WELCOME TO SHEFFIELD & DISTRICT ADVANCED MOTORCYCLISTS CLUB (SAM)
A REGISTERED CHARITY AFFILIATED TO IAM ROADSMART.
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Want to learn to ride?
We’ll point you in the RIGHT DIRECTION. To start riding a motorcycle in the UK:
- You must be at least 16 years old to ride a motorcycle on public roads.
- You must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle on public roads.
- You must have insurance for your motorcycle.
- You must tax your motorcycle.
Before buying a motorcycle you should complete a ‘Compulsory Basic Training Course‘ (CBT). This will prepare you to start you riding life and you can find some local motorcycle trainers here. Your CBT course will last up to two days and of comprise 3 modules…Read more
Become an Advanced Rider TODAY!!
The SAM Charity is dedicated to helping you develop your advanced riding skill. We give 1:1 personal guidance in advanced motorcycling giving you all the support you need to be successful. Guidance is available to any biker who has a full motorcycle licence and a motorcycle or scooter capable of maintaining the national speed limit.
We meet every Saturday morning (weather permitting) at Meadowhall Retail Park where guidance sessions with SAM Observers are arranged. In addition, we have an active social calendar, with regular Club meetings and organised rides for Green Badge Holders.
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SAM Club members should also be members of IAM RoadSmart. Being part of a nationally recognised, UK motorcycle safety organisation is at the core of our charitable objectives to provide the very best advanced motorcycle training to our local community. Supporting SAM and IAM RoadSmart gives a powerful voice for motorcyclists on the UK Government’s National Motorcycle Council. This makes your biker’s voice heard where it counts.
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Going Two-Up
Introduction The late British Summer this year, occurring in the first weeks of Autumn, signals the time to travel two-up has arrived. Just before zooming

SAM Weekly Newsletter – 8th September 2023
Editorial It’s been a great week for the SAM Club. Tim Lupton and Matt Lee both passed their National Observer test. Faiz Yaqub passed his

SAM Weekly Newsletter – 1st September 2023
Editorial As pointed out last week, the UK Government continues to drag its feet on making riding safer for bikers. Whether it’s CBT (Compulsory Basic

SAM Weekly Newsletter – 25th August 2023
Editorial Yes, I’m back from my riding holiday to Weston-super-mare to see family and friends. Go away for a week and there is a lot

Calling all Motorcycle CBT Training Providers
At Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists (SAM) we often get enquiries from members of the public wanting to access a motorcycle CBT course. We do not offer such courses

The Hidden Threat: Disposable Vapes and the Menace to Motorcyclists
Hello fellow riders and safety-conscious citizens! Today, we’re delving into a matter that has been lurking on the surface of our roads, endangering not just
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Braithwell Classic Car & Bike Show Family Fun Day – 17th June 2023
There will be many things happening from classic Car & Motorbikes on show to street food & Local community stalls we have also got plenty for the kids lined up with bouncy castles & activities LIVE MUSIC & D.J throughout the day & Fully licensed Bars.
Read MoreEmergency Services Fun Day
Fun Day on The Moor Free for all the family Sunday 21st May 2023: llam – 4pm 999 Fun Day is back by popular demand!From front line firefighters to the brave volunteers of the RNLI, you’ll meet them all as the National Emergency Services Museum (NESM) welcomes back the ever popular ‘999 FAMILY FUN DAY’on […]
Read MoreBike Fest
Where: Outwood Academy, Engine Lane, Shafton S72 8RE This charity event, in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, is another chance for SAM members to spread the word about safer and advanced riding. Organised by pupils from Outwood Academy, it’s a great opportunity to share our messages with young people about safer riding, before they […]
Read MoreMemorial Ride – 1st July 2023
This is a 50-mile ride in memory of Pete Serhatlic (former Regional Service Delivery Manager, IAM RoaSmart). Meet, 8.30am for a 9.00am departure, at the Pasture Lodge, Mexborough (see map above). This is a ride around South Yorkshire to celebrate Pete’s life and particularly his many years of dedicated service to bikers in the Yorkshire […]
Read MoreRiding Hairpin Bends with Fran Thompson
When: Wed, 14 September, 10:00 – 12:00 Where: Norfolk Arms, 2 Ringinglow Rd, Sheffield S11 7TS, UK (map) DescriptionWe only have 6 places, so it’s first come first served! Ride starts from the Norfolk Arms at Ringinglow, cuts through Fulwood to Rivelin then across to Bradfield and onto Strines. Finishes up at Windmill Cafe above […]
Read MoreLincs Festival of Bikes
Not long now, folks. The weather is looking bright and dry. Refreshments available – onsite parking!
Read MoreWhy YOU should be an advanced motorcyclist
- Here are 12 Reasons why!
- ALL riding skills need ongoing practice
- Improved concentration
- Better observation
- Better anticipation & planning
- Better bike handling
- Better hazard control
- More confidence = less stress
- Lower maintenance costs
- Better fuel economy
- Cheaper insurance
- Discounted goods
- Ride better, ride safer, ride longer & have a lot more FUN!
- Courses Offered
- FREE assessed ride
- Advanced Rider Course - with Group Sign-Off
- Green Badge+
- IAM Fellowship
- IAM Masters
- Local Observer
- National Observer
- Skills Days
- Bike Safe
- Whiteknights Blood Bikes Support
Our Success is YOUR Success!
All our training is quality assure
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Your guidance from SAM’s volunteer observers will help you to develop your advanced riding skills. Affiliated to IAM RoadSmart, all SAM Group members have passed the nationally recognised advanced riding course. Our Observers have passed additional advanced riding tests to ensure that you get the best guidance available. Click the button below and sign up with IAM RoadSmart specifying that the SAM is your preferred local group (Group No. 4152).
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SHEFFIELD ADVANCED MOTORCYCLISTS
We are committed to improving motorcycle riding skills and road safety by offering guidance in advanced motorcycling in a friendly and supportive environment.
The SAM Club is an affiliated Group of IAM RoadSmart (IAM) and also a registered charity. SAM offers guidance in advanced motorcycling to anyone who is interested and has a motorcycle or scooter capable of traveling at the national speed limit.
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