Full details of all KAMG group events can be seen on Tracker – please click here.
Below are just a few examples of the kind of rides and events we organise throughout the year. Typically, group rides and social events take place all year round, with training days/weekends and longer trip and tours happening from March to October. Our Group Night socials are at the Kentagon, Brands Hatch and take place on the last Thursday of the month.
IAM Roadsmart have acknowledged KAMG’s request to form a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) and remain affiliated to them. The proposed KAMG constitution is being considered by IAM Roadsmart lawyers and we will be considering any changes which may need to be made in order to get a round peg to fit into a square hole. We are pushing to get the process completed by the end of 2024, but are in the hands of IAM Roadsmart. In principal, IAM Roadsmart agree this is a sensible move and they want to work with us to get the model right. Once in place, it is envisaged that this will roll out to other IAM groups across the UK. The work of Nigel Clibbens and Matt Pounds has been intensive in shaping this idea, which Martin Ford first proposed a few years ago. It is very important to get this right and accepted to protect the future of the group and its trustees. We will keep the membership posted on progress.
Training/social runs are split into in groups of four riders with an Observer either leading or tail-ending, the Associate member(s) riding number 2 and 3, swapping around at a halfway stop. This gives Associate Members the chance to be led by a Green Badge holder and witness the calibre of ride they should achieve to gain an Advanced rider test pass. They are typically over 100 miles with a café stop at the destination.
3 November: Butchers Hook
10: November: Remembrance ride
Dave Murphy is organising another KAMG/IAM tour to Vianden for a week early June 2025. Once dates and rooms have been organised, I will provide details of exact dates and cost. Should members be interested, please email vianden@kamg.org.uk with ‘Vianden 2025’ in the subject line to express your interest.
Costs: Half board accommodation €136pp or €100pp sharing a room per night. Crossing fees, fuel and subsistence are extra.
3 November: Butchers Hook
10: November: Remembrance ride
Held on the last Thursday of each month throughout the year (usually at the Kentagon, Brands Hatch) an invited speaker will give a presentation with Q&A – always interesting, amusing – or both! There’s plenty of time for socialising and a ‘welcome’ table for new members, visitors and guests. A licensed bar and refreshments are available and a cooked meal can usually be pre-booked. Partners, pillions and non-member guests are always very welcomes. Entry is free – starts from 7.00pm.
31 October: Social
Sit and natter with your mates :)
28 November: KAMG Christmas Dinner
Our fabulous and unmissable Christmas dinner!
December: No group night
These are held at Kent Fire & Rescue Road Safety Centre, Marconi Way, Rochester, ME1 2XQ
Once you have signed up for an IAM Roadsmart advanced rider course with KAMG, IDCAM is your introduction to what you can expect from your training. IDCAM days are held once a month.
Saturday 19 October
Saturday 16 November
An ideal opportunity to practice and improve slow riding skills, emergency braking, counter-streering and other machine control skills in a safe environment with help and support from our experienced team of observers. Non-members, associates and full members are all welcome. The session is free to KAMG members, and we ask for a donation of £10 from non-members towards costs. Non-members, please email KAMG’s machine control day manager, Paul Aspinall, on paul.ridekamg@gmail.com
The pillion workshop comprises a theory and practice session followed by an on-road observed ride. Subjects covered include: motorcycle dynamics, suspension set-up, braking techniques, rider and pillion communications, mounting and dismounting techniques and more.
These training sessions all take place in one of the large car parks of Ebbsfleet International, DA10 1EB – please check on Tracker to see which one.
MCDs have finished for 2024.
Do check back here when they start again in Spring 2025.
These are many and various, from weeks in Scotland to day-trips to France, rides through Wales or European tours. Full KAMG Members and Associates can keep track of what’s on when on Tracker.
KAMG members support various charities and last year held three charity rides through the year. Always uplifting, joyful and a lot of fun.
There are usually one or two Ladies’ Days put on for women-only machine control skills at Ebbsfleet International car park. Sign up to our monthly newsletter or follow us on Facebook for earliest notification.
These are socials ride using the drop-off marker system. Open to Full Members and Associates. They will usually take place monthly, on Thursday early evenings from April through to September.