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Members Advanced Rider Refresher Course (Softcopy)

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Overview

Course overview

The Member's Advanced Rider Refresher a great opportunity for IAM RoadSmart members (past or present) to go out on three to four 60-90 minute rides with an skilled Observer. It may be quite some time since you passed your Advanced test, or you may just want the opportunity to brush up on a few advanced riding skills. All you need is a full valid licence, full membership status and your own motorbike. 
 
About the session 
 

The Member’s Advanced Rider Refresher has been designed to focus on maintaining Advanced Riding skills with reference to the competencies in the Advanced Rider Logbook. Your Observer will be able to identify some areas to work on and you will be encouraged to input into the focus of each session to gain the most benefit. There’s no test and there’s no pressure – just enjoy the sessions! 

What’s included? 

The first session will start with introductions and a discussion of your goals. Sessions 2 and 3 will focus on revision of IPSGA and developing skills individual to the rider. Session 4 is an optional session to recap on learning and bring everything together. The course is likely to take a couple of months depending on how often you meet. Between your sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to put into practise your learnings. You will receive a soft copy version of the Logbook.

Are there any additional costs? 

Your allocated Observer is a volunteer and will use their own motorcycle when riding with you to deliver the course. Some Groups request that a contribution is made to the fuel costs incurred by the Observer. 

Available locations

North West 

Congleton and Macclesfield Advanced Drivers and Advanced Riders

Manchester  

South Cheshire Advanced Motorcyclists  

Yorkshire 

Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists  

Scarborough Advanced Motorists and Motorcyclists 

Dorchester and West Dorset Advanced Motorcyclists

East Midlands 

Derwent and Hope Valleys  

Nottingham Advanced Motorcyclists

Derbyshire Advanced Motorcyclists

West Midlands 

Coventry and Warwickshire Advanced Motorcyclists  

East of England 

Herts and Beds Advanced Motorcyclists 

South East 

Bucks Advanced Riders and Drivers  

West Sussex Advanced Motorcyclists 

Kent Advanced Motorcyclists under South East 

South West 

Devon Advanced Motorcyclists  

Somerset Advanced Motorcyclists 

SCOTLAND 

Forth Valley

Gordon Advanced Motorists 

WALES 

South Wales Advanced Motorcyclists 

Mid Wales Advanced Motorists 

New opportunities

Once you have been out on your course perhaps you’d like to consider becoming a Fellow or Master? 

Due to the nature of your course being run by volunteers, the intervals between sessions may vary depending on capacity and your availability.

Benefits

Benefits 

Receive expert tuition and become a more skilful rider  

Grow your confidence, to better enjoy your passion for riding

Refresh your knowledge of IPSGA and Advanced Riding techniques

Structure

1. Purchase your session

2. Be paired with your Local Group who will be in touch to allocate an Observer

3. Agree a convenient time, date and location to meet your highly-skilled Observer for your first on-road session.