How do I join?
Send your details to enquiries@rospabikers.club
Is there a driving section?
Yes; we started it in 2023 and are slowly building capacity.
Send your details to enquiries@rospabikers.club
and confirm that you are looking for driving training.
What happens once I join RoSPA West Midlands Riders ?
You will be allocated a tutor who will liaise with you directly to arrange convenient times
to meet up for training rides.
We use the use the Police Roadcraft manual as our guide. Further detail is at https://rospabikers.club/riders/
Or
https://rospabikers.club/drivers/
During your rides, the tutor will complete a training record with feedback and actions plans.
You can also join the group chat, attend ride-outs and attend the monthly club night meetings.
Can I join a ride out / activity if I haven’t had any training?
Please ensure that you speak with the ride leader/ organiser prior to the event to ensure they discuss how to behave on a club ride
What are the costs for the test?
Visit the Roadar website to find the current price for test: https://www.rospa.com/shop/products/advanced-driving-riding-test
How do I apply for the rider/driver test?
Use the following
link, which takes you to the roadar website to apply for the test, costs involved as per the website https://www.rospa.com/shop/products/advanced-driving-riding-test
What’s next after I pass my test?
There are a lot of group activities, committee roles and ride outs to get involved in, please see the website events page or contact a member of the committee who can advise you on next steps.
Once I pass my test, do I still have to pay annual club fees?
Once you have passed your test, you will become a member of RoSPA HQ and there is a yearly fee of £40 to pay (this will then cover your retest in 3 years time).
If you still wish to be a member of the local club after you have passed your test then local annual club fees also apply.
When are the annual club fees due?
Annual club fees are due in March / April each year. Anyone who has not paid by the end of April will be removed from the club members list.
How do I provide feedback to the group or if I am unhappy with any aspect of the club e.g. training, driving or riding standards or need to report a problem?
If you wish to provide feedback to the club please email feedback@rospabikers.club
Alternatively, please select from any of the below email contacts as appropriate:
- Chairperson – Duncan Gleig chair@rospabikers.club
- Secretary – Sharon Jones secretary@rospabikers.club
- Treasurer – Gary Forster treasurer@rospabikers.club
- All committee members committee@rospabikers.club