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KAMG eNews

News & events from Kent Advanced Motorcyclists Group

KAMG Group Night

There is no Group Night in December - the next one will be on Thursday 26th January, when there will be a talk by Mental Health Motorbike (via Zoom)

Motorcycle clothing safety standards

BikeSocial say there are some within the industry that don’t want riders to have the freedom to choose the safest possible motorcycle kit. Click here to read their report.

Crash dummies on bikes

Euro NCAP say that crash avoidance testing of automated cars will include motorcycles from 2023. Given that two motorcyclists are reported to having been killed in separate incidents by Tesla autonomous cars failing to notice them, it's about time! Click here to learn more.

Don't drink and drive

It shouldn't need saying, but of course it goes on - and especially at this festive time of year. Durham Police have released bodycam footage illustrating the problem as part of the National campaign to clamp down on drink-driving. Click here for the video.

All I want for Christmas is ewe

EDZ Layering is offering KAMG members a 10% discount across its range of Merino wool clothing, including sale and multi-buy items. Just type in discount code KAMG-10 at the checkout. Click here to visit their web site.

December's group rides

Tuesday 6 December: London Christmas Lights
Saturday 10 December: Christmas Toy Run
Friday 30 December: Rolvenden round trip

All details on KAMG Tracker.

KAMG updates

Congratulations to the following members on completing their IAM training programs: Green Badge (F1rst), Paul Roeton (obs: John Lemon), George Fleet (obs: Dave Murphy); Masters: David Austen; National Observers: Nigel Clibbens (exam: Trevor Shearsmith), David McConnachie (exam: Trevor Shearsmith), Simon Adamson (exam: Ian Burchell).

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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 is now a UK registered charity. Read more here.

KAMG Hi-viz jackets

KAMG-badged hi-viz jackets have reflective strips, large side pockets as well as a clear breast pocket, phone and pen pockets, they are wonderful value at only £12.00, subsidised by KAMG. Click here to contact KAMG's regalia man Paul Ashwin to order.

Keep in touch

KAMG WEB SITE
HOME PAGE: www.kamg.org.uk
LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS: www.kamg.org.uk/kamg-news-and-events

An increasing amount of club information is circulated via the KAMG social media accounts - particularly Facebook, but also Twitter and WhatsApp.

FACEBOOK
KAMG members-only group (you'll need to your membership number to register) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheKAMG

KAMG public group (anyone can join) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/519645795146557

TWITTER
https://twitter.com/KamgKent

WHATSAPP
To join KAMG on WhatsApp, please post your request on the KAMG Facebook page or contact one of the following KAMG WhatsApp Admins to get access to the group:

Chris Bennett - 07971 720736
Martin Cargill - 07766 206602
Paul Aspinall - 07912 659431

INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/kamg_kent/

If there are any users in the Group wanting to add posts on behalf of KAMG who use Instagram or Twitter, please contact Tony Young and help build up our presence on these social platforms. Click here to email Tony.

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.

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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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.