HOW TO improve your motorcycle riding! // my FOURTH observed ride with IAM Roadsmart

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Hey Everyone,
At the beginning of the year, when I quit my 9-5 job, I stated in a vlog that I was going full time with RU-vid and I was planning to embark on further motorcycle training.
I wanted to cover road, track, offroad - really as many disciplines as I could!
I thought about doing my IAM qualification to try and test myself and of course wanted to learn lots in the meantime!
After 2 months of delays starting the course - due to illness and being unable to ride a bike, I started my IAM journey with my first two observed rides under my belt!
The first observed ride was with my mentor Dave Lindley, my second observed ride was with Harry Sharples, my third one with Steven Pye and my most recent one was with David Raymonde. I had a few mic issues with this one but tried to make it work!
If you would like to read a more in-depth breakdown of this day: please refer to my website for the blog/diary.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy this vlog!
If you are interested in embarking on your IAM journey, there is info here:
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I was not paid to attend this course and all views are my own
I hope you enjoy!
Usernamekate 🏁
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@auroraborealis2393 Год назад

I can only speak for how he IAM used to do it years ago. An observer rider follows you on a ride, looking for safety, road positioning, braking, use of gears, overtaking, speed, observation etc, stopping every 30 minutes or so at a convenient stop for a debrief. Once you reach a good enough standard there’s a 2-3 hour advanced riding test on the road, with a Police Bike examiner (no classroom theory here). I did the IAM test 25 years ago, and what I learned changed my road riding, and saved me from injury many times over the years. This stuff wont make you a lot faster but it will help you, see the risks, and live longer.

@AdamsLifeRiding Год назад

Hi Kate you parked in what my mates call Adam's layby or the diesel layby. A regular meet up spot before our ride outs. But I turned up the first time we met on my Dr250s all ready to be shown the green lanes of Lancashire and Yorkshire. In a cloud of blue smoke and a full tank of diesel ⛽️. It broke the ice and after 2 hours of drainage and cleaning the plug the plucky Dr fired into life and we have been best mates ever since 🤣🤣🤣

@UsernameKate Год назад

Nightmare hahaha but at least you got a pal from it LOL

@AW8UK Год назад

On back of content here & elsewhere I suspect Reg Local was your examiner. Thanks for sharing Ride Safe 👍🏍

@markwise3862 Год назад

Well done. Looking forward to the test video coming. Got my IAM Roadsmart test soon.

@UsernameKate Год назад

Deep breaths, you got this!

@Cowelly84 Год назад

Riding in these conditions make you a better rider for the sunnier dry days 😎

@stevieeplea5611 Год назад

Another great vlog Kate looking forward to seeing your next one ride safe lovely 😍

@shuttlefish59 Год назад

Brilliant, having a reduced ego definitely helps is with the learning process, perhaps it's a balance too because we need to have some confidence too in making crisp decisions and making progress. I think men in general, have more reinforced egos than woman so any form of criticism can seem like an attack, perhaps this is why we don't see so many male vloggers taking on the challenge of an advanced riders course. There could be a challenge there guys, Could you do it??? Well done Kate you are fast becoming one of my favourite biking vloggers :) Good luck with your test x

@creedm3040 Год назад

Great video! I really like these . Even though it was very grim conditions indeed. That garbage on the pull over? Get the prisoners out for highway cleanup! You are going to do fantastic on the exam. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, Mike, your father and entire family! Best!

@AdyRider Год назад

Enjoyed those videos Kate. You did well to adapt to a different observer each time. Guess I was lucky and had one guy for the duration. Congratulations on your pass 😊

@paulmorris3022 Год назад

Well done Kate. in those conditions and vlogging as well. a lot to do. Something i want to do in the future. i am a HGV driver assessor, so i know all the theory bits, just my riding needs a bit of work lol

@roverchap Год назад

Well done, Kate! I took my Roadsmart test and passed in similar conditions. The examiner stressed that it was a safe ride, and allowed for me not doing overtakes etc which I normally would have attempted. Riding in these conditions really finds out whether you can control the machine and have the skill set to adapt.

@a68war Год назад

Well done Kate, your overall experience showing through. I did my refresher back in 2009 on my Hayabusa at the time (did I tell you I have a new Tiger 900 GT Pro now:-), six Saturday rides and multiple evening talks with AAMC. It can be hard to catch the indicators behind for the next turn but gets you in the routine of checking mirrors at hazards\junctions etc. All the very best TUG and IPSGA to you Merry Christmas.

@staryjanek Год назад

In t'old days, we had to give a running commentary,via intercom, on our ride, noting hazards ,real and potential, explaining our road position and gear choice etc etc, that was difficult, but I still find my self doing it (silently) to this day. Horrible conditions. Well done,enjoying seeing your progress :)

@ChrisAndrews831 Год назад

Another great vlog & observed ride, Good luck with the test. I did an observed ride in pretty bad weather just like you. I bought NIKWAX which is just like RainX, works great on Visor, Mirrors & screen to clear the rain. Ride safe & have a good holiday season.

@mfpix Год назад

Hi Kate, Don't be overly self critical. You seem to be doing really well. Your commentary probably helps you as you're thinking about what your doing and explaining the reasons why you're doing what you are. Well done

@iainf6 Год назад

Well done Kate despite the conditions on the day, thought you adjusted well. Hope you can get you kit replaced before the test. It was great to hear the engine when the visor was up 😎👍😉. I'm sure that if you do the same on test day you will pass. So very well done to continue to brush up by taking the extra 2 rides 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@andrewprice1189 Год назад

Hope you are applying for the MCN road tester job! You will have an army of supporters backing you!!

@scottdiver36 Год назад

Kate i think a dark visor in bad weather not great lol 😀

@UsernameKate Год назад

I'm a rebel what can I say.

@scottdiver36 Год назад

@@UsernameKate I know and a good looking one x 🤶Happy Christmas 🎄 have a good one ride safe Rebel 😂

@mikep.9371 Год назад

Good ridding under observed pressure. I'm sure it makes everyone nervous. Don't worry about sound recording problems. You do great voice overs. Hope you don't celebrate your test results with Hanna if you got your race suit fixed! Opps (couldn't resists) and beg forgiveness. Marry Christmas & a good New Year Kate. -34 F and water is frozen, second day of winter and temp. now -18 F ... heat wave coming in a few days or less I hope.

@keitht3055 Год назад

Break a leg on the test! It's bad luck to say 'good luck'! Lol. I'm shure that you will be fine with it 👍👍.

@UsernameKate Год назад

Though I cannot yet confirm the test results... I can confirm that no legs were broken during it haha!

@kevinmobile Год назад

Admirably restrained given the conditions and particular so in the commentary when the white Audio in front of you mounted the kerb at the junction ;-)

@davealbon2085 Год назад

You are doing brilliant.....I have had 5 observed rides and still no where ready for my test x

@muhammadedisantuso1375 Год назад

the important thing is to keep up the enthusiasm, I always pray for good health, always be happy, stay focused on what is running now

@Biker_Jonathan Год назад

Awesome riding in harsh conditions! Need to upgrade those gloves! Lol decent winter heated ones for Christmas maybe?

@johnheaney414 Год назад

Good luck on your test Kate

@andrewharrop7932 Год назад

Well done in what was a shite weather day, 🏍👍

@garthwaters5756 Год назад

good luck Kate xx

@chema1546 Год назад

hello good morning Kate 😘 I hope the course helps you thanks for your Spanish enjoy the holidays ok 👍👌

@mikeroberts Год назад

Another interesting video in far from ideal conditions. 🌧🌨Thanks for sharing it with everyone. 👍 Personally I'd not use a tinted visor in such overcast weather. 😉 I had commented elsewhere on your timing (and size) of rear observation at speed limit changes, so it was good to hear it had been covered in the de-briefs. To be useful they need to be timely, so you can do something about what you observe, and enough to clear any blind spots. I made a video a while ago about impersonating an owl (or not) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECXvXXHtDHg.html I'm looking forward to seeing the IAM test video.

@headrace4863 Год назад

No fun the rain… weird, when I used to commute to and from Gatwick everyday it didn’t bother me so much. Now I ride just for fun, it really isn’t enjoyable. Great video, though and keep up the efforts. All good stuff. 👍

@_Steven_S Год назад

Little bit late to the party - I saved the episodes up to watch the series in one go 🙂 Anyways, how did the homework go? Pelican crossing was a bit of a red herring in that the same theory applies to all marked crossings (and I'd even apply it to islands designed for pedestrian refuge). No overtaking flowing vehicles on the approach, and if you do filter up, don't overtake the lead vehicle (especially if the lights change to green as you get there) as there may be people still crossing that are obstructed from your view. Also pedestrians stepping/running out from between stationary vans/busses/etc. The only unique characteristic of a pelican crossing is that it has a flashing amber phase because the crossing time is statically programmed and doesn't use sensors to detect pedestrians still on the crossing. Everything above still applies, and if you are the lead vehicle treat the flashing amber as a zebra crossing. Belated good luck for your test 😁

@BoatingBiker 3 месяца назад

Good observation Steven. No response from the Kate. Suprise suprise. Ride safe.

@BillyBigBalls770 Год назад

I tried to do my advanced riding in Northampton, but unfortunately my observer had clearly exchanged his personality for a Hi Viz and a clip board, but that's another story. Have you tried rainX on your visor it's a must when it's raining. Well done, love your vids.

@bloodyhell451 Год назад

Advanced riding is when you detect a situation that you think is going to develop, before it actually develops and avoid it by either changing road position, slowing down, speeding up or just not being there when it happens (like not waiting around in the middle of a fast road to turn right by going on to the next roundabout for example. A505 anyone ?). I don't know how you test for that. I like the basic principles but I'm not sure I could be arsed to do an IAM. Shoot me down now. What a shit day for a ride ! Well done.

@alanireland5222 Год назад

Being critical is a good thing

@jaygorakht5135 Год назад

Lovable ✌️😍

@johntolley1111 Год назад

This is just an observation re wet gloves,when you remove the gloves the lining usually comes out as well which makes it difficult to put the gloves back on.I carried a marker pen in my pocket that I used to push the finger linings back in to place,not a pleasant experience but better than opting to leave difficult gloves off!!!

@JockBiker Год назад

So, I hear you might be having your test ride filmed by your examiner for RU-vid/IAM? Good on you.

@EmeraldExplorer1200 Год назад

Those were far from ideal conditions positive comments help build self confidence as well. Need to get my training sorted out.

@winni4u Год назад

✌️😃👍

@UsernameKate Год назад

Thanks Winni!

@drewrobertson3301 Год назад

Have you been advised to do the rolling brake test at the start of the ride?

@nigelcox7477 Год назад

Good Luck Kate…

@Ridewithunicorn 7 месяцев назад

Hello hi miss kate43 anyway enjoy great gift from God

@BoatingBiker 3 месяца назад

Tinted visor in these conditions? Good idea?

@kevinthurston Год назад

Well done kate , you'll pass. fingers crossed for you

@davidainscough4047 Год назад

Out of curiosity, if it's such a pain navigating by checking in your mirrors for what someone behind is trying to communicate to you, why don't they use comms?

@GaryJacko149 Год назад

Regular rear observations help build up a picture of what is going on all around you, with practice it becomes natural, not a pain. As for comms if you don't use them and the associate keeps missing your signals then they are obviously not doing enough mirror check 👍

@Grahamvfr Год назад

Yea whatever reason the IAM give, as valid as it sounds, its just an added unnecessary distraction to a safe ride. Answers may suggest it improves rear observation (convenient answer), but the glance (which almost becomes a stare... Dodgy) is for tooo long trying to pick up a signal..... Imo

@GaryJacko149 Год назад

@@Grahamvfr strange how you think knowing what is going on behind you is an added distraction, a very odd train of thought 🤔. What happens if you need to break quickly and you havn't notice the vehicle behind you that's been up ya chuff for ages who ends up rear ending you? If know he/she is there you can manage the situation. Just 1 example.

@Grahamvfr Год назад

@@GaryJacko149 I didn't say knowing what's going on behind you is a distraction haha, I said looking for a specific thing, like an indicator is a distraction. Your mirrors are predominantly to build a picture of what's going on behind you, if your thought process is "oh where am I going now", it can't help but distract. Like I said it's my opinion, based on pupils, staring (which can be too long with eyes off ahead) at a scenario rather than glancing.

@GaryJacko149 Год назад

@@Grahamvfr my apologies, I hear what you say about staring, that is different to using rear observations to build up a picture of what is going on behind. I have to still disagree that it is a distraction looking for a signal. If you see a junction coming up, mirror check, no signal, carry on. After doing couple of test where you don't know the area and you have to rely on the examiners signals, I never felt distracted by it. Just my opinion

@abdulwaheed8593 Год назад

Kate why are you wearing your hi viz inside out ?

@dougm5231 Год назад

For us non-uk people what is a "observed ride with IAM Roadsmart"?

@wl660 Год назад

An Observed Ride is going out one to one, with an Advanced Rider who has Advanced Motorcycle Riding qualifications. They then make observations and comments about your ride to give you 2nd person perspective feedback. The system being used takes the tools from the Roadsmart book, which is the book Police Drivers & Riders are trained with. The approach is Information ( Take Use & Give), Position, Speed, Gear and Acceleration (IPSGA). After 6-12 lessons and a pre-test ride - you apply for a Test. This is undertaken usually by an ex-Police Rider observing you for 45-60 minutes on a variety of roads. If you pass, you get your certificate from Institute of Advanced Motorists organisation. It allows you discounted Bike Insurance as it’s nationally recognised. Hope that helps.

@dougm5231 Год назад

@@wl660 my understanding of British laws (very little) is this a requirement to go bigger? as in motor size or just to get the cert for discounts?

@wl660 Год назад

@@dougm5231 It’s a safety thing, to become a better rider by observation and anticipation. The bigger bike thing does not apply…this Advanced Riding is optional. I did it after returning back to bikes after a 30 year gap…got some great advice, and it reinforced bike control and riding discipline.

@johnterry804 Год назад

Well done ktm or bmw gs?

@johntucker3592 3 дня назад

So your fourth ride and still wearing the hi-viz inside out and still wearing your rucksack that's not glued to you. I think you could've bought a hi-viz of your own by now.

@UsernameKate 3 дня назад

John, what is your problem?? 🤣

@56Spookdog Год назад

Well that looked a throughly fun ride, not. Maybe because I’m older or live in a high density area I often do a double check as the maniac drivers ell drive like maniacs.