Associate / Full Member Training - 16th April 2023

[John Tipper]

Hi Everyone,

Having spent time moving all our clocks forward one hour this morning, I’m thinking about the Spring and Summer riding ahead. It’s raining consistently outside; our garden is saturated so I can’t cut the grass or tidy up after the long winter months. The bikes are in the garage connected to Optimate’s, eager to be out in the fresh air and we’re looking longingly forward to dryer riding weather.

Sunday 16th April 2023 sees the first Associate and Full Member Training day.

Full Member Training (FMT)

FMT format allows greater focus on many aspects of advanced motorcycling over longer distances on less familiar roads. Make no mistake, passing an advanced motorcycle test is an excellent achievement but it’s only a measure of your riding standard on test day. Riding skills require continued practice to be retained or they will sadly be lost.

Associate Member Training (AMT)

Similar training courses are now available for Associate Members who may be approaching test standard, have been recommended to apply by their 1 to 1 Observers or those familiar with riding greater distances than covered on a typical Observed ride. Associates will be encouraged to make their most recent Ride Report Forms available to ensure the Observer on the day has the necessary information to identify needs and address any issues that may be apparent.

Ride Format

Duration of rides will be circa 200 mls for Full Members and 100-120 mls for Associates. Regular stops, most including refreshments, will include debriefs so that issues identified can be addressed during subsequent legs. We will NOT be riding in one large group. Allocation will usually be on a 2 to 1 basis to avoid continuous Observation. Every effort will be made to match riding ability and/or aspirations. Routes will be pre-planned and forwarded to all participants beforehand. Initial briefing will be comprehensive and a full Ride Report Form will be provided.

Currently we have one Associate, one Full Member and another Full Member likely but can’t commit. I have to notify the Observers whether or not they’re required for this event so please let me know if you'd like to join us. Full details are available in TUG

John Tipper

[RUGBYBIKER]

Full Members Ride

Hi John

I have not been about much on the bike in the last 6 months, so a training day would help me get back up to speed.

Can you please book me in for 16th and let me know the fees and where to pay them. I assume joining instructions will follow.

Best wishes

Andy Smith
07795 632713

[rjwojcik]

Hi John

Please put me down for this.

Rob

[sfletch]

Hi John,
I'm a Full Member and I'm now available to do this ride. Is it still going ahead?

Cheers,

Steve Fletcher

[michelcouque]

Looking forward to seeing the great turnout tomorrow and wishing you all a great day out.

[rjwojcik]

Excellent day, thanks to all for organising and @michelcouque for your feedback on my ride.

[michelcouque]

A pleasure, and thank you for being so receptive, so lovely to see a ride improve so much in such a short time, well done!