East London Advanced Motorcyclists
Become a better rider
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 […]
The Tour Company About a year before the holiday we started to investigate what tour company we would choose. The deciding factors were availability of dates (I had to take holiday during college half term), length of trip, experiences, price and customer feedback. We went to MCN bike show and […]
ELAM organised a training day for Observers on Sunday 28th April with i2i Motorcycle Academy. The aim was to hone the Observers’ skills, learn something new, have some fun and reward the Observers for their hard work throughout the year. Spaces were limited, so National Observers were given first refusal. […]
What’s it like to be an ELAM marshal, or motopilot? Read all about Del Trainer’s day at last summer’s Ride London Experience with Prudential. Del Trainer, Moto Pilot 3, Sweep 12, Box Hill As some of you maybe aware, we have a small team within ELAM full members, who under […]
For three years, Jacqui Barnard, one of ELAM’s National Observers, has effectively carried out the role of Group Secretary. It’s now time for another member to take on the role. It is coming up to three years since I took over the role of ELAM Group Secretary; I think it […]
We are delighted to invite you to our annual trip to France to take part in our Circuit based training weekend at Folembray in Northern France. If you have attended this trip you will know that each year we try to improve the trip so we hope that you can join us […]
The Essex Voluntary Blood Service, also known as Essex Blood Runners is a charitable organisation that delivers urgently needed supplies of blood, platelets, plasma and samples to nine A&E hospitals across Essex and East London. We are one of 30+ such groups throughout the UK. This free of charge service is […]
This summer Jack Chavner and Ami Hallford were the source of envy amongst ELAM members for their nine-day adventure on Scotland’s most coveted bike tour: the North Coast 500. They describe the highs and lows in this feature piece. It’s January, it’s cold, real cold, -27°c on the thermometer, […]
With 2019 fast approaching the East London Advanced Motorcyclists and EuroTrax announce for the twelfth year running their unique track coaching weekend in France. Are you up for the challenge of learning track riding in Summer 2019? Rob Connolly, our Membership Secretary, answers your FAQs. For 2019 we are again looking to […]
Every Armistice Sunday, ELAM bikers pay tribute to World War One soldiers with a ride-out to the Imperial War Museum Duxford. Andrew Bellingham writes about this year’s poignant ride commemorating the Armistice centenary. Nigel led a dozen hardy souls on a ride out today to Duxford, to attend the remembrance […]