Paul Gray

Chair / Group Tutor

I’ve been riding now for about 12 years and love being in this area where the roads give us some of the most stunning scenery in the UK in my opinion.

My journey towards advanced riding started a few years ago where I did my first test in Nottingham as there was no RoSPA group in the area at the time. This resulted in my first Silver pass.

I then found this group and had another attempt which resulted in another Silver in 2024…..2026 has been a little different – achieved a Gold pass in June and have successfully been signed of as a group tutor in July 2026.

Mark Robinson

Advanced Tutor

I’m old enough to be part of the generation influenced by Barry Sheene and Evel Kinevel but also remember how nervous I was when I first rode a FS1E for the very first time back in the late 70’s.

Learning was vital for me then, and is equally important now, being able to pass on advice and experience from the perspective of Advanced Tutor with Grampian Advanced Motorcyclists.

Having gained my first RoSPA Gold in 1997, I’ve added a few more since, and qualifications of Group Tutor and Advanced Tutor followed.

Still passionate about motorcycles after 40+ years and riding for pleasure or tuition whenever possible.

Adrian Pitt

Secretary

I’ve been riding bikes on and off since I was 16 and passed an RAC/ACU course at age 17. Whilst working I swapped between cars and bikes for commuting but now ride purely for pleasure. It’s been a while since I was last on a bike (the roads are so much quieter up here) and so I decided to refresh and improve my riding skills by getting some advanced riding training. I approached the Grampian Group in April 2026 and had sessions with both Mark and Paul which led to me achieving a Silver pass in October 2026.

For me personally, the training and support from the Group has increased my confidence in my own abilities and made me a safer rider.  That said, I’m still learning and constantly critique my ride each time I go out..

Paul Lake

Treasurer

I began my motorcycling journey in 2002, completing a five-day direct access course with the initial aim of improving my daily commute. What started as practicality quickly developed into a passion for advanced riding.

I achieved my IAM advanced motorcycle qualification in 2015, followed by an advanced car test pass with a first in 2018, and a RoSPA Gold on the bike in 2019. I have also served on the committee of my local advanced riding group.
After relocating to Moray, I joined the local club to regain my RoSPA Gold and work towards becoming a tutor.

Tim Dixon

Committee Member

I’ve been riding since the late 70s from my first FS1E moped to 1100cc superbikes with plenty in between, both two and four strokes. I visited the Isle of Man TT in the early 70s and that was it. I’ve followed road racing for decades, attending many GPs, Manx and Irish road races, watching many of the greats.

I took a ten-year break after a major “off” and joined the RoSPA Grampian group in 2023 to get my confidence back, enjoy riding again and to do so safely.

I thought I knew how to ride but I’ve learned so much and am now enjoying my riding more than ever. I want to continue to learn, improve on my bronze and hopefully help other riders in the future.