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arek PL

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IAM any members here?
« on: December 10, 2010, 08:54:49 PM »

Hello guys. On the last NEC bike show i signed up for IAM training. Are here any members of IAM? or maybe anybody heard anything about them? regards

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Re: IAM any members here?
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2010, 09:45:14 PM »

They do some good training. All based on the police "system".
Go do it, learn what they have to offer and move on would be my advice.
There are too many people who consider the I.A.M's training to be the ultimate and never move on to other stuff. They seem to get caught up in some kind of cult menatality.
Quite a blinkered view in my opinion.

Although they call it advanced training it is just the next step up after normal training that you take to pass you test.
I dont want to put them down because the information and training they pass on definitely saves lives and improves roadcraft.

The next rung up the ladder after I.A.M would be R.O.S.P.A. They have 4 different levels (I.A.M is just pass or fail), bronze, silver, gold and assessor.
Bronze is slightly above the level of I.A.M so you can imagine that to attain Gold you've gotta be pretty damn good.

Both organizations offer good training. Dont forget the Police safe rider scheme either.

FYI I run sports rider training over here in Germany and the best way I can describe it is "California Superbike School for the road".
Its very technical and is aimed at high performance road riding with the emphasis on getting the most out of your sport bike on the road.
In short.... Nailing it while maximizing your fun and minimizing the chance of things going tits up!
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Re: IAM any members here?
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2010, 11:08:48 AM »

Arek I am also thinking of doing the IAM course just to improve my skills on the road as all riding is done for commuting these days

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Re: IAM any members here?
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2010, 12:22:52 PM »

I joined up last week at NEC and just seeing it what they have to offer...so should be good!
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« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2010, 04:18:45 PM »

As an IAM member and Observer for my local group, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their road riding. After your application is accepted you become an associate and are allocated to an observer. Your observer accompanies you on a series of check rides, usually 6 - 8 after which you should be ready to take the test (about 90 mins over a very challenging route) . The observer will advise you on  your riding and knowledge of "the system" (as used by the police). Like anything else its only as good as what you are prepared to put into it.  I would also recommend Bikesafe if you get the chance, which is run by the police.  :icon_thumleft:
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« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2010, 04:26:10 PM »

yeah whiterabbit joined up and ill be joining up with him soon, once that is done i'll be moving on to the next level, to me any training after passing your test is advanced to me

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Re: IAM any members here?
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2010, 05:49:42 PM »

yeah whiterabbit joined up and ill be joining up with him soon, once that is done i'll be moving on to the next level, to me any training after passing your test is advanced to me

ride safe all  :icon_thumright:
Yep, remembering to stop at zebra crossings is an important skill Chris (especially when theres another bike in front of you)  :tongue3:
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« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2010, 05:55:57 PM »

yeah whiterabbit joined up and ill be joining up with him soon, once that is done i'll be moving on to the next level, to me any training after passing your test is advanced to me

ride safe all  :icon_thumright:
Yep, remembering to stop at zebra crossings is an important skill Chris (especially when theres another bike in front of you)  :tongue3:

haha I blame bunny for being too aggresive on his breaks
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« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2010, 06:02:31 PM »

But his rearward observations are 1st class!  [rofl]
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« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2010, 06:10:35 PM »

At least the bird was well impressed by his bikin' skillz man!
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« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2010, 06:12:48 PM »

That reverse lay "up" was crackin  [whistle]
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« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2010, 11:14:27 PM »

Arek I am also thinking of doing the IAM course just to improve my skills on the road as all riding is done for commuting these days

Cheers
Loz
can pass u tel number of the bloke i signed up with. Midlands group has a meeting on first Wednesday of jan. they organize meetings like that every month, with police, arai people etc.
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« Reply #12 on: December 11, 2010, 11:17:41 PM »

As an IAM member and Observer for my local group, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their road riding. After your application is accepted you become an associate and are allocated to an observer. Your observer accompanies you on a series of check rides, usually 6 - 8 after which you should be ready to take the test (about 90 mins over a very challenging route) . The observer will advise you on  your riding and knowledge of "the system" (as used by the police). Like anything else its only as good as what you are prepared to put into it.  I would also recommend Bikesafe if you get the chance, which is run by the police.  :icon_thumleft:
hello JAK, do u know how long does it take to have application accepted? signed up a week ago and paid straight away so was wondering if u knew how long does it take. and whats the next step.
cheers
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« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2010, 09:44:02 AM »

Arek that would be brilliant cheers
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« Reply #14 on: December 12, 2010, 10:36:24 AM »

As an IAM member and Observer for my local group, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their road riding. After your application is accepted you become an associate and are allocated to an observer. Your observer accompanies you on a series of check rides, usually 6 - 8 after which you should be ready to take the test (about 90 mins over a very challenging route) . The observer will advise you on  your riding and knowledge of "the system" (as used by the police). Like anything else its only as good as what you are prepared to put into it.  I would also recommend Bikesafe if you get the chance, which is run by the police.  :icon_thumleft:
hello JAK, do u know how long does it take to have application accepted? signed up a week ago and paid straight away so was wondering if u knew how long does it take. and whats the next step.
cheers

Have you joined your local group ? If you haven't you can get the details from the IAM website. Contact your regional group coordinator who should be able to give you all the info you need. Your local group will get one of their observers to contact you and arrange ride programme. He is a volunteer, but most groups suggest making a small donation to the observer to cover his petrol costs. Hope this helps  ;-)
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