Riding Adventures
Fancy a trip to Wales ? Pany Chacholiades describes how his went.
This was my first biking trip, and it was to Wales ,it started on the 23rd June. I went with a an long standing friend of mine at short notice. He’d booked to stay on a campsite but I preferred to stay in a hotel – I’m not a camper as […]
Poem for bikers
Over the Hills and Far Away and all of this on the longest day They thirst to learn, they itch to ride, And breakdown trucks take in their stride. They know no Colour, know no Creed, though some of them are in Greatest need. Some are timid some are bold, […]
The Further Adventures of our Nige
SPAIN MAYBE, MAYBE NOT??? It was the year 2019 when the rumblings started, the fingers twitching and the brain twirled, yes, it was ‘plan a trip’ ime. After 5 minutes it was decided it was to be Spain ( basically we had a massive Brittany ferries discount, but that’s […]
Nothing like a nice ride out
13 August 2022 ‘August the 13th was a particular hot day with temperatures reaching a high. What a good excuse for our members / associates to cool off on an All-Abilities ride. A group of nine of us started from the usual meeting point towards Jordan’s Mill for a spot […]
Gear Reviews
Kawasaki 900RS Quick Review
Whilst my current bike was due it’s annual service , I thought to save me waiting around I’ll go for a test ride , makes perfect sense doesn’t it. The bike I chose was the Kawasaki 900RS , the “retro” as I believe these modern/old bikes are called. Although I’ve […]
Engine Hawk
Engine What!! Now I’ve got your attention Engine Hawk are a newish motorcycle clothing company , who are owned by those “Ruroc”Helmet guys , who have got a sort of love them ,hate them vibe going on We have got those reviews , search them out. Well according to Engine […]
Is it a motorbike or a super computer
Well as I came late to biking 11 years ago now and being 40 years young at the time ,you’d think I’d be all up for a much help as I could get , especially safety aids, yes Indeed I was, one that stop you from falling off would be […]
Return of the Atlas
Well some of you may have heard of Ruroc and their helmets , I did a review of their first ever motorbike helmet for progression, a while ago now. Ruroc have released their 3rd incarnation of their motor bike helmet, Ruroc are more known for their ski/snow board helmets , […]
Editors Ramble
Well it’s been a bit quiet here in progression of late, our tech expert and web-master has left the area. I would say he’s moved to sunnier climes, but he’s moved to Scotland, and we all know it always rains there – and it’s cold, anyhow, we all wish Arthur […]
Opinion
Interview with Vikki Harris, ELAM Full Member andcurrently Observer Under Training.
Editor: What’s your bike history Vikki ? Vikki: I have been riding for over 44 years on and off, I have ridden loads of different bikes ranging from the Yamaha FS1E through many Kawasaki’s, a few Honda’s ,I even had a couple of 250 2 stroke Motocrossers and I […]
Diversity within ELAM
Demographically speaking, the majority of motorcyclists are middle-aged white men. Therefore, those that choose advanced training and pass their IAM test follow suit. Given that ELAM’s pool of observers mostly comes from the cohort of riders who have come through the group as associates and passed their test with us, […]
Notices
A new MCD venue for ELAM? by Anthony Fitzgerald ELAM Chief Observer
For many years we have been using North Weald airfield for our Machine Control Days (MCD), the first step on the associates’ journey to passing the advanced test. Initially we used a long straight strip adjacent to the main runway. It was reasonably private but very exposed in bad weather […]
Word from the Chair
Words from our Chair
Words from the ELAM Chair I took over Chairmanship duties at the end of May from Chris Cotter. It’s a great privilege to be the figurehead of the group which has been a fundamental part of my motorcycling background. Safety and progress are my overriding mantras. I joined the IAM […]
Contributions
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- It’s interesting and reasonably motorcycle related
- It does not detract from the ideals of the ELAM or IAM RoadSmart
- It isn’t overtly defamatory, in bad taste or too politically incorrect