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Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 19:39
by Fireblade_Ro
So today I sat my advanced riding test (IAMs) but first... my preparation! For those thinking of doing IAMs... don't do what I've done!!!
I've been training with TVAM-RAMs for about a year, I applied to do my test in May after passing my cross check then was hit by a drink driver.
I moved to Shropshire in the summer, and started a new job... didn't really have the time to do observed rides but did get another cross check done (and passed!) so I did my test. And failed. Horribly.
I did some additional observed rides, had some lovely feedback and some great constructive ways to improve my riding. Then I was made redundant, stressful few weeks job hunting instead of riding - and today was my second test. I started the day with my partners car being broken down, and having to drive him to work (1hr round trip!)... then while cleaning my motorbike I managed to break my rear left indicator. I went to work for the morning, ended up leaving late and flustered then went and had my indicator fixed by some AMAZING guys at Navajo & Mooney, Telford.
During my ride it was really windy, freezing cold and rained a few times. And my indicator broke again right at the start... I ended up doing the whole ride with arm signals!!!
Maybe my preparation hasn't exactly been advanced... but turns out my riding this afternoon was
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/emoticon-0100-smile.gif)
I passed
I'm looking at doing RoSPA next... any advice for doing this without being calamity Jane?!
![Covered Laugh (giggle)](./images/smilies/emoticon-0136-giggle.gif)
if anyone is based around Telford (midweek) or Reading (weekends) and fancies burning some fuel then let me know
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Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 19:57
by Kwacky
Well done. Sounds like you deserved it.
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 20:08
by kiwikrasher
Fireblade_Ro wrote:So today I sat my advanced riding test (IAMs) but first... my preparation! For those thinking of doing IAMs... don't do what I've done!!!
I've been training with TVAM-RAMs for about a year, I applied to do my test in May after passing my cross check then was hit by a drink driver.
I moved to Shropshire in the summer, and started a new job... didn't really have the time to do observed rides but did get another cross check done (and passed!) so I did my test. And failed. Horribly.
I did some additional observed rides, had some lovely feedback and some great constructive ways to improve my riding. Then I was made redundant, stressful few weeks job hunting instead of riding - and today was my second test. I started the day with my partners car being broken down, and having to drive him to work (1hr round trip!)... then while cleaning my motorbike I managed to break my rear left indicator. I went to work for the morning, ended up leaving late and flustered then went and had my indicator fixed by some AMAZING guys at Navajo & Mooney, Telford.
During my ride it was really windy, freezing cold and rained a few times. And my indicator broke again right at the start... I ended up doing the whole ride with arm signals!!!
Maybe my preparation hasn't exactly been advanced... but turns out my riding this afternoon was
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/emoticon-0100-smile.gif)
I passed
I'm looking at doing RoSPA next... any advice for doing this without being calamity Jane?!
![Covered Laugh (giggle)](./images/smilies/emoticon-0136-giggle.gif)
if anyone is based around Telford (midweek) or Reading (weekends) and fancies burning some fuel then let me know
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/emoticon-0100-smile.gif)
If you can deal with all that crap then pass Ro, you canbe fully confident in your ability. Well done, sounds like you've worked hard for it and it's paid off
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Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 20:15
by Cav
Wow... well handled !!
If you managed to keep your cool through all of that and pass then fair play!
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Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 21:43
by D6Nutz
Nice one ro.
I keep thinking about RoSPA, passed my iam a few years ago now. Can never commit to it though.
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 21:47
by C00kiemonster
Wow. Well done
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Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 21:47
by Tricky
blimey!!! well done.
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Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 21:50
by Perkles
Well done ro
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 22:03
by Fireblade_Ro
Thank you
My next adventure is Blood Bike training... starting Wednesday!!!
Once I'm settled with that and into the swing of the blood runs then I'll do RoSPA - probably next summer. Anything that will improve my riding, enjoyment of riding and life expectancy has to be good, right?!
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 22:05
by Blade
Impressive Ro well done. To pass after all that hassle and stress shows your on top of your game. Congratulations all the hard work and effort paid off.
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 22:05
by Kwacky
Have a chat with your insurance about being a blood bike. Some of them class it as courier so it'll cost a fortune.
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 22:08
by Fireblade_Ro
Kwacky wrote:Have a chat with your insurance about being a blood bike. Some of them class it as courier so it'll cost a fortune.
That's tomorrows job - I've been told that it comes under "charity/fund raising" and in which case doesn't hurt so hard on the premium... after all it is a charitable service and I make no money whatsoever from it. We'll see what they say! Otherwise SSBB will need to review their 30+ yrs of age rider insurance policy if they want me riding a fleet bike...
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 22:20
by StMarks
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Well done that girl.!
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 20 Nov 2015, 22:24
by duke63
Well done, Ro!
Must confess i got put off doing IAAM by a mate who did it. He then went on a Euro tour with the group and said he saw some of the most irresponsible bike riding ever, by the group of IAAM instructors he was with.
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 03 Dec 2015, 14:36
by Rossgo
I'm.Very late here Ro. Congratulations on the pass. You clearly had a very testing day before this lol!!
As regards to Reading and weekends...did you know that Reading Toy Run is on Sunday? I'm planning to go, just bring a teddy bear or someyhing to hand in and that will lead to a little kid smiling for the year
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 03 Dec 2015, 17:34
by Blade
Great cause Rossgo and we'll done you for supporting helping under privileged kids have a nice Xmas. Christmas is all about the giving and it feels very rewarding to know your efforts have helped someone less fortunate.
Have a good day mate
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Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 03 Dec 2015, 18:21
by Fireblade_Ro
I'll be there, dressed as a snowman with a muppet helmet cover
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I won't be doing the whole ride... A) I'll probably still feel shit post impacted wisdom tooth fun and B) I'm riding with my dad on his new scooter... and he's a bit novice
I am bringing toys and have provisionally arranged with someone to take them to the finish but as I've never actually met this person before I may not be able to find her - anyone else going along I could hand gifts to?
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 04 Dec 2015, 06:14
by Rossgo
Thanks Blade yes definitely a good cause well worth a few hours of someone's day in my opinion
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 04 Dec 2015, 06:16
by Rossgo
Ro. More than happy to take something off you to hand in on your bbehalve. I'm planning to use my tail bag should be big enough for a couple of soft toys. Going to see if I can bag a Father Christmas costume for the day
Re: Advanced?! Me?! Hmm!
Posted: 04 Dec 2015, 06:18
by Rossgo
Sure though people would happily take gifts up on your behalve if we didn't see each other. There's usually a boat/bike that goes along with plenty of room for half the town haha!!