Despite the cold wet morning I have to get out on the road today, after all it’s been five weeks since I was last out. Not through choice you understand but due simply to the Christmas period, jobs to do and family commitments. I can’t recall having spent so much time “off the bike” for years, I do get cabin fever when I am unable to ride.

It’s assessment day for one of our new group associates, he has spent the last eleven-rides undergoing training for his IAM Roadsmart advanced bike test, so just need to see if he is at test standard or not. Our group, Kidderminster Advanced Bikers has grown well this year and have enjoyed some notable passes which is pleasing. The team of observers are a dedicated bunch and to be honest, it’s just such a “good crack”. We’re just a bunch of guys and girls who enjoy riding our bikes, having a laugh and taking the rise out of each other. For those of you out on your bikes today, enjoy……despite the rain.