Events – Page 5 – Cambridge Advanced Motorcyclists

Annual General Meeting

05/07/2023/0 Comments/in AGM, Events /by Patrick_adm

A word from the CAM Secretary regarding the 2023 Annual General Meeting, which takes place on Saturday 29th July at Harston Village Hall –

The group’s AGM will soon be upon us and Your Committee is looking forward to seeing as many of you there as possible. Use these links to download the formal AGM Notice and AGM Agenda. See the Events Calendar entry for further AGM documentation

If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) to join the committee, please use this Nomination Form. Submissions must be received no later than 22nd July

Keep an eye on Latest News and the Events Calendar entry for further information on organised ride-ins and catering arrangements

Sincerely, Graham Maile
CAM Secretary

Meet the Examiner – an evening with Simon Burgin

21/03/2023/0 Comments/in Events /by Patrick_adm

Over Community Centre, Tuesday 18^th April, 7:00 to 9:00pm
Email Catherine to request a place. Details in the Events Calendar

Book your place now at our perennially popular Meet the Examiner event in April. While this evening is primarily aimed at Associates, it’s always a very popular event and all Members are warmly invited

No two presentations by Simon Burgin (IAM Examiner; recently retired PC & Forensic Collision Investigator) are the same, but it’s certain that Simon will touch on many aspects of roadcraft & road safety. A very entertaining speaker, Simon’s talk will provide invaluable insights – whether you’re new to motorcycling or have been riding for decades

Hot & cold drinks will be available at Over Community Centre’s bar, but to be sure there are sufficient biscuits please email Catherine if you would like to attend

Bring & Buy Sale

03/03/2023/0 Comments/in Events /by Patrick_adm

The CAM Bring & Buy Sale is almost here!
We have lots of pre-loved items coming up for sale at bargain prices, but there’s still time to spring-clean your garage and add your spare clothing, accessories & memorabilia to our growing and eclectic list of wares

CAM Bring & Buy Sale

Sat 11 March, Over Community Centre
Sellers 2:00-4:00pm. Buyers 2:30-4:00pm

Events Calendar

£1 entrance fee

Winter Tour at Silverstone

11/11/2022/0 Comments/in Events /by Patrick_adm

Of undoubted interest to the fans of motorsport amongst us, The Silverstone Circuit is offering Winter Tour dates in December: these include a 60-minute guided bus tour of the track, providing a unique opportunity to learn about iconic moments in motorsport history in the place where it all happened. There will also be time to walk on the circuit, access the pit wall and wave the checkered flag at the finish line. Afterwards, you can enjoy a hot drink and mince pie, then explore the Silverstone Museum

The cost is £29.95 per person – with the ticket to the Silverstone Museum serving as an annual pass, so you can visit for free for 12 months

Rideout to English Electric Motorcycles Co.

20/10/2022/0 Comments/in Events /by Patrick_adm

Electrifying news! On Saturday 5^th November Keith Tremeer will lead a rideout to The English Electric Motor Company in Norfolk. EEMC, who imports Zero, Energica & other electric motorbikes, have kindly agreed to welcome us that afternoon: as well as perusing the showroom we will have the opportunity to take demo bikes out to experience first-hand the silent thrill of the future! Participants wishing to test ride one of EEMC’s bikes must bring their driving licence

Departure: Tesco Milton, 9:30am (briefing 9:20am)
Return: Tesco Milton, ~4.30pm

Open to all Members & Associates, limited to 16 bikes

Motorcycle Live 2022

12/10/2022/0 Comments/in Events /by Patrick_adm

19 – 27 November NEC, Birmingham

CAM is considering organizing a day trip to visit the 2022 MotorcycleLive show at the NEC, Birmingham. The proposal is to have a group ride from the Cambridge area (with a breakfast stop along the way), arriving at the NEC just before midday with participants then free to browse the show at their leisure. A group return will be scheduled to leave the NEC at around 4pm, but participants will be at liberty to return independently if they prefer

Tickets for any day of the show, if bought in advance, cost £22 each online. If we can get a group of 10 or more participants, tickets are available for £19.80 each. In all cases a £2 ordering fee applies to each order. Ticket protection insurance is also available (which covers, among other things, illness and adverse weather conditions) for £3.25 per ticket. If you leave it to buy your ticket on the day at the NEC, it will cost £27. Motorcycle parking at the NEC is free (and in a covered area)
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Maintenance Day is back!

13/09/2021/0 Comments/in Events /by Patrick_adm

Saturday 16 October. Hinchingbrooke Police Headquarters. £10
See the Events Calendar for further details

Maintenance Day: the ideal opportunity to refresh your knowledge of – or gain invaluable insight into – a selection of basic maintenance tasks for your bike. Demonstrations by some of our club’s most experienced members look into maintaining your chain, electrics & brakes, and how to adjust and personalise the controls of your bike. There is also a practical demonstration on how to give your bike a thorough clean to keep it looking good

Meet the Examiner

12/09/2021/0 Comments/in Events /by Patrick_adm

Hauxton Centre, Thursday 14^th October, 7:30 to 9:30pm
Email Catherine to request a place. Details in the Events Calendar

The ever-popular Meet the Examiner evening is back! For those working towards their Advanced Test this is opportunity to meet our IAM Examiner PC Simon Burgin and to ask questions about what he is expecting, and therefore priority will be given to Associates as places are limited. However, Simon’s talks are always insightful and entertaining, whether you’re a seasoned rider or a more recent one, and we’ll fit in as many full members as space allows

Request a place now to avoid disappointment!

Autumn BBQ, 11th Sept

24/08/2021/0 Comments/in Events /by Patrick_adm

Book this week for a place on our Autumn BBQ… our first social event since the lockdown release!

When 3:00-6:00pm, Saturday 11th September
Where Footprints Café, Sawston

Footprints is part of Sawston Free Church, situated on the High Street with ample parking to the rear. If the weather cooperates we can enjoy the BBQ outside, but we have a function room at our disposal. There will be a choice of meats, a vegetarian alternative, salads & drinks

Cost Each member & optional guest pay just £5 per head

Aldeburgh all-day ride, July 11th

01/07/2021/0 Comments/in Events /by Patrick_adm

Join Janet Pinion’s all-day ride to Aldeburgh on Sunday 11th July! A Suffolk native, Janet leads riders through lesser known villages to Aldeburgh for lunch at the seaside. Janet sketches out her plan below…

We’ll set out at 8:30am from the car park at Tesco, Ely. We’ll be heading east, largely keeping off the main roads and passing instead through picturesque Suffolk villages. After a short break at Coddenham Services we’ll rejoin the B1078 turning off at Tunstall, past Snape Maltings on to Aldeburgh
Hopefully we’ll have parked up in time to be first in the lunchtime queue which always forms at the fish’n’chip shop. After a fish’n’chip lunch overlooking the sea, it’s a short stroll to the ice-cream parlour where 34 mouth-watering flavours await…
We’ll head home via the A1120, stopping at Stonham Barns where those who still have an appetite can enjoy a cuppa and a cake. The ride will finish in Stretham in the late afternoon

Please note: this ride open to full members only (pillions welcome)