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Anyone here belong to the local(Kent) IAM group?

Yup...

How do you find the meetings, rides, etc.? I'm thinking about joining.

I did the IDCAM (training and assessment thing) first of all - tey get all newcomers to do that. I've never got around to going on any of the rideouts, which is a shame as most of the guys are briliant riders - always seems to be something else that crops up on the day. They meet socially once a month at Hadlow Manor hotel but again, I've not been yet (joined back in September). It took until December to get assigned to an observer and I did my 3rd ride with him today - my best so far, very pleased :D
It comes down to making the time to meet with them and do IAM related stuff - if I had more time to spend I know I'd be doing better than I am, but as it is I'm making some good improvements.

Their website is at http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/burlace/ if you want more info on dates and contact details

Whereabouts in Kent are you Jdubya? The LAM group alternate meetings at Beckenham (Kent) and Banstead (Surrey). I joined last Nov and am impressed. I did my fourth OR today.

I am based between Gravesend and Dartford just off the A2...so the Hadlow manor would be the closer meeting for me.

Whats teh score with this? Does it help with the insurance etc, or is it purley to help make you a better rider?

It can help with insurance costs, but I'm doing it to be a better rider.

Hi,

Are the IDCAM's held during the week or weekends / what is the cost ?

Regards
Andy

Me too - you'll end up faster, more in control (of your bike *and* the road around you) and so less likely to have an accident... the list goes on. Well worth it, though they can seem a bit dull and safety oriented until you actually get riding with them.