SAM Weekly Newsletter – 28th June 2024
Table of Contents Editorial What did I miss? Last Saturday I didn’t get down to Meadowhall. I also missed the last SAM Club night. It would help to keep everyone informed of our activities if a few members would just drop me a line. Pillion and I got out on the bike this week. A […]
SAM Weekly Newsletter – 21st June 2024
Table of Contents Editorial There was a great turn out last Saturday. Observers continued coaching Associates and we had some great feedback from a rider who went out on a FREE ride assessment. Everyone enjoyed the banter, catching up on news and putting the world to rights. There are a lot of local events for […]
Cromford Classic Car & Bike Show
Cromford Classic Car & Bike Show Sun, Jun 16th 2024 at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Vintage, Classic Car & Bike Show 2024 Now in its eighth year our Vintage, Classic Car and Bike Show is an ideal family treat, especially as it will be Fathers Day. Accompanying the show will be exhibitions and trade […]
SAM Weekly Newsletter – 14th June 2024
Table of Contents Editorial Despite many SAM members being away on riding holidays, last Saturday was still very busy down at Meadowhall Retail Park. The relative merits of new bikes were discussed. The Editors reading process for planning the weekly newsletter was also a topic of discussion. Steve Ellis, our regional ASDM (Area Service Development […]
Stephen Bennett – Completes RBL Charity Ride
SAM Weekly Newsletter – 7th June 2024
Table of Contents Editorial Last Saturday’s Meet was packed with riders and there was a real buzz around the car park and in Macdonalds. There was a heated debate on how to get the most out of the fine weather. Some members were going away, so travel plans were keenly discussed. Everyone at the last […]
Braking for Life: Skill up!
Unless you are taking up breaking your body parts for a hobby, in which case you need professional help, braking on a motorcycle is a vital skill to master. The problem? Crash investigators found that about 50% of riders skid and fall trying to brake in an emergency. 30% don’t brake at all! Other research […]
British Superbike School invites SAM members
Date: 26th June 2024Contact: Mike Abbott for details This will be an on-road ride using the ‘kurvX’ device. Mike he has asked if anyone from SAM would like to join them. The kurvX device measures lean angle and gives feedback, in real time, to the rider. This on-road riding is to help riders feel comfortable […]
SAM Club Night Speaker – ‘Brake for Life’ -> Mike Abbott
Brake for Life: Stopping Quicker. This is a campaign from the British Superbike School to help bikers stop quicker, upright and in a straight line. Sadly, motorcyclist injury statistics have plateaued over the past 5 years. Part of the reason may be because motorcycle braking skills need constant practice, but high speed braking is not […]
