Devon Advanced Motorcyclists

DAM's Memorial Ride to the Wessex Regiment memorial.

Stop two for our riders today out on our Post Test Training Ride. All part of being a member with us. The journey doesn’t just stop at taking your test. We like to promote constant learning and peer review.

Last minute call for tomorrows event at Barnstaple. We’re offering amazing value for money with one on one training and lunch included all for £25!!!

All you have to do is click on the below link and follow the trail to the EventBrite page

https://www.devonadvanced.com

Our chief observer getting down on one knee!!!

In this instance it was to propose this gentleman came on our Taster Day this Saturday 16th in Barnstaple.

Our taster days are a really good insight into what you get as a member with Devon Advanced Motorcycles. You get assigned to an observer on a one to one basis. Followed by some slow riding skills you head out on the open road to improve your positioning, observation and riding systems. All sounds a bit formal for you? Well did I forget to mention the lunch included in the day out!!

Go to the following link and select the event brite link at the top of the page.

https://www.devonadvanced.com

Become a safer rider. Now.

The big Harley guarding the side of our stand at Widecombe show. Today we’re pushing our taster days for £25. Come on down and sign up.

This beauty is drawing the most attraction in today at our pitch at Widecombe Fair. Come along and find us in the high corner of the main field

All setup for tomorrow at the Widecombe Fayre high on Dartmoor. Come along to speak to us how we can offer training that isn’t only free but also insightful. Also got deals on including our non commital Taster Day on some fantastic Devon roads

The life of a marketing officer!! Our man in charge has just done the rounds of all the bikes choosing winners for various classes. He will be giving out trophies at 3pm. Do you think you won?

All set up today at Dawlish Bike and Trike show. Come along and see us for discounted training and opportunity to sign up for one of upcoming taster days!! We’re located opposite Jolly’s Bike Shop stand, so easily found.

With the weather looking lush today we’re expecting just a few bikes and bikers to talk too!!

The show is all to raise money for the Armed Forces Veterans.

A fantastic array of bike types and makes in use at todays Members Only training day. We made use of open training area to set our members some slow riding challenges and in the afternoon this developed into faster paced cornering skills.

If you’ve thought of being a member but just need that little nudge, then come along to Bikes in the Park 2, at Bovey Tracey tomorrow and take advantage of our up to 100% fully rebated training courses. Advance your motorbike skills with us!!!

Rider Development Evening just getting going tonight out at Exminsters Swans Nest. Carvery all round!!! Members looking forward to the presentation from tonight’s guest

With the bad weather putting stop to the weekends showing, we’re now turning our attention to Bikes In The Park2 hosted by in Bovey Tracey. We’ll be there next Sunday all day talking advanced riding skills and hopefully signing up new members who can take advantage of our 75% or more rebate on training!!
Get in touch if you want to know more!

Remember, you don’t need to wear yellow to be an advanced rider!!

The weather might be horrendous but it’s going to brighten up and be a glorious day. We’re set right by the entrance at the orange gate

Have you considered being an Advanced rider?? Well we’ve got a deal you can only say YES too. Working closely with we are able to offer refunded training courses worth up to 100% of the value. If you’re 30 and under simply message us for more details. If you’re over 30, the spaces are more limited and for that reason they’ll only be available at our shows and events. So keep an eye on our website and social media to see where we’re going to be next and come along and say hi. ( - next show is Honiton show on 3rd August)

SHOW DAY!!! We’re all setup at It might be raining but our spirits are high and we’re excited to announce our new grant scheme!!

If you’re 30 and under we will fully reimburse your training and if you’re over 30 we will reimburse your training by 75%!! Mega deal. Come over and sign up!!
We’re located by the classic cars and craft tent

This year's Annual General Meeting is underway, if your not here in person all the meeting minutes will become available on the website.

Celebrate our 30 years of service at our family fun day out
Darts Farm on Saturday August 13th! Meet our crew, see our Heli & Critical Care Car as well as Devon & Cornwall Police and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service all taking part in a live simulation of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle.
Kindly sponsored by Bridge Motorcycles
Also coming along - Devon Advanced Motorcyclists Team
https://bit.ly/30DARTS

DAM are at the Mid Devon Show today, drop in and find out about the 75% discount on the Advanced Rider Course.

DAM Motorcycle Skills Days
A full day's introduction into IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider Course

Sharpen up your cornering, overtaking, slow control and hazard management.

Guidance with qualified IMI Observers.

Venues in Barnstaple 6th August and Exeter 13th August, location provided on confirmation of booking.

Event details and tickets available at

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/devon-advanced-motorcyclists-29480926965

This course is also available to IAM/DAM members who want to improve their existing road skills.

DAM | Devon Advanced Motorcyclists DAM is a motorcycle club in Devon providing Advanced Motorcycle Training in Devon, we are affiliated to IAM Roadsmart. DAM is run entirely by volunteers dedicated to motorcycling.

DAM Rides for July:
July 2nd Rookie ride, Pilot Simon Jeffery.
July 10th Group Ride, Pilot Rodney Rayner
July 17th DAM Anniversary ride & BBQ
July 24th Group Ride, Pilot Martin Boler.
All details on website soon 😀

https://www.facebook.com/groups/308727539168769/permalink/7570027463038704/

Amazing day of riding today, 200 miles of twists & turns. Cool temp leaving Pamplona and finishing in 32C in Bierge. Lovely hotel, dinner on the terrace and very happy riders.

Arrived in Santander, sooo many bikes on ferry. Now at first hotel in Pamplona.

The DAM trip to the Pyrenees finally starts tomorrow after a two year wait. 14 of us will be boarding Brittany Ferries and heading to Santander. Everyone's very excited and looking forward to riding the fabulous roads. First stop, Pamplona, on way to Bierge, Llavorsi & Canfrac. It's going to be a great trip.

DAM Sammy Miller Ride 18th May
10 of us made the long trip to Sammy Millers on Thursday, 19th May (my campaign to make 3rd Thursdays a regular event; any other potential Thursday leaders please get in touch with me/Rodney Rayner). Thanks for joining me to Adrian Steele, Bob Watson, Luke Riley, Mano Cheema, Nick Whittaker, Sam Iskander, Simon Jeffery, and especially Stephen Parker & Tony Matthews who did TEC there and back respectively. Setting off from Honiton Starbucks at 8:30 we had coffee stop at Olives et al in Sturminster Newton, founded by a couple who 30 years ago spent a 1 year honeymoon in Europe on 2 GSs and returned hooked on olive etc! We got to Sammy Millers about 12, with 3 hours for lunch and visit round this splendid museum.Just under 500 bikes preserved in immaculate order, many makes I’d never heard of, and a real history of biking. Highly recommended for a visit. Sammy himself at 88 is still going strong, here he was on the day doing some delicate lathe turning. The return journey had a couple of marking hiccups but even so we had a great ride back including the Sandbanks-Studland ferry. We finished the ride at Poundbury, and made our separate ways back home. Glorious weather after a slightly nippy start, a good day for all. Les Mosco.

Great Group ride around the Blackdown Hills today.

What a group ride out, the weather might have been shocking but that didn't dampen the competitive spirit. Massive thanks to Simon for organising today!

Sunday 13th February 2022
DAM Group Ride / Indoor Karting Day at Plymouth
At least 10 people need to confirm by close of play Friday 28th January for this event to go ahead.
To confirm your place, please email [email protected], stating you will pay the Karting fee in due course.
I will advise on how to make payment in due course.

Outline schedule for the day is as follows (and will be confirmed nearer the time):
• 09.00: meet at starting points (South ride option near Exeter. North ride option near Barnstaple. Locations TBC in due course.)
• 09:30: depart for morning ride
• 11.00: rides merge, early lunch (where north and south rides merge).
• 12.00: depart lunch stop
• 12.30: arrive at karting venue, registration
• 13:00: karting starts
• 15:00: karting ends, refreshments
• 15:30: depart for afternoon ride
• 16:30: end of ride, mid Devon location
The price is £42 per person for a 'Grand Prix' competition, which includes:
• 5 minutes practice (Everyone)
• 4 heats of 5 laps (Everyone)
• 8 lap final (Top 6)
If there are more than 20 participants then the fee will be reduced to £40 per person.
If there are fewer than 10 confirmed participants by Friday 28th January, then then an alternative format and price may apply, or the event may be cancelled.

More details at https://www.plymouthkarting.co.uk/karting/

Members who wish to join in the ride, but not take part in the Karting are also welcome.

karting | Plymouth Indoor Karting and Laser Tag Arena We offer Arrive and Drive and Family Sessions. Booking is highly advised. If you like, give us a call first to check availability.Full safety briefing and equipment provided including helmet, suit and gloves. Wear shoes or trainers – NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS PLEASE!