Ian Collard  

I started my biking career in the late ‘70’s on an FS1E, which no matter how much you cut down the baffle would only ever do 45!!. Because it was allowed in those days, I soon progressed to a KH250 which was ridden everywhere flat out, I don’t know how it or I survived!! But the smoke of a 2 stroke still conjures up fond memories.

A number of other bikes followed, arriving at the CB750KZ, which is still one of my favorites. Sal and I did miles on that bike and it was heart breaking to let it go, but married life and work commitments meant it had to go and I was without a bike for about the next 12 years.

Coming back to bikes, I decided I needed some help, and that is where my IAM career started. Like a lot of people I joined when at the NEC show and was directed to CWAM. I passed my test in December 2001 and went on to become an Observer in June 2002. I have always enjoyed Observing and was proud to be asked to become a Senior Observer in 2004. During this time I was co-opted onto the committee as Membership Secretary, recently assuming the role of Group Secretary.

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