Senior Observer will be arranged for you. After the check run, the Senior Observer will decide whether the Associate is ready for the IAM test, or requires further training with an Observer.

Further Expenses

In accordance with I.A.M rules, it is expected that associates would not need to donate any more than £80 towards Observers 'Petrol' expenses; this includes the check run by a Senior Observer.

Important Note

During your observed rides your Observer will only be evaluating your skills, therefore, it is essential to understand that you are fully responsible for your own ride and actions , which includes your own safety and maintenance of your machine.

Associate Workshops

Date	Location	Associates	W/shop Activity	Start	Workshop Manager

Every time you attend a workshop you must bring all you documentation with you

Licence ,Mot,Insurance,Road tax fitted correctly & Valid

 

Full member workshops

Date	Location	Booked in	Activity	Start

If you would like to book a place on any workshop or have a question on our training program please email chiefobserver@cadam.org

 

Any problems arising from the booking of Assessment rides or Observed rides should be directed in the first instance to the 'Associate Members Rep' - Richard Rhodes

Cadam 'Group riding' Guide - The Do's & Don'ts of organized rides View document here

 

Test passes this Month

Date	Associate	Observer
05.08.07	5	,Paul reeve ,phil richardson , Mark Anstey