In February’s social evening our Deputy Chief Observer, Bob Stewart, gave a fascinating insight into the work of the Special Escort Group (SEG), supported by a video presentation to the members of PECAM. The SEG is the specialist group of Police Officers of the Metropolitan Police Force used for escort […]
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On Sunday 13th February the Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service delivered the first of two Biker Down training courses to members of PECAM. PECAM is the IAM Roadsmart group for Peterborough District and an independent Road Safety Charity. Each year PECAM offers it members a wide variety of Advanced and […]
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Last Saturday, 5th February 2022, saw a handful of brave souls make their way to the runway facility at Alconbury for the first 2022 Skills Development Session. Although the ambient temperature was above the minimum threshold of 5 degC, as set out by IAM Roadsmart, the wind meant that everyone […]
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This evening, Tuesday 18th January 2022, PECAM members were treated to a virtual tour of the Ducati Dealership showroom in Cambridge. Jon and Caio gave us a detailed look at the bikes they currently have in stock, as well as a preview of a couple of new models coming along […]
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OK, so none of us really like getting cold, but winter riding can be very rewarding on a bright, clear, cool day. Riding in challenging conditions definitely enhances your self-awareness and improves your motorcycling skill set. PECAM is a local road safety charity, and associated to IAM Roadsmart, a national […]
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I don’t know about you but as the Christmas period starts to close I begin to twitch and by the end of boxing day my patience within the family dynamic begins to fail. For this reason my Christmas plans had always factored in a ride-out, mainly to stop my name […]
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Tuesday 14th December, saw the unrepeatable 3-4-1 Offer for the winter social, held at The Ploughman in Werrington. We were very privileged to have Alice Bishop, a PECAM member, present us with a fascinating PhD research into Motorcycle Safety, which was very thought provoking. After enjoying a delicious hot pot, […]
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Sunday 12th December was the final ride out for 2021, which 13 PECAM members attended Peterborough Haddon Services A1/A605 Junction, to enjoy the predicted unusually glorious weather. After a briefing by ride leader Brian Wingrove on the route and destination, with so many bikes in attendance, the drop off system […]
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Due to our usual Winter social venue, The Ploughman in Werrington, being unavailable this month, we had a change of scene this evening. Sycamore Motorrad very kindly offered their showroom to PECAM to hold this month’s social event. As expected, there was a wide selection of models across the BMW […]
Read More Our first winter ride out coincided, as it usually does, with remembrance Sunday, This typically means that the ride lead tries to time the ride so that part way through the first half, nearing 11am, we are able to safely stop at an appropriate spot for 2 minutes silence. Sometimes, […]
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