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Full Members can now request a place on October 3rd’s Night Ride led by Shaun Digby, who looks to have consulted astronomical tables during his planning: with civil twilight ending at 7:04pm that day, night officially begins precisely 4 minutes into the ride!

Our starting point Cambridge Services encompasses an extensive site, so to ensure a punctual 6:45pm briefing and prompt 7:00pm departure we’ll meet up in the dedicated parking area near the main entrance. Once rolling we’ll ride continuously for some 43 miles and can expect to be in the saddle for around 1¼ hours. The route uses very mixed roads as it heads first towards Papworth, then down to St Neots and back through Potton & Gamlingay, with the final section passing through the Gransdens before the ride comes to its conclusion at Caxton Services

This ride is open to full Members only, and is limited to 12 riders
Departs Cambridge Services, 7pm
Ends Caxton Services ~8:15pm

He’s clocked up more miles than a space shuttle, and test-ridden more motorcycles than Henry Cole. Formerly editor of RiDE magazine, and author of numerous guides including Bikers’ Europe, Simon Weir has spent almost 35 years touring Europe and now plans bike trips for other people… but where would he go back to for his own biking holidays?

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Find out at Over Community Centre on March 21st, when Simon shares his tips for alternative, undiscovered destinations in France, Spain, Italy, Austria and further afield in a special presentation to Cambridge Advanced Motorcyclists!

Simon’s previous presentation to CAM was a packed event and the venue has limited space, so to avoid disappointment head to the Events Calendar for full details on the evening and a link to request a place

Shaping the future of CAM

Your Committee is working to build CAM into a leading group within the IAM. We made contact with many of you through our engagement exercise, and are are off to a strong start building a new training organization to support the development of both Associates & Members

We’re aiming to build on past success training Associates & running. We propose continuous training for Members, a larger number of events, and building our public profile in Cambridgeshire

Shaping the future of CAM brings together those who have expressed an interest in helping and members who recently passed their Advanced test: if you fall into either category you should have recently received an email invitation from Chairman Ian Dunckley: if you did not receive this, (or are interested in lending your support) email Ian for further details. The aim is to give attendees:

An opportunity to meet CAM committee members
An insight into our plans for the future of CAM
The opportunity to get involved to whatever extent they wish

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The Secret Life of Road Testers
Simon Weir      Formerly Editor, Ride Magazine
Hauxton Centre, 7:00-10:00pm Wednesday 16^th March

Many of us will recognize the name of our special guest speaker, with some having one or both of his Bikers’ Britain books on their shelves. In this exclusive club presentation Simon Weir will reveal secrets from his 15 years as a motorcycle journalist & test rider – both what that job entails and where it goes wrong! Simon will also share his experience gained motorcycling on four continents, both professionally and for personal pleasure

Full details of the evening, including how to book, in the Events Calendar. The £5 entry fee will go to cover venue hire and refreshments. Members, Associates & guests welcome!

The Motorcycle Charity Treasure Hunt devised by Janet Pinion took place on Sunday. Congratulations & thanks to Janet and all those who took part, raising £280 along the way for East Anglian Air Ambulance

Janet has penned an account of the day, listed all the clues (you’ll have to figure the locations out yourself), credited those who completed the entire hunt and detailed the involvement of a retired WSB champion in selecting a winner from the successful entries. Click here to read all about the day and discover the identity of the resourceful & lucky winner!