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How to Join and What it Costs.

Skill for Life Second Year Costs Friend's Membership Your Responsibilities

 Whether you are new to biking, have years of experience or are a born again biker, you can be sure of a warm welcome at CWAM. The best way to join is to contact the Membership Secretary then come down to the Jaguar Sports & Social Club on a Sunday morning to meet us and have a Free Assessment Ride. (We meet on the 2nd & 4th Sundays in the month except for Bank Holiday Weekends & Christmas). Unless you have already passed the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test, you will enrol as an Associate Member. If Sunday's are difficult for you, just tell us when you make contact and alternative times will be arranged to suit your requirements. 

Skill for Life

Following the Assessment Ride, if you think CWAM is for you, purchase a "Skill for Life" package or better still, suggest it as a birthday or Christmas present. It provides everything you need to pass your Advanced Motorcycling Test and as at 1st February 2008, only costs £109 but this may be made in two instalments, £49 upon joining and a further payment of £65 as the test approaches. There is a £20 discount for those 25 and under reducing the cost to £89.  

The IAM "Skill for Life" Package includes
  • CWAM associate membership for one year including access to group events.

  • IAM Associate membership ( upgraded upon passing the Advanced Test).

  • The excellent IAM book "How To Be An Advanced Motorcyclist ".

  • Issues of "Advanced Driving" the IAMs tri-annual Members magazine.

  • An initial assessment (carried out by CWAM).

  • All Advanced Test preparation work (undertaken by CWAM).

  • The IAM Advanced Motorcycling Test fee.

As the Observers give their time and share their skills freely, a voluntary contribution may be made towards their expenses for each Observed Ride (max £5).

Full terms & conditions are detailed in the "Skill for Life" enrolment form.


Costs after the first year

After the first year Annual Associate Membership costs £18 for IAM plus £29 for CWAM membership.

When you have passed your test, IAM annual membership costs £18.00 (£17.50 if paid by Direct Debit) and CWAM membership only £12. (By passing your test in the first year, you will save £17).

Friend's Membership

CWAM is also able to offer a Friend's Membership for non-riders at the cost of £5. Please contact the Membership Secretary for more details.

For full details of IAM membership benefits please visit the IAM website.


Your Responsibilities

 Ensure that your motorcycle:

  • Is in a roadworthy condition,
  • Is covered by a current certificate of insurance,
  • Has a current vehicle excise licence,
  • Has a current MoT certificate if required.

Please note that you are requested to produce the above documentation when you take your Assessment Ride with CWAM.

You should:

  • Hold a current full driving licence for the class of motorcycle you are riding.
  • Be aware that you are held to be in control of your motorcycle at all times.
  • Be responsible for your own actions.
  • Obey all road traffic laws.
  • Not have 8 or more points on your licence (3 or more points if you have been riding for less than 2 years).
Additionally, IAM state that a legal helmet with suitable eye protection, motorcycle clothing, gloves and footwear that offer impact protection must be worn when riding.

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