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Tips on changing a tyre

Tips on changing a tyre [...]

Top 10 tips for driving abroad with children

Top tips for driving abroad with children [...]

Why does a motorcycle sit up and run straight, if the front brake is applied in a bend?

Why a bike sits up under heavy front braking [...]

CWCAM 2019 AGM that took place at the Greenhill Hotel on 1st May

CWCAM 2019 AGM [...]

Leaning over the tank improves cornering, but how?

Lowering upper body on to the tank improves cornering [...]

Opening of the Silloth Motorcycle Museum

The Silloth Motorcycle Museum, founded by local Motorcycle Legend and former Isle of Man TT Champion, Jim Snaith, and opened by former British Champion Sidecar Racer and 10 times TT Winner, Rob Fisher was opened on Friday 19th April: a glorious sunny day! Click on this link for the full [...]

Martin Hirst National Observer Master Rider is now officially a member of the ‘Iron Butt Association’

Where do you go after National Observer and Masters? Martin Hirst of Carlisle and West Cumbria Advanced Motorists has the answer! Read on to find out about Martin’s quest to become a member of the ‘Iron Butt Association’! Martin’s 1000 mile ride   [...]

Does Lean Angle affect Grip when a bike is in a bend?

Grip Vs Lean [...]

Long Distance Motorcycle Riding by Martin Hirst

Martin’s 1000 mile ride [...]

Driving past cyclists – how safety conscious are you?

Cyclists have a legal right to use the road and to ride two-abreast if they so wish. I am the first to agree that some cyclists may appear thoughtless at times, just as some drivers are! However, cyclists are vulnerable and all road users should respect the rights and needs [...]

How a car transmission works

An excellent graphics video showing the Transmission System in operation! [...]

What is ‘Positive Steering’ and how does it work?

What is Positive Steering and how does it work [...]

Masters (car) Tips and Mnemonics by Sam Quigley Local Observer (Car and Motorcycle) Masters (Distinction)

Masters Tips and Mnemonics [...]

What is Superelevation?

What is Superelevation [...]

How to drive on snow and ice

This video offers good advice for anyone driving on snow or ice! [...]

Top Ten Tips for Winter Driving

Top 10 tips for winter driving [...]

Why every bend in the world should be taken under light acceleration!

Why should every bend be taken under light acceleration [...]

Centrifugal Force, fact or fiction?

Centrifugal Force, Fact or Fiction [...]

Torque and Horsepower

Torque and Horse Power [...]

CWCAM Pre-Drive checks

CWCAM Pre drive checks [...]

What you need to know about stopping distances!

This video gives a surprising insight into speed and stopping distance! [...]

Camber gives an advantage in a left bend: True or False?

Advantage of Camber in a left bend [...]

Does changing down for a bend reduce the risk of Understeer?

Does changing down for a bend reduce the risk of Understeer [...]

Does the weight of a bike affect the angle it leans in a bend?

An interesting question; read on to see what factors affect  Lean angle [...]

How much water does it take to float your car?

The depth of water required to float a car is surprisingly small. How small? Select the following link to find out. Depth of water required to float a car [...]

2018 AGM:

2018 AGM Minutes The Group had its 36th AGM at the Greenhill Hotel on Wednesday 16th May. Many thanks to the 30 plus members who attended and to those who sent their apologies. Our Guest Speaker was Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart Head of Driving and Riding Standards; we are very [...]

New Website

Welcome to the CWCAM Website, which was launched in May 2018. Colourmedia, a local Company based in Barras Lane, Dalston, designed and built the Website for CWCAM. My thanks go to Chris Marshall and his dedicated, professional Team at Colourmedia, for an excellent service! Cumbria Road Safety Partnership financed the [...]