Pharmabike was created earlier this year in response to the first national lock-down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the 5 months from April to August 12 volunteer motorcyclists from PECAM safely delivered more than 1,300 prescriptions to vulnerable patients of pharmacies across our region. Volunteers from IAM groups in […]
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Social Evening Quiz – by Zoom
On Tuesday 15th December we were entertained and challenged by Barry Wroe, one of our National Observers, long standing Committee member, and quick witted quiz show host. The quiz in 5 sections of 5 questions, 4 of which were based on either the IAM Roadsmart riders manual, Roadcraft, or the […]
Read MoreNew year new rules for touring in Europe
This morning I have been to the post office to buy a new International Driving Permit (IDP), which will be required for driving in many countries from 1st January 2021. The IDP comes in different guises, depending on where you wish to drive or ride. In addition I have been […]
Read MoreA recreational ride in the Autumn sunshine
In line with Government guidelines, I took my recreational activity (ride) outside and only met with one person from another household. In fact it was a glorious day with drying roads and beautiful sunshine. This is the sort of day that bikers dream of with roads virtually empty of traffic. […]
Read MoreDealing with motorcycle tyre punctures without ‘plugs’
Unlimited Passion entertained us at our November Social evening, held over Zoom Video in line with Covid-19 government restrictions, talking about Bike-Seal. Bike-Seal is a water based Aramid/Kevlar compound that sits in the motorcycle tyre all of the time. If the tyre is punctured then the escaping air and centrifugal […]
Read MoreGroup Ride Training – Content Development Ride Nov 2020
Martin Jones, our hard working Rideout Coordinator, led a highly entertaining and productive morning’s test of the new Group Rider Training, which we will roll out just as soon as Government guidelines permit. Martin first of all led us through the comprehensive briefing, which will become the template for all […]
Read MoreRecruitment stand at Sycamore Motorrad, Peterborough Oct 2020
PECAM were invited to host a recruitment stand at Sycamore Motorrad at their 31 Oct 2020 open day. The event was hosted by the main BMW and Royal Enfield franchise dealership in the area as an end of season meet and greet and to try their wide range of motorcycles. […]
Read MoreInsight into the workings of Britain’s spy plane operations
This evening Sqn Ldr Glenn Macey gave us a highly entertaining, informative and fascinating insight into the workings of Britain’s spy plane operations whilst onboard a Nimrod, from the Falklands conflict to the Gulf war. Glenn enthralled us with tails of hunting the country’s enemies on the ocean, underwater, in […]
Read MoreAdvanced Rider Skills Day 2020
The Advanced Rider Skills day (ASD) has been developed over many years at PECAM; in order to offer a fantastic, comprehensive, day of advanced tuition in a very safe environment. Sunday 20th September was no exception. We once again convened at the Alconbury Weald Commercial centre, where we hired the […]
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