ON TWO WHEELS – CHELMSFORD & DISTRICT ADVANCED MOTORCYCLISTS
Chelmsford & District Advanced Motorcyclists
Registered Charity No. 1111635 Affiliated to
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Chairman’s Ramble Training News CaDAM on Tour - Mick’s Trip Dates Nipper’s African Queen? A Pain in the Ar&e? Riding in France - The Latest Laws CaDAM 2016 Planner
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The CaDAM Team
Webmaster Sam Fleming webmaster@cadam.org
Chairman Tony Metcalf chairman@cadam.org
Membership Secretary Graham Smith membership@cadam.org
Vice Chairman TBC vice.chairman@cadam.org
Chief Observer Dennis Kitteridge chiefobserver@cadam.org
Committee Member Mick Gowlett
Treasurer Chris McEvoy treasurer@cadam.org
Training Co-Ordinator Doug Prasser trainingcoord@cadam.org
Committee Member Nipper
Group Secretary Ron Priest groupsec@cadam.org
O2W Editor Mark Anstey editor@cadam.org
Committee Member Jonathan Harman Committee Member Peter Mathews
OUR AIMS Chelmsford and District Advanced Motorcyclists (CaDAM) is one of many groups across the country whose aim is to improve motorcycling road safety by helping people prepare for, and pass, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) Advanced Motorcycling Test. Our group is affiliated to, but not subservient to, the IAM. However, because we share the same aims, we often seem to speak with one voice. CaDAM is run by volunteers and serves the districts of Essex in and around Chelmsford. As well as helping people to pass the Advanced Test, we run the group as a club, so that once you have passed, you will still want to stay on and take part in our other activities. We provide: Structured instruction to prepare for the IAM Advanced Motorcycling Test.You can choose a course that runs on Saturdays or one that runs on Sundays. These courses are designed to take even relatively inexperienced riders and raise their riding to IAM test standards.
When on a club run, be it an evening or a weekend event, speed limits must be observed. We have no exemption and advanced riding does not need to involve higher speeds. When approaching hazards appropriate care must be taken. On club runs you are running as CaDAM and under the IAM banner.
Committee Member Phil Draper
Machine control days to increase your machine handling skills. These sessions are held off the public road, so we can explore your capabilities and those of your machine in safety. Social runs over challenging routes (no motor-ways, thanks!) to interesting places. Weekends away to ride some new roads, normally out of Essex. Monthly group meetings, often with a talk from a speaker on an interesting topic to do with motorcycling. On 2 Wheels – This newsletter, keeping you up to date with what’s happening. Want to know more? Call our general enquiries number 07432 560 987 – or just turn up at a meeting and introduce yourself to a committee member! Future Events – listings and directions can be found on the back cover.
Do not bring this into disrepute. Also the Marker system will be used. Anyone not familiar with this system please speak to one of the run organisers who will run through this for you. Thanks and safe riding. Tony Metcalf, Chairman, CaDAM
Issue 47 • January/February 2016
Chairman’s Ramble Firstly, a happy New Year to you all!
I am writing this on 3 January 2016. Unlike other years where the activities of the Club have nearly ground to halt we still seem to be sticking to the events diary. Are we going to get any cold weather this year? It can’t last can it, and probably by the time you read this it hasn’t? Father Christmas brought the bits that I wanted for my bike, although I suspect Nippy Norman gave him a hand. I hope you all got what you wanted for Christmas. What has the club got in store for us this year? 1. Just before Christmas we had two more Observers pass their National Observer qualification. We have one more that should be ready to sit their test shortly and three more will begin their training. It is the Chief
Observers aim to get all of the Observers to National Observer standard before the new IAM rules dispense with the Group Observer qualification. We are going to be well ahead of that target and I suspect we could have all of the Observers as National Observers by the end of the year. 2. A few of you have asked for evening rides in the summer and Graham Smith has volunteered to organise a few rides between April and September for those that want to go. These will be shor ter than the normal; weekend Social Rides and I believe there should be 10 in all. 3. The group needed a new Group Secretary, our deadline being the AGM in March. I am very happy to say that thankfully, Ron Priest has stepped forward to fill this important position. Thank you Ron and welcome too, to the CaDAM committee. 4. We haven’t got a speaker for every Group Night as yet.
Only March and April have a Speaker so far. If you have any ideas or know someone that would make a good speaker for the club, please let our Event Coordinator, Phil Draper know and he will contact the relevant person, if you let him have their contact details. 5. Watch the Forum regularly to see if there are going to be any organised trips this year. It is about this time of year that the trips are planned. Usually space is limited so if you see one that you fancy you need to get involved fairly quickly. 6. In addition there will be all of the usual things. Regular Social Rides, Group nights every second Tuesday, Committee Meetings, Dunton Skills Day, Training sessions and marketing activities. I look forward to seeing you and wish you a year of Safe and Happy Motorcycling. Tony
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Training News with JS
First of all, congratulations go to Kevin Johnson who has passed his IAM test since the last O2W. Well done mate, you stuck at it, putting behind you those, shall we say “interesting” HGV driving habits, and now you ride very well indeed. My guess is that you scare less road users now when you are behind the wheel of your HGV too! I have been the Cadam Training Co-ordinator for approaching three years now, but I have noticed that I spend more time working for Cadam than I used to when working for myself in my business (You see I never did like work, and I have always avoided it as much as possible) so it’s time to call it a day and take it a bit easier. Of course it is rewarding to watch our Associates progressing with their riding capabilities, but I will still be keeping my eye on them as I intend continuing as an Observer. One of the absolute delights of my function has been working with this brilliant Committee; believe me, every single one of them is a proper person who has the best interests of Cadam at heart, and I have looked forward to every Committee Meeting. Tony Metcalf is a superb Chairman; dynamic, innovative, interesting, amusing and effective too. There can be few others capable of carrying out the duty of Chairman as well as he does. Chris McEvoy is our quiet but completely efficient Treasurer who does a very good job indeed (sometimes mean and moody, sometimes jovial, but always a fine man who you can trust absolutely). Graham Smith is our new Membership Secretary, and he has really got this
job off to a fine art already. Never before has this function in Cadam been sewn up so tightly thanks to Graham. He’s also a particularly nice sort of geezer! Then there is Mark Anstey who is not only an absolute gentleman, but he also performs the impossible task of producing On 2 Wheels with so little help. Mind you, he’s also a fibber, because many times I have said to Mark, “Please alter or discard any articles I send you if they are not acceptable, and Mark normally replies ”I have already read it, and it’s great” or words to that effect - what tosh, but I can forgive him of course! And then who could forget Mick Gowlett who arranges Cadam trips away? The feedback from these events speak for themselves – we all know they’re rubbish - just joking Mick, everyone has a great time on your trips. Now Phil Draper is the Member who does his best to obtain interesting speakers for us on Group Nights, and he is yet another whose efforts speak for themselves I mean, just look at the riveting presentation we had from the guy from the Ace Café! Yeah, Right! Our ex-Chairman, Jon Harman, gets along to meetings when work allows, and you can rest assured that Jon will provide valuable input in his quiet but strong fashion. Above all, Jon is an honourable man who you can totally rely upon. Chris L. (Nipper) is an outstanding motorcyclist who has taken over the role of co-ordinating rideouts, and I know that he will do a brilliant job in that department. I mustn’t forget Peter Mathews either, he is a recent addition to our Committee, and he is always ready with some interesting input. Sadly, Jon Stansfield, who was our Group Secretary, had to leave Cadam for personal reasons (and what a loss he was) but I don’t forget that he was an efficient delight to work with too. And that brings
Issue 47 • January/February 2016 me to the man I have worked with most closely with over the last few years, our Chief Observer, Dennis Kitteridge: I could not have wished to have worked with a better bloke, or a finer role model; he has never let me down and does everything he can (which is loads and loads) to make Cadam a better place. Thanks, Dennis, I owe you a lot - and so does Cadam. Yep, you can rest assured that the future of Cadam is in very safe hands with this committee on the case. Talking of Cadam’s future, it has never looked better, now that we have such a strong team of Observers in place, with a proven system of training that works very well. I have co-ordinated the efforts of this team, and the loyalty and skill of every one of them is most certainly worthy of mention and my gratitude. All of them spend much of their time and effort training to be the best they can be, and I believe they must be
among the finest available anywhere. Well done Guys, and thanks. Now that more pressing matters have been dealt with (strengthening this team and preparing National Observers) it is also likely that time will allow our current training system to be extended so that it is even more flexible, hopefully making it easier for more Associates to regularly attend. Just as I was writing this today I had some brilliant news and a great weight has been lifted from my mind: Doug Prasser, who is an exceptional motorcyclist and experienced Cadam Observer, has stepped up to take on my old job of Cadam training Co-ordinator. I know that Doug will do a brilliant job, and in no time at all, Cadam will be wishing I stood down earlier! (Oy, I heard that Graham!) Good luck Doug, I know Cadam can count on you.
Avoiding work again, JS relaxes at Bikers’ Retreat with a pint and a chat!
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www.cadam.org During my time as Co-ordinator I make no apologies for the extended time that it has sometimes taken for some of our Associates to pass their test. I was told recently by Tom Docherty of the IAM that this does not look good for our statistics. My reply was that I did not give a toss about statistics, my concern was helping to produce better and safer motorcyclists, who have been trained thoroughly regardless of time, and nothing will change my view on that. I just did my best. I intend remaining as a Committee Member, and also as an Observer, but the time has come for me to take a less demanding role in Cadam. I have a busy life outside of motorcycling, and I am concerned that this other stuff (and Theresa!) might have suffered for a while. And finally, my sincere thanks once again to all of you, Committee, Training Team, Full Members and Associates alike who have supported me in the
And, er, avoiding work again, this time watching the track action in Anglesey.
past. I have had a truly memorable and enjoyable time as Cadam’s Training Co-ordinator, but it’s time for me to move on. Be Skilful,
JS
Issue 47 • January/February 2016 Some say that it’s the act of risking all by standing in front of training Associates for the ‘swerve test’ at Dunton, is the real reason that JS is hanging up his Co-ordinator’s hat! All we know is, he’s got B@LLS!
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CaDAM on Tour 2016 Following on from the success of previous year’s trips, Mick Gowlett is arranging the following trips for 2016. If you are interested in going or finding out more, please contact him asap on 07860 558 524.
Le Postillon Luxembourg – B&B www.lepostillon.lu 24th – 27th June 2016 Euro Tunnel: Single room: Twin room: Triple room:
£56.00 €65.00 (per person) €96.00 (between 2 persons) €126.00 (between 3 persons)
The Usk, Talybont Breacon Beacons – Full Board www.uskinn.co.uk 8th – 11th July 2016 Family room: £60.00 per night per person Twin room: £65.00 per night per person Double room £70.00 per person for single supplement per night 3 course meal to the value of £20 per night, included in the price.
The Pines North Yorkshire – B&B www.pinesingleton.com 9th – 12th September 2016 Single room: £45.00 per night Twin room: £70.00 per night Double room: £60.00 per night
Issue 47 • January/February 2016 In his presentation to CaDAM in January, Chris Flack quoted some of the following interesting facts, highlighting the need for donations to keep the EHAA flying.
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Nipper’s
African Queen?
http://www.hondaprokevin.com/2016-africa-twin-crf1000l-price-msrp/
Following his trial ride on Honda’s new Africa Twin, Nipper shared his thoughts via the CaDAM Forum. Might this be the bike to push the mighty VFR1200F off it’s secure perch? I have taken a short (50 miles) test ride on the Africa Twin now. I started off in traffic along A127 dual carriageway, in 30, 40 and 50mph limits, then out onto A130 dual carriageway 70mph limit. Through this part of the ride I thought the bike was nice, had light handling, good controls and was very comfortable. The power felt a bit flat in comparison to my VFR1200F which I’d ridden to the dealership. The VFR isn’t even trying at 70-80mph cruising speeds. The Africa Twin cruised very easily and comfortably at an indicated 80mph but didn’t feel like it had the potential in reserve of the VFR in this situation. This is obviously no surprise as it lacks 2 cylinders, about 239cc and 80bhp compared to the VFR. It may benefit from being 30kg lighter, and having
a chain drive sapping less power than the shaft of the VFR, but this is never going to be enough to compensate. I wouldn’t say I gelled with the bike by this point. It was fitted with 3 box luggage which won’t have helped with acceleration, cruising at speed or handling. My wife and one of my daughters both tried out the pillion seat when I stopped at my home to show them the bike. Both thought it more comfy than the VFR and both liked the look of the bike. I had the white, blue and red bike (same as I’ve ordered) and it looks stunning. The fit, finish, paint and detailing are beautiful. On the return trip I relaxed and rode the bike more as I normally would, and took in some country roads, forgetting that it wasn’t mine, had only covered 40 miles and that the roads were covered in salt and slime in the 1-5 degree temperatures I’d encountered that day. I then gelled much better with the bike. It is deceptively quick. Maybe because it sits you higher, maybe
Issue 47 • January/February 2016 because the suspension irons out bumps, maybe due to the character of the engine or maybe because the wind protection from the screen is the equal of my dad’s ST1100, but I inadvertently found myself the wrong side of the National Speed Limit twice. Suffice to say it will comfortably cross continents. It corners confidently, slow tight bends and roundabouts or high speed sweepers, and pulls really well from low in the rev-range. In fact the engine is more forgiving of low revs than my V4 VFR. Not dissimilar to how a Boxer engine is. You can rev this engine or ride the grunt. It’s pretty vibe free too.
It’s a really easy bike to ride
On a side note the Africa Twin has some great touches. For example it has the Wave style key which is shorter than my VFR key and won’t bend or snap. I haven’t had this problem but I’m aware others have.
When I got back to the dealership I was pleased to see the bike hadn’t covered itself in road crap too bad either.
Also the heated grips have an emblem on the display showing which of the 5 settings they are on. This is better than my VFR where I have to look at the micro switch on the left grip and count the flashes.
I told the salesman that I was happy to go for the deal. I’ve arranged to take their bike out for another ride now so I can try it without luggage and just to familiarise myself further.
On the second half of the ride I stated to have fun like when I’m riding the KTM 390 Duke. The sort of bike you can boss. It’s got a fun element! Nipper
The new Africa Twin seems right at home on the mountain-framed streets of Chelmsford and the desert plains of the A127
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A Pain in the
Whilst I happen to think that my mate’s bike is one of the prettiest I have ever seen, it’s no good for my rather tall frame and I would struggle, big time, to get my knees behind the tank and feet on the pegs. Steve on the other hand loves it, although initially he described it as a real pain in the arse! However, the purchase of an Air Hawk seat transformed the ride and especially the comfort!
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en France
With the new year still spread tantalisingly ahead of us and the howling wind and continuous rain helping to focus our minds on a (hopefully) drier and warmer Spring and Summer in continental climes, it really is worth considering some new laws that have come into force for motorcyclists and scooter riders riding over the Channel in France. www.drive-france .com/ faqs/motorcycling-france/ tells us more... New laws have come into force regarding the requirement to carry a fluorescent hi viz vest or jacket while riding in France.
(From January 2016) The new €11 fine applies if you get spot checked by police and you don’t have one with you, though the fine is €135 if you are caught not wearing it at the roadside (or on the hard shoulder) in the event of an emergency due to an accident, flat tyre or breakdown. (pillion passengers need to have one as well) The introduction of the fine has come into force following yet more poor figures on the number of road deaths in France.
Finally a Decision It seems to have taken an age to finally implement this law as
it was originally talked about seven or eight years ago. It was up until recently a classic case of “we used to be indecisive but now we’re not so sure” from the French government. Originally the (former) French Interior Minister, Claude Guéant, wanted to bring this in however under pressure from the French motorcyclist’s pressure group (FFMC – French Federation of Angry Bikers), he backed down.
Motorcycling in France Requirements Spare bulbs, along with the Hi Viz and Breathalysers but I personally don’t take breathalysers any-more because
Issue 47 • January/February 2016 there is no longer fine for not carrying them. Though they are still listed as a legal requirement by the French authorities. Read all about the back story to the breathalyser rules and my opinion on it here. Breathalysers do you need them? You also should have reflective stickers for your helmet in four places - one on the front, one at the back and one on each side. They must be fitted in a way that t does not hinder the opening/closing visor of your helmet. (Some helmets have them fitted as standard) Stickers must have a minimum surface area of 18cm2. You can buy top quality stickers from us here. Motorcycle Helmet Stickers for France. Also the new rules state that wearing gloves for motorcyclists will be a mandatory requirement, though I would guess that most serious riders would be wearing gloves these days without it being compulsory. If you want to purchase any/ all the items you need see the requirements page here. See also this new Motorcycling legislation about riding inbetween lanes of stationary traffic in France. People have always done it but it looks like they might finally make it legal.
Headlights It is compulsory for dipped headlamps to be used day and night and although they are for cars if you get a set of headlamp converters they will do the job of preventing you from dazzling oncoming drivers. Headlamp Converters for France.They only come with fitting instructions for cars but you should be able to work it out, and you’ll get 2 in the pack so if you mess up the first attempt you ‘ll at least have a spare.
Rules for Riding in France Ride on the right! Sounds daft but you’d be amazed how many forget that small fact. It’s not usually when you first get there as you are always concentrating then, it’s when you have been there 3 or 4 days and slip into autopilot mode.
Tips for Motorcycle Holidays Motorcycle holidays through France can be terrific and many people enjoy the thrill of biking through some of the great French countryside which has fantastic scenery, quiet roads and friendly locals who generally like bikes and bikers more than the UK do.
Priorité à droite As a motorcycle rider you will be used to people pulling out without seeing you but in France they may have seen you but be driving under a very old system known as ‘Priorité à droite’. So read about it here and make a note of the signs because people will pull out from side roads onto the main carriageway without warning. Details of other important French Road signs can be found here.
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How to Find Us Club Nights The Sports Pavilion, Chelmsford Police HQ, St. Margaret’s Road. 19:30 for 20:00 start unless otherwise stated. Please refer to CaDAM events listing for dates. Apologies, but we will need to collect £1.00 from each member present on club nights to cover the cost of hiring the room. Guest speakers and the occasional raffle are being planned for some of the meetings. For more details or suggestions for future events, please contact a member of the committee. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Your Club Needs You! If you have any suggestions that you feel may benefit the club and its members, then we would love to hear from you. That might include suggestions (or niggles) about training, club nights, ride-outs or this magazine. We are a team of volunteers and it is important to us that the club operates to benefit all members. If you have any suggestions please don’t hesitate to contact one of the committee at a club night, on a ride out or via the emails listed inside. Better still, why not come along to a Committee Meeting and get involved. With your help we can make riding safer and fun.
Captions Please! Thanks to the following for providing some amusing captions for Ron’s picture. It’s particularly nice that Ron had a go himself too! Well done! Mine’s more visual! “It’s in there, but it’s just very small.” JS “Looks like haemorrhoids to me Mr Priest, but our softest antibacterial silicon colonic 2-way wash should do the trick.” Ron “Ron, are you sure you heard something rattle? I can’t see anything in here!” Nick Dolan