South Lancashire Advanced Motorcyclists are dedicated to improving riding standards and promoting road safety for motorcyclists in Lancashire and the North West.

Our aim is to get the most out of our motorcycling, enjoy a range of social and biking activities whilst improving our riding skills. We are part of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and a key objective of the group is to bring riders up to the standard required for the IAM test.

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Advanced motorcycling is the ability to control the position and speed of the machine safely, systematically and smoothly, using road and traffic conditions to make reasonable progress unobtrusively, with skill and responsibility.

This skill requires a positive but courteous attitude and a high standard of riding competence based on concentration, effective all round observation, anticipation and planning.

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• Improved riding skills
• Better hazard identification
• Continuous skill development
• Improved safety
• Improved riding enjoyment
• Group rideouts
• Award-winning newsletter
• Social events and meetings
• Holidays and camping weekends
• Meeting motorcycling enthusiasts
• Some dealer / supplier discounts
• Possible insurance discounts once test passed

If you are serious about your biking, you'll be serious about making the most of it - maximising both enjoyment and safety.  Well you're in the right place!  SLAM is an official IAM Group offering the IAM's advanced rider training - called "A Skill For Life".

We run 3 Skill for Life courses each year and once enrolled, you will go through a structured, yet flexible process which is guaranteed to improve not just the safety of your riding, but also your enjoyment of riding your bike!

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Check out the latest SLAM Social Newsletter - download it and read about what's happening in the coming few weeks!