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Moto Road Trip 2025

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Ride to the East - May 3rd to 5th (Bank Holiday) 

This is a gentle 3-day tour staying in the Same hotel for both nights.

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EKAM Training Weekend to Basingstoke - 12th & 13th July 2025

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Written by: Iain Moss

After the popularity of our inaugural training weekend last year, I’m delighted to announce the return of our Training Weekend for 2025.

In a nutshell – this is a training weekend, stopping just outside Basingstoke overnight, returning the next day.

The weekend will begin on the Saturday morning from Ashford and arrive in Basingstoke Saturday evening. This will be a full day’s riding of approximately 160 miles.

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Trip to Massif Central, July 2025

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Written by: Phil Hart

I’ve had a couple of riders express an interest in my intended route to Florac in July so I thought I’d pass it on to others that may be interested.

I intend catching the 08.30 P&O boat from Dover on Sunday 20th July(The earlier boat is at 03.30 and costs £3.50 less, so sod that). Return on 27th for the 19.00 boat.

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Meet the Examiners - Trevor Shearsmith

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Written by: Trevor Shearsmith

A Little Background                                                        

My advanced riding started in 1985 when I became the ‘village bobby’ and was instructed on how to ride ‘the system’, even with ‘L’ plates on, before moving to the BMW R80RT.  Then in 1999 I undertook the RoSPA Test achieving a Gold pass and this was swiftly followed by joining EKAM to complete my advanced rider course and test. My observer was Mark Andrews.

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TAILPIPE

What did the stamp say to the Christmas card?

Stick with me and we'll go places!

 

First published in "Out In Front" issue 189, December 2023


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