September 2013

27 Sep Declaration to the Ministery of Transport

Too many cyclists have died in the past year after being hit by a car, bus or taxi. Amongst them were Olympic cyclist Burry Stander, as well as numerous commuters and other cyclists. In the draft National Non-Motorised Transport Policy of 2008, South Africa’s National Department of Transport committed to getting more people to ride bicycles. Based on feedback from our members, one of the main reasons why more people do not ride bicycles on roads is because they are afraid of being injured or killed by a motorised vehicle. It’s as simple as that.

13 Sep PPA Toyota ‘Ride for your Life South Africa’ Tour Stage 2 update

Cyclists participating in the PPA Toyota ‘Ride for your Life South Africa’ Tour on Saturday 14 September embarked on Stage Two of the 20-day national cycling Tour from Johannesburg to Cape Town. They left Bloemfontein en route to Oudtshoorn as part of the PPA’s safe cycling campaign which aims to raise awareness and promote a safe passing distance of 1.5m between motorists and cyclists. [caption id="attachment_4167" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Toyota Free State Cheetahs Rugby players, Johan Goosen, Cameron Jacobs and Caylib Oosthuizen showed their support for cyclists who embarked on Stage Two of the PPA Toyota ‘Ride for your Life South Africa’ Tour from Bloemfontein to Oudtshoorn.[/caption]

09 Sep PPA One Tonner: Entries close on 10 October

Entries for the PPA One Tonner (Sunday 20 October 2013) close on 10 October 2013 - please note that no late entries will be accepted. Click here to enter now. The One Tonner offers a tough new route over 163 km, starting and finishing in...

08 Sep 2014 Cycle Tour entries close in record time

Entries for the 2014 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour have closed in record time - in less than a week.  The Cycle Tour is recognised as the world's largest individually timed cycle race, annually attracting approximately 35 000 cyclists from around the world to participate in this iconic event.