Middlesex Advanced Motorcyclists (MAM)
Middlesex Advanced Motorcyclists
Middlesex Advanced Motorcyclists (MAM) is IAMRoadSmart affiliated road safety group offering IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider Courses. Join our community of skilled motorcyclists dedicated to improving road safety through advanced riding techniques.
MAM was established in 1992 and, currently, we have about 140 members. We take our training seriously and consider our performance to be one of the best in the country. We also like to have fun too, in an inclusive and wcoming environment.
We have members from diverse ethnic backgrounds, across both genders, in a wide range of jobs, career types and professions. We are denominated by a common passion for motorcycling and associated activities, underpinned by a mission to make MAM members better riders.
Our catchment area covers North London and the adjacent Home Counties. Our rides typically commence in the Denham areas & our social activities usually take place in the Uxbridge area.
How to join
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Step 1: IAM Membership
Sign up for IAM membership and enroll in the Advanced Rider Course.
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Step 2: Join MAM
Select Middlesex Advanced Motorcyclists as your group preference
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Step 3: Begin Training
Work with qualified national observers who will guide and mentor you through the advanced riding techniques.
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Step 4: Take your test
Take your advanced riding test to achieve accreditation status.
It is a requirement of the IAM advanced test that your vehicle is able to maintain the national speed limit, so please be aware this may exclude some scooters and smaller motorcycles.
Why Join Middlesex Advanced Motorcyclists?
Improve Your Skills
Learn advanced riding techniques from qualified observers who will guide you through to advanced rider accreditation status.
Community
Connect with like-minded motorcyclists, share experiences, and participate in group rides and social events.
Road Safety
Enhance your safety on the road through advanced observation, positioning, and hazard awareness techniques.
Blood biker
An advanced riding qualification is a requirement for anyone wanting to become a blood biker, and is recommended if you are undertaking any other voluntary work on your motorcycle.
How does it work?
IPSGA – The framework for your course and the structure for your advanced mindset
IPSGA stands for Information-Position-Speed-Gear-Acceleration. This is the system of motorcycle control for advanced riders and provides a logical sequence for our observation and planning when we ride.
At MAM we use the system to structure a course around six ‘observed’ rides – the first five focus on each component of the system in turn, and the sixth is a mock test. This way we aim to have you test-ready in six rides so you can embark on your new journey as an advanced rider.
The course begins with a theory session in which the system is explored in detail, helping you to be ready to apply it to your riding from your first on-road session. The theory session is also an excellent opportunity to meet your fellow and trainees and our team of observers who will be coaching you towards your goal of passing the advanced test.
Each of your rides will be with a different observer, so you will benefit from the huge range of biking experience held by the group. After each ride your observer will give you detailed feedback so that you will know what you need to practice before your next session. The scheduled course rides, which take place at the weekends, are supported by our system of ‘ad hoc’ rides, meaning you can book extra observed rides on the days that suit you and progress at your own speed. And don’t worry if you need more than six rides to prepare for your test, the course fee covers you for up to twelve.
Overall, our aim is to make you into a safe, systematic and smooth rider ready to embrace the challenges presented by the roads today and enjoy your life as a biker.
Our Community
Social Events
Regular social events give members the opportunity to connect and share their experiences. Presentations given by members and guest speakers cover a wide range of motorcycle-related topics, making our social nights an integral part of our training.
Group Rides
Join our organised motorcycle rides to explore new routes and destinations.
Inclusive Environment
We have members from diverse ethnic backgrounds, across genders, in a wide range of jobs, career types and professions.
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