Cambridge Advanced Motorcyclists

Sunday ride north to Chatteris
2024-09-15 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Tesco Milton, CB24 6AY, United Kingdom
Leader/tailer team Mark Fox & Keith Tremeer head into the Fens for their Group-organized ride on Sunday 15th September. Mark outlines the outing as follows –
 Starting from the car park at Tesco Milton, we will head north and into the Fens, passing through via Cottenham, Haddenham, Somersham & Chatteris, where we’ll stop for breakfast at the Seasons Garden Centre { view the café’s Sunday breakfast menu here }
 After breakfast, we’ll head across to Ramsey and then pick up the B660 for the run to Kimbolton. Heading into the countryside south of Kimbolton, we’ll eventually loop around Bedford Aerodrome and then wiggle our way back to Eaton Socon. From there it is a quick run along the A428 to Caxton Gibbet, where we’ll end the ride after 89 miles in total
Start Tesco Milton, CB24 6AY, what3words
End Caxton Gibbet, CB23 3PD, what3words
Breakfast Seasons Garden Centre, NN15 5LZ, what3words
** Ride limited to 16 participants ** Click here to request a place

Ride Leader & Tail Ender training
2024-09-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
Senior Observer Barry Dickinson presents our final Ride Leader & Tail Ender (RL&TE) training session of 2024. Whether you’re a regular at our Sunday outings or are yet to request a place on a group-ride, this training will better your understanding of the lead & tail roles and the guidelines we use to ensure our ride-outs are safe & enjoyable. Everyone is welcome and also encouraged to attend
Who is this training for ?
All Members & Associates are welcome *
* Note: Associates must have begun Observed Rides and their Observer confirmed that their riding is at a suitable standard
Does this commit me to joining RL&TE team ?
No – you can come along just for the fun and to improve your group riding!
Can I turn up just for the Group ride at the end of the training session?
Yes – we encourage both Associates & Members to join us for the ride-out session from 3pm to 4pm. If you haven’t been on one of our Group-rides previously, this short outing will make a great introduction
Please indicate when you request your place if you only wish to join the rideout part of the training
What’s involved?
The day starts at 10am and is expected to end by 4pm. Activities begin with Module 1, which is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation and lasts around 90 minutes followed by a break for tea & biscuits. Module 2 then lasts roughly 30 minutes
After a break for lunch (bring a packed lunch) we move onto the practical, on-road session – so it’s essential that attendees arrive by bike. If you’d like to try leading/tailing then ideally bring along a SatNav. Current members of the RL&TE team as well as potential new recruits (we’re always looking to grow the team!) will have the opportunity to brief riders before heading out for a 20-mile ride where they will be able to experience both the lead & tail positions. There will be a Q&A to close the session
Please lend your support by requesting your place on Saturday 7th September using this link. Remember to state if you’ll be there for the entire session or only wish to join the rideout in the afternoon

Sunday ride to the Hungry Stag
2024-09-01 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
Leader/tailer team Roger Taylor & Peter Grant head east into Suffolk for breakfast at the relatively new but already classic Hungry Stag Café. Roger outlines the route:
Starting out from BP Cambridge, our route uses mostly B-roads to take us south of Newmarket & Bury St Edmunds on to The Hungry Stag Café, located a short distance from Stowmarket just off the A14. The Hungry Stag opened for business just as the Covid lockdowns came to an end, since when it has become a favourite with bikers, car enthusiasts, truckers & locals alike. Check the menu here.
After breakfast we head north and west to the ride’s end at another trucker haunt – Walkers Snacks Café near Mildenhall
Start: BP Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA what3words
End: Walkers Snacks Café, Fiveways Barton Mills, IP28 6AE what3words
Breakfast: The Hungry Stag Café, A14 eastbound, J47a, IP30 9FX what3words
Briefing: 9:20am Ride departs: 9:30am Distance: 72 miles
* Ride limited to 14 participants *
Use this link to request a place on this ride

All-day ride to the Cotswolds
2024-08-25 08:50 - 19:30 | BP Arrington, 15 Ermine Way, Arrington, SG8 0AD
Join Chris Curryer on an all-day ride, taking in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds & the Chilterns!
Open to full Members only, this ride departs BP Arrington at 9:00am, and ends McDonalds Royston at around 7:30pm
Chris describes the day –
Our route takes us through Woburn Park, on to the A5 and through to the Super Sausage Café for a coffee stop. It’s then on through Buckingham, Ayhno, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden & Broadway and up Fish Hill (a great road – see here!)
We move on to Bourton-on-the-Water – often referred to as the Venice of the Cotswolds – where we stop for lunch, with time to stroll around this enchanting English village or to visit a small motor museum (or an even tinier model village!). Some lanes riding follows as we head through Bibury & Burford, before heading back through Bicester & Thame, stopping for afternoon tea if you still have an appetite.
We pass close to RAF Halton before switching to A41 / M25 / A1(M) / A505 for a more direct route to the ride’s end at McDonalds Royston
Briefing – 8:50am Ride starts – 9:00am Ride ends – around 7:30pm
Total distance ~265 miles
Limited in number and to full Members who are confident riders (there are some challenging roads along the way). Pillions welcome
Email Chris directly to request a place

Committee Meeting
2024-08-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-05 19:30 - 21:30 | St John’s College School, 73 Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9AB, United Kingdom
Details of the members who sit on the Committee can be viewed here

Please email Roger Taylor (secretary@cambsiam.org.uk)
if there is a matter which you would like to bring to the attention of Committee Members

Sunday ride south to Hertfordshire
2024-08-18 09:30 - 13:30 | Tesco Extra Royston, Old North Road, Royston, SG8 5DP, United Kingdom
It’s the dream team book-ending this ride, with Barry D leading & John Hawkins in tail position! Their ride heads south into Hertfordshire – with breakfast at The Greenhouse Café, Vanstone Park Garden Centre. Barry sketches his plan for the ride:
Departing from Tesco Extra in Royston, we head south along the B1368 through Barkway & Puckeridge, before travelling on the A10 for one junction to Wadesmill. Returning to B-roads, Hertford & Hatfield follow before we swing north again to Kimpton, Codicote & the Greenhouse Café
After breakfast we double-back briefly, then follow back lanes to Frogmore Bottom & Charlton. Having skirted Hitchin we head through Apsley End, Shefford & Upper Caldecote, then cross the A1 to Sandy, Everton & Waresley. The ride ends after a brief stretch on the A428 at Caxton Gibbet
Start point Tesco Extra, Royston, SG8 5UA what3words
Breakfast The Greenhouse Café, SG4 8TH what3words
End point Caxton Gibbet, CB23 3PD what3words
Ride departs at 9:30am *please arrive fully fueled for the 9:20am briefing*
Ride limited to 16 participants. Click here to request a place

Associate Theory Evening
2024-08-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Barton Pavilion, High Street, Barton, CB23 7BG
This event takes place on Thursday 15th August, starting at 7.30pm, at Barton Sports & Social Pavilion (High Street, Barton, Cambridge, CB23 7BG – what3words).
Associate Theory Evening is, of course, aimed primarily at Associates preparing for their IAM Advanced Riding test – but full Members are also welcome, especially those who recently passed their Advanced Rider test, to share their experiences. The interactive session will be led by Chris Curryer, Senior National Observer, who will dive into the theory of your Advanced Rider training in a friendly & informative way. Members of the Observer team will be there in support, sharing their expertise & offering invaluable input in relation to the test.
Associate members are strongly encouraged to attend this event – including those currently waiting to be assigned to an Observer. The evening should finish by 9pm, with the option to head to the nearby White Horse Inn (who serve a nice cup of coffee) afterwards. An email is coming soon with booking details

Sunday ride through the Rodings to Bretts
2024-08-04 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
Departing from BP Newmarket Road, this ride will be led by Catherine Ryan and tail-ended by Graham Maile – who have provided the following outline of the outing:
We follow mainly B-roads through Balsham, Great Sampford & Thaxted before crossing the centre of Dunmow. Turning onto the B184, we pass no fewer than three (High, Aythorpe & Leaden) Rodings before reaching our breakfast destination at a fourth – the village of White Roding. Consult Brett’s breakfast menu here
Our return route zig-zags alternatively north & west through the Hadhams, Buntingford & Ashwell before swinging east again through Shingay-cum-Wendy to BP Arrington, where the ride ends after 83 miles in total. Our breakfast venue is almost exactly halfway around the loop
** Brett’s only accept card payments for £10 or more – so please bring cash! **
Start point BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), CB5 8AA what3words
Breakfast Brett’s Country Kitchen, White Roding, CM6 1RF what3words
End point BP Arrington, SG8 0AD what3words
Ride briefing @ 9:20am Ride departs @ 9:30am Please arrive fully fueled
Total distance 83 miles
This ride is limited to 12 participants – please indicate if you’ll be bringing a pillion
Use this link to request a place

AGM and BBQ
2024-07-27 12:00 - 15:30 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
All CAM Members & Associates are warmly invited to our Annual General Meeting… and the BBQ which follows immediately afterwards! There will two ride-ins (more details soon), both arriving in good time for the start of the AGM.
Many thanks to Nas Latif for the use of his barbecue and Over for allowing us to use their recreational area outside the bar, which those in attendance can head to directly after the AGM. We’ll be providing free burgers & hot-dogs for all CAM members attending the AGM (let us know if you require a vegetarian alternative); drinks can be purchased at the bar. To help us get the catering right, please click this link if you intend to stay for the BBQ.
Photo by Andrik Langfield on Unsplash
The CAM Committee hope to see you at the AGM, and that the weather will be on our side on the 27th for the BBQ which follows it

Keith Tremeer's all-day ride 2024
2024-07-24 09:00 - 18:30 | Huntingdon Retail Park, A141/Huntingdon Road
The ride will depart promptly at 9:00am from the Huntingdon Retail Park, just off the Huntingdon Road, near the roundabout with the A141 (meeting point will be in the carpark in front of Costa Coffee – ///fixed.gymnasium.elaborate).
The first leg of the journey is just shy of 50 miles (1hr 20mins), and will see us heading initially north through Abbots Ripton, then turning west to pass through Alconbury Weston, Clopton, Corby & Thorpe Langton before reaching our breakfast stop at the Greenhouse Café, located inside the Langton Greenhouse & Garden Centre (breakfast menu here).
Suitably re-fueled, we’ll continue on westwards through Shearsby & Claybrooke Magna, then turn north to Stoney Stanton, Ibstock & Coalville, before reaching our lunch stop at the George & Dragon in Thringstone, a mere 45 miles (1hr 20mins) after our initial stop. The extensive menu, which is bound to offer something for every taste: menu here. Immediately before reaching our lunch stop there will be a re-fuelling stop, if necessary, for those riding thirsty bikes.
Our return trip will take us initially further north towards Donington Park & East Midlands Airport, before we head for home in an easterly direction, through Long Whatton, Melton Mowbray (sorry, no stopping to buy pork pies!!) and Wymondham. Then it’s a right turn towards Oakham, where, after 50 miles (1hr 30mins), we’ll make our final stop of the day for coffee & cakes at a Costa Coffee (a McDonalds is next door for those who prefer that option).
Our final leg will be a 60-mile (1hr 50mins) stint through Uppingham, then under the spectacular Welland Viaduct, on to Oundle, Old Weston, Kimbolton and St. Neots, before arriving at our destination Caxton Gibbet, where we can expect to arrive prior to 6:30pm. Total distance will be around 200 miles, with a total on-the-road time of just about 6 hours. Participants should arrive at the departure point no later than 8:50am for the pre-ride briefing, with their bikes fully fueled.
This ride is open to full Members only, and is limited to 8 bikes. Pillions are welcome
As Keith will be handling bookings please use the following link to request a place: keithtremeer@btinternet.com

Sunday ride to Sywell Aerodrome
2024-07-21 09:30 - 13:30 | Brampton Hut Services, A1/A14, Huntingdon, PE28 4NQ, United Kingdom
Peter Grant & Mark Fox head west into Northamptonshire on a rideout with an aviation link; ride leader Peter takes participants to the Pilots Mess Café at Sywell Aerodrome. First opened in 1928, the aerodrome operated as RAF Sywell during WWII when it was an important training & aircraft production facility. The four runways are now used for private flights and by fixed-wing & helicopter training schools
Ride details The outward route heads west along the A14 from Brampton Hut Services for one mile then turns for Grafham Water & Kimbolton. Heading southwest it crosses the A6 near Bletsoe, then heads through Odell, Grendon & Earls Barton to reach Sywell after 42 miles. The return journey is similar in length, but heads through Wilby, Wymington, Catworth & Old Weston before concluding at Brampton Hut Services with a one-mile stretch south on the A1. View the Pilots Mess breakfast menu here.
Start & end Brampton Hut Services A1/A14, PE28 4NQ what3words
Departure 9:30am please arrive fully fueled for the 9:20am briefing
Breakfast The Pilots Mess, Sywell Aerodrome NN6 0BN what3words
Distance 85 miles
This ride is limited to 16 participants. Use this link to request a place

Evening Ride
2024-07-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Cambridge Services (A14, Junction 24), CB23 4WU, United Kingdom
This ride will be led by Shaun Digby and tail-ended by Keith Curtis
Start point Cambridge Services what3words
End point Caxton Services what3words
Departure time 6:30pm
Refreshment stop The Wheatsheaf, Perry what3words
Participants must be able to get to Cambridge Services in time for the 6.15pm briefing. Setting off promptly at 6:30pm, we will head to Huntingdon then out through Abbots Ripton before turning north to pick up the B660 – and this is where the enjoyment begins! We’ll be riding on what were, and in part are still are, training routes for regional Road Policing Units. If you are already familiar with them you will appreciate why, otherwise you will soon understand! Bend after bend comes at you, and if the weather is kind to us, it will be a true biker’s heaven!
At Kimbolton we will switch to the B645 before turning left at Staughton Green for Perry, where we will take a break at The Wheatsheaf. Suitably refreshed we continue on to cross the A1 at the Buckden roundabout and on to the railway crossing at Offord Cluny before turning for our final destination at Caxton Services
This ride is limited to 12 participants. Use this link to request a place

Committee Meeting
2024-07-10 19:30 - 21:30 | St John’s College School, 73 Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9AB, United Kingdom
Details of the members who sit on the Committee can be viewed here

Please email Secretary Roger Taylor (CAMsecretary@cambsiam.org.uk)
if there is a matter which you would like to bring to the attention of Committee members

Sunday ride to Café33
2024-07-07 09:30 - 13:30 | Shell Services Fourwentways, Fourwentways, Cambridge, CB21 6AP
This ride will be led by Steve Rowdon and tail-ended by Graham Maile. Steve describes his plan…
Heading west along the A1307 from Fourwentways we’ll bypass Haverhill and continue through to Great Yeldham, where we’ll turn towards Castle Hedingham & Bulmer. Reaching Sudbury we’ll double back through Guestingthorpe to Great Yeldham before turning for Ovington, through Clare and on to Stradishall for breakfast at Café33
Our return journey will take us north towards Newmarket, Chippenham, Isleham & Queen Adelaide. We’ll have a spell on the A142 before turning at Soham for Wicken & Stretham. The ride concludes with a stretch south on the A10 to Tesco Milton
Ride limited to 16 participants. Use this link to request a place
Start: Shell Fourwentways, CB1 6AR, what3words End: Tesco Milton, CB24 6AY, what3words
Breakfast: Café33, Stradishall, CB8 9XX, what3words Total distance: ~100 miles

Taster Rides Day @ Ducati
2024-06-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Ducati Harston, 59/61 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PZ
Hosted once again by our friends at Ducati Harston, our Observer team will be offering free Taster Rides on Saturday 29th June from 10am to 4pm. Find out more about Advanced Riding – simply request a slot and enjoy a half-hour on-road outing with one of the team!
What’s involved? A one-to-one ride with one of our highly experienced Observers, followed by a debrief with pointers to how the IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider course might help you take things to the next level
Do participants ride their own bike? Yes
What now? Email us using this link and we’ll reserve you a slot (please let us know if you have a time preference!)
Anything else? Our Members & Associates will also be there to share their experiences of the benefits & challenges of the Advanced Rider course. And when we’ve answered your questions, you can spend time admiring some of the finest motorcycles Italy has to offer – the Ducati dealership will be open throughout our stay and offering test rides!
We look forward to meeting you in Harston on 29th June!

Fish'n'Chips ride to Hunstanton
2024-06-26 15:30 - 21:00 | Tesco Milton, CB24 6AY, United Kingdom
This ride will be led by Keith Tremeer
Setting out from the garage at Tesco Milton promptly at 3:30pm, we will initially head north-east along the B1102 towards Fordham, then north through Prickwillow to Littleport and on to the A10 to Downham Market. Having been on the road for an hour, we’ll make a short ‘splash&go’ stop at Costa Coffee/McDonalds for those wishing to stretch their legs. We’ll then take the A1122 east before turning north towards Narborough, Hillington & Dersingham along scenic country roads, picking up the A149 a few miles from Hunstanton. The total journey is 73 miles, and we’ll arrive at ~6pm.
Once parked up, riders will be at liberty to purchase the take-away meal of their choice, with several options within a 5-minute walk. Discerning diners will want check reviews for Henry’s, Fishers (both offering eat-in options) and their competitors in advance. But whatever they opt for, those in the know will head to the large grass area by the bandstand for some social, outdoor dining.
Leaving Hunstanton no later than 19:30, our 63-mile route back takes us north around King’s Lynn, then follows the A47 to Wisbech, where we’ll once again take to the country roads, passing through Elm, Friday Bridge & Coldham, before joining the A141 near March. We’ll then follow the A141 all the way to Huntingdon and the ride’s end at the Riverside Carpark. With the return journey estimated to take ~ 1½ hours, riders can expect to arrive in Huntingdon before sunset (which takes place at 9:26pm).
Email Keith directly to reserve your place
This ride is weather-dependent, and at the leader’s discretion may be postponed/cancelled with 24-hours notice

BikerDown with Cambs Fire & Rescue Postponed till 23rd September
2024-06-23 10:00 - 13:00 | St Ives Fire Station, Ramsey Road, St. Ives, PE27 5RA
Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue’s second CAM-exclusive BikerDown of 2024…
Initial Scene Management | First-aid for Motorcyclists
The science of Being Seen

A FREE event open to all, including those who have attended previously
Click here to request a place

Meldreth Festival of Motorcycles
2024-06-19 18:30 - 22:00 | Eternit Social Club Meldreth, Whaddon Rd,, Meldreth, SG8 5RL
We will need your help on the 19th June
on the Cambridge Advanced Motorcyclists stand at
Royston & District Motorcycle Club Show

Working & living in Brazil - Keith Tremeer
2024-06-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
An evening talk based on the experience of our Treasurer

When Brazil is mentioned talk of football, Carnival, beautiful beaches & the Amazon rainforest often follows. As some of you know, I lived and worked for a substantial period of time in the country, working in the international banking sector. Arriving in 1980 fresh from university, my first 12 months were spent in the heat and humidity of the Amazon jungle, and in subsequent years I worked in a number of places around the country. During that time I got married, became fluent in Portuguese, survived Brazil’s extreme bureaucracy, monthly inflation reaching 60%, monetary confiscation, and no fewer than 7 “economic reforms” and 6 different currencies. I also witnessed the country’s progression from a military dictatorship to a fully-fledged democracy, with the economy opening up to the outside world, and foreign investment eager to participate in the new-found growth opportunities. During my presentation, I’ll take you through some of the more interesting (and unusual) experiences, both positive and negative, that I had during my 36 years. I’m also trying to see if I can arrange a culinary surprise for participants to indulge in during the coffee break!! I look forward to seeing you there
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During the course of the evening, our Chairman &members of the Observer team will present each of our newest full Members with a highly sought-after CAM wuffler

Sunday ride west towards Woburn
2024-06-16 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Childerley Gate, St Neots Road, Childerley Gate, Cambridge, CB23 8AY
This ride will be led by Catherine Ryan & tail-ended by John Hawkins
Departing from BP Childerley Gate, we’ll be heading west on B-roads through Gamlingay to cross the A1 at Sandy, and will then weave our way through the picturesque villages of Ickwell, Old Warden & Millbrook before arriving in Westoning for the breakfast at the Nuyard Garden Centre. The breakfast menu doesn’t appear on their website, but a photograph of it can be downloaded here
An equally scenic return route passes through Woburn Safari Park, where we may see a herd of deer if we keep the revs down! We then ride past the Triumph dealership before turning left to head east towards Toddington, Barton-le-Clay & Ashwell. A quick blast on the narrow but flowing Flecks Lane to Wendy will take us to the ride’s end at BP Arrington
Start point BP Childerley Gate, CB23 8AY what3words
Breakfast Nuyard Garden Centre, Westoning MK45 5AA what3words
End point BP Arrington, SG8 0AD what3words
Ride departs 9:30am please arrive fully fuelled for the 9:20am briefing
Total mileage ~85 miles
This ride is limited to 12 participants – so please indicate if you’ll be bringing a pillion. In order to make things easier for the kitchen staff we have been asked to indicate how many participants will be wanting a cooked breakfast. Use this link to request a place and mention if you have hot food in mind!

Evening Ride
2024-06-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Cambridge Services (A14, Junction 24), CB23 4WU, United Kingdom
Start point Cambridge Services what3words
End point Caxton Services what3words
Departure time 6:30pm
Refreshment stop The Wheatsheaf, Perry what3words
Participants must be able to get to Cambridge Services in time for the 6.15pm briefing. Setting off promptly at 6:30pm, we will head to Huntingdon then out through Abbots Ripton before turning north to pick up the B660 – and this is where the enjoyment begins! We’ll be riding on what were, and in part are still are, training routes for regional Road Policing Units. If you are already familiar with them you will appreciate why, otherwise you will soon understand! Bend after bend comes at you, and if the weather is kind to us, it will be a true biker’s heaven!
At Kimbolton we will switch to the B645 before turning left at Staughton Green for Perry, where we will take a break at The Wheatsheaf. Suitably refreshed we continue on to cross the A1 at the Buckden roundabout and on to the railway crossing at Offord Cluny before turning for our final destination at Caxton Services
This ride is limited to 12 participants. Use this link to request a place

Group-organized ride to Rutland Water
2024-06-02 09:30 - 13:30 | Brampton Hut Services, A1/A14, Huntingdon, PE28 4NQ, United Kingdom
Using Brampton Hut Services as the departure point (a first for a Sunday ride) ride leader Peter Grant & tailer Phil Duffy are taking a maximum of 12 participants to Rutland Water
Photo by Tolu Akinyemi 🇳🇬 on Unsplash
From Brampton Hut riders head north on the A1, but turn off at the first junction after just one mile). Thereafter they can expect to encounter very light traffic as they follow well-maintained, twisting B-roads through Clopton, Oundle & the Benefields, under the Welland Viaduct and into Rutland. The Rutland Nursery Café offers views of the south shore of Rutland Water. The indoor restaurant offers these breakfast options
The return route is equally scenic as it twists and turns way eastwards through Duddington, Polebrook & Glatton to the B1043 (before the A1 was constructed this was the Great North Road) then heads south to Alconbury. The ride ends where it began back at Brampton Hut, after another one-junction stretch on the A1
Start & end point Brampton Hut Services (A1/A14)
Briefing 9:20am Ride departs 9:30am
Total distance 88 miles Maximum number of participants 12
Request a place here

Weekday ride to Wymondham
2024-05-24 09:30 - 17:00 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
This ride will be led by Catherine Ryan, who moved a couple of times in an effort to dodge the rain! This outing is limited to six participants. Click here to request a place
We’ll set off from BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road) at 9.30am, heading north-east through Fordham & Mildenhall to Mundford, where we’ll take a coffee break after an hour on the road. Continuing north we turn after a few miles for Watton, then take the A1075 to Yaxham before swinging south-east to Wymondham and the charming Station Bistro. The outward leg of the journey is 63 miles in total
After a leisurely lunch we head off on B-roads to Garboldisham, then take back roads through Knettishall Heath towards Barnham. As our route takes us through Elveden, we’ll stop at The Courtyard for tea and/or an ice-cream. The last leg of the journey takes us first south to West Stow, then west along the Icknield Way to Kentford and on to Newmarket. We finally take the A1303 to Cambridge, ending the day back where we began at BP on Newmarket Road, after a grand total of 130 miles

40 years in the Marine Industry - a talk by Keith Tyler
2024-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
Keith Tyler gives a presentation on 40 years in the Marine Industry at 2nd Members & Associates Evening of 2024. This event takes place on Tuesday 21st May, from 7:30pm at Over Community Centre. Keith provides this synopsis of his talk:
“ During my 40 years in the marine industry I have worked on a variety of vessels all over the world – from 7-metre leisure craft to tankers & container ships exceeding 300 metres. Starting out as an Electrical & Mechanical Service Engineer, the marine industry has been my entire livelihood and in my presentation I will outline the progression which is possible in the sector, and the kind of work and lifestyle entailed. I hope to see you there! “
The evening –
space7:30 – 8:15pm Member presentation by Keith Tyler
space8:15 – 8:45pm Refreshments * cold drinks & snacks are available at the bar
space 8:45 – 9:15pm Presentations to our newest full Members
space 9:15 – 9:30pm Update from the CAM Committee
All Members, Associates & their guests are welcome! To help with the planning, please use this link to let us know you’ll be coming

Group-organised ride to Pebmarsh
2024-05-19 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
The weather is looking promising for our Group-organised ride on Sunday 19th May, led by Patrick Ryan & tail-ended by Catherine Ryan
This 88-mile loop starts and ends from BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road). We head off on familiar roads through Six Mile Bottom & the Thurlows to Sturmer, where we briefly join the Haverhill bypass heading west. After a left turn for Steeple Bumpstead we head through Finchingfield & Castle Hedingham, with our breakfast destination at the Flame & Grill a few miles further east. Their website modestly describes the venue as set in ‘an idyllic converted stable in the beautiful countryside village of Pebmarsh’ – and the consensus on a CAM rideout there was that it lived up to its billing! The breakfast menu can be found near the bottom of this page
The slightly shortly return journey first heads north through Sudbury then on to Cavendish and Clare, where the ride turns north onto the B1063 as it meanders its way to Newmarket. The final section of the journey is along the A1303 back to BP in Cambridge. Pillions are welcome on this ride
Departure/end point BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road) what3words
Briefing 9:20am Ride departs 9:30am
Total distance 88 miles Maximum number of participants 12
Use this link to request a place

Associate Theory Evening
2024-05-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Barton Pavilion, High Street, Barton, CB23 7BG
Associate Theory Evening is, of course, aimed primarily at Associates preparing for their IAM Advanced Riding test – but Members who recently passed their Advanced Rider test are most welcome to come along and share their experiences. The interactive session will be led by Chris Curryer, Senior National Observer, who will dive into the theory of your Advanced Rider training in a friendly & informative way. Members of the Observer team will be there in support, sharing their expertise & offering invaluable input in relation to the test
Associate members are strongly encouraged to attend this event – including those currently waiting to be assigned to an Observer. The evening should finish by 9pm, with the option to head to the nearby White Horse Inn (who serve a nice cup of coffee) afterwards
Please click here to let us know if you will be attending

Ride Leader & Tail Ender training
2024-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
We learned a lot from the two Ride Leader & Tail-Ender training sessions held in 2023 – the key takeaway that all participants on a group ride benefit from understanding the various guidelines (such as limiting the number of riders to 16, and having a structured pre-ride briefing) which we have in place. Last year we opened RL&TE training session to all Members & Associates, with the aim that eventually all Members will have attended, reducing the number of problems which arise on rides, and making our outings safer, more accessible & a better experience for all
Our first RL&TE training session of 2024 will be held at Over Community Centre on Saturday 11th May
Who can attend? All Members & Associates are welcome (but Associates must have begun Observed Rides and their Observer confirmed that their riding is at a suitable standard)
Interested in joining the Ride Leader & Tail-Ender team? Start the ball rolling now by signing up below
Enjoy Group rides but don’t wish to lead or tail? By signing up for this training you’ll be supporting our RL&TE team, and helping improve our Group rides
Haven’t yet joined a CAM group ride? Take the plunge at this informative, free training session!
Already a member of the RL&TE team? Join us at Over to refresh your skills and lend your experience to those looking to join the team!

What’s involved?
The day starts at 10am and is expected to end by 4pm. The day begins in the seminar room with Module 1, which is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation and lasts around 90 minutes. A break follows with tea, coffee & biscuits. Module 2 presentation follows, lasting roughly 30 minutes
After a break for lunch (please bring your own sandwiches), we move onto the practical, on-road session – so it’s essential that attendees arrive by bike. Although not essential, preferably attendees will be equipped with a SatNav. Current members of the RL&TE team as well as potential new recruits will have the opportunity to brief riders before heading a 20-mile ride where they will have be able to ride in both the Lead & Tail positions. There will be a Q&A back in the seminar room to close the session.

In summary: whether you’re an experienced member of the RL&TE team, looking to join, or would simply like to better help make our Group rides safer & more enjoyable, please support our RL&TE team by requesting a place on Saturday 11th May by clicking here now

Sunday ride to Wickham St Paul
2024-05-05 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
Try a new breakfast venue! This ride will be led & tailed by Catherine Ryan and Barry D respectively
Departing from BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), we head south–west in the direction of Sudbury via the Thurlows, Kedington and Great Yeldham before dipping south towards Halstead. The breakfast venue, Spencers FarmShop, is hidden away in the quiet village of Wickham St Paul. The owners will be delighted to welcome us, and if the weather is fine will reserve the verandah for our use. To assist with their planning, please consult the menu and indicate when booking if you think you may wish to order a cooked breakfast.
After breakfast we meander west again, through Finchingfield & Thaxted before veering north at Newport to end the ride at Fourwentways Services. Pillions are welcome on this ride
Departs BP Cambridge | Ends Shell Fourwentways
Briefing 9:20am Ride departs 9:30am
Total distance 76 miles Maximum number of participants 16

A road safety talk by Graham Feest. This event is now CANCELLED
2024-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
CANCELLED Over Community Centre, 7:30pm on Thursday, 2nd May. All are welcome to our road-safety talk, delivered by a highly experienced UK Road Safety Consultant Graham Feest. Graham is a frequent speaker at professional & voluntary gatherings throughout the UK, and will address various areas of concern in relation to transport, traffic, safety & roads. He is featured in the Public Speakers Corner list of the country’s top presenters, and has previously presented to several IAM motorcycle and driver Groups
In his own words: My career began with Worthing Council in 1974, before a move to West Sussex as Senior Road Safety Officer and subsequently County Road Safety Officer for Northamptonshire in 1989. I was Head of Road Safety at the Institute of Advanced Motorists from 2001 until the end of 2003, and am currently Chairman of the Institute of Master Tutors of Driving and the Road Safety Advisor to the ADI National Joint Council. I am also a member of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety and serve on their Road User Behaviour Working Group.
I am an approved training provider for the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation. Until May 2023 I was Chairman of the UK National Road Safety Committee, a position I held for some twelve years. I look forward to seeing you on 2nd May!
Your guests are also welcome! To help us keep track of numbers, please send us an email if you would like to attend
