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.
The KAMG AGM will be held at our Group Night on Thursday 28 March 2024 at the Kentagon, Colin Chapman Way, Brands Hatch, DA3 8PU from 19:00.
The proposed shift to CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) is a project that has been worked on for over 18 months. It has been a lengthy process to complete and we need to act soon to protect our group. We would like to get this voted on by the membership at the March 2024 AGM so we can hopefully get this in place before the year is up. It is essential for us to make this move to take us forward for banking, contacts and Trustee protection. Please read the documents linked below.
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.
24 March: Scotts Trust Easter ride
7 April: Airport Café
18 April: Fish & Chip run
28 April: Terry Friday memorial run
16 May: Fish & Chip run
2 June: Saffron Waldon
30 June: Roedean
28 July: Lazy Shack, Hythe
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.
28 March: AGM and social
25 April: Paul Varnsverry (safety and standards in rider clothing)
Talk on: “Everything you ever needed to know about PPE legislation and standards (but needed to be locked in a room to hear)!”
30 May: Love Life & Ride
Talk and demonstration about Helite air vests.
27 June: Motorcycle Paramedics
Talk on the service of London Ambulance Service Paramedic Bikers. They will be bringing bikes (petrol and electric), kit, stories and pictures.
25 July: KAMG Summer BBQ
Our fabulous Summer BBQ social.
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 20 April
Saturday 11 May
Saturday 22 June
Saturday 13th July
Saturday 31st August
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.
Sunday 14 April: Pillion workshop
Sunday 19 May: Machine control
Saturday 15 June: Machine control
Saturday 20 July: Machine control
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.