New Member Intro

he will liaise with Colin Digby who will allocate you to an Observer. We request Full members to make a £10 contribution for each ride to help offset observer expenses.

Full Member Training (FMT) / Associate Member Training (AMT)

The first FMT/ AMT day of the year, held on 13th March, got off to a very positive start with 6 Group members signed up to attend. Unfortunately, one individual was forced to pull out at short notice because a friend had tested positive for Covid. Everyone enjoyed the day and there are already 5 members signed up for the next FMT/ AMT day to be held on Sunday, 29th May.

FMTs offer an excellent opportunity to identify and address any bad habits whilst developing your riding skills. You will be typically be riding with one other Full member over a predefined route of around 200 miles. This will give you an opportunity to ride on some unfamiliar roads and periodically 'take a break' while the second rider is being observed. You will be debriefed during the ride and given a comprehensive ride report. Several refreshment stops are incorporated into each route. The cost to attend a FMT day is £45. AMTs are run in parallel with and adopt a similar format to FMTs - but for Associate members. AMTs will typically cover 100-120 miles and are being targeted at Associates who may be approaching test standard; have been recommended to apply by their 1-to-1 Observers; or individuals who are comfortable with riding greater distances than covered on a typical Observed ride. The cost to attend a AMT day is £35.

Slow Riding/ Machine Control Days

I am pleased to confirm that, thanks primarily to the efforts of Michel Couque and Mick Hewitt, EAMG has managed to book North Weald Airfield for a Slow Riding/ Machine Control Day between 09:00 and 13:00 on Sunday, 18th September.

Further details of this event will appear in a future issue of TUG - but please ensure you pencil this date in your diaries now to avoid double booking.

We have not yet been able to confirm whether it will be possible to book the Ford Dunton test track for a second Slow Riding/ Machine Control Day during 2022 but Graham Simpkins hopes to receive a further update in the near future.

Copdock Show

Mick Hewitt has booked a promotional stand for EAMG at this year’s Copdock Show to be held on Sunday, 4th September. If you wish to assist on the stand please let Mick know or e-mail me at the address below and I will forward your message to Mick. If you are visiting the show please ensure that you drop in to EAMG’s stand for a chat.

The show is celebrating its 30th year in 2022 and is definitely well worth a visit. There is also a chance to win a highly desirable raffle prize for just £1 - a 30 year old 1992 FireBlade prepared by TTT Motorcycle Village, with the winning ticket being drawn at the show.

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Should any members have any training related queries then please contact me via e -mail to training@eamg.org.uk , or on 07570 992801 or speak to the most relevant member of the Training Team.

New Member

Roy Smith

I've re-joined to learn a few more riding skills and meet some biker people for ride outs. Bikes are my Kawasaki Z1000SX and a Triumph Tiger. If all goes to plan I’m off to Morocco The Alps, Wales and the US all on two wheels. I would love to drive around Ireland if anyone fancies going ?? Interests are shooting and bee keeping & cycling