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News & events from Kent Advanced Motorcyclists Group

Group Night

Thursday 29th June at the Kentagon, Brands Hatch DA3 8PU, 7.00pm.
'Crash Course' by Kevin Williams of Survival Skills. Bar and refreshments available, non-member guests very welcome as always.

KAMG events & rides

Sun 2 July: Group run to Saffron Walden
Sat 15 July: IDCAM for new members
Thu 20 July: Fish & chip run
Sat 22 July: Machine control at Ebbsfleet
Thu 27 July: Group Night - Summer BBQ
Sun 30 July: Group run to Pevensey Bay

All details on KAMG Tracker.

Highway Code updates

It's been over a year since the Highway Code was significantly amended. Yet Which? reports many road users aren't aware of the changes. Click here for the main changes - and maybe forward to a friend or relative who you think may benefit from a bit of revision...

SMIDSYs and saccadic masking

Most drivers responsible for SMIDSYs will have looked before moving, but 'saccadic masking' may mean they really didn't see oncoming traffic. This short video explains the theory, and shows how drivers (and riders) can correct the problem.

Ladies' MCD

Tina and team put on KAMG's first ever ladies-only machine control day recently, resulting in some new members joining too. Tina reports, "We have had some lovely emails about our ladies' machine control day. A massive 'thank-you' to all who helped it run so smoothly and gave precious time to the event, especially Paul Aspinall (our MCD Manager), Sue Aspinall for the wonderful refreshments and to Debbie for allowing us to use her bike for the pick up demo. Another successful KAMG event by a fabulous team xxx."

Setting your suspension

Most bikes have a degree of adjustment on the rear spring(s), and many allow you to tweak the front forks. Often seen as something of a 'black art', this video shows how to very simply test and set your suspension allowing for your weight and riding style.

Would you like to lead a group run or tour?

Do you have a favourite destination, route or café? If you'd like to lead a run or overnight trip, simply contact Roger Lancaster with your idea. Roger will run through the itinerary to ensure necessary safety issues are in place.

A message from Roger: "Many members lead rides throughout the year, including the groups of four riders on our Training & Social Ride each month. To these valiant people I reach out to you to organise a run during this year; they are always a very popular event. I can be contacted on roger.lancaster@ntlworld.com or 07740 779224."

KAMG updates

Many congratulations to these members and their mentors:

Advanced test passes:
Dmitry Pisklov
Andy Oram
Nicholas Gill
Karen Grimes (F1rst)

Fellows re-assessment:
David Howard

Masters
David Finlay (Distinction)

Raise funds for KAMG just by shopping!

KAMG have signed up with EasyFundRaising. Now you can do all of your usual online shopping - AND donate to KAMG Group funds, without it costing you a penny! Click here for more information and to sign up.

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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.

EasyGiving (free fundraising for KAMG)
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/kamg

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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