Blog by Tim Helstrip Today’s ride was aimed at the PECAM members and Associates who are new to PECAM group riding. We had an excellent turnout of 13 bikes, including 3 Associates. Associates are people who have joined the IAM Roadsmart Advanced Rider Course (ARC), but have yet to pass […]
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PECAM Cambrai, France Tour – September 11th – 14th 2025 – Day 1
Whilst we were not due to travel to France until Thursday 11th, many of the group headed down to the Dover area Wednesday to stay overnight for the early start. The ride down was a very, very wet one, as predicted and the consensus was that the rain would be […]
Read MorePECAM Cambrai, France Tour – September 11th – 14th – Day 2
Day 2 – Friday 12th September Following a comfy nights sleep and a filling breakfast, we headed out to the first stop of the day, The Commonwealth War Graves Visitor Centre in Beaurains, near Arras. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is a global leader in commemoration. Founded by Royal Charter […]
Read MorePECAM Cambrai, France Tour – September 11th – 14th – Day 3 & 4
Day 3 – Saturday 13th September We woke up to the final day of our Tour excited as to what Bob had in store for us today. The ride started with a short half hour ride to our first stop, Wellington Quarry, Arras, here Bob had organised a guided tour, […]
Read MoreSlow Speed Skills Coaching – Saturday 6th September
This month’s Slow Speed session was held on Saturday 6th September at our usual place of Westpoint in Peterborough, a safe space to practice vital slow speed skills. It was great to see so many PECAM Members attending, 19 PECAM Members attended, including some new faces, to take advantage of […]
Read MoreThe Old Wharf Café, Hickling – Sunday 24th August.
Blog by Emma Bridget and Lynn Perry Meeting at our usual spot at Haddon (Peterborough Services) for 9.15am ride briefing, nineteen bikes joined Philip Wadlow for the days ride out to The Old Wharf Café, Hickling, just south of Nottingham. The ride was to be approximately 55 miles our and […]
Read MoreSocial Evening Tuesday 19th August 2025
Blog by Philip Wadlow Seven bikes attended this evenings social rideout, led by Tim Helstrip. After a short briefing about the rideout and a refresher to the new drop off signalling method, which was enthusiastically received. We assembled and set off towards Wansford, due to the number of riders, Tim […]
Read MoreMaxey Classic Car and Bike Show – 16th August – PECAM Recruitment Event
As part of the PECAM Recruitment Events, the Committee decided to attend Maxey Classic Car Show to promote IAM Roadsmart and the advantages of joining PECAM. In its 23rd year, the Maxey Classic Car and Bike Show organised by the Maxey Charity Club. The event started in 2001 with a […]
Read MorePicks Barn Cafe, Lydon – Sunday Ride Out 10th August
Sunday 10th August – PECAM Social Ride Out – Picks Barn Café, Lyndon This was Mike Mooney’s inaugural ride lead and Mike had planned a route to a new destination (well new for me!) Picks Barn Café, Lyndon, the plan was for a 60mile route, taking in roads through Northamptonshire […]
Read MoreSlow Speed Skills Coaching – Saturday 2nd August
This month’s Slow Speed session was held on Saturday 2nd August at our usual place of Westpoint in Peterborough, a safe space to practice vital slow speed skills. It was great to see so many PECAM Members attending, in fact a record number of attendees, 27 PECAM Members attended, including […]
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