East Yorkshire Advanced Riders & Drivers

April started off like a lamb, as the expression goes, with a quiet calendar filled only with a little tutoring. However, in the background things were hectic as the group prepared for a busy mid April weekend. A lot of liaison between the Secretary, Chris H and Safer Roads Humber resulted in a strategic and comprehensive social media advertising campaign to promote #ridethewolds, the advanced taster day. As the day grew closer Chris was interviewed by BBC Radio Humberside, G

RoADAR Advanced Drivers and Riders - East Yorkshire, or, as they have been known locally for the past 3 years E-YARD are now a well established Advanced Riding and Driving deliverer in the East Riding of Yorkshire, with a highly active, motivated and qualified Tutor Hub. The Tutor hub cover both disciplines with a (currently) 15 strong team of Bike & Car Tutors. Our Tutors have been issued with identifiable E-YARD branded shirts to be worn when carrying out their duties, whi

RoSPA Advanced Drivers & Riders East Yorkshire (E-YARD) monthly group meet was, as usual held at Beverley Golf Club. The group welcomed guest speakers, Rachel Glossop and Astrid Padgett from the British Horse Society Rachel and Astrid are avid horse riders, and are heavily involved in trying to improve safety for the equine community and to develop an understanding between themselves and other road users. Their talk looked into the psyche of horses, and their unpredictability

Whilst the protests about global warming went on in the capital, RoSPA Advanced Drivers & Rider East Yorkshire (E-YARD) made the most of the benefits - the hottest Easter on record. The lead protagonist over the whole weekend was Ivan, riding out every day of the four day break! He totaled up just over 700 miles! (Ivan prepares to glue himself to his machine for mega mileage) Good Friday had Andy B and Rosie out for a coddiwomple around the East and North Yorkshire coast, an

Paul took his advanced test and was awarded a Gold on 17 April. A hearty well done, and a big thank-you to Andy T and Jules for their time and effort in getting Paul to this standard.

Half past seven. 3 degrees on the top of the Yorkshire Wolds. Biting wind coming in from the east. Mark K is on site alone assembling the gazebo! An hour later and the site is starting to buzz as Hoody turns up and SW Motorcycles pitch next to the E-YARD (RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders East Yorkshire) is being assembled and their classic race bikes are being unloaded for display. Shortly afterwards, the Safer Roads Humber and East Riding Road Safety Team are in attendance

RoSPA Advanced Drivers & Riders East Yorkshire (E-YARD) were approached by 5-Ways Motorcycle Centre to assist in escorted rides for their Yamaha MT Demo weekend. Yamaha, who make the MT range of motorcycles, MT-03 (300cc), MT-07 (700cc), MT-09 (900cc) and MT-10 (1000cc) hold a promotional weekend for this range, annually. Riders wanting to try the bikes were booked onto an organised hour long ride on a set route escorted by out riders - E-YARD tutors! The route allowed the ri

RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders East Yorkshire (E-YARD) are once again organising an advanced taster day for the start of the motorcycle season. The event has been christened #ridethewolds. The premise is to invite motorcyclists to have their riding reviewed by an Advanced Motorcycle Tutor after the winter break. The intention is to help raise individuals skills and sharpen themselves after the winter break. The bikes will be fettled and fit - will the riders! It is also a

No. Not criminal profiling, although some of the images are criminal! If you wondered what 'drives' some of our members, we have started a 'Profiles!' page on the main website. Two members stories are currently published, Nick Houlden and Andy Trevor, with several others in the building stage. If you'd like to write a few lines about yourself, a bit about background, childhood, early driving experience, reason for joining E-YARD and what you've got out of it, then please feel