RoADAR Northeast

Davey B · Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:19 pm Post subject: Rospa or Not ?

Having recently passed my I.A.M. Test i am looking to become an observer for other motorcyclists, whilst i have had some experience as a Police Driver Trainer with Northumbria Police (cars) do you think it is necessary to take the ROSPA test as well. In my heart i think i already know the answer but what do you think-all advice will be warmly accepted. Thanks. Shocked

(Emoticon care of my 7year old daughter)

Bones · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:59 pm Post subject:

Necessary:?

Beuty is i the eye of the beholder....and ultimately its up to you....(choose your destiny young Jedi)

Usefull, challenging, Ultimate riding pleasure, maintenance of the hightest civilian standards:

YES, YES and errrrm? oh...YES!!!! Exclamation

get stuck in you wont regret it....theres tonnes of ACE IAM members with us too and several have moved to RoSPA for their next move

may be we'll get a ride out sometime and you can give me a few tips and pointers Razz

Rich
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Associate In Training

Davey B · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:15 pm Post subject: Rospa or Not ?

Hi bones thanks for answering my query i am still waiting for a reply to my joining instructions and to when the next meeting will be, hope you had a good new year and all the best for 2008 Cool

RoadaAdmin · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:31 am Post subject:

Hia DaveyB

Next meeting is third tuesday in february

Keep an eye here closer to the date for a description of what's on for that date
http://www.roadar-northeast.co.uk/diary.html

Full details of how to join us are here
http://www.roadar-northeast.co.uk/contact.html
the simplest way is to fill out the form and click the send button then follow your your application with a subs cheque through the post

Applications are normally turned around within a week

Hope this helps mate

Davey B · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that i think my cheque must have gone awol so on my next ride out think i'll just drop it in to the person concerned if thats ok. Cool

RoadaAdmin · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:31 pm Post subject:

I've had a quick check in my RoADAR Northeast applications, and I can confirm that I HAVE received your electronic application.

That will be fine if you dont mind wating for your membership application to be processed... (or you could resend the cheque if you wnat your membership application to be processed quicker)...(or maybe at Februarys meeting is another option)

The only problem is that we cant offer tutoring untill subs have been received and membership has been processed

Its your call (no pressure either way)

Richard

Davey B · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:29 pm Post subject:

Ta very much for the confirmation of my electronic application, what i will do is pay my subscription at the februarys meeting which i am looking forward to and to meeting you guys/galls. See you there. Cool

Davey B · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:27 pm Post subject:

Way back in December last year i posed the question as to whether to take the Rospa test having recently passed with the I.A.M. I received a worthy reply but due to the (appeared) lack of activity with this group (riders) i'm beginning to wonder whether it will be worth it. I am due to take some Observers Training with D.A.M in the early part of August and apart from the impeccable work that John Ennis has done with me i have to repeat the question Ropa or not? Cool

allym316 · Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 118 Location: gateshead

We have asked members what they would like to see the local group offer and not had much if any response to be honest Davey...

The go karting team didnt happen

Theres a bbq scheduled for sometime in the summer but thats yet to be arranged.

Have you any suggestions as to activities - I note the reminder about the rideouts - that youd be interested in?

Davey B · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:53 am Post subject:

I know as regards the skid Car it is taking some time to get that off the ground too but i am constantly in touch with Andre and he has promised me he will let me know when he is able to run a course for us it will be well worth the wait i promise you. With the Go Karting why dont we just turn up and race each other give me some time to get some blub off first so my kart can go a little quicker i dont want to be totally demoralised Sad

THE BBQ - I dont mind putting that on at my house only thing is and its gonna sound daft ive not got a bbq (but i could buy one) ive said for years i'm gonna get one but have never got round to doing it, because ive not got one the obvious thing to say is ive never cooked on one so i would need an 'Expert' in that field to help me out - wouldnt want to POISON anyone Surprised

The ride out could always team up with throttlejockey members they are always up for it, or we could just go out for a run ourselves. How about a trip to see India 99 in the flesh, get aboard, take piccies its something i could try to arrange - more of a personal touch in a relaxed atmosphere rather than at the Bike Wise event whats your thoughts? Cool

John Steele · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject: RoSPA or not?

Davey B · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:27 am Post subject:

Just out of courtesy john thankyou for your thoughts and ideas, i will get back to you on that it was a pretty comprehensive message. As its now 01:23 on monday morning i have to retire and just for the record, i don't ignore grumpy old men and certainly wouldn't put you in that bracket anyway, tho' there are some i would, bye for now. 01:27 Cool

badger · Joined: 18 Mar 2008 Posts: 6

hi davey, rospa yes do the test. i've done both and found the rospa test is a little bit stricker than the IAM test thats not to say the IAM is not of a high standard it is a pass or fail so you may just pass or you could have excelled. try the rospa test i have heard some IAM observers have not reached a gold you might there's only one way to find out.

Davey B · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject:

You know this is strange how its ended up, i first enquired whether i needed to take the RoSPA test when i returned to biking in may of last year after a long spell of 20 odd years. I spoke with whom i class as a well respected and competent trainer whom some of you may know as Paul Henry an Advanced Driver/Rider Trainer for Northumbria Police Driving School. Paul spent some time with me and at the end of our talk came to the conclusion that because of my background i was more than quallified not to take the test and said i would make a worthy contribution as an observer and with some input be able to start straight away. It got me thinking though if i am to observe and offer advice then surely it would be better if i was to go through the whole process myself then it would put me in a better position to coach others, hence going the I.A.M route first then onto the ultimate test with RoSPA (incidently i was told that my i.a.m test was the best test the examiner had been on and he had thoroughly enjoyed it) just thought i'd add that bit in. So this is where i am at now, impending Training day with D.A.M which i am really looking forward to and still undecided with RoADAR. Rolling Eyes

Davey B · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject:

John i think you have hit the nail on the head, it appears that the majority of members are just interested in the 'Training' apects and are'nt to fussed
about the social side of things. Whereas i like to bounce ideas off each other and discuss the finer art of Advanced Riding/Driving it is not to everyones taste. I have to say i am still undecided as to what i really want to do, i am still going to go out with John Ennis i owe him that much for his efforts and will probably take the plunge and take the test-after that (whatever grade i receive) i'm not sure what i'll do. Looking forward to the newsletter as i have given mel some 'food for thought', take care and i hope you are feeling better. Sad