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Welcome to
KAMG eNews
News & events from Kent Advanced Motorcyclists Group
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Group Night BBQ
Thursday 28th July, 19:00 at the Kentagon, Brands Hatch
No visiting speaker this month - it's our BBQ!
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We all relish the opportunity to ketchup with friends, and the annual KAMG BBQ really cuts the mustard. The deadline for pre-booking food has passed (wurst luck), but you never know - try emailing our very own burger king Simon Adamson or smokin' Tina Underwood as there may just be a cancellation or two. Bar and other refreshments are available. Non-member guests are of course welcome as always. Starts from 7.00pm.
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The KAMG Welcome Table
Do you sometimes feel a bit of an ‘outsider’ at Group nights, especially if there’s no-one you recognise when you get there? Whether you're a newcomer or you’ve been a member for years, join Matt Pounds and Paul Chambers at the Welcome Table - at the back of the room with a red table cloth. Come and say hi and stay for a chat.
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Lightning tour of KAMG's new(ish) website
The new-look KAMG web site has been up and running since the Spring. It is being kept up to date with news, events and group rides/tours and we hope it will become a credible first point of contact for potential new members. New content will continue to be created, so keep an eye out.
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Here are just a few sample pages:
HOME PAGE: first point of contact and jumping off point
NEWS & EVENTS: rolling and regularly updated source of main KAMG events
FAVOURITE CAFES: often at great locations and good destination points for rides. All the cafes listed are recommended by KAMG members
RIDERS MAGAZINE: a digital library in PDF format of all editions of our award-winning mag going back to 2018
PAST eNEWS: All editions of KAMG eNews since it went digital
IAM QUALIFICATIONS: Green Badge, Fellows, Masters and more explained
SUPPORTERS OF KAMG: companies who support KAMG's work, and friends we support
CONTACT KAMG: a directory of KAMG committee members and officers
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Bikes in bus lanes
Bikes in bus lanes makes sense in terms of rider safety and traffic flow, yet many councils don't allow it. Particularly confusing in London where some boroughs allow it while others don't. Please consider signing this petition to ask Parliament to reconsider the law. Click here to sign.
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Whatever next, self-ride motorcycles?
The autonomous motorcycle is almost with us... radar, lasers and cameras all keeping an eye on surroundings, traffic, speed, acceleration and intervening with the throttle, brakes and steering as needed!. Click here for more.
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A short video of a prototype in action can be seen by clicking here.
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IAM: 'Raise the fear of getting caught'
IAM RoadSmart says that the 'fear of being caught' needs to be raised in order to help reduce the incidence of dangerous driving as a new law comes into force. This will mean more 'high-profile policing'. Click here for more details.
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Machine Control Day
Saturday 30th July at Ebbsfleet International. Practice slow riding skills and machine control in a safe environment. Non-members, associates and full members are all welcome. Free to KAMG members, and we ask for a donation of £10 from non-members towards costs. Members can register on Tracker. Non-members, please email Paul Aspinall, on paul.ridekamg@gmail.com
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Terry Friday
As many will know, Terry is the founder of KAMG and its Lifetime President. We received this snippet of news from Christine Lazell of the Maidstone branch of NARPO (National Association of Retired Police Officers) and who looks after the welfare of its members.
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"When I asked Terry if he would like to see the new police bikes his eyes lit up and his wish was granted! His smile couldn’t have been wider as he was helped onto one of the new bikes. Terry was on driver-training way back and was delighted to see the bikes and vehicles now in use. To cap it all Terry (AKA 'The Screaming Skull') was taken for a spin in the newest fleet car and was very impressed with the drive!"
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Social and training ride
Saffron Walden: Sunday 31st July
Meet at Leybourne 08:45. For Full Members and Associates. In groups of four riders with an Observer either leading or tail-ending. Ride led by Nev Smith. Book on KAMG Tracker.
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Mental health
Covid and lockdown has affected the nation's mental health greatly over the last year. Mental Health Motorbike exists to provide support and to grow the greater wellbeing of the motorbike community. MHM hope to be a full UK registered charity later this year. Read more here. |
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KAMG needs YOU
We are always looking for fresh input. Currently we are particularly looking for help with Green Badge Holders and Observers to help plan and run KAMG social and training runs when they resume.
Please contact Tina Underwood or Joe Mair if you can help.
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Contribute
The editors of Riders magazine and e-News are always looking for 'stuff' to fill our pages. We want to hear about your days out, reviews, tips and motorcycle related activities so we can let others know. And if you are organising an activity and want it publicised, please email the KAMG web site and e-News editor: niels@powdermillstudio.co.uk
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Of course everyone has the right to unsubscribe from emailed newsletters. However, KAMG will be using eNews to stay in touch in order to keep members informed of KAMG news, rides, events and offers. If you unsubscribe you may miss out on an important line of communication. KAMG will only send out occasional emails and will never pass on your details.
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Please note that the views expressed in this newsletter or in any linked articles or web pages may not be the official views of the KAMG or of the IAM.
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