Table of Contents Editorial Another week and here’s your SAM newsletter. IAM RoadSmart are trialling a new initiative. It’s a 4-hour ‘Rider Development Sessions’, provided by dedicated volunteer Observers. The sessions will be seeking to help riders improve their road experience and boost riding skills. It will be interesting to...

Table of Contents Editorial There are some great articles in your newsletter this week. You read how to train for the 1-in-a-million event. It happens more often than you think! Riding in groups always needed extra care and always good to know that you are up-to-date on the latest advice....

What’s included on your Bike night 14th August ? Join us for a bike night with a Lancaster taxy run at 7.30pm Refreshments available Admission £5 per bike (rider and pillion passenger), all other admissions £5 per person from 5pm, pre-booking not required. 

Table of Contents Editorial The sun has shown its face this week and it was a very welcome sight. Pillion and I went to look at a new Triumph, but it definitely didn’t fit someone with arthritis and a hip replacement! As we’ve always said the bike has to fit...

Has it really been that long since both these members passed away? I was reminded by SAM member Kevin Boot that it was 5 years since we lost members Les Hadfield (Chief National Observer) and 10 years since Ron Dickerson (Editor & Observer). Both made significant contributions to the success...

Table of Contents Editorial Thanks to SAM member Matt Lee for suggesting that we have a website area where visitors can find links to mental health support. When struggling with life’s demands, having ready access to help and support is one of the pillars on which we stand. If you...