The Pedal Power Association is excited to launch the PPA Academy, an opportunity for promising young riders to gain international racing experience. Our local PPA 2016-2017 League will serve as the platform for riders to achieve results and become eligible for the PPA Academy. Six young riders...
Worried about the new higher fuel price, or just getting fed up with sitting in rush hour traffic amongst all the fuel fumes? October is Transport Month, and we challenge you to see if you can use alternative transport to motor cars during this week. Mobilise...
The Outriders Cycling Club, owners and organisers of the popular West Coast Express scheduled for this Sunday (16 October), have issued a notice cancelling the event: "It is with huge regret and sadness that we have to announce the cancellation of The West Coast Express Funride...
The Pedal Power Association, in conjunction with the Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN), launched a 'schools safe cycling programme' on Thursday 29 September at the Bergsig Primary School, Bonteheuwel on the Cape Flats. The aim of the programme is to introduce children to cycling, whilst focusing...
The leagues are back! Join us for some solid racing over six events in 2016-2017 PPA League Series, starting with the 2016 West Coast Express and finishing with the 2017 Tour de PPA. The racing format goes back to age category racing, catering for elites...
The 2015-2016 membership year has been an exciting one; one that gives me great hope for the future of cycling. Our Executive Committee has, in the past year, spent many hours analysing the current status quo; and debating the way forward. PPA’s approach to cycling will...
The disciplinary sub-committee is tasked with the enforcement of the PPA Constitution and Funride Rules in the interests of safer and more enjoyable cycling for all. Where possible, the committee has also sought to be pro-active. For the eighth year running, motorbike marshals continued to assist...
1. PPA v George Aspinaal PPA took cession of the claims of three cyclists who had been killed in a hit-and-run incident near Oudshoorn during 2011 after the State failed to successfully prosecute the driver who was allegedly at fault. PPA has sued the driver for...
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During 2015-2016, PPA continued our successful ‘Safe Cycling’ campaign, with several elements of the campaign now dovetailing with the Commuting/utility cycling portfolio. The current ‘Stay Wider of the Rider’ campaign aims to create maximum awareness amongst road users, encouraging all to SHARE THE ROAD. Several activations...