How to join us
WVAM have Observed Sundays every first Sunday of the month, (except some Januarys, depending on the date it falls on) at Ripley Village Hall. 

Arrive between 09.15 and 09.30 and enjoy a very reasonably priced bacon sandwich and chat to one of our Observers.   You can join on Sunday or you may prefer to take an assessment ride to get a feel of whether taking the IAM Test is for you.   The ride will last about an hour and is usually on a 2:1 ratio with a Senior Observer.  There will be a short briefing beforehand, and also debriefs during the ride and again at the end.  We have a comprehensive system of direction giving and lost/stop procedures to avoid you having to worry about directions as well as riding.   This format is very similar to our normal observed ride.  If you want to come and look at us before joining please feel free.  Alternatively make a note in your diary to attend one of our monthly open evenings, which will give you an idea of what the club is all about, and what we get up to.  These are also held at Ripley Village Hall and start promptly at 20.00 (tea and biscuits are free though!) on the last Tuesday of every month except December.

Either way come and see us.   You'll find we are as much a cross section of Motorcyclists as you would find anywhere at any motorcycle meet, no one that I know smokes a pipe, none of  them wear slippers (at least not in the hall!) and only the Chief Observer has two heads :) !  You won't go away with a ticket for a small number plate either.

Membership New members must join using the IAM's Skill For Life Program. Click here to purchase now
		Skill for Life – £139 This program includes training books, IAM Associate membership, all ofthe observed and mentoring rides to achieve test standard, the IAM test fee, and WVAM membership and joining fee. All this rolled up into one payment. There is an option to pay in two parts, so please ask membership prior to joining for further details. WVAM Full Member – £18 For people who have already passed the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test, and are a member of the IAM. WVAM Friend – £5 Those interested in supporting the general aims of the Group. Perfect for wives and partners.