JUNE 2024
JUNE 7th. RIDE IN - THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB, NEAR BIBURY (FRIDAY!)
You got the gist from the month above, so you know what's happening. Meet at the Coffee Shop at the
Classic Motor Hub https://classicmotorhub.com Ablington, near Bibury. Aim to arrive for 11:00am.
JUNE 9th. WILTSHIRE/SOMERSET WANDER
Led by GKB, this is a short run to charge up your batteries. Clutch out at 9.00 from Seven Springs small layby, returning around 5:00pm
JUNE 18th. CCAM Clubnight at Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury, 19:30 start
Stephen Wilkinson Carr, SMIDSY talk. Don't know what this means... then pop along to find out?
JUNE 23rd. PRESCOTT BIKE FEST
8:30 - 17:00. As most of you know by now, CCAM will be in attendance for recruitment purposes and as usual will be looking for volunteers to assist on the stand for a couple of hours throughout the day. Task in hand is to convince interested individuals why they should join/need us whilst providing a interesting and upbeat reflection on your own journey as bait.
It will be a fun day for all as there should be plenty to see when your not on the stand and taking a break. Please put your name forward if you can assist, bearing in mind we can only take around 9 volunteers, so apologies if you are not required due to eager and early sign ups.
JUNE 30th. SANDBANKS / POOLE HARBOUR
Led by GKB; planned and swept by Peter Harvey. Clutch out at 8.00 from Seven Springs small layby (marzipan.curiosity.risks), returning around 5:30pm
JULY 2024
JULY 5TH. RIDE IN - THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB, NEAR BIBURY (FRIDAY!)
You got the gist from the months above, so you know what's happening. Meet at the Coffee Shop at the Classic Motor Hub https://classicmotorhub.com - Ablington, near Bibury. Aim to arrive for 11:00am.
JULY 13th. WALES WANDER (SATURDAY)
Led by Jez Brown. Clutch out at 10:00am from Silver Fox, Newnham (What 3 words: shape,surveyors,super), briefing at 9:45am. Heading off towards Chepstow, then back through Forest of Dean, then stopping at the Copper Kettle tea rooms. Then cross country to Abergavenny and Monmouth with final stop at Fairview Gardener at Huntley.
JULY 16th. CCAM Clubnight at Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury, 19:30 start
Commencing at 7:30pm, come along to our social evening, to catch up with the committee and each other. It's got to be better than Home and Away, hasn't it?
JULY 21st. CCAM CHIEF OBSERVERS RIDE OUT (NOTE CHANGES BELOW)
This ride out is an opportunity for all members to come along and find out about everything else that CCAM has to offer besides the Advanced Riding Course. Whether you fancy training to be an observer, having a Members Skills Check, taking on the challenge of a Masters Riding Course, doing a track day, helping at a slow riding event, becoming a Fellow member or just being more involved in organising club events, this is the opportunity to come along and have a chat with one of our observers or committee members about taking the next step.
Departing Starbucks, Eastern Avenue, (train.sling.scouts) Gloucester at 10am (Early arrivals for a cuppa at 09:30), now going to Super Sausage for 12:30pm, afternoon Break around Burford 3pm, return to Gloucester by 5pm.
AUGUST 2024
AUGUST 2ND. RIDE IN - THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB, NEAR BIBURY (FRIDAY!)
You got the gist from previous months, so you know what's happening. Meet at the Coffee Shop at the
Classic Motor Hub https://classicmotorhub.com Ablington, near Bibury. Aim to arrive for 11:00am.
You can meet there or alternatively there will be a short group social ride-in departing from the small layby opposite the Seven Springs Hungry Horse pub at 9.39. Led by Gary Hyett, what 3 Words ///wrist.flag.agency
AUGUST 10th. WALES RIDEOUT (SATURDAY)
Led by Jez Brown.
Starting from Trioscape Garden Centre
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with a brief at 9.00am. Clutch out at 9:15am. Heading North via Tenbury Wells towards Knighton. Stop for a cuppa at Aardvard Bookshop before Knighton, then onto my favourite road (The Good) in Wales,
13 miles of country road with few straight lines.
Head over towards Devils Bridge (The Bad) to stop for lunch at the café at the end of the Vale of Rheidol railway. After lunch we head south down through the Elan Valley – if it is dry then it can look moon-like (The Ugly) If wanted stop for a cuppa / break at the Elan Valley centre, then home via Rhyader and get some petrol at Crossgates. Take the A44 back towards England and Hereford, but avoid Hereford and end up at Ross on Wye. Approx mileage 205 Route in MyRouteApp:-https://www.myrouteapp.com/route/open/9316880 If you are going to be late, please WhatsApp me on 07976 733 553 (Jez Brown) - No briefing, no ride.
AUGUST 11TH. RIDE OUT TO RUTLAND WATER
Clutch out at 8.30am from Starbucks J9 M5 Ashchurch (What three words: timed.deflection.panicking). Returning around 5.30pm with a promise of scenery, non-straight roads and a watering hole; Led by GKB and swept by the infamous and current holder of the Bright Spark ward - Mr Peter Harvey
AUGUST 20th. CCAM Clubnight at Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury, 19:30 start
BIKETRAC - JULIE EMMITT Bike security This is a topic clearly close to all of our hearts given the value of our beloved machines these days, as Julie will be talking to us on all aspects of security products and options some of which we may not have even considered.... so see you on the night then if your not tied up ?.
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2023
SEPTEMBER 1ST. RIDE IN - THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB, NEAR BIBURY (FRIDAY!)
You got the gist from the months above, so you know what's happening. Meet at the Coffee Shop at the
Classic Motor Hub https://classicmotorhub.com Ablington, near Bibury. Aim to arrive for 11:00am.
SEPTEMBER 10TH. RIDE OUT TO CHEW VELLEY
Led by GKB with Mr Peter Harvey sweeping Clutch out at 9.00am from Costa Coffee, St Oswolds, Gloucester, returning around 4.00pm approx.
SEPTEMBER 17TH. RIDE OUT TO GILKS CAFE KINETON
Led by GKB with Mr Peter Harvey sweeping Clutch out at 10.00am from Starbucks/BP Garage, J9 M5, returning around 4.00pm approx.
SEPTEMBER 19th. CCAM Clubnight at Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury, 19:30 start
Air Ambulance presentation by Mike Kent, not one to be missed................
SEPTEMBER 23rd. GLOUCESTERSHIRE CONSTABULARY OPEN DAY
10:00AM - 15:00 at Police HQ, 1 Waterwells Drive, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2. This is a fab day for all the family and CCAM will be there again flying the flag. Beware - due to the popularity of this free event you will require a ticket for admission, which can be obtained online.
OCTOBER 2023
OCTOBER 6TH. RIDE IN - THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB, NEAR BIBURY (FRIDAY!)
You got the gist from the months above, so you know what's happening. Meet at the Coffee Shop at the
Classic Motor Hub https://classicmotorhub.com
Ablington, near Bibury. Aim to arrive for 11:00am.
OCTOBER 17th. CCAM Clubnight at Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury, 19:30 start
******* Please note: EV Cars presentation has been moved to November clubnight (hopefully)******. Tonight is a meet and greet your fellow clubmates (and GKB....) with free tea and coffee.
OCTOBER 22ND. RIDE OUT TO TWISTED SPOON UPTON - SNODSBURY
Coffee run, led by GKB with Mr Peter Harvey sweeping Clutch out at 10.30am from Starbucks/BP Garage, J9 M5, returning around 2.30pm approx.
OCTOBER 29TH. CCAM SLOW BIKE EVENT - Robins Football ground at Whaddon
Starting at 9:30am till 1230. These are about 6 slow manoeuvring exercises that are conducted within the car park area. Hot drinks/biscuits provided during the morning with toilet facilities on site. Ideal conditions to be assisted/tutored with your slow bike demons.... oh, and it's fun!
NOVEMBER 2023
NOVEMBER 3rd. RIDE IN - THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB, NEAR BIBURY (FRIDAY!)
You got the gist from the months above, so you know what's happening. Meet at the Coffee Shop at the
Classic Motor Hub https://classicmotorhub.com
Ablington, near Bibury. Aim to arrive for 11:00am. You can meet there or alternatively there will be a short group social ride-in departing from the small layby opposite the Seven Springs Hungry Horse pub at 9.45. Led by James Fisher, what 3 Words ///wrist.flag.agency
NOVEMBER 21st. CCAM Clubnight at Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury, 19:30 start
TBC - EV Cars presentation by Matt Cleevely of Cleeely Motors. A fully charged evening with a boost of knowledge on EV vehicles.......
DECEMBER 2023
DECEMBER 1st. RIDE IN - THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB, NEAR BIBURY (FRIDAY!)
You got the gist from the months above, so you know what's happening. No ride in planed for this months, just meet at the Coffee Shop at the
Classic Motor Hub https://classicmotorhub.com
Ablington, near Bibury. Aim to arrive for 11:00am.
DECEMBER 9TH. CCAM CHRISTMAS MEAL - GUPSHILL MANOR
Saturday at 7:30pm for 3 courses of Christmas fayre, for just £31.95 per head. 32 seats available so first come firs served. Contact GKB to reserve your space.
JANUARY 2024
JANUARY 17TH. CCAM Clubnight at Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury, starts 19:30
********NOTE - CHANGED TO WEDNESDAY 17TH ******************
GARY HYETT , FLY BY WIRE PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION.
We have our very own Gary Hyett kicking off 2024 with a fly by the wire presentation/discussion on intelligent route planning, past present and future, covering history of electronic navigation, where it's going and getting the best from it for motorbike trips.
FEBRUARY 2024
FEBRARY 2nd, RIDE IN - THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB, NEAR BIBURY (FRIDAY!)
You got the gist from the months above, so you know what's happening. No ride in planed for this months, just meet at the Coffee Shop at the
You got the gist from the months above, so you know what's happening. No ride in planed for this months, just meet at the Coffee Shop at the
Classic Motor Hub https://classicmotorhub.com
Ablington, near Bibury. Aim to arrive for 10:30 - 11:00am.
FEBRUARY 18TH. RIDE OUT TO BAFFLE HAUS
Led by GKB with Mr Peter Harvey sweeping Clutch out at 11:00am from Costa Coffee, St Oswolds, Gloucester, returning around 3:000pm approx.
ROBERT PRITCHARD, DEMISE OF THE BRITISH MOTORCYCLING INDUSTRY PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION
Offering us a very interesting presentation on the Demise of the British Motorcycling Industry 1930 - 1980.
MARCH 2024
MARCH 1ST. RIDE IN - THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB, NEAR BIBURY, GL7 5FF
You got the gist from previous months, so you know what's happening. Meet at the Coffee Shop at the
Classic Motor Hub https://classicmotorhub.com Ablington, near Bibury. Aim to arrive for 11:00am. You can meet there or alternatively there will be a short group social ride-in departing from the small layby opposite the Seven Springs Hungry Horse pub at 10.30. Led by Gary Hyett, if he is back from his travels... What 3 Words ///wrist.flag.agency
MARCH 3RD. RIDE TO ROWDEY COW, DEVIZES **cancelled**
**cancelled due to weather** Clutch out at 11 :00am from Costa St Oswald's, Gloucester, returning around 3:00pm. Led by GKB with Pete Harvey sweeping. Please arrive 15 minutes early for the ride briefing.
MARCH 17TH. RED NOSE RUN
MARCH 19TH. CCAM Clubnight/AGM at Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury, starts 19:30
It's that time of the year again when your committee provide you all with a summary of our antics during 2023, and invite any proposals or ideas to improve in any direction going forward for the benefit of us all as a club.
APRIL 2024APRIL 5TH, RIDE IN - THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB, NEAR BIBURY (FRIDAY!)
You got the gist from the months above, so you know what's happening. No ride in planed for this months, just meet at the Coffee Shop at the
You got the gist from the months above, so you know what's happening. No ride in planed for this months, just meet at the Coffee Shop at the
Classic Motor Hub https://classicmotorhub.com
Ablington, near Bibury. Aim to arrive for 10:30 - 11:00am.
APRIL 14TH, ROYAL FOREST FORAY
Clutch out at 09:00 from Costa Coffee at St Oswalds Retail Park, GL1 2TE.
Led by GKB, returning around 14:00, (a bit of a breakfast run for those on a limited time)
APRIL 16TH. CCAM Clubnight at Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury, starts 19:30CHRIS ROBERTS WILL BE RETURNING, ONCE AGAIN, WITH A PRESENTATION ON MOTORCYCLES DURING THE GREAT WAR
MAY 2024
MAY 3rd. RIDE IN - THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB, NEAR BIBURY
This will still be to the Cotswold Motor Hub for 11.00am. This will take the form of a 'Ride In' where riders will congregate at a location for a bit of a social gathering, with the option to either ride back home on your own, or join others for a group ride along a scenic route before dropping off and heading home.
MAY 12th. BREACON BEACONS
Clutch out at 09:00 from Costa Coffee at St Oswalds Retail Park, Gloucester. Led by James Fisher. We head out to Monmouth and the old road to Abergavenny, on to Talybont on Usk for breakfast stop. Then to Breacon via reservoirs and Heads of Valleys road. Stopping at the Copper Kettle Tea Rooms on the way back, via Skenfrith road. Approx. 140 miles.
MAY 19TH. CCAM SLOW BIKE EVENT - Robins Football ground at Whaddon
Starting at 9:30am till 1230. These are about 6 slow manoeuvring exercises that are conducted within the car park area. Hot drinks/biscuits provided during the morning with toilet facilities on site. Ideal conditions to be assisted/tutored with your slow bike demons.... oh, and it's fun!
MAY 21st. CCAM Clubnight at Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury
Commencing at 7:30pm, come along to our social evening, to catch up with the committee and each other. It's got to be better than Home and Away, hasn't it?