AMTRA rides are graded at 4 different levels.
The following is a description of each of the levels.
Level 1 For riders with little or no trail riding skills.
Level 2 For riders with skill levels above those of a beginner and usually easy rides with lots of
assistance given.
Clubman For riders with average skills and the ability to cope with most terrain and bike repairs
(Punctures, broken levers etc). Assistance given if required.
Experienced For riders with the ability to cope with all terrain with little or no help unless asked for.
Experienced grade rides usually cover long distances.
The last thing we want to do is take you out on your first AMTRA ride and have you not enjoy it. Consider your skill level
carefully and start out on an easier grade of ride. Remember that extremes of weather can change the level of a ride from
easy to hard and vice versa.
If you are unsure, contact one of the new member officers or ride leader for further information. Phone numbers are on
the front page or pre ride notices.
Items That Should Be Carried On Every Ride
Small personal First Aid Kit, front and rear (or 19”) tubes, puncture repair kit, tyre levers and pump, set of spanners to suit
your bike, throttle and brake cables (if appropriate), clutch and front brake levers, gear lever, epoxy repair kit, tape, short
length of wire, tow rope, small length of chain, joining link and chain breaker, waterproof matches or lighter and DWF fluid.
All these items can be stored on the bike and take up little room if packed properly.
Cornerman System
AMTRA rides operate on the Cornerman System. If the ride leader indicates to you to stop at a corner, don’t leave the
corner until the Tailman arrives. No matter how long it takes, don’t leave the corner.
If you are on a ride and think you are lost, stop where you are. If you think you can find your way back to the last place you
saw somebody, slowly and very carefully return to that place. Someone will be looking for you, so if you don’t stay put
you’ll be harder to find.
All members should behave responsibly at all times. There are other people in the areas in which we ride and most of these
people have a poor image of motorcyclists.