About Us

Edam Catchment Area

EDAM is the local group in Edinburgh and the surrounding area that is affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorists, specifically for Motorcycles.

We are a registered Scottish Charity (No. SCO23692) which is run and operated by volunteers.

EDAM operates as a Club with a Membership and as such, individuals wishing to benefit from our organisation must first join as a Member (refer to the Membership section for further details).

Our membership comprises a wide range of motorcyclists, from folk who have passed their DSA test recently, to people who have been riding for many years. We ride a wide variety of motorcycle types, but our common aim is to enjoy our riding, have fun and be better riders.

The aims of the group include:

  • Improving road safety and awareness through developing an individual's Motorcycle skills
  • Preparing an individual for the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test
  • Organising Motorcycle activities such as: Fun Runs and Group Organised Rides
  • Providing a Social Calendar
  • Producing a monthly Newsletter ('TwistGrip')
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