Cambridge Advanced Motorcyclists

Sunday ride to Sywell Aerodrome
2024-07-21 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | 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

Committee Meeting
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

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

Meet the Examiner Evening
2024-04-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
Over Community Centre, Tuesday 23rd April, 7:30 to 9:30pm
Book your place now at our ever-popular Meet the Examiner evening. While this is primarily aimed at Associates, it’s always a 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 we can be sure that Simon will touch on many aspects of roadcraft & road safety. An engaging and entertaining speaker, Simon’s talk will provide invaluable insights – whether you’re new to motorcycling or have been riding for decades
Hot & cold drinks are available at the bar, but so we can ensure there are sufficient biscuits please click this link to let Catherine & Nigel know that you will be attending

Sunday ride to the Silver Ball (CASH only)
2024-04-21 09:30 - 13:30 | Tesco Extra Royston, Old North Road, Royston, SG8 5DP, United Kingdom
Special thanks to Phil Duffy for replacing the scheduled ride leader – with Paul Norman as his wingman, Phil leads our Group-organized ride on Sunday 21th April
Setting out from Tesco Royston we head north on the A1198, turning west near Arrington for Wendy & Shingay (passing the excellent Pig & Abbot pub in the village of Abington Pigotts). We continue through Steeple Morden & Ashwell, where we take a tight left turn up through Bygrave, which has good views over the Weston Hills, and drop down into Baldock
Once through Baldock we take the A507 to Cottered, then take a left to follow back roads through to the A10. We briefly head north here, then turn right on the old road to pass through Wyddial, and south on the old Cambridge coaching road to Hare Street. We continue on through Brent Pelham, Clavering, Great Chishill, Barley & Barkway, then follow the road along the ridge (the highest point in Hertfordshire, hence the radio masts) arriving back on the A10 near the Silver Ball where we stop for breakfast. Outward journey ~ 52 miles
The return route takes us through Therfield, Sandon & Wallington, and south to Walkern. At Benington we pass the excellent Lordship Arms, on to Dane End & Munden and we arrive back at the A10 near Puckeridge. We immediately turn off the A10 and follow the B1368 north to Barley. We turn left here and follow the road back to Royston. Shopping will be in full swing at Tesco so we’ll finish the ride in the town-centre car park. Return journey ~ 35 miles
Departs Tesco Royston what3words
Ends Royston town centre what3words
Briefing 9:20am Ride departs 9:30am
Total distance 87 miles Maximum number of participants 16
Click here to request a place

Committee Meeting
2024-04-17 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 (CAMsecretary@cambsiam.org.uk)
if there is a matter which you would like to bring to the attention of Committee Members

BBQ - postponed to July 14th
2024-04-14 11:30 - 14:00 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
A celebration of the brand new CAM gazebo! This event will now take place on July 14th at Over

BikerDown
2024-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | St Ives Fire Station, Ramsey Road, St. Ives, PE27 5RA
Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue’s first 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

Barbara Horley, speedway referee
2024-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
Barbara Horley relates her experience as a National Speedway Referee

Members, Associates & their guests are warmly invited to Over Community Centre on Monday 8th April, for Barbara’s presentation to CAM on her experience as a National Speedway Referee. An accomplished speaker, Barbara’s presentation is sure to be lively and entertaining. The evening will conclude with a Q&A session
Barbara, in her own words:
My interest in speedway started when I was very young, accompanying my father & uncle to the track. Having attended speedway school nearly twenty years ago, I decided to become part of the sport: riding wasn’t for me and so I trained to become a referee. In this role I have to travel all over the country, from Glasgow to Plymouth, taking charge of meetings in all three tiers of racing
I have one other link to speedway: six years ago I began studying for a PhD and am about to submit my thesis on Speedway Racing in England from 1928 to 1965. I have also presented a number of papers on speedway at academic conferences. I can honestly say that speedway has been an important part of my life for a very long time!

Sunday ride (departs Caxton)
2024-04-07 09:30 - 13:30 | McDonalds, Caxton Gibbet, Ermine Street, Cambridge, CB23 3PE, United Kingdom
Mark Fox leads, with Barry D in the tail position, on this 87-mile loop from Caxton Gibbet to BP Childerley, stopping along the way in Wimblington for breakfast. Mark describes his plan for the ride:

Setting off from the McDonalds car park we’ll head across to St. Neots, Eaton Socon and west to pick up the B660 near Keysoe. We’ll follow the B660 north, through Kimbolton & all the way up to Ramsey St Mary’s. We’ll tick off a couple more Ramseys as we head towards Doddington and then to the Skylark Garden Centre & Café just outside Wimblington where we stop for breakfast. Check out the menu here
After breakfast we head turn south, back towards St. Ives – passing through Chatteris and Somersham on the way. Once round St. Ives we will head towards Boxworth and on to the BP Garage at Childerley Gate, where we will finish the ride
Departs: McDonalds Caxton Gibbet what3words
Ends: BP Childerley Gate what3words
Briefing 9:20am Ride departs 9:30am
Total distance 87 miles Maximum number of participants 16
Click here to request a place

Paul Norman's mid-week ride to Southwold
2024-03-27 09:30 - 16:30 | Shell Services Fourwentways, Fourwentways, Cambridge, CB21 6AP
Full members only: don’t delay if you would like to join Paul Norman on Wednesday 27th March for his 3rd mid-week winter ride, which this time heads to the Suffolk coast at Southwold. Paul has provided the following outline of his plan for the day:
This outing is limited to 7 riders in addition to me. We’ll meet up at Fourwentways and set off at 9:30am. Our route east will take us through the middle of Suffolk, stopping for a coffee break along the way before our arrival in Southwold in time for lunch
The return route will take us through Thetford and down to Walkers Café at Barton Mills, where the ride will conclude at 3.30 – 4.00 pm. The total milage should come in at around 145 miles. I’ll be handling the bookings myself, so please email me directly if you would like a place
As mentioned, Paul’s previous mid-week rides proved very popular… So if you’re interested in joining him, contact Paul now using the link in his route description above!

Observer Training
2024-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
Members of the Observer Team only
Please contact Shaun Digby if you require further information
Photo by Daniel Lerman on Unsplash

An evening talk by Simon Weir
2024-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
He’s clocked up more miles than a space shuttle! Former RiDE editor & 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 on Thursday, March 21st at Over Community Centre, when Simon will be sharing his tips for alternative, undiscovered destinations in France, Spain, Italy, Austria and further afield in a special presentation to Cambridge Advanced Motorcyclists!
19:30 Presentation begins
20:10 Refreshments
20:30 Presentation resumes
21:00 Q&A session
21:30 Presentation ends – but the bar remains open for socialising
Simon’s previous presentation to CAM was a packed event, so to avoid disappointment request your place on the 21st now using this link
