Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level is primarily aimed at qualified Members and those Associates who have a good understanding of Advanced Riding, have had several development sessions with their Observer and want to take the opportunity to practice their skills between observed rides. Associates must get the approval of their Observer before participating on a Level-2 ride. 

Ride Leader: Alec Gore

Briefing: 09:15 Costa Drive Thru, Winnall - (what 3words:haircuts.blogging.blame)

Depart: 09:30

Destination: Tea Cosy, Hurstbourne Tarrant

Finish: Stockbridge  - Approx. 13:00

Mileage: 81

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel

We welcome Denise & Chris Arthey talk about their Highway 35 Adventure

We are pleased  to welcome Chris and Denise to tell their remarkable story.

In 2008 Chris and Denise were exploring Texas on a motorcycle when a crash instantly changed their lives. It resulted in them both losing their left leg above the knee, and they found themselves embarking on a long and painful road to recovery and a return to the vocations they love, endurance sports, marathons and biking. Chris rides a Can-Am Spyder 1000cc roadster and is currently doing his IAM RoadSmart Advanced Training.

Chris and Denise will be signing copies of their book Highway 35 which will be available to purchase on the night

Date: Tuesday 9th April 2024

Refreshments: Tea and Coffee will be available for a small charge (cash only)

Club Merchandise: A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase (credit/debit cards accepted).

Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)

Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.

Grade: Level 1. A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level is primarily aimed at those riders who are new to Advanced Riding. This includes potential members who take advantage of the free ride assessment offered during SolentSunday or new Associates who want to practice their newfound skills. In addition, full Members are welcome to attend to practice and maintain their skills.

Ride Leader: Nick Lee

Briefing: 12:00 (Otterbourne Village Hall - SO21 2ES ///cliff.host.hedge)

Depart: 12:15

Destination: White Hart Public House, Stockbridge

Mileage: 45

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel

Have you ever considered taking part in one of the various national and local rallies that are held throughout the riding year?

So, if you fancy having a go at the Welsh, Scottish or National, (or all 3 and more) why not come along to hear Graeme Hay give you some tips and tricks after his years of experience doing this both as a solo entrant and as a team member.

(A team of 3 Solent members won a Platinum for the Scottish National in 2023)

Graeme will look to cover:

1. What it is.

2. How to enter.

3. How the various awards are achieved.

4. How to plan your route, easily.

5. How to plan your riding time, rest breaks and personal safety.

6. To answer each and all of interested members questions.

If you would like to learn more and still have time to enter for this year’s events (the Welsh will be the first, running in May) then contact training using the button below to reserve a spot.

This event is being held as part of Solent Sunday at:

Otterbourne Village Hall
Cranbourne Drive, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire. SO21 2ES
///cliff.host.hedge

Solent Sunday

Join us at Otterbourne Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)

SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.

Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms.  All available on a choice of white or brown bread.

If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.

A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).

Times: 09:30 - 12:00

Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)

Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.

GROUP RIDE CANCELLED

Ride Leader: Clive Good

Briefing: 09:00 (Costa Coffee Winnall ///haircuts.blogging.blame)

Depart: 09:15

Coffee Shop: Shearwater Lake Cafe

If required, fuel will be available at Sparkford (92 miles), or Blandford (125 miles)

Finish: Ower Services - Approx. 16:00

Mileage: 160

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel

We welcome Gary & Karen Linton talk about their India Adventure

A fascinating journey through India. ‘Riding through this different and wonderful country was a spectacular experience’

Join Gary and Karen to hear of their fantastic Motorcycle Adventure through India on a Tigers and Temples Road Trip.

Following the talk feel free to stay on for a chat and an extra cuppa.

Date: Tuesday 12th March 2024

Refreshments: Tea and Coffee will be available for a small charge (cash only)

Club Merchandise: A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase (credit/debit cards accepted).

Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)

Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level is primarily aimed at qualified Members and those Associates who have a good understanding of Advanced Riding, have had several development sessions with their Observer and want to take the opportunity to practice their skills between observed rides.

Briefing: 09:15 Winnall, Costa Drive Thru (///haircuts.blogging.blame)

Depart: 09:30

Destination: The Base, Greenham

Finish: Winnall, Costa Drive Thru - Approx. 13:00

Mileage: 81

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel.

Solent Sunday

Join us at Otterbourne Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)

Jake Carpenter will be joining us from St John Ambulance and presenting a session on Emergency First-Aid.

SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.

Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms.  All available on a choice of white or brown bread.

If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.

A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).

Times: 09:30 - 12:00

Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)

Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.

CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER FORECAST

We welcome Paul Varnsverry an Independent PPE Consultant.

An acknowledged expert in the field who has over 40 years’ experience. Paul has worked in Standardisation, Product Development, Testing and Certification for both British and European Committees. He advises the Police at national Policy level in Motorcycle Protective Clothing.

Come along to meet Paul……..

In his presentation, he will explain the PPE legislation, the standards for motorcyclists’ clothing, gloves, footwear, and impact protectors, how to check the authenticity of certified products (and how to avoid being scammed!), and answer questions from the audience.

Following the talk feel free to stay on for a chat and an extra cuppa.

Date: Tuesday 13th February 2024 (1915-2200)

Refreshments: Tea and Coffee will be available for a small charge (cash only)

Club Merchandise: A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase (credit/debit cards accepted).

Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)

We welcome Rob Harris from HIOWAA the Charity that delivers an Advanced Critical Care Team to sick and injured people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight when they need it most. The Air Ambulance Critical Care Team attend to road traffic collisions, accidents and many others incidents, both night and day, 365 days a year. Join us to hear about the amazing work of this Charity.

Date: Tuesday 9th January 2024

Refreshments: Tea and Coffee will be available for a small charge (cash only)

Club Merchandise: A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase (credit/debit cards accepted).

Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)

CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER WARNING

Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.

Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level is primarily aimed at qualified Members and those Associates who have a good understanding of Advanced Riding, have had several development sessions with their Observer and want to take the opportunity to practice their skills between observed rides.

Ride Leader: Clive Good

Briefing: 08:45 (Costa Coffee Winnall ///haircuts.blogging.blame)

Depart: 09:00

Morning Stop: Wendys Cafe @ Great Bedwyn (SN8 3LU)

Finish: Wellington Farm Shop (RG27 0LT)

Mileage: 130

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel

Please register for the ride using the button above to give us an indication of the numbers likely to attend. If the ride is cancelled due to ice, we can contact all the registered riders.

Details to follow…

Meet: Timings to be confirmed

Entry: £2 on the door

Refreshments: Tea and coffee will be available for a small charge (cash only).

Club Merchandise: A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase (credit/debit cards accepted).

Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)

Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.

Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level describes a route that would best suit confident and experienced riders who have a high skill set and can make progress in all conditions on all types of roads, and can ride for more extended periods without stopping.

Ride Leader: Nigel Tailyour

Briefing: 09:45 Ower Services, West Wellow, SO15 6GF

Depart: 10:00

Destination: Needles Eye Cafe, Milton on Sea, SO41 0PY

Finish: Ower Services

Mileage: 80

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel

If you are thinking of planning a tour with some Winter sun, or simply looking to create some routes for next year’s riding season whilst the weather is keeping the bike in the garage, but struggle with the basics of creating a .GPX file in BaseCamp, then why not come along.

This is a repeat of a session held earlier in the Summer by Dave Sutherland and is designed to help those who may be looking for some assistance in mastering the vagueries of Basecamp in terms of creating satnav routes.

 This is not a session about “what is best” as there are various apps and manufacturers available. This is about creating a .gpx file in Basecamp that can be used in other compatible devices.

Participants will need to bring a laptop that has the latest version of Basecamp installed and a set of up-to-date maps. Laptops should be fully charged or have mains adaptors along with extension leads. If you wish to bring your satnav and the correct data transfer cable that’ll be fine, but not necessary.

If you are interested, use the button below to let us know you are coming.

All are welcome.

Solent Sunday

Join us at Twyford Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)

SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.

Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms.  All available on a choice of white or brown bread.

If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.

A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).

Times: 09:30 - 12:00

Location: Twyford Village Hall

Details to follow…

Meet: Timings to be confirmed

Entry: £2 on the door

Refreshments: Tea and coffee will be available for a small charge (cash only).

Club Merchandise: A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase (credit/debit cards accepted).

Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)

Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.

Grade: Level 1. A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level is primarily aimed at those riders who are new to Advanced Riding. This includes potential members who take advantage of the free ride assessment offered during SolentSunday or new Associates who want to practice their newfound skills. In addition, full Members are welcome to attend to practice and maintain their skills.

Ride Leader: Rui de Castro

Briefing: 11:45 (Twyford Parish Hall ///overheat.papers.snored)

Depart: 12:00

Lunch: Lasham Airfield

Finish: Mick’s Moster Burgers (Portsdown Hill)

Mileage: 58

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel

Solent Sunday

Join us at Twyford Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)

SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.

Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms.  All available on a choice of white or brown bread.

If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.

A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).

Times: 09:30 - 12:00

Location: Twyford Village Hall

Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.

Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.

CANCELLED DUE TO THE FORECAST BAD WEATHER

Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.

Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level describes a route that would best suit confident and experienced riders who have a high skill set and can make progress in all conditions on all types of roads, and can ride for more extended periods without stopping.

Ride Leader: Alec Gore

This is an evening ride to the elegant Triumph West London dealership (formerly Jack Lilley Triumph) in their purpose-built location at Byfleet in Surrey. Dave Lilley is hosting a FREE barbeque to unveil Triumph's two new 400 models, the Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400X.

These will be released for sale in the UK in early 2024 and deposits are already being taken.

Briefing: 17:45 Costa Coffee Drive-Thru, Winnall. SO23 7RX

Depart: 18:00

Finish: 19:15 (approx.) Triumph West London

Mileage: 48

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel

Come along and meet the Biketrac team who will be discussing security in general for your bike, both for at home, and when out and about.

There are a lot of locks/chains, ground anchors and different trackers on the market, so their aim is to help you understand some of the jargon you will see/hear and give you some useful hints and tips to ensure you choose the right security solution for your own situation.

A great opportunity to meet other bikers and admire the many bikes there.

Biketrac is a well-established leader in the field of tracking, and has a recovery rate of around 94%, having recovered over £13 million to date.

Meet: 19:30 - 21:30

Entry: £2 on the door

Refreshments: Tea and coffee will be available for a small charge (cash only).

Club Merchandise: A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase (credit/debit cards accepted).

Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)

Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.

Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level is primarily aimed at qualified Members and those Associates who have a good understanding of Advanced Riding, have had several development sessions with their Observer and want to take the opportunity to practice their skills between observed rides.

Ride Leader: Clive Good

Briefing: 09:00 (Costa Coffee Winnall ///clare.flasks.manicured)

Depart: 09:15

Destination: 10:45 (approx.) Saddleback Cafe, Farnborough

Finish: 13:30 (approx.) Cobbs Farm Shop, Kingsworthy

Mileage: 111

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel

With a total distance of 111 miles, and fuel available at both the start and near the finish point, I’m not planning a fuel stop; but for those with a very small tank, we can use the filling station at Hungerford. (80miles)

Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.

Grade: Level 3. A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level describes a route that would best suit confident and experienced riders who have a high skill set and can make progress in all conditions on all types of roads, and can ride for more extended periods without stopping.

This is not open to ANY Associates.

This is a genuine Level 3 ride, ridden accordingly over 177 miles. Suitable only for experienced and capable riders.
 
There are three planned stops, including lunch at the Deddington Arms and two available fuel stops.

Ride Leader: Alec Gore

Briefing: 08:45 Costa Coffee Winnall (///clare.flasks.manicured)

Depart: 09:00

Coffee Stop: 10:30 (approx.) H-Cafe

Fuel Stop: 12:15 (approx.) Baynards Green

Lunch Stop: Deddington Arms: 12:45-14:00

Fuel stop: 15:15 (approx.) Wantage

Afternoon Stop: 15:30 (approx.) Saddleback Farm Shop

Finish: Sutton Scotney

Mileage: 177

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel

Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.

Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level is primarily aimed at qualified Members and those Associates who have a good understanding of Advanced Riding, have had several development sessions with their Observer and want to take the opportunity to practice their skills between observed rides.

Ride Leader: Alec Gore

Briefing: 18:15 (Costa Coffee Winnall ///clare.flasks.manicured)

Depart: 18:30

Finish: 20:00 (approx.) The White Hart PH Stockbridge

Mileage: 53

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel

Solent Sunday

Join us at Twyford Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)

SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.

Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms.  All available on a choice of white or brown bread.

If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.

A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).

Times: 09:30 - 12:00

Location: Twyford Village Hall

Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.

Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.

Suitability: This level is primarily aimed at qualified Members and those Associates who have a good understanding of Advanced Riding, have had several development sessions with their Observer and want to take the opportunity to practice their skills between observed rides.

Ride Leader: Alec Gore

Briefing: 09:15 (Wickham Square ///overheat.papers.snored)

Depart: 09:30

Finish: 12:30 (approx.) Goodwood Coffee Shop

Mileage: 79

Please arrive with a full tank of fuel