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We’re pleased to announce Meet the Examiners Evening on Thursday 20th November. An event open to all, but aimed squarely at Associates … whether you’re our most recent recruit or  awaiting a test date, this evening is for you! The two Examiners linked to CAM – Simon Burgin & Martin Munday – will be there to share a wealth of experience as former police riders and to discuss what they look for during the test, the common pitfalls and how best to showcase your riding. The evening is also an opportunity for Associates to meet members of the Observer team, several of whom will be on hand. Full Members are of course also very welcome: as always, all attendees can expect to pick up riding insights and a refresher on motorcycle roadcraft!

Since our last Meet the Examiner Evening earlier this year, CAM has seen successes in both the Advanced Rider course and the National Observer Training Program, and we’ll start with short presentations acknowledging those individual achievements before handing over to our guest Examiners, both of whom are keen to address what’s on the minds of CAM’s Associates & Members. When requesting a place, please mention any points which you would like to bring up during the Q&A session

7pm to 9pm, Thursday 20^th November
Over Community Centre, CB24 5NW     what3words  

Pretty much perfect riding conditions are in prospect this Sunday (17th August) for Graham Maile & John Hawkins as they take lead & tail positions on their 67-mile round trip to the Corner Café in Sible Hedingham. Here’s their plan for the outing:

We head towards Balsham, where a turn south takes us across the A1307 and through Bartlow & Great Sampford to pick up the twisting B1051 to Thaxted. It’s then onto a series of unclassified & B-roads to Finchingfield, where we cross the river to take the B1053 towards Wethersfield & Sible Hedingham for breakfast stop at the Corner Café
After breakfast we head north through Great Yeldham to Clare before branching off to Kedington to pick up the B1061, which takes us across the A143, through the Thurlows and on to Dullingham. We cross both the A1340 & A1303, to finish on the outskirts of Swaffham Bulbeck

Depart           BP Newmarket Road, Cambridge       what3words
Breakfast      Corner Café, Alexandra Road, Sible Hedingham        what3words
End                 Swaffham Bulbeck Recreation Ground        what3words

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?

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