{"id":1156,"date":"2024-02-08T17:17:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T17:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/?page_id=1156"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:56:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:56:22","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/index.php\/training\/","title":{"rendered":"Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1156_c1420f-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1156_c1420f-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1156_c1420f-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_32a483-df{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_32a483-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1156_32a483-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1156_32a483-df{align-self:flex-end;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_32a483-df{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_32a483-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}.kadence-column1156_32a483-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1156_32a483-df\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3R5A3243-Edit_IG-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3R5A3243-Edit_IG-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3R5A3243-Edit_IG-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3R5A3243-Edit_IG-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3R5A3243-Edit_IG-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3R5A3243-Edit_IG.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1156_8b3a9b-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1156_8b3a9b-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1156_8b3a9b-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1156_8b3a9b-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1156_8b3a9b-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1156_8b3a9b-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1156_8b3a9b-3f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1156_8b3a9b-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1156_8b3a9b-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1156_8b3a9b-3f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><em>Promoting Motorcycling Excellence<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Independence has given our Training Team the freedom to draw on 40+ years experience training riders of all abilities, without the restrictions imposed by a governing body. We\u2019re passionate about our riding and proud of our proven track record, successfully training many hundreds of riders to achieve IAM, RoSPA or higher qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All EAMG Observers are required to hold a current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rospa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RoSPA<\/a> Gold qualification. Their training is based on RoSPA\u2019s Motorcycle Diploma that includes briefing and debriefing skills as well as riding skills; training can take several months, even a year. We promise the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Training Team is headed by four Senior Observer Assessors (SOAs). Their combined experience draws on the collective knowledge of former Observers, many of whom held the coveted Police Class 1 qualification or been IAM\/RoSPA examiners. Senior Observers (SOs) and Observers (Obs) are trained and assessed every two years by the SOAs. All observers take responsibility for Associate training.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1156_d4eccd-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1156_d4eccd-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1156_d4eccd-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1156_d4eccd-59 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_d4eccd-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_d4eccd-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1156_d4eccd-59 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1156_ee7471-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1156_ee7471-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1156_ee7471-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1156_ee7471-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1156_ee7471-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1156_ee7471-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1156_ee7471-85{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1156_ee7471-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1156_ee7471-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1156_ee7471-85\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>SOAs riding skills are independently assessed, externally, every two years; Here is a brief extract from the Rapid Training Ltd., Police Class 1, Instructor\u2019s ride reports following an assessment day with our SOA&#8217;s:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1156_9bc182-e2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-762d707e30fddab0e2c1b0417b6a50c9\" style=\"color:#206304\">\u201cHere in the South East I get to see observers from the Kent groups as well as Surrey and Sussex. I am pleased to tell you, that so far (!), the standard of EAMG has been very good indeed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-108c6dec24295f4bafc663d2f050265f\" style=\"color:#206304\">\u201cI suppose my biggest beef with all of the clubs, is this tick box \u2018paint by numbers\u2019 or \u2018dot to dot\u2019 style, where riders learn a style that is just a series of chess moves and often has no real thought behind it. Everything becomes a stilted mathematical formulae, flow, rhythm and fun seem to loose out. I haven\u2019t seen this with you four. So all bodes well!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a293aeb4b722c5802693afaa888a42da\" style=\"color:#206304\">\u201cI say to all of you, keep up the good work and keep the high standard! I think that\u2019s really important!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df654b9d92cacac4e4560e934547dd2b\" style=\"color:#206304\">\u201cIt will be a pleasure to see you on the road sometime!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1156_0602a0-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1156_0602a0-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1156_0602a0-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1156_0602a0-07 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_0602a0-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_0602a0-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1156_0602a0-07 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1156_cc66b2-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1156_cc66b2-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1156_cc66b2-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1156_cc66b2-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1156_cc66b2-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1156_cc66b2-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1156_cc66b2-1e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1156_cc66b2-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1156_cc66b2-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1156_cc66b2-1e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Further Training, why should I bother?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything that\u2019s worth doing is worth doing well. You are reading our website so there\u2019s a good chance you are considering taking training. This is worthwhile and fun. What ever bike you ride, you need to ride it confidently, safely and enjoy the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What happens when I join?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Training Coordinator will be your first point of contact. You will join as an Associate Member and be assigned to an Observer. One to one rides will be arranged with the observer for times that are mutually convenient. You may also wish to attend Group Training (GT) which takes place on the first Sunday after Group night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What training activities are offered?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a comprehensive range of training opportunities including Group Training, one to one with an observer and Slow Riding skills days. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/index.php\/activities-available-within-eamg\/\">EAMG Activities<\/a> page for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One to One Training:<\/strong> You will be assigned to an Observer who will make first contact with you to arrange an assessment ride. Your Observer will complete a Ride Report summarising your ride and recording the date for your next meet-up. Future rides will be tailored to your requirements. Your progress will depend upon your learning abilities and commitment; Observers love enthusiastic Associates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1156_17047d-ba{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1156_17047d-ba{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1156_17047d-ba{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1156_17047d-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1156_17047d-ba\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF8739-Edit_IG-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1127\" style=\"width:399px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF8739-Edit_IG-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF8739-Edit_IG-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF8739-Edit_IG-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF8739-Edit_IG-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF8739-Edit_IG.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1156_25a841-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1156_25a841-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1156_25a841-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1156_25a841-f9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_25a841-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_25a841-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1156_25a841-f9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1156_8e5439-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1156_8e5439-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1156_8e5439-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1156_8e5439-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1156_8e5439-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1156_8e5439-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1156_8e5439-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1156_8e5439-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1156_8e5439-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1156_8e5439-fa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Flexible Observed Rides:<\/strong> If you are keen to progress, you can inform the Training Coordinator who will endeavour to arrange for you to be assigned to additional observers who have capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Group Training (GT):<\/strong> GT\u2019s are held on the Sunday following the first Tuesday (Group Night) every month. GT\u2019s consists of a short Roadcraft talk, usually delivered by an Observer. You will be then be assigned to an Observer, other than your assigned Observer, giving you a valuable opportunity to obtain another opinion of your riding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Slow Riding and Machine Handling:<\/strong> Carried out at a \u2018safe off-road\u2019 venue, Associates and Full Members can practice skills that include: figure of 8, U-Turns, slalom around cones, swerve test, braking including emergency stops, manoeuvring, picking up techniques, counter steering and machine check.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1156_9f7b18-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1156_9f7b18-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1156_9f7b18-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(45% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(55% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id1156_9f7b18-05 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_9f7b18-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_9f7b18-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1156_9f7b18-05 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1156_171637-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1156_171637-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1156_171637-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1156_171637-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1156_171637-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1156_171637-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1156_171637-94{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1156_171637-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1156_171637-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1156_171637-94\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF9660_IG-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1171\" style=\"width:513px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF9660_IG-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF9660_IG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF9660_IG-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF9660_IG.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSCF1729-Edit_IG-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2543\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2503058654192156;width:519px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSCF1729-Edit_IG-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSCF1729-Edit_IG-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSCF1729-Edit_IG-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eamg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSCF1729-Edit_IG.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1156_374d78-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1156_374d78-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1156_374d78-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1156_374d78-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1156_374d78-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1156_374d78-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1156_374d78-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1156_374d78-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1156_374d78-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1156_374d78-16\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>If I pass an IAM or RoSPA test, can I go further?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Should you choose to take an IAM or RoSPA test, which most EAMG members do, on achieving a test pass you will become a Full Member of the Group and you will be eligible to join further training opportunities enabling you to maintain the standard you\u2019ve achieved and continue to progress. The opportunities are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full Member Training (FMT):<\/strong> Full Member Training Days are for Full Members to brush up on their skills or to further enhance them above advanced test standard; Full Members can choose when they wish to get out for a full days\u2019 1:1 training with a dedicated Observer. Routes will be challenging and around 200 miles depending on daylight hours. Available 1<sup>st<\/sup> April \u2013 31<sup>st<\/sup> October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Further Training for Full Members (FTFM): <\/strong>Specifically designed for individuals who are scheduled for a RoSPA retest within 12 months, or who intend to renew an expired ROSPA or IAM qualification within 12 months of their membership renewal. A small Additional Annual Membership fee gives access to&nbsp;the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfcdObserved Rides with an allocated Observer. <br>It is expected that three or four sessions will be enough. &nbsp;Available to those with a RoSPA retest due within 12 months or where they wish to renew a lapsed ROSPA or IAM qualification within 12 months of their membership renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfcdGroup Training, Monthly.<br>A session with an Observer on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis dependent upon Associate demand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observers are unpaid volunteers, using and paying for their own motorcycles so a donation towards their expenses is requested for each observed ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/223065436734052\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Membership Form<\/a> for details of current EAMG membership fees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1156_aa2b53-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1156_aa2b53-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1156_aa2b53-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1156_aa2b53-ed > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_aa2b53-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_aa2b53-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1156_aa2b53-ed alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1156_ef291b-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1156_ef291b-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1156_ef291b-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1156_ef291b-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1156_ef291b-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1156_ef291b-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1156_ef291b-53{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1156_ef291b-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1156_ef291b-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1156_ef291b-53\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Full Member Social rides:<\/strong> Riding with experienced riders is an excellent way to pickup hints and ideas. Observers regularly join our social rides and welcome the opportunity to discuss riding issues or give advice. Two Social rides are organised each month; one annexed to AGTs (see above) the other independently organised. (Social link) Destinations and distance vary but details will be advertised in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1156_3fc6fe-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1156_3fc6fe-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1156_3fc6fe-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1156_3fc6fe-1b{background-color:#cad1e0;}.kb-row-layout-id1156_3fc6fe-1b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_3fc6fe-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1156_3fc6fe-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1156_3fc6fe-1b alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1156_87f3d4-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1156_87f3d4-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1156_87f3d4-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1156_87f3d4-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1156_87f3d4-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1156_87f3d4-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1156_87f3d4-1e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1156_87f3d4-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1156_87f3d4-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1156_87f3d4-1e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>What do members have to say?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1156_81c90f-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1156_81c90f-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1156_81c90f-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1156_81c90f-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1156_81c90f-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1156_81c90f-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1156_81c90f-4b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 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They always take time to make you feel comfortable before the ride and explain the objectives. The ride report form is good to look back on as a reminder<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\">Neill Harrild<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-1156_183244-fe wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Very pleasant ride with breaks for constructive comment. Plenty of advice with tips on all aspects of ride<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\">Tony Seaman<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-1156_c8ad4c-0d wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Really well instructed ride from a well-informed observer. The debrief was constructive and carried out in a positive manner. 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