# Essex Advanced Motorcyclists Group

> Promoting Motorcycling Excellence


## Pages

- [Glen Brown](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/glen-brown/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? I’ve been mad on bikes for as long as I can remember whether its riding, tinkering, reading or watching anything to do with bikes. What was the bike and what were the circumstances? My first experience of motorcycling comprised an old BSA frame with no engine jumping humps (on the back) as a 6year old. From the age of 12 I used ride (on the fields) a Zundappe Bella, Francis Barnet 197 & BSA C11G I wonder what their worth today? At 16 my steed was a 2 […]
- [Graham Cooper.](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/graham-cooper-3/): Current Bike(s): BMW R1200RS, Honda CB500 Fantasy Bike: Honda CBX1000 Preferred road/area to ride in the UK and Overseas: It’s all about flowing roads through great scenery. I love the Cotswolds, accessible for a day out. Wales, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales all feature strongly. In the USA, I’ve been lucky enough to ride the Pacific Highway, Seattle to San Diego, far more bends than I‘d ever expected. Closer to home, France’s Alps and Germany’s Hartz Mountains are excellent but New Zealand is by far the best; the South Island is pretty deserted with massive views and friendly people. Age […]
- [Clive Taylor](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/clive-taylor-3/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? Mum and dad couldn’t afford cars so they had side car outfits with 3 seats in the side car! (wooden planks as I remember) and therefore bikes were a big part of my growing up. Growing up on local farms it was a ’Rights to Passage’ situation so a Raliegh Runabout was purchased for pocket money (non running), striped fixed and then abused around the fields, followed by a collection of auto mopeds – geared ones were out of my price band. At 16 there was no other […]
- [Gallery](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/gallery/): Recent EAMG events and rides. This is a rolling gallery of recent event and ride photos.Scroll down (or use this link) to see photos from our archives. The archive gallery will be refreshed periodically as we too many photos to display them all. Slow Riding Day, September 2024
- [Danny Byrne](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/danny-byrne/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? I Always loved the sound and look from an early age. How old were you when you first rode a bike? I was About 8yrs old, was on a 50cc dirt bike at a track in Cheshunt. Of the bikes you’ve owned to date, which was the favourite, if there was one? Had to be the BMW K1300S great machine and fast.  If you were given the opportunity to own any bike on the market which would it be? It would have to be another K1300s or the […]
- [Shop](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/shop/)
- [EAMG Activities](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/activities-available-within-eamg/): Anyone joining EAMG will be aware that they will be assigned to an observer who will take them on training rides. What they might not know is how many other activities they can be involved in within EAMG. No matter what your level of riding, whether just starting on your advanced riding journey or you have years of experience and training, we have a multitude of activities for you. Naturally most of these activities involve riding as that is our common bond so we have a variety of social and training riding events. We also have a variety of social […]
- [Clive Taylor.](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/clive-taylor-2/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? Mum and dad couldn’t afford cars so they had side car outfits with 3 seats in the side car! (wooden planks as I remember) and therefore bikes were a big part of my growing up. Growing up on local farms it was a ’Rights to Passage’ situation so a Raliegh Runabout was purchased for pocket money (non running), striped fixed and then abused around the fields, followed by a collection of auto mopeds – geared ones were out of my price band. At 16 there was no other […]
- [Darren Wigington](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/mick-hewitt-2/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? In 2004, My girlfriend at the time was a biker, also Ewan & Charlie with Long way Round, showing that a motorbike was not just transport but away to travel and explore. How old were you when you first rode a bike? 34, a 2 hour try ride at a Chelmsford training School. What Bikes do you currently own? I have a 2023 R1250GSA and a 2019 F750GS Of the bikes you’ve ever owned which was your favourite if you had one? A 2018 R1200GSA brought new from […]
- [Michel Couque.](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/michel-couque-2/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? Being half French I was riding mopeds age 12, then Off road 125cc on the farm (yeh right) and it was an immediate addiction. How old were you when you first rode a bike? Bike with gear change started aged 12. What was the bike and what were the circumstances? It was an awesome bike called an Ossa Phantom, would loop the loop in first gear, I borrowed it from my dads friend, and I never wanted to give it back. Of the bikes you’ve owned to date, […]
- [Dave Crossley](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/dave-crossley/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? When I was junior school age, I saw Barry Sheene racing on the TV and how passionate he was about his race, how exciting motorbiking was and I was hooked. How old were you when you first rode a bike? I was about fourteen. I had a part time job in a garage and one of the mechanics had a Honda 250 that he let me ride around the garage compound.I started riding bikes when I was 19, first on a Honda 250 Super Dream, which was a […]
- [Andy Parnham](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/andy-parnham/): Current Bike(s): A bike….
- [Terry Sullivan](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/terry-sullivan-2/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? It was 1998, I was working at Kodak in Harrow and travelling from Dagenham to Harrow and back daily. I used a Vauxhall Combo van and it would take 50 minutes to get there and anything up to 5 hours to get home, but on a good day an hour and 40 minutes.A few guys I worked with suggested I take my DAS and get a motorbike to cut my journey time down. I just dismissed it and said “whatever” and carried on wasting a lot of my […]
- [Michel Couque](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/michel-couque/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? Being half French I was riding mopeds age 12, then Off road 125cc on the farm (yeh right) and it was an immediate addiction. How old were you when you first rode a bike? Bike with gear change started aged 12. What was the bike and what were the circumstances? It was an awesome bike called an Ossa Phantom, would loop the loop in first gear, I borrowed it from my dads friend, and I never wanted to give it back. Of the bikes you’ve owned to date, […]
- [Phil Wilknson](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/phil-wilknson/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? My dad always had Honda C90s for commuting, and also I grew up watching Carl Foggarty winning championships How old were you when you first rode a bike? I got a Honda Vision 50 at the age of 16. Of the bikes you’ve ever owned which was your favourite if you had one? I have loved all the bikes I’ve owned, the BMW GSA is a fantastic bike and has grown my confidence, but my favourite is my KTM 450exc – the bike has taken me to a […]
- [Paul Carden](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/paul-cardin/): Current bikes: My all-round bike is a KTM 1290 Adventure S. The bike I use for observed rides is a V-strom 650. I also have a KTM 300 TP for green laning and a classic Yamaha DT175 that I am restoring. If you were given the opportunity to own any bike on the market which would it be? Ducati Panigale V4. Where is your preferred place to ride in the UK? Any area that has nice flowing roads with little traffic or villages. And abroad? Italy, Germany and Austria. What got you interested in motorcycling? Motorcycling is in my blood. When […]
- [Paul Reynolds](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/paul-reynolds/): Profile to follow:
- [Phil Reader](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/phil-reader-2/): Current Bike(s): Triumph 675 Street Triple and KTM Superduke GT. Previous Bikes: FS1E, GS125,GS550,GS700 (Import), CBR1000, CBR600FP, ZXR750H1, ZXR750H2, ZXR750L2, ZX7R (yes I loved the ZXR’s) Honda SP1, 954 Fireblade, 2004 Fireblade, 2006 Fireblade, BMW S1000RR, Triumph Tiger 1050. Preferred Road/Area to ride in the UK and Overseas: Essex and Suffolk are just fine with some great roads although I do love to ride in North Yorkshire and the Scottish Borders. France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany are favourites especially the Eifel Mountain Range. Age you first rode a bike: I was 13, it was an old C90 that was used […]
- [Colin Digby](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/colin-digby-2/): Current Bike(s): KTM Super Duke RSE  Triumph Explorer. Fantasy Bike: I already own the best bike in the world KTM. Preferred road/area to ride in the UK and Overseas:  Anywhere with twisty roads. Age when you first rode a bike and what bike was it: I was 15 and riding my mate’s CBR 1000 blade around Hanningfield Reservoir. When and why did you develop an interest in riding a bike: Due To work moving location I had to get coworker transport and we said let’s get him a bike license so I looked in to it And it worked out […]
- [Clint Bardwell](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/clint-bardwell-2/): FANTASY BIKE: Don’t have one. Although warming to the new Triumph Rocket. PREFERRED ROAD/AREA UK and OVERSEAS: UK-Wales, 483 etc. OVERSEAS-Germany, Black Forest area, Swiss Alps. AGE WHEN YOU FIRST RODE A BIKE-AND WHAT WAS IT: Age 4, Montesa Cota 25 Trials Bike. WHEN AND WHY DID YOU DEVELOP AN INTEREST IN RIDING A BIKE: Saw a mate on his own bike one day back in about 1971, looked like fun!! Whinged at Dad till I got the Montesa. ASIDE FAMILY MEMBERS, WHO WOULD YOU LIKE AS A RIDING COMPANION: Anyone Safe, fast, Smooth and Predictable. I.e. Chris Reed, John […]
- [Danny Rutter](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/danny-rutter-2/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? I had always been interested in cars and bikes, and could pretty much identify a car, make and model from the engine and exhaust note from my bedroom window. These were the days when they were mostly Fords, Vauxhalls, Datsuns and Morris. I then moved onto bikes but mainly through watching racing. Kickstart was also a favourite. How old were you when you first rode a bike? I was 12 or 13 I think. What was the bike and what were the circumstances? My Dad had a Honda […]
- [John Tullett](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/john-tullett/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? Migrating from a push bike to a motorcycle seemed like a logical progression from an early age – faster, able to travel further what was there not to like? These thoughts were reinforced by my paternal grandparents living adjacent to Monty’s Motorcycles in Edenbridge, Kent. There were always a mouth watering selection of ‘proper’ British bikes in the showroom window and invariably whenever I walked past the open workshop door there was at least one Triumph/Norton/BSA being kick-started or revved-up. How old were you when you first rode […]
- [Dave Hawke](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/dave-hawke/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? I’d never taken much interest in motorcycles until I was working part time (whilst still at school) at my local petrol station which was just off the A2 in Kent roundabout 1971/2. I’d only been working there a few weekends and one day a guy came into fill up on a brand spanking new Honda CB750 – which had only (then) been recently released by Honda – and I knew then that I had to get into biking to own one of these superbikes one day. How old […]
- [Mark Bass](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/adam-bhoyroo/): When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle? First interest was from watching scrambling on Grandstand back in the day. Had a couple of friends at school also interested in bikes and we always talked about getting them when we were 16. How old were you when you first rode a bike? First rode when I was 16. Had the classic parental battle about getting a bike and was told that I could never have one, which caused the rebellious 16 year old me to become very stroppy and I’m told “difficult to live with”. Then […]
- [Colin Foley](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/colin-foley/): WHY CHOOSE 2 WHEELS? When I was around 8 years old, I saw 2 kids blatting around on a field on little blue bikes with the Dad looking on. The moment I saw that, I knew what I wanted to do. Every Christmas and Birthday I asked for a bike but it never happened. (Yes, they were YAMAHA PW 50’S or 80’S). Aged 16 I got a part-time job and bought my own bike: £185 SUZUKI AP50.  WHAT WAS YOUR 1ST MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE? Riding a friends’ Honda C50 over a local park aged 13. I found I could just do it. WHY BECOME […]
- [Stephen green](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/magali-ellis/): Profile to follow
- [Graham Simpkins](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/graham-simpkins/): Current Bike: Honda Blackbird. When and why did you develop an interest in riding a motorcycle?From my early teens my bedroom wall was adorned with motorcycle posters but my interest became more serious when I was 15 and looking at my uncle’s collection of classic bikes. He produced a helmet and saying “don’t tell your mother” let me take his BSA 350 for a ride around the Chew Valley Lake. I really enjoyed my ride and from then on was determined that I wanted a bike of my own. How old were you when you first rode a bike?Probably about […]
- [John Tipper](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/john-tipper/): Current Bike(s): KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, Triumph 1200 Explorer, Honda CBF 1000A Fantasy Bike: Vincent Black Shadow Preferred road/area to ride in the UK and Overseas: Any scenic area free of traffic. UK: Cotswolds, North Wales and Highlands of Scotland. Overseas, there are so many great places to ride: Cote d’Or, Route of Grand Alps, Route Napoleon and Pyrenees in France, Schwarzwald and Bavaria in Germany and Dolomites in Italy. Age when you first rode a bike and what bike was it: I was fifteen on a Kieft scooter handed down from my father. It had a 200cc two-stroke […]
- [Profile](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/profile/): Current Bike(s): A bike….
- [Mick Hewitt](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/mick-hewitt/): Current Bike(s): KTM Adventure 1190 and BMW F800GS Fantasy Bike: Ducati Panigale V4 Preferred road/track/area to ride in the UK and Overseas: A660 A1(M) to Kimbolton, Isle of Man TT circuit Age when you first rode a bike and what bike was it: As a youngster, aged about 8, in my local woods, riding Honda 50’s/scooters. When and why did you develop an interest in riding a bike: My first taste of a big bike was on an AJS 650 in my local woods – I jumped on this massive bike, put it in first and let the clutch out […]
- [Graham Cooper](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/graham-cooper-2/): Current Bike(s): BMW R1200RS, Honda CB500 Fantasy Bike: Honda CBX1000 Preferred road/area to ride in the UK and Overseas: It’s all about flowing roads through great scenery. I love the Cotswolds, accessible for a day out. Wales, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales all feature strongly. In the USA, I’ve been lucky enough to ride the Pacific Highway, Seattle to San Diego, far more bends than I‘d ever expected. Closer to home, France’s Alps and Germany’s Hartz Mountains are excellent but New Zealand is by far the best; the South Island is pretty deserted with massive views and friendly people. Age […]
- [Committee](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/committee/): Meet The Committee EAMG is a registered charity and run entirely by volunteers but none the less, it is a business so has to be properly run which is the task of the committee. Some committee positions are designated officers such as Chair, Treasurer, Secretary which are required to fulfil our obligations of running a business. Other positions are filled for a specific role such as Membership Secretary, Webmaster and Training Team Liaison. We have further general committee members who may take on specific roles as required. At the moment the committee is fairly small so every member has a […]
- [Training Team](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/training-team/): Meet The Team A RoSPA gold test pass is the minimum requirement for anyone wishing to become an EAMG Observer but we also have a system in place to ensure we maintain the highest standards within the team. It starts with our Senior Observer Assessors (SOA’s) who undergo periodic training and assessments with recognised independent training bodies such as Rapid Training to ensure that their riding and observing abilities are to a high standard. The SOA’s in turn assess other members of the team as well as each other to ensure high and consistent standards are being maintained. Training Team […]
- [Social](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/social/): It is likely that your first introduction to the Group will be at one of our meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at Notleys Golf Club, Wight Notley, Witham.  These are informal gatherings where you will be able to discuss motorcycling with other like-minded riders, all of whom share a common interest. There is a bar and a selection of food is available. Guest speakers give presentations on a wide variety of motorcycling topics and there are often question and answer sessions. The topics covered include accident investigation, presentations on trips abroad with tips and advice, talks […]
- [Rides](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/rides/): RidesWe have 3 types of rides, social, associate and Full Social These rides are open to all members and their guests.  As they tend to be popular we normally split into groups and vary the type of route.  Typically we visit places like the Cotswolds, Cafes or museums.  Some rides are held mid-week. Associate Aimed at riders midway through their training to get experience riding in a group and get to know other members better. Typically on one Sunday a month. Full Reserved for members who have taken and passed an advanced qualification held on two Sundays a month. There […]
- [Magazine](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/magazine/): T.U.G. is the bimonthly magazine of the Essex Advanced Motorcyclists Group. Why is it called T.U.G? If you have undertaken advanced rider training you will recognise the name of our magazine as an acronym taken from the system for motorcycle control as taught by advanced riding organisations. IPSGA: Information – Position – Speed – Gear – Acceleration.The first phase, Information, is further broken down to TUG: Take – Use – Give. If you have anything for publication in TUG, please email the editor at tug@eamg.org.uk T.U.G ARCHIVEAugust 2022 on. T.U.G. ARCHIVEJune 2016 – April 2022
- [Our History](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/our-history/): EAMG is Born In 1982, Richard Clauson and Dr Paul John, were RAC/ACU instructors for the Chelmsford Motorcycle Training Scheme when Sergeant Roger Anderson (later Chief Inspector (Traffic) in charge of 200 + Traffic Officers with Essex Traffic Police) turned up to see if there was anything he could do to help. Seeing they were providing good training for ‘learners’, Roger realised there was no ‘further’ training available for Essex riders who held a full licence, so they decided to do something about it. An advertisement was placed in MCN to see if there was any interest in forming a […]
- [GDPR](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/gpdr/): Introduction The Data Protection Act 2018 is the UK’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy policy sets out how EAMG collects, uses, and protects the personal information of our members. Personal information we collect We collect only the personal information provided by you when joining or renewing membership of EAMG. We do not collect information from any outside source. How we use your personal information We use your personal information for the following purposes: How we protect your personal information We take the security of your personal information very seriously. We use a variety of security […]
- [Training](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/training/): Promoting Motorcycling Excellence 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’re passionate about our riding and proud of our proven track record, successfully training many hundreds of riders to achieve IAM, RoSPA or higher qualifications. All EAMG Observers are required to hold a current RoSPA Gold qualification. Their training is based on RoSPA’s 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. Our Training […]
- [Events Diary](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/events-diary/)
- [About Us](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/about/): Essex Advanced Motorcyclists’ Group is a not for profit charity established to promote improvement in the standard of motorcycle riding. EAMG Ltd is run entirely by unpaid volunteers so every penny of the membership fee is invested in training EAMG members. Our training team is passionate about motorcycling, promoting road safety and providing training for Members to achieve, maintain and progress beyond recognised Advanced Test standards. We also believe strongly that you can have lots of fun doing it! Our new website and new logo are testament to the continued success of EAMG. The commendable report given by the Kent […]
- [Contact Us](https://eamg.org.uk/index.php/contact/): EAMG Group Night Location The Notleys Golf ClubWitham Rd,White Notley, Witham. CM8 1ST Group Training Location The Beryl Platt Centre12-14 Redwood Drive,Writtle,Chelmsford,Essex.CM1 3LY
- [Home](https://eamg.org.uk/): ESSEX ADVANCED MOTORCYCLISTS GROUP Welcome to the Essex Advanced Motorcyclists Group. We are an established motorcycle training group that was formed in 1982. Next Group Night: Tuesday 6th January at Notleys Golf Club, CM8 1ST.Next Group Training: Sunday 11th January at The Beryl Platt Centre, Writtle. CM1 3LY. Promoting Motorcycling Excellence With over 40 year’s experience providing post test further training, EAMG has successfully trained hundreds of riders who have achieved nationally recognised qualifications. We are passionate about the quality of our riding and training; it’s in our DNA. Motorcycling should always be FUN. You’ll seldom see a car driver […]


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