Author: PedalPower

24 Feb DQ’s at events

Following the past few events, the following disciplinary actions were taken:

24 Feb PPA safe cycling campaign: First winner

A delighted Mr Aaron Hendrickse took delivery of his brand-new Giant road bicycle this morning. Mr Hendrickse won the bicycle after picking up a bumper sticker at a cycle shop in DiepRiver, and putting it on the PPA Facebook page. His entry was randomly drawn from all entries received in the first week of the competition.

24 Feb A fun-filled family day out at Boschendal

The annual MTB Challenge – now in its 11^th year – offers good, clean family fun at the historic Boschendal Wine Estate over two days and is the perfect escape for the whole family.

22 Feb Don’t miss out on the CapeStorm clearance sale

Don't miss the massive CapeStorm clearance sale at its warehouse in Wynberg, Cape Town. Amongst others, cycling shirts are now going for as little as R100.

22 Feb Substitution entries for Pay Cycle Tour close this week

Cyclists who failed to secure a place in this year’s Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour still have a few days left to apply for a substitution entry. Substitution entries – which offer the last opportunity to take part in this year’s Cycle Tour - close this Friday, 24 February at midnight.

17 Feb PPA Safe cycling campaign: First winner

The first winner in the PPA Safe Cycling Competition is Aaron Hendrickse, whose name was randomly drawn from all the people who had entered the competition by posting a pic onto the PPA's Facebook page. Congratulations!

15 Feb PPA launches new safe cycling campaign

The Pedal Power Association (PPA) proudly launched its ‘Safe Cycling’ campaign on Wednesday 15 February 2012. The campaign focuses on a safe passing distance of 1.5m between vehicles and cyclists and ties in with new legislation expected to be passed later this year.

08 Feb PPA and CSA

Cape Town, February 2012: Cycling SA has proposed a new constitution which will bring them in line with SASCOC ideals. This proposed new constitution will be discussed at a meeting with SASCOC later this month.

07 Feb 2012 Project funding applications now open

Do you need funds for a worthwhile cycling project? The Pedal Power Association (PPA) is putting money back into cycling, making profits obtained via the Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour available for the funding of cycling projects for 2012.

04 Feb Do you know a cycle-friendly coffee shop?

PPA is about to launch a major SAFE CYCLING campaign, focusing the attention on safe passing distance. We believe vehicles should pass cyclists with at least a 1.5m berth, and you can help us to spread the word.