26/07/08

East Sussex Advanced Motorcyclists – How it all started.

Following an informal meeting in Hastings in April 1992, East Sussex Advanced Motorcyclists was founded as a sub-section of the I.A.M. East Sussex Car Group.

The interest in ‘advanced riding techniques’ amongst local motorcyclists was due to the success of the Sussex Police – Better Motorcycling Courses which had been run in the county since the mid 1980’s. Following a force review these, were stopped leaving a void in advanced motorcycle training in East Sussex.

In consultation with Kent Advanced Motorcyclists, who were the first advanced motorcycle group in the UK, East Sussex Advanced Motorcyclists took off due to the determination of  Graham Masters and Bob Knights.

Amongst its original members were Trevor Davis, Steve Crouch and myself.

Initially observed ride meetings met with the car group on Sunday afternoons until E.S.A.M became an independent group in April 1995. From this date the group flourished and the rest should we say is history.

In this very busy area of south east England, the need for a higher awareness of the ever present risks on our roads is vital and E.S.A.M is striving to improve rider safety.

Trevor Scrase,

Examiner / President