Meet the team at Chester
Lee Baines is the Manager and owner of CAM Rider Chester. Lee is an exceptionally experienced and able instructor who is fully qualified for CBT and Direct Access training. Lee has been riding for over 20 years and is regarded in the region as one of the best instructors you can get. Lee is also know for his friendly and helpful manner where he prides himself on making the right recommendations for pupils wanting to get their test. For day to day and for instructing Lee rides a Triumph Sprint ST. He also loves his tours around Europe for his holidays - especially to see the Moto GPs!
Bern Adams is the Managing Director of the group and directly responsible for the head office administration for the Chester site. Bern has over 21 years experience as an instructor and his qualifications include CBT Cardington, Direct Access and DSA ERS (Enhanced Rider Scheme). For 10 years Bern was Chairman of the Motorcycle Rider Training Association where he and other colleagues worked tirelessly to improved rider standards, enhance instructor qualifications and to ensure learners were taught in small class sizes across the UK. Bern currently sits on several government bodies advising the Minister of State for Transport in regards of best practice for motorcycle training. Bern rides a Triumph Sprint ST and lots of other motorcycles because as well as his day job he is also the motorcycle correspondent for a large regional newspaper.
Carl Mason is an exceptionally competent instructor qualified for CBT and Direct Access. Carl is known for his attention to detail and his ability to make great lesson plans for his pupils. Carl has been riding for over 8 years and is able to impart an encyclopedic knowledge of all that is biking and you will find him a warm and considerate friend to help you get through your tests. Carl rides a Triumph Sprint ST and apart from many ride outs he likes to find time to fit in track days on a race track too!
Jo Galczynska is one of our ever friendly booking staff. Jo started off learning to ride by taking a CBT with CAMRider, and a couple of years later she jumped at a chance to come and join the CAM Rider office team. Jo is a very efficient administrator who never lets a test date slip by. You will be very impressed by how she takes care of all the test details and makes sure the DSA are informed every step of the way. Jo has a great knowledge of motorcycle training. Combine this with her degree in public relations and we know you will find her a great friend when it comes to booking you in for a course.
Gary Dodds is one of CAM Riders Chester's CBT instructors. Gary like the rest of the crew is a passionate biker with over 9 years of experience. When you need to get yourself onto two wheels you will really welcome Gary's friendly manner and ability for you to feel at ease. Customer service is one of Gary's particular strong points and he always looks to make sure you are both enjoying the course and are learning at the right pace. Gary rides a Yamaha Fazer 1000
Matt Rider is a valued member of CAM Riders administration team. Matt passed his test with CAM Rider over three years ago, and found he really liked the company. He now rides an Enfield Bullet. When Mat saw on our Facebook page that there was a job available, he got in touch as soon as possible and quit his old post working with the Council so he could come and join the happy crew here at CAM Rider. As Matt has been through the whole training process he is in a really good position to give you advice on the best course to suit you and how to fit in in with your home and work life. Not only is Matt a valued member of the team but he is also a talented musician who plays in local bands.
Laura McKinlay is our newest recruit to CAM Rider and she has been through a full six months of training in all aspects of the business. Not that she needs much advice on Motorcycling as Laura is yet another staff member who passed her test with CAM Rider and was so impressed she immediately asked us if we could give her a job! Laura rides a Suzuki 1000 and recently has graduated from Cambridge University with a 2:1 in vetinary science. You will find Laura very competent and that she has an exceptionally friendly and patient manner.
Lexi Gilbert is CAM Rider's Senior Administrator. Calm, competent and people focused Lexi works tirelessly to schedule courses, increase availability of lessons and also liaising with the DSA. Lexi passed her test with CAM Rider four years ago and now rides a Kawasaki ZX6R all year round. In particular she loves her annual 1000 mile trip to Edinburgh via the Lake District, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales. Lexi is known in the industry as one of the most professional and experienced professionals in rider training. She has been asked by the DSA to sit on several committees to advise them on how best to improve service, and combined with this Lexi has huge experience is administration and customer care. In her words. "It's all about the customer experience - focus on getting that right and the rest will fit much more easily into place"
