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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - SLAM Actions - Updated 15/06/2020

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Notice of Rescheduled SLAM AGM

Notice of Rescheduled AGM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by order of the Group Committee that the Annual General Meeting of South Lancashire Advanced Motorcyclists (which was cancelled from the planned date of Thursday 2nd April 2020 due to Covid-19) will take place at 20.00 on Thursday 6th August 2020 to enable the Trustees of the Group (Registered Charity No. 1082460) to present their Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 29 February 2020 for approval by the Group Full Members and to conduct an election. The meeting will be held on-line using Zoom. An invitation to the meeting will be sent nearer to the date so that you can join.

Welcome to SLAM - a little bit about us...

South Lancashire Advanced Motorcyclists (SLAM) are dedicated to making better riders and promoting road safety for motorcyclists in Lancashire and the North West.

SLAM are Official Providers of IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider Courses - be one of the most skilled riders on the road with this on-road course delivered by qualified experts.

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Be a Better Rider with IAM RoadSmart

There's never been a better time to improve yoir riding with our IAM RoadSmart Advanced Riding Course. For only £149 - check out the IAM website - www.iamroadsmart.com

If you are serious about your biking, you'll be serious about making the most of it - maximising both enjoyment and safety.

What is 'Advanced Motorcycling'?

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.

Benefits of SLAM Membership

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

Insurance Disclaimer - Impromptu Rides

Just a reminder that the IAM Group Ride Insurance does not cover a ride which is not led by a Committee Member, Observer or Approved Ride Leader. If you are leading an impromptu or other non-SLAM ride, please make sure this is explained to the riders. Thanks!

* Disclaimer for SLAM Rides *

SLAM organises regular Ride Outs for the enjoyment of members who are expected to ride at all times to the IAM Advanced Rider Standard.

When you take part in a SLAM Organised Ride you are responsible for ensuring that you comply with the following statement:

Latest SLAM Events

03 Sep 2020
08:00PM - 10:00PM
SLAM Social (Zoom)

01 Oct 2020
08:00PM - 10:00PM
SLAM Social

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Latest Downloads

Garmin - Circular, Caton, Brough, Alston, Orton

TomTom - Circular, Caton, Brough, Alston, Orton

2020 07 IAM vs MTB.pdf

2020 Selfie Challenge #3.pdf

2020 Selfie Challenge 2.pdf

Routes to Ride 2020

SLAM Rides - click here to download your favourites

Where We Meet

Until further notice we will only be having on-line meetings - watch the events diary for details.

The monthly SLAM Social Meetings (1st Thursday) are held at Preston Grasshoppers RFC, Lightfoot Green Lane, Preston PR4 0AP https://goo.gl/maps/bHVps9KiyuQ2

***NEW VENUE*** The Fylde Socials (3rd Thursday) are moving to the Hand & Dagger, Treales Road, Salwick PR4 0SA https://tinyurl.com/sndgknj