5th May - WABAM rider skills day

[Ducatista]

WABAM (the local IAM bike group) are putting on a rider skills day on saturday 5th May at Trowbridge.

The two main attractions are a slow riding course. There is an adapted bike (with crash bars) that you can practice slow riding on. You need to book as the bike will be in demand and there is a small fee.

The other attraction is that you can have a free assessed ride. This has the benefit of giving you some feedback and making you aware of how you might be able to benefit from doing some advanced coaching.

I can't attach the flyer as it's too big, but will attempt to get that sorted.

[Ducatista]

Now got the link to the flyer

http://www.wabam.org.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1634.0;attach=1559

[Dabz]

Excellent, very interested in the assessed ride. It's in the diary :)

[bubblylittleme]

Now got the link to the flyer

http://www.wabam.org.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1634.0;attach=1559

do we need to register as can't read it otherwise

[Nikki]

Now got the link to the flyer

http://www.wabam.org.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1634.0;attach=1559

Dont think your link works unless you are a member?

Where is it in Trowbridge?

[Ade]

OK .. I have the flyer ... details as follows:

"Open Day where you can:

- take the WaBAM slow riding challenge, either on your own or on an adapted bike

- develop your slow riding skills on our obstacle course using the adapted bike (as demand likely to be high, please call 07837 050713 to pre-book your time slot and the use of the adapted bike, there will be a £4 charge for use of the bike)

- talk to the experts about avoiding those "## ####" moments

- learn how to become a better rider with our FREE assessment of your riding skills

- come and learn about the free and discounted IAM Skills for Life offers.

9.00am Saturday 5th May

Trowbridge Reference Library car park
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
BA14 8BS "

Hope that helps if people are interested in coming along. :)
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[Dabz]

I'm there with bells on :D what time does it start?

[goz1960]

Sounds like an interesting day, count me in.

[goz1960]

What time does it start and what is the cost of the ridding assessment?.

[Ducatista]

Starts at 9. Planning to go on until 17:00.
The assesment ride is free.

[Dabz]

do we need to book an assessment time or just turn up and wait? I'll be in no rush so happy to wait etc :)

[goz1960]

do we need to book an assessment time or just turn up and wait? I'll be in no rush so happy to wait etc :)

Me too but if we need to book them will do that?.

[Ducatista]

You do not need to book an assesment ride.
There will be a number of observers available.
If they happen to be all busy when you show up, then you'll get put on a list to wait until one is available.

You do need to book the bike if you want to use it on the slow riding course. This is because there is only specially adapted bike (I would guess it's just got crash bars on so it doesn't matter if it's dropped).

I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere but I would suggest taking your documents e.g. licence, MOT, insurance.
I think they might have forgotten to mention that.

[Ade]

Just bumping this back to top as reminder for those interested that this event is this coming Saturday, 5th May 2012. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Dabz]

Hoping to pop down after hazel's car is fixed :D

[Basher]

Sounds interesting, will pop down if weather ok, it's a long time since I past my test, if your really bad can they take your licence off you ? ;D

[Ducatista]

if your really bad can they take your licence off you ?

Everyone has some positive aspects to their riding :)

[Ade]

if your really bad can they take your licence off you ?

Everyone has some positive aspects to their riding :)
You including Basher in that category !!!! ;D ;) ;) ;)

[ozzie]

will be droping by some time hopefully. ;)

[Basher]

if your really bad can they take your licence off you ?

Everyone has some positive aspects to their riding :)
You including Basher in that category !!!! ;D ;) ;) ;)


;D ;D :D If I sit on my bike the right way round, facing the handle bars i will be happy ;D ;D :D

[Jon_W]

if your really bad can they take your licence off you ?

Everyone has some positive aspects to their riding :)
You including Basher in that category !!!! ;D ;) ;) ;)


;D ;D :D If I sit on my bike the right way round, facing the handle bars i will be happy ;D ;D :D

+1. Mee to. Have yet to master this art. ;D ;D ;D

[Goose02]

I popped down to this today and just thought I'd say a big thanks to the guys who were down there - Definitely worth going to and I'll definitely be signing up at some point!

[Ade]

Glad you got something out of it Goose.
It's a good time to sign up for the Skills for Life training at this time of year and WaBAM always looking for associates. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]