Each one of our Observers has undergone extensive training to achieve their Local/ National Observer/ Masters qualification with IAM RoadSmart. They may be an “ugly” bunch but each possesses a passion for biking and between them have many years of biking experience. Each one are keen to help other bikers gain greater enjoyment from their biking adventures, providing them with advice, help, and tips on riding techniques.
Derek Baker, Chief Observer & Group Secretary
Has a life-long passion for everything “motorcycling” including over the years, short circuit racing in his youth, a short dabble at Moto-X, and lots of years as a road rider. “Dex” is at his happiest when out riding, training Observers and associates. He is also a Masters Mentor with IAM RoadSmart.
Mac Tattersall, National Observer & Group Chairman
An experienced road and track rider, Mac has been riding bikes since he was a 16-year-old with hair! He is also part of the Training Team, training Observers as well as associates.
Paul Robinson, National Observer & Group Treasurer
In his youth Paul enjoyed success as an international Moto-X sidecar passenger, he is one of the few in our team to have retained his hair! Paul is also one of our Training Team, training Observers, and associates.
Mike Bennett, National Observer
Mike is another of our training team who has been riding since he was a fresh-faced 16-year-old and is also an experienced track rider both in the UK and abroad. In addition to training Observers and associates, he is also a Masters Mentor with IAM RoadSmart.
Jim Caddick, National Observer
Meet Jim, one of our National Observers who, by his own admission is a petrolhead, motorcycle fanatic, and dog lover. Jim has a passion for helping other bikers improve their riding and has previously been a Masters Mentor with IAM RoadSmart.
Richard Turnock, National Observer
A keen rider with many years of riding under his belt, and also one of the few in our group to have retained a mop of hair! He is passionate about helping bikers become better riders and holds a Master’s riding qualification.
Richard Meredith, National Observer
Our “Route Master”, Richard organizes the weekly routes for the training team and occasional social ride-outs, without whom we would all get lost (more than we do at present). Richard joined us through a promotion day at a local motorcycle dealer and has since worked to gain his Master’s riding qualification and his National Observer qualification.
Patrick Grainger, Local Observer
Patrick is a dedicated Blood Biker, riding with Severn Freewheelers, and an avid road cyclist. He has a passion for touring at home and abroad on his GS with his wife and is an enthusiastic member of the team, training associates.
Kevin Mitchell, Local Observer
Another keen adventurer, Kev has covered thousands of miles at home and abroad and is an experienced track rider. Renowned for finding “the overtake”, he is passionate about his biking.
Trevor Wood, Local Observer
Loves driving as well as biking, in fact, he enjoys training so much that his “day job” is as a driving instructor.
Dan Curtis, National Observer
Another of our Blood Bikers, riding with Midland Freewheelers. Dan enjoys putting new associates at ease and sharing advice and tips to help new members improve their riding.
Andy Wakeman, Local Observer
Andy obtained an F1RST in his advanced motorcycle test and is now passing on his knowledge to associates in his role as an Observer.
Nick Holder, National Observer
Our latest recruit to the observer team, Nick has years of road experience, starting when he was just a young lad of 16. A bit of a petrol head, enjoying time racing on short circuits with Dex back in the day, and hill climbing in a variety of vehicles.
Kidderminster Advanced Bikers (KAB) 