East London Advanced Motorcyclists (Test)
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SPAIN MAYBE, MAYBE NOT??? It was the year 2019 when the rumblings started, the fingers twitching and the brain twirled, yes, it was ‘plan a trip’ ime. After 5 minutes it was decided it was to be Spain ( basically we had a massive Brittany ferries discount, but that’s […]
Editor: What’s your bike history Vikki ? Vikki: I have been riding for over 44 years on and off, I have ridden loads of different bikes ranging from the Yamaha FS1E through many Kawasaki’s, a few Honda’s ,I even had a couple of 250 2 stroke Motocrossers and I […]
For many years we have been using North Weald airfield for our Machine Control Days (MCD), the first step on the associates’ journey to passing the advanced test. Initially we used a long straight strip adjacent to the main runway. It was reasonably private but very exposed in bad weather […]
Words from the ELAM Chair I took over Chairmanship duties at the end of May from Chris Cotter. It’s a great privilege to be the figurehead of the group which has been a fundamental part of my motorcycling background. Safety and progress are my overriding mantras. I joined the IAM […]
Well it’s been a bit quiet here in progression of late, our tech expert and web-master has left the area. I would say he’s moved to sunnier climes, but he’s moved to Scotland, and we all know it always rains there – and it’s cold, anyhow, we all wish Arthur […]
First of all, I’d like to apologise for a smaller magazine/blog than I would have liked and you guys deserve. I have been a bit occupied, that’s no excuse I know and I promise to do better. Right, now the grovelling out of the way, shall we move on to […]
Your May 2021 Progression magazine is now out! A huge shout out goes to our Progression editor, Paul Carter, who has worked tirelessly to bring you another great edition with many enlightening reviews, exciting adventures and other interesting reads. Feedback and discussion are always welcome on the ELAM forum. Remember, Progression […]
April 28th was a special day. Not because Wembley Stadium first opened on this day (1923), or because Mussolini was shot on this day (1945), or because peace was restored with Japan ending WWII (1952), or Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon first went to number 1 (1973), or […]
CSS has risen like a Phoenix from the ashes. A little while ago the old CSS went into liquidation, I don’t know why, but I was pretty gutted as I wanted to finish the journey I started with them a few years ago. If you don’t know about CSS here’s […]
Old ELAM member & Observer retiring from biking Many of the long-established members will be sorry to hear that Mr Chris Vousden a former Observer who joined ELAM in 2002 has finally decided to leave the group. He sold his bikes a while ago and is hanging up his leathers […]