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2025
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2025
I am retired and so I am available most days, although I would prefer to do most of my training mid-week if possible.
I have known about advanced driver and rider training for more years than I can remember but never progressed it further until now. I popped my postcode into the IAM search, and it came up with several groups including Warrington and yourselves.
Looking at the SLAM website and Facebook page, I was impressed by the up-to-date information, the level of detail, course information, and the social posts on FB.
Your quick, friendly, and engaging responses sealed the deal and I’m looking forward to the course.
2026
Thank you very much for the observation ride, it was great to be out in the training zone again and I feel that the experience achieved what I was looking for.
I have read the report and really appreciate your time and your keen observations and direction, which I will work on accordingly.
Looking forward to the new year, I will definitely look into the Masters options and work towards the next level of skills development.
Thank you again for taking the time to help with my riding. Your feedback is fair, considered, constructive and very welcome.
I am trying to keep your comments in mind while riding out. In my head I’m summarising your advise, trying to apply a more measured and considered approach to my actions without losing sight of Ipsga and slap etc. So plenty for me to think about and practice.
Member Skills Refresher October 2025
Thanks to everyone at SLAM for making me feel so welcome. The monthly socials, and summer BBQ have been great fun, I look forward to enjoying many more.
I passed my test on 13th Sept 2025 and its fair to say during training my riding has improved dramatically as has my confidence and safety. The observers I worked with (Andy & Vince) were incredibly knowledgeable and patient. Every ride was a learning experience, that included my test.
I would highly recommend both the IAM and the SLAM group if your based in or around the Lancashire area.
Course 2 2025
I’ve just passed the advanced rider test with a F1rst. Simon was my Observer and I’d just like to say what a great experience the whole process has been. I received comprehensive feedback after each ride which I used between observed rides to practice and hone the skills I was being taught. I can’t thank him enough for the time and effort he invested in me, it certainly paid off! I’d also like to thank Derek for my check ride, again I received comprehensive feedback that was adopted in my pre test practice rides. Waiting for my test I felt like a kid waiting for Christmas! I really did feel ready. My examiner was Ian, who made the test experience just like another observed ride with a pre ride chat and a post test debrief.
I really have enjoyed the experience, the chats over a brew and the rides out in all weather’s. It’s been a great course that I have already recommended to friends and family.
Course 3 2025
Looking forward to joining the group
Can I just say, I had Graham as my observer – he has been absolutely amazing
When I booked the course I had no idea I would be starting a new job the week after I started the course
Graham as been really flexible and a fantastic mentor – I could t have wished for anyone better
He’s an absolute credit to SLAM
Course 1 May 2025
Just wanted to send a quick note to say how much I enjoyed and benefited from this morning’s course.
Please pass on my thanks to the observers who were all encouraging and enthusiastic and willingly passed on their experience to help improve our skills.
A great start to the program!
Course 3 August 2025
Thanks to everyone at SLAM for making me feel so welcome. The monthly socials, and summer BBQ have been great fun, I look forward to enjoying many more.
I passed my test on 13th Sept 2025 and its fair to say during training my riding has improved dramatically as has my confidence and safety. The observers I worked with (Andy & Vince) were incredibly knowledgeable and patient. Every ride was a learning experience, that included my test.
I would highly recommend both the IAM and the SLAM group if your based in or around the Lancashire area.
Course 2 2025
I passed my test this morning (31/5) with a first.
The whole process has been very helpful, informative and pleasurable!
Many thanks.
Scott.
Course 1 May 2025
Just passed today ! Chuffed as a butty ! Thanks to Dougie and Andy for helping me I will always be grateful!
Since I started the course my riding has been improved so much and I really enjoyed the experience! Would highly recommend.
Course 1 May 2025
Huge thank you to Steven Kay for taking the time on Sunday to do a skills refresher session with me.
Really enjoyed it and the feedback was very thorough. Well worth doing if anyone is considering it.
Member Skills Refresher November 2024
Many thanks to my Observer Marc for sending the ride assessment sheet, which I’m sure will be a very useful reminder of the areas need to work on when I am able to resume riding next year.
I thought that it was a morning well spent and was a useful learning experience.
Member Skills Refresher October 2024
Many thanks and a massive thanks to all at SLAM.
I’ve really enjoyed the process of learning with Joe and the last couple of observations with Clint. This is without a doubt one of the best things I’ve done since I’ve been riding. I’ll look forward to hearing from the examiner.
Course 3 – October 2024
“Thoroughly enjoyed my Training with my Observer.
Riding out on the SLAM rides and everyday is so different now. I felt my skills were in a good place …. but after the Course my confidence and awareness has been enhanced so positively. I’d really recommend this training to anyone.
February 2024
“I came into biking later in life … found myself commuting – I wanted more from the bike but hadn’t the confidence to push on in country lanes . My tutor Observer built me up through the coaching they gave on the road and through coffee shop diagrams and theory lessons … the skills and life lessons I brought away from the course are valuable to the way I adapt.”
October 2023
“Well structured course with a good mix of classroom and riding sessions.
Definitely improves your riding style making riding much more enjoyable and safer. Only regret is not having it done it sooner!”
October 2023
“It surpassed my expectations! I learned such a lot from my Observer I was actually disappointed when the course was over”
March 2023
“The lessons were handled well, a good mix of fun with seriousness. It felt like riding with a mate who was giving you pointers rather than a ‘this is how you should ride’ scenario”
“I gained what I thought I would, confidence is much higher. My riding style and confidence changes have been commented on by others”
“I thought I could ride a bike but really the bike was more in control of me! I’ve learnt many new skills, but an area where my riding has improved immensely is controlling the bike, having more confidence in what the bike can do both in the dry and wet, this has improved my riding confidence and riding style; I now have the confidence to get round a bend smoothly, with progress and in control whereas before I think my thoughts were bloody hell that was scary
“Using a structured approach to dealing with hazards felt pretty darn good the first time something unexpected happened, and I realised that the situation could have become a whole lot worse if, I had still been riding the way I used to!”
“The examiner was excellent. He chatted beforehand and I was able to discuss a couple of areas of concern. He made me feel at ease but I was still a bit nervous when I set off. The feedback was excellent and encouraging”
“Wasn’t much bothered about the test, the course was worth every penny just for the improvement in riding pleasure for me, but I did also enjoy the test”
“My riding is smoother, my observation literally miles better. My anticipation and evaluation of road conditions and road user’s movements are accurate, no more ‘slamming on’. I have been out with friends, who were of a similar skill level prior to the course. They have commented on my improvement and how they struggle to keep up!”
(What could be improved?) “Many, many, more planned observed rides would have given the perfect excuse for getting out on the bike rather than doing the garden / the DIY /weekend shopping with the wife…..(delete as applicable)!!”