Bungy
Registered user
As the title describes I have my first observed ride on Sunday. Any tips for the journey ahead with IAM from those that have done it? I'm keen to learn as much as possible.
Ride it like you stole it
Just go with an open mind and the will to enjoy.
We have two ears and one mouth for a reason ... listen more than you talk. There are some great Observers out there doing a great job and there are some areseholes that just love to listen to themselves .... but for the most they're a great bunch doing a great job for the love of it and for no financial reward.
Take on board, listen ... and take out of it what you like, you have nothing to loose and everything to gain, maybe even your life.
Ride as you would normally ride with no pretence to be anything any different.
Enjoy
Micky ... recently retired IAM Examiner (24 years)
Relax and enjoy it.
To my mind the golden rules are forget speed to start with, look well ahead, get your positioning and lines through the twisties correct and the speed will come naturally.
My advice would be to ride how you normally ride. The assessor will be looking to see where your riding can be improved. Don't try to put on a show, you won't be comfortable doing it and the assessor will have to deal with the issues THAT gives rise to rather than developing your riding from the off. If that makes sense.
One thing I forgot is, clean your bike and learn about its specifications and details for the POWDDERS check. Probably not for the first session.
Enjoy