Cambridge Advanced Motorcyclists

Group rides training
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
The 2025’s first Group Ride training session, is to be held at Over Community Centre on Saturday 10th May
Open to all Members & Associates (where an Observer has confirmed that the Associate is riding at a suitable standard)
The day starts at 10am and is expected to end by 4pm. We start in Over’s seminar room with Module 1, a 90-minute session supported with a PowerPoint presentation. Following a coffee break we move onto with Module 2 (30-minutes)
You’ll need to bring a packed lunch (or purchase something from the bar); having eaten we move onto the practical session on public roads – so attendees should come on their bikes. It’s not essential, but a SatNav could prove useful. For those wishing to give it a try, there will be the opportunity to ride in the leader & tailer positions!
A Q&A back in the seminar room concludes the training
Regardless of your level of experience, please help us continue to make our Group rides safer & more enjoyable by signing up for this training session using the link just below
Date & time Saturday 10th May, 10am – 4pm
Venue Over Community Centre, Over CB24 5NY what3words
Book a place Click here

Associates Theory Evening
2025-05-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Barton Village Hall, School Lane, Barton, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7BD, United Kingdom
This is an evening to help Associates prepare for their Advanced Riding test, but full Members are also very welcome if they wish to refresh their knowledge & lend their support.

Committee Meeting
2025-05-14 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

A talk by Simon Burgin
2025-05-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
Details to follow

Sunday ride to Willow Tree Farm
2025-05-18 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
Led by Patrick Ryan & tail-ended by Robert Silver, this rideout heads west to Willow Tree Farm
The ride starts at BP Newmarket Road, Cambridge. At 32 miles the outward journey is shorter than usual, but it would be a shame to miss last breakfast orders! With that in mind, we leave promptly at 9:30am, heading west towards Newmarket, to pick up the B1063 through Ashley & Lidgate, before branching off to Hawkedon & Boxsted. Skirting Glemsford village we reach the A1092 for the final stretch west to Willow Tree Farm
Animal lovers might wish to bring something to feed the farm’s ostriches & goats. Food lovers can peruse the breakfast menu here
The 41-mile return journey passes through Cavendish & Foxearth on the way to Sudbury, where we follow the A131 through the town. With Sudbury behind we once again pick up rural roads, heading north east again through the Yeldhams & New England and passing north of Haverhill. We pass through West Wratting, Lark Hall & Six Mile Bottom and on to the A1303, where the ride ends on a layby shortly before the A14 roundabout (J35)
Depart BP Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8AA what3words
Breakfast Willow Tree Farm Café, Glemsford CO10 7QU what3words
End A1303, near A14(J35) roundabout what3words
Riders must arrive fully fuelled & in time for the 9:20am briefing
Limited to 12 participants in total. Click here to request a place

Ducati 'Roadshow' at Three10 Automotive
2025-05-31 09:00 - 16:00 | Three10 Automotive, The Lakes Business Park, Willow Road, Huntingdon, Cambridshire, PE28 9RB, United Kingdom
CAM has been invited to take part to this event which will take place at
Three10 Automotive 2, The Lakes Business Park, Willow Rd, Fenstanton, Huntingdon PE28 9RB
Ducati UK is hitting the road with the Ducati Roadshow once more. The iconic brand is bringing the latest bikes to selected venues across the UK this summer – and we’re delighted to announce that Ducati Cambridge is one of the hosts!
Join us on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June at Three10 Automotive, the perfect location to celebrate motorcycle culture with like–minded enthusiasts.
This is your chance to get up close and personal with the latest Ducati line–up, test ride your dream bike and immerse yourself in the world of Ducati, alongside a range of other fun activities and refreshments.
Thank you to members who have volunteered to promote CAM and the IAM

Associate rideout
2025-05-31 09:30 - 13:30 | Cambridge Services, A14, Junction 24, Cambridge, CB23 4WU, United Kingdom
CAM’s first Associate rideout – a chance for Associates to meetup, ride together & share experiences over breakfast. With a maximum of eight (including Shaun Digby, Andy Saward & Patrick Ryan from the Observer team) and an extended ride briefing, this is the ideal occasion for Associates who have been pondering joining their first CAM group ride!
Riders convene at Cambridge Services by 9:30am. Those fancying chatting over a coffee should head into Costa, where the ride briefing will begin promptly at 9:30am. This will cover the route in detail, as well as the system being used to navigate it. The ride sets off at 9:50am
The outward journey takes heads west as far as Grafham Water, before turning south towards St Neots; to avoid getting snarled up in town we’ll use the ring road to pick up the B1046 and head for a leisurely breakfast at Woodview Farm Café just south of Gamlingay
Back on the bikes by 12:15pm, we’ll set off in the direction of Guilden Morden before turning north-east, through picturesque villages on scenic backroads. The route skirts west of Cambridge and then meanders back to the start point. Retracing our outward route for the last few miles, we’ll arrive at Cambridge Services by 1:30pm
Please note – as with all CAM group rides, an Observer must have confirmed that your riding is at a suitable standard to take part. If you would have liked to have joined the ride but have not yet received this confirmation, please use the link below to let us know this so we can measure demand and know to invite you when we run the next Associate Ride
Start & end Cambridge Services, A14/J24A, CB23 4WU what3words
Breakfast Woodview Farm Café, Gamlingay, SG19 3LW what3words
Mileage 35 miles (outward) 33 miles (return)
Riders must arrive fully fuelled & in time for the 9:30am briefing
Limited to 3 Observers + 5 Associates

Sunday ride to Stevenage
2025-06-01 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Childerley Gate, St Neots Road, Childerley Gate, Cambridge, CB23 8AY
Beginning at BP Childerley Gate, the ride heads through Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire countryside, passing RAF Henlow along the way. The aviation theme continue with the route passing close to Luton Airport (watch out for low-flying aircraft!). The breakfast destination is The Coopers Inn in Stevenage
At 50 miles the outward journey is the longer ‘half’ of the ride; in comparison the return journey is relatively short at 30 miles (roughly an hour’s riding); the ride ends outside Café 19 in Duxford. Overall, the route is quite challenging, but there are some enjoyably roads for biking along the way!
Departs BP Childerley Gate, CB23 8AY what3words
Breakfast Coopers Inn, Stevenage SG2 9RZ what3words
Ends Café 19, Duxford CB22 4RE what3words
Mileage ~80 miles Participants ride limited to 16 riders
Riders must arrive fully fuelled & in good time for the 9:20am briefing
Click here to request a place

Ducati Roadshow at Three10 Automotive
2025-06-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Three10 Automotive, The Lakes Business Park, Willow Road, Huntingdon, Cambridshire, PE28 9RB, United Kingdom
Day 2.

Evening ride
2025-06-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Cambridge Services, A14, Junction 24, Cambridge, CB23 4WU, United Kingdom
Ride leader Shaun Digby looks to once again have once chosen an evening with perfect riding conditions for his first evening rideout of the year. He is currently fine-tuning the route, but has provided the following outline to whet appetites.. and while provide further details to participants shortly
” The ride will set out from Cambridge Services (A14, J24) at 6:30pm, but it is essential that participants are able to get therein time for the 6.15pm briefing. Convene at the motorcycle parking in front of the Ramada
We’ll be stopping at a public house roughly half-way around the loop for food & soft drinks. Further details of the route & venue in due course… but the aim is to be back at Cambridge Services not later than 9:30pm “
Start & end Cambridge Services, A14/J24 CB23 4WU what3words
Refreshment stop To be confirmed
Participants 14 maximum
Shaun is handling bookings – so please use only this link to request a place

The 40th Meldreth Motorcycle Show
2025-06-18 18:30 - 22:00 | Eternit Social Club Meldreth, Whaddon Rd,, Meldreth, SG8 5RL
CAM at the 40th annual Meldreth Motorcycle Show

Meldreth 2025, the Royston and District Motorcycle Show takes place on June 18th at the Eternit Social Club Waddon road, Meldreth SG8 5RL from 6.30 pm until 10.00pm.
It is an excellent charity event run annually by the Royston and District Motorcycle Club and is very well supported by manufacturers and retailers as well as local clubs and individuals.
The show is based in the main “arena” and the adjacent field and car park but the array of motorcycles in the bike park is worth going for, in its own right.
Our Group CAM will be there with our Gazebo with the aim of raising awareness of IAM and safety on the road, also attracting as many new members as we can.

Roger & Jennifer's ride to Mundford
2025-06-22 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
Roger Taylor & Jennifer Stannett are the leader & tail-ender respectively on this Sunday ride to Browns Café in Mundford – a terrific venue, whether you prefer cake & coffee or a proper cooked breakfast! Here’s an outline of the ride

We will set out from the BP petrol station on Newmarket Road, Cambridge at the customary departure time of 9:30am. We’ll take in Mildenhall, Icklingham & Flempton before turning north towards Brandon and our breakfast stop in Mundford
Our return journey, which is longer than the outward ride, gives a real taste of the Fens along the way. The ride comes to an end at the Twenty Pence Garden Centre in Wilburton, at which point we will have covered just under 90 miles in total
* This ride pushed back by one week to avoid Fathers’ Day clash*
Start BP Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8AA what3words
Breakfast Browns Café, Mundford IP26 5EH what3words
End Twenty Pence Garden Centre, Wilburton CB6 3RN what3words
Participants Limited to 16
Roger is handling bookings – use this link to request a place

CAM event at Ducati Harston
2025-06-28 09:30 - 15:30 | Ducati Harston, 59/61 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PZ

Group organised ride
2025-07-06 09:30 - 13:30 | Brampton Hut Services, A1/A14, Huntingdon, PE28 4NQ, United Kingdom
Ride leader Peter Grant reprises a ride he led last year, but with a new breakfast venue this time around. With Jennifer Stannett in tail position, this ~80 mile round trip heads to Rutland, England’s smallest & perhaps prettiest county
The ride sets out from Brampton Hut Services. Riders head north on the A1, but turn off at the first junction after just one mile and thereafter should encounter very light traffic as they follow well-maintained, twisting B-roads through Clopton, Oundle & Upper Benefield, under the Welland Viaduct and into Rutland. Breakfast will be at Picks Barn Café. The equally scenic return route winds its way eastwards through Duddington, Polebrook & Glatton to the B1043 (the historic Great North Road) then heads south to Alconbury. The ride ends as it began – with a one-mile, one-junction stretch on the A1 – back at Brampton Hut Services
Please note: the kitchen manager has asked us to specify breakfast orders in advance and therefore to secure your place on the ride and your breakfast, browse the menu here and let us know your food choices when requesting a place on this ride (no later than 1pm on Friday, please)
Start & end point Brampton Hut Services A1/A14, PE28 4NQ what3words {convene in the parking at the rear of McDonalds}
Departure time 9:30am please arrive fully fueled for the 9:20am briefing
Breakfast Picks Barn Café North Luffenham Road, Lyndon, Rutland LE15 8TY what3words
This ride is limited to 16 participants, so please indicate if you’ll be bringing a pillion. Use this link to request a place (remembering to specify your breakfast choice!)

Evening ride
2025-07-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Cambridge Services, A14, Junction 24, Cambridge, CB23 4WU, United Kingdom
If you couldn’t make our last evening ride (or if you were able to make it and are desperate to repeat the experience!) then this is the news you’ve been waiting for… Shaun Digby leads our second evening rideout of 2025 on Wednesday 16th July!
In Shaun’s own words –
“The ride will set out from Cambridge Services (A14, J24) at 6:30pm, but it is essential that participants are able to get there in time for the 6.15pm briefing. Please convene at or near the motorcycle parking in front of the Ramada motel
We’ll be stopping at the Wheatsheaf Pub roughly half-way around the loop for food & soft drinks. As always the exact timing is traffic dependent, but the aim is to be back at Cambridge Services not later than 9:30pm”
Start & end Cambridge Services, A14/J24 CB23 4WU what3words
Refreshment stop The Wheatsheaf, Perry
Participants 15 bikes maximum

Sunday ride heading to Browns Café
2025-07-20 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
Paul Norman leads, with Alan Triggs in the tail-position, on a ride into Norfolk for breakfast at Mundford’s ever-popular Browns Café. The ride uses some favourite roads on the way out, but takes some smaller and less-travelled roads on the way back…
“We set off off from BP Newmarket Road in Cambridge, at first folloowing the B1102 through Burwell, Freckenham & Mildenhall before switching to the B1112 which takes us through Lakenheath village and as far north as Feltwell. We then swing east along unclassified forest roads to Mundford for breakfast at Brown’s Café
On the return journey we head south on the A1065, passing the gates to RAF Lakenheath. We briefly join the A11 at the Fiveways roundabout, but soon turn off to follow less familiar backroads as far south as Strasdishall. It’s still mostly backroads thereafter as we snake west, eventually reaching the conclusion of the ride at Fourwentways
Start BP Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8AA what3words
Breakfast Browns Café, Mundford IP26 5EH what3words
End Shell Fourwentways, Cambridge CB1 6AR what3words
Limited to 16 bikes. Participants must arrive fully fuelled for the 9:20am briefing. Total distance ~87 miles

Final call for the JetLounge
2025-08-03 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
The flight plan for our first August sortie has been finalised – Catherine & Nick will be heading into Suffolk, passing through some much-loved Suffolks towns along the way, including Newmarket, Clare, Cavendish & Lavenham. But with no fewer than 246 listed buildings and a recorded history stretching make to the ninth century, Hadleigh has plenty of charm of its own. In keeping with the slightly out-of-the-way destination, both the outward & return journeys make use of Suffolk’s less-travelled byways
Depart BP Newmarket Road, Cambridge what3words
Breakfast JetLounge@99, High Street, Hadleigh what3words
End A1303 layby, near A14/J35, Cambridge what3words
Date & time Sunday 3rd August, 9:30am (following the customary 9:20am briefing)
Pilot Catherine Ryan Co-pilot Nick Harwood
Crew Limited to 14 in total Distance 88 miles in total
Attentive readers might spot a theme in the brunch menu. The same theme is evident at the breakfast venue itself

Chris Curryer's all-day Cotswolds ride
2025-08-10 09:00 - 19:30 | BP Arrington, 15 Ermine Way, Arrington, SG8 0AD
Chris Curryer writes: Our route takes us through Woburn Park, on to the A5 for a coffee at that famous biker haunt, the Super Sausage Café. We then continue on through Buckingham, Ayhno, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden & Broadway and up Fish Hill (a great road – check this ascent on YouTube)
Our journey next takes us to Bourton-on-the-Water – 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!)
Back on the bikes, we switch to some lanes riding as we head through Bibury & Burford, before heading back through Bicester & Thame, stopping for afternoon tea. We pass close to RAF Halton before switching to the A41 / M25 / A1(M) / A505 for a more direct route to the ride’s end at McDonalds Royston
Departs 9:00am from BP Arrington, SG8 0AD what3words
Ends 7:30pm at McDonalds Royston, SG8 9NT what3words
Distance 265 miles
Please note that the route includes some challenging roads and is open only to full Members
Chris is handling bookings himself – please email him directly to request a place

Associate Theory Evening (postponed)
2025-08-13 19:30 - 21:00 | * Postponed *
Keep an eye on the calender:
this event has been postponed – but will be rescheduled!

Sunday ride to Sible Hedingham
2025-08-17 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
With clear blue skies in prospect, things are lining up for the perfect rideout! Graham Maile & John Hawkins take lead & tail positions this Sunday 17th August as they head to the Corner Café in Sible Hedingham. Here’s their plan for the outing –
From Cambridge we head towards Balsham, where a turn south takes us up to, and across, the A1307. We pass through Bartlow & Great Sampford, to pick up the twisting B1051 to Thaxted. A left turn leaving Thaxted takes us onto a series of unclassified & B-roads to Finchingfield, where we cross the river to take the B1053 towards Wethersfield and on to Sible Hedingham for our breakfast stop at the Corner Café – TripAdvisor – reviews & menu
After breakfast we head north, passing through Great Yeldham to Clare before branching off to Kedington to pick up the B1061, which takes us across the A143 and through the Thurlows & Burrough Green and then on to Dullingham. Continuing northwest we cross both the A1340 & A1303, finishing in the recreation ground car park on the outskirts of Swaffham Bulbeck (situated just off the B1102 – the road linking Swaffham Bulbeck to Cambridge)
This ride is ~67 miles in total. Please note that the carpark at the rear of the café is fairly small, and it may be necessary for some riders to park on the road out front
Depart BP Newmarket Road, Cambridge what3words
Breakfast Corner Café, Alexandra Road, Sible Hedingham what3words
End Denny Recreation Ground, Station Road, Swaffham Bulbeck what3words
Date & time Sunday 17th August, 9:30am (briefing at 9:20am)
Use this link to request a place on Graham & John’s rideout

All-day ride to the Lincolnshire Wolds
2025-08-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Tesco Ramsey, Neil Way, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2SB, United Kingdom
Ian Dunckley leads, with Roger Taylor bringing up the rear, an all-day ride to the Lincolnshire Wolds this Friday (29th August). Both Ian & Roger hold IAM RoadSmart’s prestigious Masters qualification, so this ride promises to be a showcase of outstanding roads and riding! Check out Ian’s description and use the link just below to request a place!
A tour of the Lincolnshire Wolds
The ride sets out at 9:00am promptly from Tesco Ramsey (please arrive fully fuelled, and in time for the 8:45am briefing!)
Heading due north, we’ll stop for breakfast at the Market Café in Sleaford before continuing on to Caistor, via Bardney, Wragby, Market Rasen & Brigg. Following a coffee break in Caistor we’ll ride on the heart of Lincolnshire at the picturesque Edwardian resort town of Woodhall Spa (home to the idiosyncratic Kinema in the Woods), where we’ll take a break for a snack or homemade ice cream.
Our return journey takes us through Horncastle, Revesby, Kirton, Wisbech, Upwell & Welney before the ride concludes at Tesco Ely
Date & time Friday 29th August, 9:00am
Starts Tesco Ramsey car park what3words
Ends Tesco Ely what3words
Limited to Full members only (see email for link to request a place). 8 participants in total (including leader & tailer)

CAM Group rides training
2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
There’s no doubt about it: group ride-outs are safer & more enjoyable for everyone when all participants understand & follow the guidelines, the roles of the leader & tailer are clearly defined, and there is a well-structured pre-ride briefing. Since we introduced Group Rides training in 2023, fewer problems have arisen on CAM-organised rides, and your feedback suggests you’re finding ride-outs more accessible, and that they offer an even more enjoyable experience than before.
We’re therefore delighted to announce 2025’s second Group Ride training session, to be held at Over Community Centre on Saturday 6th September starting at 10:00am until 4pm
The morning is classroom based. After lunch, we move onto the practical session on public roads – so attendees should come on their bikes. The day ends with a Q&A back at Over.
This training is free and open to full members and Associate Members.

Group organised Sunday ride
2025-09-07 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Arrington, 15 Ermine Way, Arrington, SG8 0AD
This ride will be led by Mark Fox and tail-ended by Dave Freeman
This route revisits the first ride out this year – it is a loop into Hertfordshire inspired by the wonderfully named village of Nasty.
Given that the temperature that day barely scraped above freezing, the original route had a couple of scenic but more “interesting” sections replaced – but now is the opportunity to reinstate those sections and enjoy the route in its full glory.
We start at the BP gar￼age at Arrington and head via Ashwell and Sandon down to Walkern. We then head across country via Nasty to our breakfast stop at Pearce’s cafe on the A10.
With full stomachs, we’ll head north and skirt around Clavering to join the sinuous B1039 and run into Great Chishill. We then head across country to Therfield and then to the Royston McDonalds to end the route.
Total mileage is a modest 67 miles – but with plenty of back roads to keep the average speed down.
The ride is limited to 12 riders in total – due to space constraints at the breakfast stop.

Further details to follow

Ride to St Neots for a proper breakfast CANCELLED
2025-09-21 09:30 - 13:30 | McDonalds, Caxton Gibbet, Ermine Street, Cambridge, CB23 3PE, United Kingdom
This ride is now cancelled
Book your place now on our 21st September Sunday rideout, which sees Keith Bartlett leading and Alan Triggs on tail-end duties. Over to Keith for an outline of the route…
Starting out as we mean to continue, we sidestep the A428 roadworks as we leave McDonalds Caxton Gibbet and head to Yelling & Toseland on our way to the Offords and then cross the A1 at Buckden. Pushing into Bedfordshire, we make a circuit through Great Staughton, Keysoe & Bolnhurst (avoiding further road closures) before swinging east again towards Colmworth & Wyboston. Skirting yet more road closures we eventually arrive for some good old-fashioned greasy spoon fare at the Market Café in St Neots (named for its location in the town centre square)
Photo by Ajeet Panesar on Unsplash
Following a healthy breakfast we thread through St Neots and head out to Eynesbury and the Gransdens, working our way around one final set of road closures, and then wind our way through various villages to finish at BP Arrington. Totalling around 60 miles (in spite of the various detours), this relatively short ride stays for the most part on lanes and B-roads.
Date & time Sunday 21st September, 9:30am
Start McDonalds Caxton Gibbet CB23 3AS what3words
End BP Arrington SG8 0AD what3words
Breakfast: Market Café, St Neots Briefing: 9:20am Limited to: 15 riders
Please use this link to request your place!

Shaun Digby's autumn night ride
2025-09-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Cambridge Services, A14, Junction 24, Cambridge, CB23 4WU, United Kingdom
We’ll met up at Cambridge Services (A14, Junction 24) from 6:30pm. The 6:45pm briefing is mandatory, and the ride will set off immediately afterwards. Be sure to arrive in good time with your bike fully fueled and ready to go
The hours of darkness add an entirely new dimension to the art of Advanced Motorcycling. By choice or necessity some of us use our machines at these times; others restrict themselves to daylight riding. Whichever camp you’re in, if you’re an experienced full CAM Member this is your chance to either try a night group riding for the first time, or get out on a refresher for the autumn & winter months to come
Extra factors come into play as we move out of summer – fewer hours of daylight, cooler temperatures, wind & rain to contend with. But as an Advanced Rider your first considerations will be the Human Factors, the opening chapter in your Course Logbook! On this rideout you can health-check yourself & your bike ahead of the winter months: how effective are those lights, how is your night vision, is it time for a change of tyres, how warm is your kit? Early autumn is the time to start your winter preparations!
With no breaks planned along the way, I anticipate the ~42-mile taking around an hour to complete (subject of course to traffic and road conditions). Please do consider joining me – Shaun
Route outline:
Cambridge Services > Boxworth > Yelling > Toseland > St Neots > Potton > Gamlingay > Gransdens > Caxton
Photo by Erik Karits on Unsplash
Date & time Thursday 25th September Participants to convene from 6:30pm for the 6:45pm briefing
Depart Cambridge Services, A14/ J24 CB23 4WY what3words
End Caxton Services CB23 3PE what3words
Participants Maximum 16 riders

A visit to Hideout Leather Postponed
2025-09-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Hideout Leather, Ashdon, Radwinter Road, Ashdon, Essex, CB10 2LZ
Regretfully, we have had to postpone Tuesday’s visit to Hideout Leathers due to insufficient interest.
Kate and her staff have suggested however that we would be welcome to arrange a visit on a Saturday afternoon which we could combine with a ride-in. We are working on a plan for this after October’s AGM

Group organised ride
2025-10-05 09:30 - 13:30 | BP Cambridge (Newmarket Road), Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8AA
This ride will be led by Keith Curtis and tail-ended by Barry D.
An Essex Escapade
On 5th October Keith Curtis will lead the Sunday ride into Essex; a county that is becoming his second home!
Leaving the BP Petrol Station on Newmarket Road (CB5 8AA / desk.caked.powering) we cross the A14 before turning right towards Six Mile Bottom. Staying off the major roads as much as possible we make our way to our destination (The Hub Farm shop and Light Bites, CM3 1BL) on the outskirts of Chelmsford via West Wratting,Steeple Bumpstead, The Shalfords and Rayne.
The Hub has asked that we pre-order breakfast requirements – https://thehubfarmshop.com/breakfast-menu/ – please confirm your choice when reserving a place on this ride.
Leaving The Hub at about mid-day we return to our starting point, again using B roads (and less!) as much as possible. Riding northwards we pass through the villages of Great Saling, Great Bardfield, The Sampfords, Linton and Balsham before eventually arriving back at the BP station via Fulbourn and Teversham.
The outward leg of the ride is approximately 43 miles and the return leg is approximately 42 miles.
This ride is limited to 12 riders (including RL and TE).

AGM ride-ins
2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00 | 2 departure points
You have the choice of two ride-ins on Saturday 18th October to take you to the 2025 Annual General Meeting! The ride-ins have been planned to arrive at midday – just in time to enjoy the tea, coffee & sandwiches which will be on offer prior to the start of official AGM business at 1pm. The AGM concludes at 2:30pm
AGM ride-in from Shell Fourwentways Led by Paul Norman, tailed by Ian Dunckley
Travelling in an anti-clockwise direction, we’ll head into the countryside to Dullingham, then on through Swaffham Prior and Fordham. We then loop back through Wicken and Stretham and on to our destination at Over Community Centre
Shell Fourwentways: https://what3words.com/score.sides.direction
AGM ride-in from BP Harston Led by Patrick Ryan, tailed by Roger Taylor
Riding mostly on sinuous B-roads, we head west as far as Potton before swinging east again to pass through Longstowe & Madingley and up to the A1307. We run parallel to the A14 before turning north through Swavesey to Over Community Centre
BP Harston: https://what3words.com/steered.interview.downward
Both ride-ins will set off promptly at 10:30am following a 10:20am briefing, are ~45 miles in length and are limited to 16 participants

2025 Annual General Meeting
2025-10-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Over Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NY
Our 2025 AGM will take place in the Seminar room at Over Community Centre from 12 noon.
More details to follow.

Committee Meeting
2025-10-29 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
Photo by Pawel Chu on Unsplash
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
