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

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HOW TO improve your motorcycle riding! // my THIRD 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 KZfaq 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 and my most recent one was with Steven Pye. I had a few technical issues with the cameras on this one and it was one of my most mind over matter days riding with IAM.
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@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Hey Everyone! I did these rides with BRAM (Bury and Rochdale Advanced Motorists) and they're a good bunch! You can find out more about them here: www.bramgroup.co.uk

@adammcallister2260 Жыл бұрын

Enjoying these, Kate. Doesn’t matter if you’ve ridden to the moon and back, you can always learn. I find if I’m hyper aware then I end up doing a lot of “looking without seeing”. I think too much about the act of doing observations instead of seeing anything when I do them. Glad to see you’re enjoying these. Looking forward to more!

@mikeroberts Жыл бұрын

Another interesting one Kate. Don't over stress with the navigation, that's the Observer's responsibility. If you miss a turn they know their routes well enough to make adjustments on the fly ... and you may never know. 😉 I normally try to lead my associates across complex roundabouts or into a stopping place so there's no confusion. Good to hear you analysing your own riding. THAT is what starts to make you a better rider, when you can recognise when you could have done something better. Interesting that the group you are with give a different Observer each time. My group allocates you to one specific Observer. Looking forward to the next one.

@johnbellamy5970 Жыл бұрын

The Warrington group also allocate one observer to the associate, I find more consistency that way.

@nigelcox7477 Жыл бұрын

Good ride. I think the constant talking through the things you observe and the actions you are taking or planning is great for your own confidence. It reminds you just how many things you are assessing, and how considered your riding is. It’s no accident that you’re a good rider - you’re in charge of the situation and seeing things almost before they happen…. So it looks calm and pre-ordained. I always marvel at the police outriders who get ministers and royals through traffic so swiftly and without incident - you are definitely getting there.

@27jollytall Жыл бұрын

Very pleased to see the importance of the safety bubble being prioritised. Well done, and 100% for attitude.

@hayleybean8283 Жыл бұрын

Great ride Kate. I did my IAM 3 years ago. Best thing I ever did!

@craighatton6399 Жыл бұрын

I would be a nervous wreck being watched like that but you make it look so easy. Great to hear a local accent too. Really enjoyed this, was a great insight.

@Perkys_Motorbike_Diaries Жыл бұрын

Great vids as usual Kate, what i found helped me when i did mine a few months back was narrating to myself the hazards and speed limits as i was approaching them.

@marcbrasse747 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Kate. For me this has been a 3 part course on a Sunday morning settee. And I even learned a new English word: Discombobulated. Brilliant!

@staryjanek Жыл бұрын

Well done. Those wee left/right shoulder checks DO become ingrained, I do it without thinking whenever I change speed and or direction, when I take off from lights and enter speed limit changes coming into/leaving villages etc. it really gets you in the habit of checking out where other road users are, spatial awareness. You are doing great, it's just being observed/assessed that is still freaking you out. but it's only your 3rd assessed ride, pretty soon you will relax more and start to enjoy it. so early days yet. well done missus.

@stevenbarnard1958 5 ай бұрын

I think your an excellent rider I love watching and listening to what they say and trying to get it into my brain to do what they say it all makes sense when the pros tell you lol😮

@robquince3076 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying these videos Kate 👏👏👏

@robertpascall6509 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing these videos with us all, I’ve learnt a lot from watching you ride. Like you I’m hyper self critical so totally understand where you are coming from. Take care and enjoy the Christmas break .

@AW8UK Жыл бұрын

I want to binge watch these (mindful all in this advanced series have been prior filmed) . I can relate to being hyper self critical &/or overthinking my riding at times Ride safe 👍🏍

@JohnLongdin Жыл бұрын

Another great video Kate, well done with all the positive comments! Great to see so many roads I'm familiar with in Middleton, Heywood, Norden etc 👍

@NooBiker Жыл бұрын

It's not a navigation test 😂 we say that quite a lot. The point about looking for the indicators is to practice rear observation and being aware of what's all around you. It's easy to get tripped up by something that's happened in the past. It's more important to deal with what's happening in the moment. You're doing well from what I can see. This is so good for the IAM and advanced riding image as quite a lot of people seem to have a misconception of what it's about and that "it's not for me"

@iainf6 Жыл бұрын

Excellent ride Kate, you are really taking things on board and thinking about what you have done before. I picked up when you went past group with dog too. Be aware dogs can get loose. Well done Kate 👍😎🔥💕💕

@pollekepmtb Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking me along. I m not from the UK, nice scenery. Good ride. While watching here also looking over my shoulder when you turn left or ride. Cause that we do as bikers😀 Big thumbs up, ride save👍👍🇳🇱

@shuttlefish59 Жыл бұрын

Good ride, well done. Its a good feeling when you start to see the point of the training, and how we can benefit from better observation. :) looking forward to watching the next one.

@NeonLuvBar Жыл бұрын

Saw the hoodie on your last vid, ordering one now !!

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Legend!

@TwoFourCharlie007 Жыл бұрын

I love that beautiful cat

@davidreed6817 Жыл бұрын

Kate, you're a better rider than most of the male YT vloggers and could teach them a thing or two, obviously Username dad has taught you well, how do I know? I passed my RoSPA Gold 20 years ago but still learning with every ride. Best wishes.

@Bazza47 Жыл бұрын

Interesting approach from your local group. When I did mine, I was assigned an observer who stuck with me until I took my test, apart from when I had my pre-test ride with the chief observer which allowed me to build up a relationship with him and give me some continuity, rather than have different observers each time. They also published their routes in advance so I knew where I was going which for me anyway then allowed me to concentrate on applying what they were asking me to do and planning my way through the hazard ahead, rather than keep looking in my mirror trying to spot when they put their indicators on. The examiner also used the same test route too which again was publicised. When I asked him why, he said the route he used never rode the same way twice but gave more continuity than taking candidates on different routes. Each to their own I guess.

@mikeroberts Жыл бұрын

Surprised they used published routes. The whole idea of the mirror check navigation is to up people's rear observation standards, not a navigation exercise.

@NooBiker Жыл бұрын

Different groups do different approaches. Having different Observers at the start allows you to learn different bits and styles from different people. My local group does that at the start with themed rides, but if after these the associate needs further development, they get allocated to one observer until test.

@NooBiker Жыл бұрын

@@mikeroberts exactly

@keitht3055 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Kate, a really enjoyable vlog. Especially as a lot of the ride is around where I live, it was good fun spotting where you did the familiar roads. Also, a few good tips from the instructor, free of charge for the rest of us. 😀👍. By the way, what's the problem with your van?

@56Spookdog Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the series, interesting, I guess it’s somewhat like having something follow you that doesn’t know the way and having constantly checking that they’ve not lost sight of you in a tipsy topsy way.

@chrischristofis8501 Жыл бұрын

How you held back the monster KTM was good 😊, ive had enough of Go Pro tbh, same you switch the bugger on and it wont work, then it decides to work, Go Pro must have issues with their buttons, you need a new camera system Katie

@paulsephton3159 Жыл бұрын

Well done Kate.

@125ZJK Жыл бұрын

As long as your safe Kate , that's the priority. Every Biker makes errors

@dennisbuckley Жыл бұрын

“You’ve heard of TUG - Take, Use, Give…?” Nope, that’s a new one to me. Wossat then?

@mikep.9371 Жыл бұрын

Good ride and putting the lessons learned to use. Listening is hard for some people to do. Your doing great as you want to be the safest you can be. Take care. PS Did you as Hanna to cover the exploded racing suit do to feeding you so well on her work reviews? (Kidding Hanna).

@chema1546 Жыл бұрын

Ok 👌👍 super Kate 😊

@Una63id Жыл бұрын

Cool motorcycle 👍

@christopher64252 Жыл бұрын

hi alway check all b4 going out batterys all good and u start camra b aware life savers r there to b safe i did my i a m 2003 brill

@muhammadedisantuso1375 Жыл бұрын

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@8610sarge Жыл бұрын

A bit discombobulated, you been eating a thesaurus again Kate👍, at least you are giving an honest reaction which is refreshing, other channels would cut that bit out. Good video Kate, still got a bit to go, i was wondering do you ask how much the course would cost joe blogs!!

@grachoderunwiderstehlichen Жыл бұрын

few weeks undergo ,till my CustomFit-Guards arrivle is... and today i shop four Stormhats for under the helmet wearing 4.99€ each but thin they are.. my very first one which i wear at coal-mining is also 100% Cotton but much more thicker...plus a yellow rain protection jacket thin too urg i disslike winter rides...only Heidenau K66 snowtex are supreme 😳

@andrewnewton5893 Жыл бұрын

Good ride I did think why she not done life saver 🤣 but that been nerves bet it's been like being on your bike test again 🤣

@-newhope7687 Жыл бұрын

Looks like young Kate has been reborn with a KTM motorcycle haha

@johnvaleriewelbers2995 Жыл бұрын

🤓😎🏍️💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 that was interesting

@davidbarton7463 Жыл бұрын

Loving your content Kate, but just a tip for you, don't display the registration plate of your family cars etc, this can lead to all sorts of complications such as cloning for example. I once published on FB the plate belonging to the vehicle of a bailiff who was harassing me over an unpaid parking ticket and blocking my drive, and because he was kind enough to give me his mobile phone number he received a lot of calls inquiring about the sale of said vehicle from friends of mine.

@markkinnersley5134 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kate,im enjoying your videos, I've rode bikes on fields when I was a kid but I'm just started riding on roads but can I ask why you always have that scarf over your mouth is they a reason for it for riding or is it just for fashion

@daveecoffee21 Жыл бұрын

Why’s your bmw at silverstone, just wondered!

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Because I rode it there to collect the KTM loan bike 🏍

@cedricduwat3839 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Is there any difference between the Enhanced Rider Scheme which I’m thinking of doing this Spring & the IamRoadSmart which you’re doing? Seems pretty similar…

@SeanieVoiceOver Жыл бұрын

Enhanced rider scheme is between a police BikeSafe day and IAM advanced training, in other words a step before the training Kate is now doing

@robertpaterson3646 Жыл бұрын

Whilst the ERS is worthwhile, it's not much more than Pass Plus for cars. Personally, save your pennies for 'property advanced training from the IAM or RoSPA.

@ReferenceFidelityComponents 11 ай бұрын

Iam advanced and rospa advanced are both based on the same standard which is quite a way above enhanced riding schemes. Enhanced does concentrate on safety bubble and observations but is a stepping stone to advanced or for the more experienced can be bypassed for advanced. The advanced is a good test of consistency in riding on a number of skills including observations, identification of hazards well in advance and making an action plan as you ride, enacting it smoothly and safely. This includes things like road positioning, gear, speed and acceleration sense, use of brakes, making progress, confidence, planning and execution of overtakes, dealing with junctions, demonstrating the use of limit points, acceleration sense, bike control at all speeds and many more on the list besides. It sounds overwhelming but with practice it becomes second nature and you become more self aware, a better, safer, smoother and probably a quicker rider. It helps make each ride enjoyable especially when everything clicks and you inject some sparkle and fun into the ride. For all boy racers who think you can ride, it can be a humbling experience and trust me, you soon learn that excessive speed and late braking don’t necessarily get you a to b any quicker and you’d be shocked at just how many hazards you normally fail to spot and just how much better and smoother you can ride once trained and practiced. I guarantee it will slow you down and make you think but enhance the quality and enjoyment of every ride👍

@scottdiver36 Жыл бұрын

Kate this brings back memories when i did my test with instructor i don’t know y your doing this because you know how to ride he is making you mess up

@701Adventures Жыл бұрын

For what it’s worth I think the IAM method of guiding you via the use of their indicators is potentially dangerous. I agree that you should always have good rear observations but to encourage a rider to be constantly looking behind them using their mirrors when they are approaching junctions, (hazards), is bad practice. The observers know the routes, you don’t and therefore for this reason they should use Comms to assist the process and to reduce any risks and to put the student they are instructing more at ease. Some people may disagree with this rationale but if you ever observe Police motorcyclists under tuition, they use Comms to facilitate direction instructions for the simple reason that it is a safe method to do so. I’d be interested to hear what any IAM members, instructors etc think of this. 👍

@davidraymonde6474 Жыл бұрын

The examiners don't use comms on the test, so we would be putting the Associates at a significant disadvantage if the first time they had to look for signals, was when they were on their test. They will always be advised not to worry if they miss a signal, make a wrong turn etc., but if that happens too often, it's an indication that they are not doing enough rear observations. Signals will be given well in advance of the junction and no Associate would ever be encouraged to "be constantly looking behind". The police use comms for a lot more reasons than just directions as, for example, they may need to receive information or instructions when on active duty. If you look at video 16 about how to pass an Advanced Bike test from Reg local on the topic of signalling and observation, it will give you a summary of what an Examiner looks for on test.

@701Adventures Жыл бұрын

@@davidraymonde6474 I hear what you are saying but if the use of Comms was consistent throughout the training and the test then this would not put the student at a disadvantage. The examiner could still provide spoken instructions via Comms to the student but keep the instructions very brief, i.e. at the next roundabout take the third exit towards Leeds, at the T junction turn left, at the crossroads turn right etc. Unless methods have changed this is what happened during my driving test and it keeps things simple and provides clarity. It is after all an assessment of a persons riding ability more so than a navigation test.

@davidraymonde6474 Жыл бұрын

@@701Adventures I really don't want this to become an argument but it is not and never has been a navigation test. We are helping riders to become Advanced Riders and one part of this is to increase their taking in of Information and this is available front, rear and sides. If they don't regularly check their mirrors, perform shoulder checks and lifesavers then they're not safe and safety is a significant part of being an Advanced Rider. I really suggest you have a look at this kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o55ijK2Sp9PLdac.html as it will give you a much better idea of what an Examiner is looking for.

@701Adventures Жыл бұрын

@@davidraymonde6474 Who said anything about an argument, we’re simply having a discussion.You could see in these videos from Kate that she was getting stressed on occasion due to missing junctions or selecting the wrong junctions. The training shouldn’t permit this to happen and the simple solution is to use Comms. It doesn’t matter whether it is IAM or RoSpa, both organisations seem stuck in their ways and refuse to adapt as technology adapts. A case of we’ve done it this way for years and we can’t see any reason to change. I watched a few minutes of the video from the link you provided but to be honest I lost interest in what he was saying as he was droning on a bit. I’ve done IAM and I’ve done RoSpa, both try to use the model which the Police use for advanced training but they can never get anywhere close to it as the Police are permitted to do certain things which a civilian would never be permitted to do. To put this into perspective I’ve done the Police advanced course, passed first time and was graded as being in the top 3% of Police responders. I was very pleased with that achievement, as anyone would be. However when I did the IAM and RoSpa I was marked down for a number of techniques which I introduced because they weren’t recognised by either organisation but the techniques which I’m referring to were all considered essential to the Police advanced course. So, I agree that any formal training with whoever you choose is a good thing but don’t be blinkered by IAM and RoSpa, neither are particularly special. 👍

@RegLocal Жыл бұрын

@@701Adventures I haven’t read all your posts as you were droning on a bit, but the reason the IAM & RoSPA don’t use comms is because the observers are not professional instructors & their insurance does not allow for instruction. Without comms, candidates are responsible for their own safety & feedback is given post ride. With comms, observers will inevitably give instructions & could be held responsible if things go badly wrong. Police & DSA instructors/examiners operate under diffrent regimes with appropriate insurance etc.

@mijoizagas3747 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps maybe beep again the horn ??? 🤷‍♂️

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Huh?

@SeanieVoiceOver Жыл бұрын

@@UsernameKate to get your GoPro running 😆 actually best to remove and then reinsert the battery for a cold reboot

@Wetangle Жыл бұрын

Can somebody explain why you would need when going from say 40 to 60 speed limit, check both mirrors and head check each side?

@SeanieVoiceOver Жыл бұрын

In general it’s best practice to make observations before any change in road speed or position, the IAM teach something called 360° awareness, you should always be aware of what’s going on all around you

@Grahamvfr Жыл бұрын

I know, it's suggests you haven't been checking your mirrors up to that point, which would be more of a problem. Having said that it should be natural anyway, as like you would on an overtake.

@somersetlevellersmtb5564 Жыл бұрын

I find it very hard to try and concentrate on the ride and trying to observe on what is going on behind me, ie, observer indicators, this can be a safety issue after all we should be looking ahead for any possible hazards, on my next observed ride we will be on comms! This is a much safer way to to ride concentrating on the road ahead!!. Why don’t you go on comms??

@davidraymonde6474 Жыл бұрын

We don't use Comms because the Examiners don't. Anyway it's good practice to be aware of what is happening behind you as there can be hazards there as well. A quick mirror check to look for a signal should not be a distraction from forward observation.

@somersetlevellersmtb5564 Жыл бұрын

@@davidraymonde6474 personally I think comms should be used on these rides as they were on my D.A.S training and test. Then you can concentrate and identifying potential hazards moving forward, Mirror shoulder and lifesaver cheeks as normal without the extra load on looking behind at the observer. Ride safe 👍🏻

@paulbeattie4015 Жыл бұрын

@@somersetlevellersmtb5564 I think what is being missed here is the point at which the associate should be checking mirrors - when they notice the upcoming hazard (junction, etc) as part of normal planning and application of the System. That's the point at which the observer/examiner will give the signal to let the associate know which way to go. There is no need for additional artificial mirror checks on behalf of the associate if this is done correctly. Good observers shouldn't be asking for additional mirror checks as they should work on timing their signals to inform (and being aware their own signals could be confusing, so choosing a route that avoids those issues!). As an ex-bike instructor, I'm used to using comms and it took a while to get used to just using indicators, but now I'm much more aware of whether an associate is checking mirrors at the appropriate point!