Why did I want to become an advanced rider? John Kendall explains

I bought a KTM but didn’t feel I had the skills to ride safely, especially with more experienced riders.  A friend recommended the IAM RoadSmart training and it was brilliant!  After a few lessons I felt so much more aware of how to ride safely and progressively.  Riding was fun again! I passed my test, which wasn’t as scary as you might think, and haven’t looked back.

I’m now one of WaBAM’s observers and enjoying trips with my friends.  So far I’ve travelled to the many parts of the UK and also the Pyrenees and the Picos in Spain.  I’m now busy planning next years trip to the Pyrenees and Rhône Alps in France.

John progressed on to become a National Observer and then lead the training team for Local Observers, many of our new Observers benefitted form his knowledge, wisdom and guidance it is with regret we must report that John passed away in April 2024, he will be greatly missed by everyone in WaBAM our condolences go out to his friends and family.