Meet the team at Harlow
CAMRider Harlow Motorcycle training CBT to full test
The CBT Center
Harlow Greyhound Stadium
Stadium Way
Harlow
Essex
CM19 5DY
Bern Adams is the Managing Director of the group and directly responsible for the set up and administration at the Harlow 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.
Dave Wilkes is one of two lead instructors at Harlow. Dave is fully qualified as a Driving Standards Agency CBT Cardington and a Direct Access instructor. Dave is renowned for his patient friendly manner and his uncanny ability to get anyone to enjoy the training. One of Dave's key strengths is his ability to respond to the learners needs and to ensure a lesson plan fits perfectly. Also known as the pass rate king after a recent run of 14 Module two passes in a row. Dave rides a BMW GS 1200.
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.
Seb Abbott is also one of our Lead Instructors at Harlow. Seb is a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency insructor for both CBT and Direct Access. Known for his in depth knowledge and friendly manner, Seb really wants you to be able to pass first time. Seb is also a fully qualified mechanic and if you need advice on how to fix a motorcycle then he is your man. As well as being one of the top on road instructors, for many years Seb also instructed people for off road riding too!
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"
