How to Join Us

The easiest way is buy the Skill for Life course online directly from the IAM, they will send you the enrolment form with PAID stamped on it. When you have this form, please fill it in & send the top 2 sheets (white & green; keep the pink for your records) to :

 Duncan Jones,
OAGAM,
25 Coverley Road,
Headington,
Oxford,
OX3 7EU. 

The white copy of your Enrolment form is sent by us to IAM Head Office, which will start the clock on your 12 month IAM membership. OAGAM subscriptions (£10) run from April 1st to March 31st the following year. A single renewal date is easier to handle (the database secretary is also a volunteer) than having different dates for all members.

Soon after, you will be contacted by an Observer who will guide you through the course, over 6 one-to-one sessions. This should be sufficient to prepare you for the IAM Advanced Motorcycling test. The IAM will send you a pack including your IAM membership card and a book called 'How to be a Better Rider' which we recommend you read through before starting your observed rides.

Like police riders, we also follow "The System", as explained in a book called "Motorcycle Roadcraft" which is available from all good book sellers. It is priced around £10 and is thoroughly recommended to further develop your advanced riding skills. 

We are a sociable, friendly bike club for riders in the Oxfordshire area, and as we are affiliated to the IAM, we can help you learn advanced riding to the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test standard and beyond.

If you have any questions please use the contact us link & we will do our best to assist you. If you have problems or concerns about the Skill for Life course while your are on it, please raise these with your Observer or with Duncan and we will do our best to help you.