
i2i Level One!
It all started on a cold winter night, in November, last year. Tom Killeen from i2i Motorcycle Academy delivered a talk on his Academy of motorcycle control to the group and proved entertaining, interesting and thought provoking. As a result of interest in the product a bespoke course was arranged for E-YARD (RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders East Yorkshire) The course was held at Rufforth Air Field near York, so the gang met at Beverley for an early morning McD's coffee, cou

The Full Experience!
Saturday 18 May was the second BikeSafe of the season, running out of the Beverley Fire Station. RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders - East Yorkshire (E-YARD) supplied two tutors for the event, both new to the role. Pippa, who did the first BikeSafe of the season as a qualifier, and Andy T for whom it was his inaugural event were our reps! Rather than just carry out the assessed ride aspect, both Andy & Pippa sat through the classroom part of the workshop to understand fully wh

Coddiwomple May...
Well the day started off dry but chilly when we met at Beverley Golf Club for breakfast. Once fueled up with food and all but one bike fueled up with Petrol (the first P in our POWDDERSSY checks) we set off via Malton to our first stop that was Yorkshire Lavender. With fantastic sunny and clear views over the Howardian Hills we all enjoyed the obligatory slice of cake. Leaving there we headed for Manor Cafe in Bellerby. A route had been planned to take in the villages of Coxw

A Different Progression
Saturday 11 May was the date of the continuing program developed by RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders - East Yorkshire (E-YARD) Due to other commitments the course was somewhat different in format as only one candidate was able to attend. Andy Trevor welcomed his former associate, Paul Taylor onto the Driver Progressive Development day. Paul has only recently qualified (Gold) and is keen to continue his development seeing this course as a great way to hone his skills, and co

Here come the Girls
The first week of true Spring - well you wouldn't expect good weather would you?!! With the Tour de Yorkshire heading through the area over the first week of May there was always going to be rain - it's the law! What it did mean though was that most of the potholed roads have been fixed, and there is now some super smooth tarmac to enjoy. It didn't put the lady tutors off, as Pippa got out with Neil and rode the fabulous Wolds on the green meanie! (Seaways was the obligatory