Author: PedalPower

21 May PPA Tread Lightly Women’s MTB: What a day it was!

The feedback says it all: "Thank you for such a well organised, great ladies event. I am looking forward to participating in the next one! Loved the vibe and the routes which catered for the different fitness levels." [caption id="attachment_2896" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="At the start of the 22 km route"][/caption]

16 Apr Where does the money go?

The PPA office is at present evaluating new project funding applications received for the new funding year commencing in July 2012."We have received over 55 applications for project funding for 2012/2013," said PPA General Manager, Karin Pohl. "These include some really exciting applications around mountain biking, BMX and commuting."

16 Apr New PPA-sponsored MTB trails and BMX open in Grabouw

Over ninety eager MTB bikers took advantage of the launch special and took to the mountains to try out the various trails at the official opening of the Paul Cluver/Thandi MTB trails on Sunday April. The trails were funded by PPA and Wine to Whales and included great new single-track sections including Tthe Switch Backs, Up & Downs, Pofadder, Geelslang and Huppelland.

05 Apr Opening of new MTB trails in Grabouw: Join us

Join us for the official opening of the new MTB trails at Paul Cluver and Thandi Estates near Grabouw, funded by PPA and Wines-to-Whales. Great new single-track sections include the Switchbacks, Up & Downs, Pofadder, Geelslang and Huppelland.

23 Mar PPA Safe cycling campaign: winner

The final winner in the PPA Safe Cycling campaign competition is Adrian Rorich, who wins a Giant Halfway folding bicycle PLUS a Magic-Shine bicycle light.

22 Mar Join in the Epic experience

The Cape Times Lourensford races on Sunday 1 April are a selection of  one-day mountain bike and trail running races which coincide with the final leg of the Absa Cape Epic.

12 Mar Get your 2012 Cycle Tour results HERE

The PPA results page and Racetec results pages have temporarily been disabled, so as to minimise redirects which slows down the server. To get your 2012 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour results, please click on this link....

12 Mar MTN-Qhubeka edges ahead of Team Bonitas to claim maiden Cycle Tour victory

Reinardt Janse van Rensburg of Team MTN Qhubeka claimed his maiden Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour victory in an exciting sprint finish today. Herman Fouche (Team Bonitas) improved on his third-place finish of last year by claiming second place, while Team Nu Water/CTM cyclist Jaco Venter came in third.

09 Mar PPA Safe cycling campaign winners

Congratulations to GLORIA BOTHA and HUIBRE NEETHLING, who win respectively a Giant Halfway and a Giant road bicycle in the PPA Safe Cycling Competition.

07 Mar Get your “safe cycling” bumper stickers here (updated list)

We are really thrilled with the positive reaction that PPA's  "safe cycling" campaign is  receiving. The campaign comprises several elements to help get the message out there that vehicles should pass cyclists with a minimum distance of 1.5m: [caption id="attachment_2629" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Become a safe cycling ambassador and help us get this message out!"][/caption]