Ever noticed that people who are late are often a lot jollier than the people who have to wait for them? Made with Xara Web Designer The Introduction To Advanced Motorcycling (ITAM) consists of a Saturday morning classroom session on the theory of advanced riding. This takes place at   Challock Village Hall, Blind Lane, Challock, off the A251 between Faversham and Ashford. The afternoon is spent out on the road with an Observer who will comment on your riding. This is followed by two consecutive Saturday morning observed runs where you will meet other trainees and Observers and meets at   The Gate Services on the A2 (London-bound side). Your third observed run is conducted by your allocated observer who should remain with you until you take the test. An Observed Run covers about 45 miles or 90 minutes plus debriefing, depending on the nature of the selected route, traffic conditions, and stops for comment and suggestions. You will be followed by an Observer, Trainee Observer, or both. From this point on there is no fixed schedule of observed runs. You decide between you where and when to meet. The number of observed runs needed to achieve the required standard will vary from person to person, but whatever it takes the end result is worth the effort. The Observers give their time and experience freely. When your observer thinks you are up to standard, a senior observer will give you a check run, and if all is well you can apply for the test. Other assistance can be gained from Club meetings, where there will be talks on advanced riding skills, and from attending Club runs which give the opportunity to learn from others. The Highway Code Written by DfET Published by The Stationery Office Books, 2007 ISBN 0115524495 Normal Price £1.65 How To Be A Better Rider (provided as part of the Skill for Life package) Written by Institute of Advanced Motorists Published by UNKNOWN, July 2009 ISBN UNKNOWN Normal Price £9.99 (from IAM) Motorcycle Roadcraft - The Police Rider's Handbook Written by The Police Foundation Published by The Stationery Office Books, 1996 ISBN 011341143X Normal Price £9.99 Available at most good book shops. Retail prices taken from Amazon.co.uk (Sept ‘09) These publications are also available through the club and may be at discounted prices.