East London Advanced Motorcyclists
Become a better rider
Your April 2020 Progression magazine is now out! Many thanks to our new Progression editor, Paul Carter, who has put together a great selection of articles for your consumption in these strange times. Whilst we’re all stuck at home off our bikes, Progression will provide you a much needed biking […]
This year’s ELAM AGM took place on the 3rd March 2020 at the Moby Dick public house in Romford. This is the second year the AGM has been held at this venue and it proved just as popular as last year. A generous buffet was laid on and a large […]
So, everyone here loves to ride. A bike is your gateway to freedom and your passion otherwise why would we be doing it? Now unlike a car, if we don’t treat our bikes well they can get angry, throw a wobbler or throw us off and hurt us. So, I’m […]
For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Nigel Servini and I am the Social ride Co Ordinator. I have been in the role for about 5 years and I must say I really enjoy the job. I currently ride a BMW R1200GSA which I love “I […]
No not those !! These: I’m sure we have all heard the bloke down the pub, telling stories of he’s daring deeds tearing up the streets, and how his tyres haven’t got any chicken strips on his tyres, so he must be a much better rider than you as you’ve […]
I’m a latecomer to biking. You could say I’m a “mid-life crisis” biker, having started to learn at the tender age of 44. After doing CBT and one year of practice riding (a.k.a. commuting) from Newbury Park into the City on my Honda CB125, and with quite a few training […]
Great product, slightly odd name Having noticed a few fellow ELAM’ites wearing the Helite Turtle Airbag vests on social rides, I chatted to the owners and was very impressed with the safety potential. So I took the plunge and paid £ 450 on 0% APR from Sportbikeshop about two years […]
Folembray 2020 is shaping up to be yet another exciting weekend of biking on the Continent and advanced riding training based on the track. Check out this promo trailer for the event to get a taste of the fun to be had. There’s still spaces available to sign up if […]
POSTPONEMENT OF THIS YEARS EVENT. For those of you who had already signed up, an email with all the details has been sent to you. Yes it is with much regret that this years Folembray has been put back till next year. Although restrictions are easing it was felt that […]
Folembray 2019 may have a been a little wetter than desired, but being tough bikers, we weren’t deterred. We went, we rode, we partied and we damned well enjoyed ourselves whatever the weather. Riding on wet certainly requires some confidence and a riding style tempered for the conditions, for which […]