Author: PedalPower

04 Mar PPA condemns cyclists’ behaviour

The Pedal Power Association has condemned the behaviour of a group of cyclists on Sunday where they assaulted a motorist, in the strongest possible terms.

18 Feb Cycle Tour gets Momentum

The successful upward trajectory of the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour as one of the most enjoyed and anticipated events on the cycling calendar, looks set to continue with the announcement that integrated financial services company, Momentum, has come on board as a co-sponsor alongside long-time sponsors Cape Argus and Pick n Pay.

14 Feb Judgment handed down in PPA/CSA court case

Friday 14 February 2014: Judgment was handed down this morning in the matter between the Pedal Power Association and Cycling South Africa in the High Court of South Africa, as follows:  Acting Judge KM Savage ordered that the applicant, the Pedal Power Association, does not require the prior sanction or approval of the first respondent, Cycling South Africa, or members of the first respondent, in respect of cycling events organised by the applicant, including fun rides or league rides.  (...more)

12 Feb RIP Jeanne Nell, multiple Track cycling champion

12 February 2014 – Cycling South Africa is devastated at the news of the untimely death of multiple Track cycling champion, Jeanne Nell. Nell sustained fatal head injuries in a tragic fall during a Keirin race at the Bellville Velodrome in Cape Town last night, and died later in hospital.

02 Feb Cycle Tour MTB entries are selling out fast

Just 10 days after entries for the 2014 Cape Argus Pick n Pay MTB Challenge opened, two thirds have already been snapped up, leaving only 1 000 entries still available for the four mountain biking routes.

21 Jan Join the PPA team as our Safe Cycling Co-ordinator

For the past three years, the Pedal Power Association, a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 18/11/13/2410), has been actively campaigning to improve the conditions of cyclists on the roads, running various local and national initiatives to bring across the message that CYCLISTS STAY ALIVE AT 1.5m. The Association is now looking for a highly organised go-getter to co-ordinate the campaign and take it to the next level.

20 Jan Entries open for a new 2014 Cape Argus Pick n Pay MTB Challenge

Entries for the 13th annual Cape Argus Pick n Pay MTB Challenge opened on Monday, 20 January.  2014 marks an exciting change in format with the event moving to Le Bonheur Wine Estate in The Greater Simonsberg Conservancy in Stellenbosch.  The move offers mountain biking enthusiasts entirely new, never-ridden-before routes develped by well-known MTB trail enthusiast Meurant Botha.

15 Jan Come and get wacky with us on 29-30 March

Entries have opened for the annual PPA Wacky Wheels Overnight Tour on 29-30 March 2014. A maximum of 50 spots are available for this fun overnight cycle tour, so book your spot soonest!

10 Jan Shock as two cyclists are killed in Worcester

The Pedal Power Association is shocked and saddened at the death of two cyclists in Worcester on Thursday 9 January 2014. The two female cyclists were killed after being run over by a truck.