November motorcycling in Britain can be something of a lottery. Will it be rain, fog, freezing temperatures, or perhaps that rarest of delights – dry roads? Fortunately, for our latest PECAM Sunday ride-out, the weather gods were feeling reasonably generous! The day began under a thick blanket of fog, which […]
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RideSafe Returns – Another Great Day of Learning at Monks Wood
Who says you have to pass your full motorcycle test before you can start learning advanced riding skills? Certainly not PECAM! Saturday 17th October saw the second RideSafe course take place at Monks Wood Police Training Centre, bringing together Cambridgeshire Constabulary, PECAM and a group of enthusiastic riders keen to […]
Read MoreThirteen Motorcyclists, Two HGV Training Modules and a Rather Contentious Question!
What do thirteen advanced motorcyclists do for entertainment on a wet Tuesday evening in October? Apparently, they train to become better HGV drivers! Well, sort of… PECAM’s social evenings are a wonderfully varied affair. Sometimes it’s a relaxed chat over a drink (usually low or non-alcoholic, of course), sometimes a […]
Read MoreThree adventures, rain, beer and the PECAM Historical Society rides out
Variety is the spice of life, or so they say, and PECAM’s recent Sunday rideouts have certainly demonstrated that there’s more than one way to enjoy a day on two wheels. From a decidedly damp breakfast run, through a magical mystery tour of English history, to a brewery that just […]
Read MoreRideSafe – Helping New Riders Take the Next Step
What happens after you complete your Compulsory Basic Training, attach the L-plates and head out onto the road? For many riders, the answer is simple: you are largely on your own. PECAM has been working with the Huntingdon Freemen’s Trust and Cambridgeshire Constabulary to help bridge that gap. With generous […]
Read MoreSlow Speed, Big Skills – PECAM Open Day
Going fast on a motorcycle is relatively easy. Going really, really slowly while remaining upright? That takes rather more skill! Saturday 5th September saw PECAM throw open the gates for our Slow Speed Handling Skills Open Day, with 21 members of the public joining us between 10am and 3pm. We […]
Read MoreA Tale of Two Shows – PECAM Does the Double
The Mayoress on a bike
Read MoreSeven Riders, Forty Miles and a Twisted Trout
Seven PECAM riders gathered at Peterborough Services for a 6.30pm briefing before heading off on a 40-mile evening ride to the Twisted Trout at Empingham. With a small group of qualified riders, we used the Intelligent Buddy System, allowing the ride to flow at a brisk but legal pace while […]
Read MoreSunshine, Fenland Roads and a Visit to Krazy Horse
Bikes Lined up at Start of Ride
Read MoreClassics, Conversations and a Quick Dash to BikeSafe!
Saturday 15th August saw PECAM out and about again, this time at the Maxey Classic Car and Bike Show — and with hundreds of cars, more than a hundred motorcycles and glorious summer weather, there was certainly plenty to look at. The car display ranged from relatively modern classics, including […]
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