July 2nd: Sunday ride to Hadleigh

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Sunday 2nd July: Patrick Ryan leads, with Keith Bartlett in tail position

Returning to the aviation theme set early in the year (when Mark Fox and Phil Duffy led rides to former or working airfields) our first July rideout heads for breakfast at Jet Lounge in the ancient Suffolk market town of Hadleigh. Read about Hadleigh’s rich history and its links to Danish King Guthrum & the Kray twins here

The route east passes through Sturmer & Castle Hedingham, around Sudbury, and then on to Boxford & Hadleigh. Checkout the inflight breakfast menu; homemade cake are also on offer. The return flightpath crosses Lavenham & Long Melford, then changes bearing for Newmarket & the A1303 back to Cambridge after a total of 93 miles

Click here to send Catherine a request for a place. Full details in the Events Calendar

Shaping the future of CAM

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Shaping the future of CAM

Your Committee is working to build CAM into a leading group within the IAM. We made contact with many of you through our engagement exercise, and are are off to a strong start building a new training organization to support the development of both Associates & Members

We’re aiming to build on past success training Associates & running. We propose continuous training for Members, a larger number of events, and building our public profile in Cambridgeshire

Shaping the future of CAM brings together those who have expressed an interest in helping and members who recently passed their Advanced test: if you fall into either category you should have recently received an email invitation from Chairman Ian Dunckley: if you did not receive this, (or are interested in lending your support) email Ian for further details. The aim is to give attendees:

An opportunity to meet CAM committee members
An insight into our plans for the future of CAM
The opportunity to get involved to whatever extent they wish

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Meet the Examiner – an evening with Simon Burgin

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Over Community Centre, Tuesday 18th April, 7:00 to 9:00pm
Email Catherine to request a place. Details in the Events Calendar

Book your place now at our perennially popular Meet the Examiner event in April. While this evening is primarily aimed at Associates, it’s always a very 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 it’s certain that Simon will touch on many aspects of roadcraft & road safety. A very entertaining speaker, Simon’s talk will provide invaluable insights – whether you’re new to motorcycling or have been riding for decades

Hot & cold drinks will be available at Over Community Centre’s bar, but to be sure there are sufficient biscuits please email Catherine if you would like to attend

Bring & Buy Sale

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The CAM Bring & Buy Sale is almost here!
We have lots of pre-loved items  coming up for sale at bargain prices, but there’s still time to spring-clean your garage and add your spare clothing, accessories & memorabilia to our growing and eclectic list of wares

CAM Bring & Buy Sale

Sat 11 March, Over Community Centre
Sellers 2:00-4:00pm. Buyers 2:30-4:00pm

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£1 entrance fee

Meet the Committee

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Reminder: our Meet the Committee evening takes place at Over Community Centre on Wednesday, 23 November at 7.00pm. Chairman Ian Dunckley will make a presentation of the picture emerging from the Member Engagement exercise which so many have you have taken part in

Update: you will be able to purchase your own Wuffler, our new CAM-customized neck warmer. These will be on sale at the cost price – £7 each. Sales will be cash only – please facilitate where possible by bringing the exact amount. Stocks are limited so guarantee yours on Wednesday!!

Although not all can make it, this is the ideal opportunity to meet Committee members, and also gives us the opportunity to celebrate the success of members who have passed their test recently & to welcome our newest Associates. When the presentations are over we can retire to the bar to socialize

Winter Tour at Silverstone

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Of undoubted interest to the fans of motorsport amongst us, The Silverstone Circuit is offering Winter Tour dates in December: these include a 60-minute guided bus tour of the track, providing a unique opportunity to learn about iconic moments in motorsport history in the place where it all happened. There will also be time to walk on the circuit, access the pit wall and wave the checkered flag at the finish line. Afterwards, you can enjoy a hot drink and mince pie, then explore the Silverstone Museum

The cost is £29.95 per person – with the ticket to the Silverstone Museum serving as an annual pass, so you can visit for free for 12 months

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Rideout to English Electric Motorcycles Co.

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Electrifying news! On Saturday 5th November Keith Tremeer will lead a rideout to The English Electric Motor Company in Norfolk. EEMC, who imports Zero, Energica & other electric motorbikes, have kindly agreed to welcome us that afternoon: as well as perusing the showroom we will have the opportunity to take demo bikes out to experience first-hand the silent thrill of the future! Participants wishing to test ride one of EEMC’s bikes must bring their driving licence

Departure: Tesco Milton, 9:30am (briefing 9:20am)
Return: Tesco Milton, ~4.30pm 

Open to all Members & Associates, limited to 16 bikes

Motorcycle Live 2022

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19 – 27 November NEC, Birmingham

CAM is considering organizing a day trip to visit the 2022 MotorcycleLive show at the NEC, Birmingham. The proposal is to have a group ride from the Cambridge area (with a breakfast stop along the way), arriving at the NEC just before midday with participants then free to browse the show at their leisure. A group return will be scheduled to leave the NEC at around 4pm, but participants will be at liberty to return independently if they prefer

Tickets for any day of the show, if bought in advance, cost £22 each online. If we can get a group of 10 or more participants, tickets are available for £19.80 each. In all cases a £2 ordering fee applies to each order. Ticket protection insurance is also available (which covers, among other things, illness and adverse weather conditions) for £3.25 per ticket. If you leave it to buy your ticket on the day at the NEC, it will cost £27. Motorcycle parking at the NEC is free (and in a covered area)
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An evening with Simon Weir

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The Secret Life of Road Testers
Simon Weir      Formerly Editor, Ride Magazine
Hauxton Centre, 7:00-10:00pm Wednesday 16th March

Many of us will recognize the name of our special guest speaker, with some having one or both of his Bikers’ Britain books on their shelves. In this exclusive club presentation Simon Weir will reveal secrets from his 15 years as a motorcycle journalist & test rider – both what that job entails and where it goes wrong! Simon will also share his experience gained motorcycling on four continents, both professionally and for personal pleasure

Full details of the evening, including how to book, in the Events Calendar. The £5 entry fee will go to cover venue hire and refreshments. Members, Associates & guests welcome!

A word of thanks

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