Feeling like a learner!

[NickD]

Uncharacteristically apprehensive, and a little nervy. I've got my IAM assessment in the morning, to decide what work needs doing before my advanced test, and it feels odd. It's been 14 years since my riding has been scrutinised, and while I have lots of experience, and (usually) consider myself pretty competent, the idea of being followed for a few hours, and then having my riding slagged off disturbs me.......

...... want a laugh?........ Try a U- turn on a Blackbird!


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I was only doing what it said on my licence officer....
Tear along the dotted line!

[kasandrich]

Don't worry about it, I'm working on my advanced test, they won't rip your riding to bits, its not the way they do things, everything is done very constructively, they do not generally say negative things, just concentrate on the way forward

It'll be a good ride, you'll enjoy it. The IAM way is very different.
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Richard

CBR1000FM

[yambabe]

You'll be fine!

Just do what you always do, if they do pick up on any "bad habits" it's only going to be for the good of your riding at the end of the day isn't it?

PS - U-turn hint, find a wider road........

Enjoy the IAM & let us know how you get on - do I see an excuse for a party looming on the horizon?!!!!
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Sod falling in love, I wanna fall in chocolate.

[NickD]

[yambabe]

Good point!

Well the new gazebo & the BBQ have been tested satisfactorily for the coming season, and both are in good order and at your disposal if required!

But don't let CEW near the home-made Sangria...!!!
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Sod falling in love, I wanna fall in chocolate.

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

Don't worry.

I found car IAM really helpful. I mean if you're up to the standard, any minor things will be "passed off", as generally your riding will be good enough.

When you're good enough you will know it, and you'll be on-top of everything. . That is a great feeling.

And anything you do do wrong/aren't good enough at will be noted, and you can improve on it.

Win-win all round really.

Btw I got lots of things "wrong" in my first few sessions. All part of learning...

Think about it...at the end of the day you can still ride home, so it’s not as if you lose anything, just gain.

[NickD]

Bollocks!

It turns out that I'm not a riding god.

Still, the only 'poor' box that I got ticked on the assessment sheet was in the 'observation of speed limits' category.

But after riding all this time it was still a great learning experience, and I'm really looking forward to the rest. So far I would definitely recommend it.
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I was only doing what it said on my licence officer....
Tear along the dotted line!

[Jammy-G]

What are your main motivations for doing this? I imagine it will reduce insurance, but for you I wouldn't have thought your paying much anyway?
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RooRoo: just like the time i stuck my finger up my arse with no lube at all and she didnt talk to me for hours

[NickD]

[Jammy-G]

Ah right didn't realise IAM was a charity. Where abouts in Leicester are you doing it? Had to navigate Redhill roundabout on my test was a bloody nightmare !
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RooRoo: just like the time i stuck my finger up my arse with no lube at all and she didnt talk to me for hours

[NickD]

They have a set assessment route that starts at the dovecote pub, and runs through Enderby, Huncote, and Croft, and that's what I did today (3 times), but after this the routes are different every time, according to the riders needs. I know what you mean about red hill circle though, I go use it every time we go up to the Ox and it's always a pain in the arse.
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I was only doing what it said on my licence officer....
Tear along the dotted line!