Cambridge Advanced Motorcyclists

Committee Meeting
2025-01-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-08-21 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | 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

CANCELLED - ride to Willow Tree Farm
2025-01-05 09:30 - 13:30 | Cancelled
Sorry, with snow on the ground this ride is now CANCELLED

Sunday ride to the Watch Office
2024-12-15 09:30 - 13:30 | Shell Fenstanton, Cambridge Road, Fenstanton, Select a State or Province:, PE28 9LS, United Kingdom
Aviation has been a recurring theme in 2024’s busy ride schedule, and it’s one to which ride leader Graham Maile & tail-ender Peter Grant return to for our final ride of the year. Graham has organised a visit to the Watch Office Bar & Kitchen, a Grade II listed building which served as the operations hub for RAF Alconbury during World War II. Note that the Kitchen has requested pre-orders, so please specify your choice from the brunch menu when requesting your place. Graham outlines the route as follows –
We start from a new departure point: the Shell petrol station just outside Fenstanton. Following the briefing we cross Fenstanton before turning right to skirt St Ives and pick up the A1123 to Bluntisham & Earith. We then follow B-roads through Pidley, Warboys & the Riptons to Alconbury Hill. A short ride south on the old Great North Road takes us to Alconbury Weald and breakfast at the Watch Office
With breakfast despatched it’s back to the bikes: we pass under the A1 and through Alconbury to begin a loop west through Old Weston & Kimbolton before turning for the Perrys and the southern shore of Grafham Water before reaching the A1 at Buckden. We finish our ride with a hop north on the A1 to Brampton Hut Services. The ride is a little shorter than usual at 55 miles in total
Start: Shell, Cambridge Road, Fenstanton, PE28 9LS what3words
End: Brampton Hut Services, A1/A14, PE28 4NQ what3words
Breakfast: The Watch Office Bar & Kitchen, Emery Crescent, Alconbury Weald, PE28 4XA what3words
Briefing: 9:20am Ride departs: 9:30am Maximum 16 participants

CANCELLED - CAM ride-in and Toy Run
2024-12-08 | Madingley Park & Ride, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0EU
Given the tempestuous weather, and following advice from Cambridgeshire Constabulary (who provide a safety escort for the ride), the organizers of the Cambridge Bikers Christmas Toy Run have reluctantly taken the decision that the ride will NOT take place on Sunday 8th December as had been planned. The CAM ride-in, which was scheduled for 8:30am, is also now CANCELLED
It’s obvious disappointing that this is the second year running that the Grinch has stolen the Christmas Toy Run. However, when this happened last year the event was rescheduled to Easter, making for a colourful and well-attended replacement. We’ll keep you posted on any updates we spot in the New Year
Photo by Robin Jonathan Deutsch on Unsplash

Christmas Dinner 2024
2024-12-04 19:30 - 22:30 | The Royal Oak, Barrington, 31 West Green, Barrington, Cambridgeshire, CB22 7RZ, United Kingdom
The CAM Christmas dinner takes place this year on Wednesday 4th December at The Royal Oak in Barrington, with the festivities starting at 7:30pm. Previous yuletide dinners have been great fun, so please do consider joining us this time around!
The Royal Oak’s Christmas party menu can be downloaded here. The cost per person is £34.00 for 3 courses plus a 10% service charge, making a total of £37.40 (excluding drinks). Download the booking form here – this has details on making your payment & specify your menu choices. So we can finalize arrangements with the Royal Oak, please return your completed booking form to Nigel & Catherine by Saturday 9th November
Photo by Erin McKenna on Unsplash

Sunday ride to Café 19 Duxford
2024-12-01 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
The wait is over! Ride leader Roger Taylor has now revealed the details of our next Group-organised ride, which takes place on Sunday 1st December:
Starting at BP Newmarket Road in Cambridge, the route will take us south through Fulbourn , Linton & Ashdon to Thaxted where we turn to the west to pass through Newport. We then head north through Elmdon to our breakfast stop at Café 19 in Duxford village. The outward journey is ~45 miles
The return route heads west down the A505 before branching off through Barley and down to Buntingford. We then take one of my favourite roads to Baldock, from where we head cross country to finish at Wimpole Hall after ~40 miles
Start BP Cambridge, Newmarket Road, CB5 8AA what3words
Breakfast Café 19, Duxford Community Centre, CB22 4RE what3words
End Wimpole Hall, Arrington, SG8 0BW what3words
Briefing 9:20am | Ride departs 9:30am | 16 participants maximum
Click here to request a place

Ultimate Hearing Protection Systems
2024-11-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
We’re delighted to be welcoming George from Ultimate Hearing Protection Systems to our final Members Evening of 2024. George will be talking to us about the Ultimate’s range of custom-made moulded earplugs, designed to be worn comfortably under a motorcycle helmet for long periods. The company was founded in 2001 by Dave Marshall, a biker looking to create the highest quality hearing protection system for motorcyclists. Ultimate’s CE marked products are made from anti-microbial medical grade silicone, and their client list includes police forces, Formula 1 racing teams and fire & ambulance services
As has begun the custom, our Members Evening is being held at Over Community Centre: with ample parking, a licensed bar & their seminar room at our disposal, this is a great venue to meet members of the CAM Committee, socialize with your fellow bikers and catch up with old friends. Members, Associates and their guests are welcome – but to assist with planning, please send Catherine and Nigel an email if you plan on attending
Thursday 28th November, 7:30 – 7:30pm | Over Community Centre | All welcome

Motorcycle Live 2024 (visit confirmed)
2024-11-21 08:00 - 18:00 | Birmingham NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
In previous years Keith Tremeer has led outings to Motorcycle Live at Birmingham’s NEC. Keith can’t make it this time around, but Roger Taylor has stepped forward and proposes leading a ride (limited to a maximum of 8 bikes) on Thursday 21st November for a tour around Motorcycle Live 2024.
Admittedly not everyone wants to ride in November, but if the weather is kind on the day it should be a splendid journey on the way there. Roger’s planning is still in the early stages, but he will avoid motorways on the way to Birmingham and will include a breakfast stop. The return journey, which is likely to be at least in part after sunset, will use a more direct route

Think that you might like to join Roger?
Click here to register your potential interest

Newmarket-Finchingfield-Fourwentways Sunday ride
2024-11-17 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Newmarket, Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BP, United Kingdom
Ride leader Robin Freeman has revealed the route for the Group-organised ride which he leads on Sunday 17th November: request your place now (link below) to join Robin & tail-ender Keith Tremeer on their ride from Newmarket (a first departure from this town on the Cambridge/Suffolk border) to Finchingfield in Essex
The ride sets out from the BP garage in Newmarket and heads south through Dullingham, West Wratting, Ashdon & Thaxted before reaching Great Dunmow – where the route swings north again to pass the Angel & Harp Inn and on to Finchingfield for breakfast at the Winners Tearooms (brunch menu here)
The homeward journey heads due north at first – through Steeple Bumpstead – to Haverhill, before swinging east to Clare. Thereafter the route snakes its way through Kedington, Burrough Green, West Wratting & Balsham before finishing at Fourwentways after approximately 80 miles
Start BP, Bury Road, Newmarket CB8 7BP what3words
Breakfast Winners Tearooms, Finchingfield, CM7 4JX what3words
End Fourwentways Services, A11/A1307 what3words
Briefing 9:20am | Ride departs 9:30am | 12 motorcycles maximum
Click here to request a place

Sunday ride to Route 11 Kitchen
2024-11-03 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
Roger Taylor & Catherine Ryan lead and tail respectively on this Group-organised ride. Roger describes the plan as follows –
“ Starting out from BP Cambridge, tail-ender Catherine Ryan and I will take the Group north-east on B-roads skirting Newmarket, along the Icknield Way & past West Stow Country Park. After a short stretch on the A134 we return to B-roads to pass through East Harling & Old Buckenham before reaching our breakfast destination at the Route 11 Kitchen
The return route weaves cross-country to Hingham, then due west to Watton & south past RAF Lakenheath to the end point at Walkers Café, Barton Mills. The outing is 95 miles in total, but at 56 miles the outward journey is longer than the return ”
Start BP Cambridge, Newmarket Road, CB5 8AA what3words
Breakfast Route 11 Kitchen, A11 Attleborough NR17 2PU what3words
End Walkers Snacks, Barton Mills IP28 6AE what3words
Briefing 9:20am | Ride departs 9:30am | 16 participants maximum
Click here to request a place

Sunday ride to the Liberator Café
2024-10-20 09:30 - 13:30 | Sainsbury’s Haverhill, Haycocks Road, Haverhill, CB9 7YL
Departing from Haverhill, ride leader Paul Norman and tail-gunner Keith Tremeer head north-east for breakfast at the Liberator Café at Old Buckenham Aerodrome. Here’s Paul’s flight plan –
Our starting point is Sainsburys in Haverhill (those needing to top up with fuel can do so at the petrol station). Following the customary briefing we’ll set off at 9:30am on quite a challenging route following country roads north of Haverhill, passing through small villages before heading east of Bury St Edmunds and past Thetford for breakfast at the Liberator Café located on Old Buckenham Aerodrome (just south of Attleborough) – menu here
The return route is a straightforward run across to Watton and on down past RAF Lakenheath, with the ride finishing at Walkers Snacks – making for a total journey of 90 miles
Start Sainbury’s, Haycocks Road, Haverhill CB9 7YL what3words
Breakfast The Liberator Café, Old Buckenham Aerodrome NR17 1PU what3words
End Walkers Snacks, Barton Mills IP28 6AE what3words
Briefing 9:20am | Ride departs 9:30am | Distance 90 miles
Click here to request a place

Members & Associates Evening
2024-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
We are delighted to announce that Martin Munday, one of the IAM Examiners who conducts Advanced Rider tests for CAM, will be present at our Members & Associates evening on Thursday 17th October at 7.30pm at Over Community Centre. His Q&A Meet the Examiner session will be preceded by the launch of CAM’s all-new Members Map. We will also celebrate successes in the Advanced Rider test with presentations to our newest full Members
Martin Munday was an officer in the Metropolitan Police for 31 years. He served in Traffic Division for 10 years, attaining Advanced Class 1 classification on both cars & motorcycles. He spent 15 years in the Special Escort Group, providing high-profile escorts for the royal family, government officials and visiting heads of state. The Special Escort Group also delivers armed car escorts for high value materials and high-risk prisoners
Martin has been a member of the IAM since 1997. He became a National Observer for both cars and motorcycles in 2017, has been an Advanced Car Examiner since 2020 and an Advanced Motorcycle Examiner since 2021
Meet the Examiner is an opportunity for Associates to meet Martin, find out how the Advanced Rider test is conducted and what he will be looking for during it… and to dispel any myths or preconceived ideas which could work to the disadvantage of test candidates
While the Q & A session is primarily aimed at Associates, this event is open to all and Martin suggests that any Observers present may well pick up useful insights which they can incorporate into their training programs. Full Members are of course welcome, especially those who have recently passed the Advanced Rider test and may be able to share their experience
Please use this link if you would like to attend. Martin is keen to address the matters of concern to you, so please let us know in your message if there’s a particular question you’d like answered or topic you’d like him to address
We expect the evening to end by 9.30pm

Group Ride to the Rose of the Shires
2024-10-06 09:30 - 13:30 | Cambridge Services, A14, Junction 24, Cambridge, CB23 4WU, United Kingdom
Leader/tailer team Keith Curtis & Nick Harwood weave their way west into Northamptonshire for breakfast the Aspen Café on the outskirts of Burton Latimer. Keith has provided the following description of the outing
Starting from Cambridge Services we make our way through Huntingdon and on to Northamptonshire – the Rose of the Shires – using minor roads running north of and parallel to the A14. Continuing west and southwest, we cross the A14 three times as we make our way to Bosworth’s Garden Centre where we will stop for breakfast at the Aspen Café
On the return journey we stay to the north of the A14 following minor roads through some lovely villages on the way to Oundle before crossing the A605 at Barnwell. Pushing homewards we pass through Thurning, Winwick & Hamerton before passing through Huntingdon once more to end the ride back at Cambridge Services
The ride is 86 miles in total
** As the café has requested pre-orders please indicate your breakfast choice when requesting your place **
{ the menu can be viewed here }
Start & end Cambridge Services, CB23 4WU what3words
Breakfast Aspen Café, Bosworth’s Garden Centre, NN15 5QA what3words
This ride is limited to 16 riders
Click here to request a place…. remembering to specify your breakfast choice in your message!

Night Ride (Full Members only)
2024-10-03 18:45 - 20:30 | Cambridge Services, A14, Junction 24, Cambridge, CB23 4WU, United Kingdom
This ride is limited to full Members, but Associates can enjoy ride leader Shaun Digby’s tantalising outline…
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
Full Members only. Limited to 12 riders. See email to request a place

Observer Training (TNO session)
2024-09-28 09:30 - 12:30 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
A training session for Members on our Trainee National Observer program
Please contact Shaun Digby if you require further information
Photo by Daniel Lerman on Unsplash

The final BikerDown of 2024!
2024-09-23 18:00 - 21:00 | St Ives Fire Station, Ramsey Road, St. Ives, PE27 5RA
Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue’s final 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 your place

A visit to Hideout Leather
2024-09-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Hideout Leather, Ashdon, Radwinter Road, Ashdon, Essex, CB10 2LZ
Hideout Leather : founded in 1978, this is a truly British manufacturer offering the best quality off-the-peg garments but specializing in made-to-measure leather suits. In 2014 Hideout designed & supplied the kit for Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (enjoy the action here). But it’s not just to look good – Hideout have supplied 50+ police, fire & ambulance services with clothing for over 30 years
Director Kate Jennings has invited us to the Hideout premises in Ashdon on Wednesday 18th September from 6:30pm. We’ll be treated to a workshop tour, a walk-through of the manufacturer process, and of course a visit to the showroom
Maximum 30 attendees :: what3words location :: Click here to request your place

Sunday ride north to Chatteris
2024-09-15 09:30 - 13:30 | 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

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
