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Event:
Tuesday 16th Feb 7:30pm
Committee Meeting
Rideout:
Sunday 7th Mar 10:30am
Lunch Run
Social:
Monday 8th Mar 7:30pm
Club Night
Event:
Tuesday 16th Mar 7:30pm
Observer's Meeting
Event:
Saturday 27th Mar 10:00am
Associate Theory Day
Rideout:
Sunday 4th Apr 9:00am
Breakfast Run
Social:
Monday 12th Apr 7:30pm
Club Night
Rideout:
Thursday 15th Apr 7:30am
Mallory Park Rider Skills Day
Event:
Tuesday 20th Apr 7:30pm
Committee Meeting
Rideout:
Sunday 2nd May 9:00am
Breakfast Run
Social:
Monday 10th May 7:30pm
Club Night
Event:
Sunday 16th May 9:30am
Observer Training Day
Event:
Tuesday 18th May 7:30pm
Senior Observer's Meeting
Rideout:
Wednesday 19th May 7:00pm
Evening Run
Rideout:
Sunday 6th Jun 9:00am
Breakfast Run
Event:
Tuesday 8th Jun 7:30pm
Committee Meeting
Rideout:
Saturday 12th Jun 9:00am
Rideout / Visit
Event:
Saturday 12th Jun 10:00am
Associate Theory Day
Social:
Monday 14th Jun 7:30pm
Club Night
Rideout:
Wednesday 16th Jun 7:00pm
Evening Run
Rideout:
Sunday 4th Jul 9:00am
Breakfast Run
Social:
Monday 12th Jul 7:30pm
Club Night
Rideout:
Wednesday 21st Jul 7:00pm
Evening Run
Rideout:
Sunday 1st Aug 9:00am
Breakfast Run
Social:
Monday 9th Aug 7:30pm
Club Night
Rideout:
Wednesday 18th Aug 7:00pm
Evening Run
Event:
Tuesday 24th Aug 7:30pm
Senior Observer's Meeting
Rideout:
Sunday 5th Sep 9:00am
Breakfast Run
Event:
Tuesday 7th Sep 7:30pm
Committee Meeting
Social:
Monday 13th Sep 7:30pm
Club Night
Event:
Saturday 25th Sep 10:00am
Associate Theory Day
Rideout:
Sunday 3rd Oct 9:00am
Breakfast Run
Event:
Sunday 3rd Oct 9:30am
Observer Training Day
Event:
Tuesday 5th Oct 7:30pm
Senior Observer's Meeting
Social:
Monday 11th Oct 7:30pm
Club Night
Event:
Tuesday 19th Oct 7:30pm
Committee Meeting
Rideout:
Thursday 21st Oct 7:30am
Mallory Park Rider Skills Day
Rideout:
Sunday 7th Nov 10:30am
Lunch Run
Social:
Monday 8th Nov 7:30pm
Club Night and AGM
Event:
Saturday 4th Dec 10:00am
Associate Theory Day
Rideout:
Sunday 5th Dec 10:30am
Lunch Run
Social:
Monday 13th Dec 7:30pm
Club Night
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► TARGET FIXATION
Avoid 'target fixation', don't stare at / concentrate too much on any one thing ahead as you are likely to hit it! Where there is a drain cover or road defect, look past the defect and not at it. Generally speaking you will go where you look and that includes the car pulling out on you! LOOK WHERE YOU WANT TO GO!!

► RIDING WITH OTHERS - Don`t exceed your abilities - make your own judgments and assessments about the road ahead!!.

► Only 26% of stolen bikes are recovered with the majority having suffered major damage - secure your bike every time it is left unattended. Don't be a cheapskate, choose quality lock, chains and security devices.

► Front brake lever lock - Often overlooked but very portable and a good supplement to other security devices.

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So you think IAM riders are old bearded codgers that 'tut' and wag fingers every time they see a bike with a race can?! WRONG!

At CVAM we do keep a few tame beardy types for their wisdom and knowledge but within our 120 strong membership there are riders from all walks of life and from all age groups, and an increasing number are women! In fact, so far in 2009, we have recruited twice as many women riders than men.  Yes we have some 'Beemer' riders - we also have plenty of members who ride more 'sports' orientated machines. Shock, horror!….some IAM members even modify their bikes!! Yes, in simple terms, we're just a bunch of (mostly!) normal people that enjoy biking to the full.

We don’t care what you ride but we do care how you ride.

Rider training and the safety of motorcyclists (all road users) is our priority but we have regular evening and weekend rideouts, visit places and events you might not otherwise get to, weekend trips away, Euro trips, BBQs and other social events. Our 120+ members come from a wide area within Somerset and South Gloucestershire, Bristol to Bridgwater, Weston to Wells and beyond (see our Members Map).

Don't believe the old myths, come along and meet us!

Have you ever gone into a corner thinking sh*t…sh*t…sh*t!

Avoid the sh*t - Learn to ride to a system
A skill for life - IAM Advanced Rider Training

Advanced Riders…

  • Are Amongst the safest on the road
  • Are 50-70% less likely to be involved in a crash
  • Suffer fewer injuries in the event of a crash
  • Benefit from lower insurance premiums
  • Generally have reduced fuel costs and minimised bike wear and tear
  • Get more satisfaction from their riding
Motorcyclists represent just 1% of road miles covered but 25% of those killed or seriously injured on UK roads

Break the mould NOT your body - Learn to ride to a system

A SKILL FOR LIFE - Join CVAM now and increase your chances
of living to be a bearded, finger wagging old codger!
~
Eddy Lambah-Stoate’s My Little Green Book of Advanced Motorcycling - CLICK HERE



Cheddar Valley Advanced Motorcyclists (CVAM) are one of the many IAM advanced rider groups around the UK. We want to continually improve our riding skills, enjoy riding to the full whilst making safe progress and socialising with similarly minded riders. CVAM members and indeed IAM members literally come from all walks of life a diverse and often interesting group of people!...
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For Associates joining us to progress to taking the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test we have a team of qualified Observers keen to pass on their knowledge of Advanced Riding. An Observer is allocated to each new Associate and observed rides are arranged at the convenience of the Associate and his or her Observer. As many observed rides will take place as necessary...
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The Social Side. Our Club nights are on the second Monday of each month and are held at the Bath Arms, Cheddar. (On the A371 just by the Village Cross). We start at 7.30 pm. and we have a variety of events including films, guest speakers, quizzes etc. and plenty of chance to chat about bikes, routes, riding and all the other topics that bikers chat about when they get together...
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If you are already an IAM Advanced Motorcyclist membership of CVAM will cost you just £15 a year. Further details from the Membership Secretary. If you want to become an Advanced Rider you will need to join the IAM Skill for Life programme at a cost of £139. In brief, this one off fee covers...
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