Author: barhouchant

23 Aug PPA SPRING LEAGUE

We have unexpectedly run into problems regarding the 2013 PPA Spring league, with two Spring road funrides informing us within the last week that they are either having to cancel the event or are unable to host a league event. This left only three league events for the Spring series. In addition, while we have received tacit approval from Western Cape Cycling that they will support PPA’s leagues, we expect final resolution between PPA and CSA to be reached only during September - after the date of the first road funride of the season.

20 Aug Road funride seeded numbers & MTB frame numbers

Due to the problems experienced in the past with numbers getting lost in the post, we will not be posting road funride numbers this year. Your new number  will be available soon for collection from either the PPA office, the PPA AGM or the first...

18 Aug Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust launches Training Wheels programme for 2014 Cycle Tour

The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust has launched their innovative Training Wheels programme aimed at preparing novices to the sport of cycling to enter, train for, and participate in their first Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour in 2014.  The fun, goal-oriented programme is aimed entirely at helping novices and first-time Cycle Tour entrants under the expert eye of career athlete and multi-qualified sport coach, Peter Huber. Applications are limited to 100 spots and are focused at Cape Town-based riders.

10 Jul Cyclists Stay Alive at 1.5m Facebook Page Launched

In the interest of safe cycling, please head over to the CYCLISTS STAY ALIVE page for updates on legislation, the lobbying for the 1.5m passing distance, news and safety tips. https://www.facebook.com/cyclistsstayalive...

10 Jun Join the PPA Ride For Your Life South Africa Tour and make a difference

The first weekend of June was a bleak one for cycling, with four cyclists being knocked down in Cape Town alone, in two separate incidents. PPA says: Enough is enough! In order to raise awareness around the safety of cyclists, PPA is organising the RIDE FOR YOUR LIFE SOUTH AFRICA TOUR from 8 to 28 September – and you are invited to participate.

14 May Have you signed the PPA petition for cyclist awareness in K53 manual/test?

Pedal Power Association is calling for improvements to be made to the K53 Manual and Driving Licence Test to make bicycle awareness a core part of driver training and testing, with emphasis on how much space to give cyclists, how to safely interact with cyclists at intersections, and how to safely overtake cyclists.

10 May PPA “Tread Lightly” Women’s MTB

Entries for the PPA "Tread Lightly" Women's MTB on Saturday 18 May 2012 at Backsberg Estate Cellars have closed. With just under 800 ladies entered, this is the biggest all-female event in the country and set to be an amazing event! Specific event information and details has been emailed to all entrants.

10 May Naked Bike Ride not associated with PPA

Contrary to the report in Die Burger of 10 May, the Naked Bike ride is in no way associated with PPA or part of the annual Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour....

02 Apr PPA “Tread Lightly” Women’s MTB funride – ENTER NOW!

Don’t miss out on this fabulous all-female MTB funride, now with a new longer route. Most of the riding takes place on farm roads around and through vineyards, orchards and some forested sections. Click here to see full event information or ENTER NOW!

25 Mar Applications for Project Funding 2013-2014 – CLOSED

Applications for project funding for 2013-2013 closed on 4 April 2013. New applications will be accepted again in January 2014.