Ride . Smart . Safe .

Morecambe Bay Estuaries Advanced Motorcyclists

About us

MBEAM members come from a cross-section of the biking world and this is reflected in their preference for the bikes they ride. Our aims are to:

Improve road safety by raising riding standards
Prepare people for their IAM Advanced Riding Test

Members of the public are invited to take out Associate Membership They are then given free on-the-road guidance by trained Observers who have passed both the IAM Advanced Test and further Observer training. The course includes urban, rural and motorway riding. Completion of the course enables the Associates to take their test with an IAM examiner who is a Class 1 Police Rider. Passing the test will raise your riding standards by increasing your skills of anticipation and competence. You will also become more confident and aware of what is going on around you. As a result of your improved skills your bike will also benefit because the wear and tear on it will be reduced and, if that wasn’t enough, you can save on your bike insurance too! The group holds regular events and rideouts. We also circulate a newsletter and have an online forum where members can meet, ask questions, discuss biking and non-biking issues, etc.

News & Articles

Some articles are written by members and are their personal views and as such may not be the views of the Group/Committee and IAM RoadSmart

See News

IAM RoadSmart Activity Advice

In line with IAM RoadSmart advice based on the latest Government guidelines, we are able to restart observed rides for those Associates and Observers living in Cumbria, which is Tier 2. Alas Lancashire residents and Observers, who are in Tier 3, will have to keep their powder dry for a…

Loud Exhausts

As motorcyclists I am sure that many of us appreciate a nice deep exhaust note as much the next person but some of the banshee screams emanating from some bikes are plain anti-social. This article highlights the issue. Extract from Richmondshire Today online. Calls for vehicle-free days in Yorkshire Dales…

Other road users and how we view them

I’ve been asked to put some thoughts on paper around a subject that seems to be close to many road users’ hearts:- cyclists. Driving and riding is a microcosm of modern life where we are often interacting with other people with limited social contact, no time to get to know…

Latest from Facebook

Morecambe Bay Estuaries Advanced Motorcyclists

3 days ago

The committee met last night and agreed a schedule for the resumption of activities as follows:Observed rides can begin as of now subject to the individual observer and associate being happy to do so. Breakfast meetings and group rides can begin on of after May 17th.Our first breakfast meeting will be at The Lantern o'er Lune on Sunday May 23rd which will be followed by a ride out. Details to follow.In the interim we can ride out informally in small groups to re-sharpen our skills. ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

Morecambe Bay Estuaries Advanced Motorcyclists

3 days ago

The advanced rider course by Mbeam awards you with a national qualification that most insurers reward with lower premiums. Just another great reason to apply. See www.mbeam.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook

Morecambe Bay Estuaries Advanced Motorcyclists

1 week ago

Mbeam’s aim is to make safer and more skilful riders by increasing awareness and anticipation. Boris’s road map looks like it’s coming to fruition so it won’t be long until we can get back on the road again. Book your place now to avoid disappointment. ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook

What our Members say

I am a female rider who had lost confidence and become overly cautious as a road user on my motorbike due to a minor accident. The training instils in you a much greater awareness of what is around you and improves your ability to anticipate and plan ahead, so you feel far safer on the roads and ride much more smoothly. Over the course of a few months, my confidence, skills and knowledge improved greatly because of the Observer’s expert training. I can't recommend the course and training highly enough. As well as providing you with riding skills that will increase your enjoyment of biking for many years to come, you’ll have the chance to meet a whole new group of friendly bikers from all walks of life

MW

“You've all been superb. Your support and training will be recommended to all my biker friends. Thank you again!”

DRS

I found the experience of undergoing my training for the Advanced Motorbike test with MBEAM thoroughly rewarding. The quality of coaching provided by my Observer and examiner for my mock test was excellent. Criticism was always constructive and delivered in a positive and encouraging way. It has rekindled my enthusiasm in motorbiking with the added bonus of being a safer and more confident rider.

RG

The whole IAM experience with MBEAM has been great. I’m getting so much more enjoyment out of riding now. Looking forward to joining the MBEAM events too

CW

Advanced Rider Training with MBEAM has truly been an exceptional experience . One to one sessions with my observer helped me improve my confidence and I feel that I have become a better and safer rider overall. Highly recommended +++. A part of me thinks it should be compulsory for returners like me.

MA (F1rst)

My success was due no other factor than good training. I was the same rider that I had been for years, but now I consider myself to be a far more knowledgeable and safer rider. It wasn’t just the course that was beneficial in terms of knowledge, the whole process was enjoyable throughout and I loved every minute of it. I thank all that had an input and I am extremely grateful for the amount of time that MBEAM Observers gave collectively – something that you can’t put a price to.