The Weekender - Training Weekend

The EDAM Training Weekend

This is a new training feature for 2026, that we're offering to all our members and associates.

Take your riding to the next level at our EDAM development training weekend. This focused programme sharpens observation, planning, and machine control in real-world conditions. You will ride with experienced observers, receive structured feedback, and refine the techniques that underpin safe, progressive, and enjoyable riding. Train alongside like-minded riders, strengthen group standards, enjoy a social evening with friends and return to the road with greater confidence, consistency, and control. 

• Two days of observed riding with an EDAM National Observer

• Riding across some of the best roads around lowland Scotland

• A chance to chat to other members over a meal and a pint

• A full written report at the end of the session

• Open to all members and associates

CRD

Part of our Continuous Rider Development scheme that we've launched this year, you can claim three points for each day.

The Process

• Day 1

  • Meet up in the morning, ready to go, for a briefing over coffee (other beverages are available)

  • Team up with your observer for the morning (2 students, one observer)

  • Out for the first session followed by a short briefing

  • Swap over with the other student and run the 2nd session

  • Stop for lunch and a briefing

  • Swap observers for the second half of the day

  • Out for the first afternoon session followed by a short briefing

  • Swap over with the other student and run the 2nd session

  • Stop at the hotel - check in

  • Chat over a pint

  • Dinner

• Day 2

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Meet up, ready to go, for a briefing

  • Team up with your observer for the morning (2 students, one observer)

  • Out for the first session followed by a short briefing

  • Swap over with the other student and run the 2nd session

  • Stop for lunch and a briefing

  • We'll stop officially observing at this point and take a run back home, using your newly honed skills

• Day 3

  • You will receive your written report, consolidated from your observers

When & Where

• Saturday 13 June - Sunday 14th June

• We'll meet at Greggs @ Straiton https://maps.app.goo.gl/3K5eLf1hskESurt39

The Cost

• Training fee - £50

• Hotel ~ £120 (Premier Inn) ~ £40 (Travelodge)

• Dinner - we usually get the meal deal at the Premier Inn which is ~ £25 (But you can spend what you like 😁)

The Hotel(s)

There are two hotels next to each on a roundabout.

The Premier Inn Dumfries Hotel, Annan Road, Collin, Dumfries, DG1 3JX

https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/scotland/dumfries-and-galloway/dumfries/dumfries.html

The Travelodge Dumfries, Annan Road, Collin, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 3SE

https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/202/Dumfries-hotel

Wherever you stay, we'll still all eat (and probably drink) together at the restaurant at the Premier Inn.

How Do I Book?

1. Click on the button to reserve your place with a ticket

2. Go to the Premier Inn and book your room - and meal deal

   1. If the hotel is full or if you would prefer, use the second hotel

   2. We will still all meet up for dinner/drinks

3. Pay your training fee to EDAM's bank account

How do I pay the training fee?

The website will say £0.00 below, that's just a limitation in the system as we can't accept electronic payments at the moment.

So, you can pay by bank transfer:

• Name of account: Edinburgh & District Advanced Motorcyclists

• Type: Business

• Amount: £50

• Sort code: 30-71-84

• Account Number: 22055460

• Your reference: WEND + Your Name 

Your ticket is only valid once you have made the payment to EDAM

Book soon though, the places are limited...