Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists

Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists - sharing the roads safely

Sharing roads safely

Harvest season is the most important time in the farming calendar. We should expect to see large farming vehicles heading down roads around the UK

9th September 2020

Saturday Meetings Cancelled

Due to revised UK Government restrictions for England, SAM is cancelling Saturday Meetings at Meadowhall Retail Park until further notice. Whilst the latest COVID-19 restrictions

9th September 2020

Sheffield Advanced Motorcycling - Pete Harley (National Observer

Pete’s Blog

Editors note: Here is the third article, a little earlier than planned, written by Pete Harley (Observer). We are very grateful to Pete for taking the

31st August 2020

Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists - National Association for Disabled Bikers

IAM RoadSmart Partners with NADB

A guide to help IAM RoadSmart volunteer observers adapt their driving and riding coaching to the different neurodiversity needs and learning styles of people who

26th August 2020

Pete’s Blog

Editors note: Here is the second article, sorry it’s a couple of days later than planned, written by Pete Harley (Observer). We are very grateful to

25th August 2020

Helicopter ER

In March 2019, Mike Wells was in a bad accident. His recovery and help in getting to ride again has been aided by SAM Observers.

24th August 2020

	September 2020
		1	2	3	4	5 SAM Saturday Meetings SAM Saturday Meetings 5th September 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Meadowhall Retail Park Sheffield S9 1EP SAM Saturday Meetings re-commenced on the 20th June 2020. Meetings are by appointment only beginning at 9am at Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2YZ It is very important that we show good social responsibility by ensuring that we stick to the latest COVID-19 advice. All activities will be subject to the following guidelines: Before you ride, read the latest 'COVID-19 Riding Guidelines' from the Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations. It contains the latest guidance for ALL motorcyclists on: COVID-19 Rider Safety Code Advice on Group Riding Biker Down: Riders Guidance on Attendance at Accidents Any members wanting to self-organise small group rides, i.e. less than 6 riders, should do so at an alternative venue. This will ensure that ONLY Observers and their associates and riders needing First Ride Assessments will meet at Meadowhall Retail Park. Observers: if you are available for First Ride Assessments please let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know. Observed rides will commence with priority given to existing Associates. Any bikers wanting to do an advanced riding course can sign up and will be allocated their own Observer as soon as possible. Dates and times for First Ride Assessments will be organised by Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary). Observers meeting Associates at a venue other than Meadowhall Retail Park should let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know when and where they are meeting any Associates to undertake coaching activity. This ensures we meet our public liability obligations. Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) will allocate new Associates to Observers and re-allocate any Associates whose Observers remain isolated. SAM Committee representatives will be available, at 9am every Saturday, to extend a warm welcome to any bikers wanting to find out more about advanced motorcycle riding and answer any questions. At any meet-ups make sure that you follow personal hygiene and social distancing guidance to keep everyone safe. Some riders will not have ridden for some time. It is very important that time is taken to slowly orient yourself to the bike, the road and the traffic conditions. As always ALL SAM members should continue to show their advanced riding skills and use their advanced roadcraft knowledge throughout any rides they make. Let's all enjoy our new riding freedom safely and responsibly. Stay healthy, stay safe and ride safe. Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists. See more details •
6	7 SAM Club Night - CANCELLED!! SAM Club Night - CANCELLED!! 7th September 2020 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Treeton Miners Welfare, Arundel St, Treeton, Rotherham S60 5PW, UK CANCELLED!! SAM Club Annual General Meeting Sheffield & District Advanced Motorcyclists have a clubnight at Treeton Miners’ Welfare Club on the first Monday of every month (making allowance for Bank Holidays). The evenings begin at about 8.00pm and start with SAM business – updating Members on the latest news, awarding Green Badge certificates, etc…. . On every alternate clubnight we try to organise a speaker, either a Club member who has been on an interesting trip or an external speaker. The News section usually carries information about the speakers that have been organised. See more details •	8	9	10	11	12 SAM Saturday Meetings SAM Saturday Meetings 12th September 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Meadowhall Retail Park Sheffield S9 1EP SAM Saturday Meetings re-commenced on the 20th June 2020. Meetings are by appointment only beginning at 9am at Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2YZ It is very important that we show good social responsibility by ensuring that we stick to the latest COVID-19 advice. All activities will be subject to the following guidelines: Before you ride, read the latest 'COVID-19 Riding Guidelines' from the Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations. It contains the latest guidance for ALL motorcyclists on: COVID-19 Rider Safety Code Advice on Group Riding Biker Down: Riders Guidance on Attendance at Accidents Any members wanting to self-organise small group rides, i.e. less than 6 riders, should do so at an alternative venue. This will ensure that ONLY Observers and their associates and riders needing First Ride Assessments will meet at Meadowhall Retail Park. Observers: if you are available for First Ride Assessments please let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know. Observed rides will commence with priority given to existing Associates. Any bikers wanting to do an advanced riding course can sign up and will be allocated their own Observer as soon as possible. Dates and times for First Ride Assessments will be organised by Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary). Observers meeting Associates at a venue other than Meadowhall Retail Park should let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know when and where they are meeting any Associates to undertake coaching activity. This ensures we meet our public liability obligations. Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) will allocate new Associates to Observers and re-allocate any Associates whose Observers remain isolated. SAM Committee representatives will be available, at 9am every Saturday, to extend a warm welcome to any bikers wanting to find out more about advanced motorcycle riding and answer any questions. At any meet-ups make sure that you follow personal hygiene and social distancing guidance to keep everyone safe. Some riders will not have ridden for some time. It is very important that time is taken to slowly orient yourself to the bike, the road and the traffic conditions. As always ALL SAM members should continue to show their advanced riding skills and use their advanced roadcraft knowledge throughout any rides they make. Let's all enjoy our new riding freedom safely and responsibly. Stay healthy, stay safe and ride safe. Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists. See more details •
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 SAM Saturday Meetings SAM Saturday Meetings 19th September 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Meadowhall Retail Park Sheffield S9 1EP SAM Saturday Meetings re-commenced on the 20th June 2020. Meetings are by appointment only beginning at 9am at Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2YZ It is very important that we show good social responsibility by ensuring that we stick to the latest COVID-19 advice. All activities will be subject to the following guidelines: Before you ride, read the latest 'COVID-19 Riding Guidelines' from the Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations. It contains the latest guidance for ALL motorcyclists on: COVID-19 Rider Safety Code Advice on Group Riding Biker Down: Riders Guidance on Attendance at Accidents Any members wanting to self-organise small group rides, i.e. less than 6 riders, should do so at an alternative venue. This will ensure that ONLY Observers and their associates and riders needing First Ride Assessments will meet at Meadowhall Retail Park. Observers: if you are available for First Ride Assessments please let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know. Observed rides will commence with priority given to existing Associates. Any bikers wanting to do an advanced riding course can sign up and will be allocated their own Observer as soon as possible. Dates and times for First Ride Assessments will be organised by Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary). Observers meeting Associates at a venue other than Meadowhall Retail Park should let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know when and where they are meeting any Associates to undertake coaching activity. This ensures we meet our public liability obligations. Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) will allocate new Associates to Observers and re-allocate any Associates whose Observers remain isolated. SAM Committee representatives will be available, at 9am every Saturday, to extend a warm welcome to any bikers wanting to find out more about advanced motorcycle riding and answer any questions. At any meet-ups make sure that you follow personal hygiene and social distancing guidance to keep everyone safe. Some riders will not have ridden for some time. It is very important that time is taken to slowly orient yourself to the bike, the road and the traffic conditions. As always ALL SAM members should continue to show their advanced riding skills and use their advanced roadcraft knowledge throughout any rides they make. Let's all enjoy our new riding freedom safely and responsibly. Stay healthy, stay safe and ride safe. Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists. See more details •
20	21	22	23 SAM Group Committee Meeting - CANCELLED!! SAM Group Committee Meeting - CANCELLED!! 23rd September 2020 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm CANCELLED!! Meeting of SAM Group Committee members. If you have any items that you would like the SAM Group Committee to discuss please forward them to Ian Corner (Secretary). You can use the Committee Contact Form on the SAM website. See more details •	24	25	26 SAM Saturday Meetings SAM Saturday Meetings 26th September 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Meadowhall Retail Park Sheffield S9 1EP SAM Saturday Meetings re-commenced on the 20th June 2020. Meetings are by appointment only beginning at 9am at Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2YZ It is very important that we show good social responsibility by ensuring that we stick to the latest COVID-19 advice. All activities will be subject to the following guidelines: Before you ride, read the latest 'COVID-19 Riding Guidelines' from the Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations. It contains the latest guidance for ALL motorcyclists on: COVID-19 Rider Safety Code Advice on Group Riding Biker Down: Riders Guidance on Attendance at Accidents Any members wanting to self-organise small group rides, i.e. less than 6 riders, should do so at an alternative venue. This will ensure that ONLY Observers and their associates and riders needing First Ride Assessments will meet at Meadowhall Retail Park. Observers: if you are available for First Ride Assessments please let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know. Observed rides will commence with priority given to existing Associates. Any bikers wanting to do an advanced riding course can sign up and will be allocated their own Observer as soon as possible. Dates and times for First Ride Assessments will be organised by Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary). Observers meeting Associates at a venue other than Meadowhall Retail Park should let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know when and where they are meeting any Associates to undertake coaching activity. This ensures we meet our public liability obligations. Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) will allocate new Associates to Observers and re-allocate any Associates whose Observers remain isolated. SAM Committee representatives will be available, at 9am every Saturday, to extend a warm welcome to any bikers wanting to find out more about advanced motorcycle riding and answer any questions. At any meet-ups make sure that you follow personal hygiene and social distancing guidance to keep everyone safe. Some riders will not have ridden for some time. It is very important that time is taken to slowly orient yourself to the bike, the road and the traffic conditions. As always ALL SAM members should continue to show their advanced riding skills and use their advanced roadcraft knowledge throughout any rides they make. Let's all enjoy our new riding freedom safely and responsibly. Stay healthy, stay safe and ride safe. Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists. See more details •
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SAM Saturday Meetings
SAM Saturday Meetings

5th September 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meadowhall Retail Park Sheffield S9 1EP
SAM Saturday Meetings re-commenced on the 20th June 2020. Meetings are by appointment only beginning at 9am at Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2YZ

It is very important that we show good social responsibility by ensuring that we stick to the latest COVID-19 advice. All activities will be subject to the following guidelines:
Before you ride, read the latest 'COVID-19 Riding Guidelines' from the Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations. It contains the latest guidance for ALL motorcyclists on:
1. COVID-19 Rider Safety Code
2. Advice on Group Riding
3. Biker Down: Riders Guidance on Attendance at Accidents
Any members wanting to self-organise small group rides, i.e. less than 6 riders, should do so at an alternative venue. This will ensure that ONLY Observers and their associates and riders needing First Ride Assessments will meet at Meadowhall Retail Park.
Observers: if you are available for First Ride Assessments please let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know.

Observed rides will commence with priority given to existing Associates. Any bikers wanting to do an advanced riding course can sign up and will be allocated their own Observer as soon as possible. Dates and times for First Ride Assessments will be organised by Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary).

Observers meeting Associates at a venue other than Meadowhall Retail Park should let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know when and where they are meeting any Associates to undertake coaching activity. This ensures we meet our public liability obligations.
Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) will allocate new Associates to Observers and re-allocate any Associates whose Observers remain isolated.
SAM Committee representatives will be available, at 9am every Saturday, to extend a warm welcome to any bikers wanting to find out more about advanced motorcycle riding and answer any questions.

At any meet-ups make sure that you follow personal hygiene and social distancing guidance to keep everyone safe. Some riders will not have ridden for some time. It is very important that time is taken to slowly orient yourself to the bike, the road and the traffic conditions. As always ALL SAM members should continue to show their advanced riding skills and use their advanced roadcraft knowledge throughout any rides they make. Let's all enjoy our new riding freedom safely and responsibly.

Stay healthy, stay safe and ride safe.
Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists.
See more details

SAM Club Night - CANCELLED!!
SAM Club Night - CANCELLED!!

7th September 2020 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Treeton Miners Welfare, Arundel St, Treeton, Rotherham S60 5PW, UK

CANCELLED!!

SAM Club Annual General Meeting

Sheffield & District Advanced Motorcyclists have a clubnight at Treeton Miners’ Welfare Club on the first Monday of every month (making allowance for Bank Holidays).

The evenings begin at about 8.00pm and start with SAM business – updating Members on the latest news, awarding Green Badge certificates, etc…. . On every alternate clubnight we try to organise a speaker, either a Club member who has been on an interesting trip or an external speaker. The News section usually carries information about the speakers that have been organised.

See more details

SAM Saturday Meetings
SAM Saturday Meetings

12th September 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meadowhall Retail Park Sheffield S9 1EP
SAM Saturday Meetings re-commenced on the 20th June 2020. Meetings are by appointment only beginning at 9am at Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2YZ

It is very important that we show good social responsibility by ensuring that we stick to the latest COVID-19 advice. All activities will be subject to the following guidelines:
Before you ride, read the latest 'COVID-19 Riding Guidelines' from the Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations. It contains the latest guidance for ALL motorcyclists on:
1. COVID-19 Rider Safety Code
2. Advice on Group Riding
3. Biker Down: Riders Guidance on Attendance at Accidents
Any members wanting to self-organise small group rides, i.e. less than 6 riders, should do so at an alternative venue. This will ensure that ONLY Observers and their associates and riders needing First Ride Assessments will meet at Meadowhall Retail Park.
Observers: if you are available for First Ride Assessments please let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know.

Observed rides will commence with priority given to existing Associates. Any bikers wanting to do an advanced riding course can sign up and will be allocated their own Observer as soon as possible. Dates and times for First Ride Assessments will be organised by Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary).

Observers meeting Associates at a venue other than Meadowhall Retail Park should let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know when and where they are meeting any Associates to undertake coaching activity. This ensures we meet our public liability obligations.
Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) will allocate new Associates to Observers and re-allocate any Associates whose Observers remain isolated.
SAM Committee representatives will be available, at 9am every Saturday, to extend a warm welcome to any bikers wanting to find out more about advanced motorcycle riding and answer any questions.

At any meet-ups make sure that you follow personal hygiene and social distancing guidance to keep everyone safe. Some riders will not have ridden for some time. It is very important that time is taken to slowly orient yourself to the bike, the road and the traffic conditions. As always ALL SAM members should continue to show their advanced riding skills and use their advanced roadcraft knowledge throughout any rides they make. Let's all enjoy our new riding freedom safely and responsibly.

Stay healthy, stay safe and ride safe.
Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists.
See more details

SAM Saturday Meetings
SAM Saturday Meetings

19th September 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meadowhall Retail Park Sheffield S9 1EP
SAM Saturday Meetings re-commenced on the 20th June 2020. Meetings are by appointment only beginning at 9am at Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2YZ

It is very important that we show good social responsibility by ensuring that we stick to the latest COVID-19 advice. All activities will be subject to the following guidelines:
Before you ride, read the latest 'COVID-19 Riding Guidelines' from the Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations. It contains the latest guidance for ALL motorcyclists on:
1. COVID-19 Rider Safety Code
2. Advice on Group Riding
3. Biker Down: Riders Guidance on Attendance at Accidents
Any members wanting to self-organise small group rides, i.e. less than 6 riders, should do so at an alternative venue. This will ensure that ONLY Observers and their associates and riders needing First Ride Assessments will meet at Meadowhall Retail Park.
Observers: if you are available for First Ride Assessments please let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know.

Observed rides will commence with priority given to existing Associates. Any bikers wanting to do an advanced riding course can sign up and will be allocated their own Observer as soon as possible. Dates and times for First Ride Assessments will be organised by Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary).

Observers meeting Associates at a venue other than Meadowhall Retail Park should let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know when and where they are meeting any Associates to undertake coaching activity. This ensures we meet our public liability obligations.
Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) will allocate new Associates to Observers and re-allocate any Associates whose Observers remain isolated.
SAM Committee representatives will be available, at 9am every Saturday, to extend a warm welcome to any bikers wanting to find out more about advanced motorcycle riding and answer any questions.

At any meet-ups make sure that you follow personal hygiene and social distancing guidance to keep everyone safe. Some riders will not have ridden for some time. It is very important that time is taken to slowly orient yourself to the bike, the road and the traffic conditions. As always ALL SAM members should continue to show their advanced riding skills and use their advanced roadcraft knowledge throughout any rides they make. Let's all enjoy our new riding freedom safely and responsibly.

Stay healthy, stay safe and ride safe.
Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists.
See more details

SAM Group Committee Meeting - CANCELLED!!
SAM Group Committee Meeting - CANCELLED!!

23rd September 2020 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

CANCELLED!!
Meeting of SAM Group Committee members. If you have any items that you would like the SAM Group Committee to discuss please forward them to Ian Corner (Secretary). You can use the Committee Contact Form on the SAM website.

See more details

SAM Saturday Meetings
SAM Saturday Meetings

26th September 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meadowhall Retail Park Sheffield S9 1EP
SAM Saturday Meetings re-commenced on the 20th June 2020. Meetings are by appointment only beginning at 9am at Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2YZ

It is very important that we show good social responsibility by ensuring that we stick to the latest COVID-19 advice. All activities will be subject to the following guidelines:
Before you ride, read the latest 'COVID-19 Riding Guidelines' from the Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations. It contains the latest guidance for ALL motorcyclists on:
1. COVID-19 Rider Safety Code
2. Advice on Group Riding
3. Biker Down: Riders Guidance on Attendance at Accidents
Any members wanting to self-organise small group rides, i.e. less than 6 riders, should do so at an alternative venue. This will ensure that ONLY Observers and their associates and riders needing First Ride Assessments will meet at Meadowhall Retail Park.
Observers: if you are available for First Ride Assessments please let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know.

Observed rides will commence with priority given to existing Associates. Any bikers wanting to do an advanced riding course can sign up and will be allocated their own Observer as soon as possible. Dates and times for First Ride Assessments will be organised by Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary).

Observers meeting Associates at a venue other than Meadowhall Retail Park should let Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) know when and where they are meeting any Associates to undertake coaching activity. This ensures we meet our public liability obligations.
Alan Yates (Guidance Secretary) will allocate new Associates to Observers and re-allocate any Associates whose Observers remain isolated.
SAM Committee representatives will be available, at 9am every Saturday, to extend a warm welcome to any bikers wanting to find out more about advanced motorcycle riding and answer any questions.

At any meet-ups make sure that you follow personal hygiene and social distancing guidance to keep everyone safe. Some riders will not have ridden for some time. It is very important that time is taken to slowly orient yourself to the bike, the road and the traffic conditions. As always ALL SAM members should continue to show their advanced riding skills and use their advanced roadcraft knowledge throughout any rides they make. Let's all enjoy our new riding freedom safely and responsibly.

Stay healthy, stay safe and ride safe.
Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists.
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Get more out of your riding!

Meeting 9am Saturdays Meadowhall Retail Park Sheffield S9 2YZ