Author: PedalPower

27 Sep Safety at events

With reference to the incident during a leagues-only event on 15 September during which a cyclist crossed the white line and rode into a stationary ThinkBike marshal in the middle of the right-hand lane, please note that the officials and marshals have been instructed that...

25 Sep PPA One Tonner entries are closing soon

Entries for the One Tonner over 153 km close at the end of this month (30 September), after which late entry fees apply. Late entries will be taken until 12h00 on Monday 8 October or when 1500 entries have been reached, whichever comes first. No entries can unfortunately be taken after 8 October.

19 Sep AGM 2012: New Executive Committee

Congratulations to the following PPA members who were elected to the PPA Executive Committee at the AGM on 20 September 2012, to serve for a period of two years: (in alphabetical order) Niel Cilliers, Ryan Dingley, Robin Hunt-Davis, Zaakier Jacobs, Riaan Meintjes and Shayne Ramsey. The remaining Exco members (who have one year left of their two-year service period), are (in alphabetical order): David Bellairs, Lance Burger, Gary Kruger and Steve Hayward.

18 Sep Killarney training Tue 25 Sept

Come join us at the Killarney Motor Racing track in Milnerton for an hour's cycle training in a car-free environment. Road, as well as mountain bikes are welcome.

24 Aug Join PPA/Renew your membership now!

Can't find the link to join PPA or renew your membership online? Just click here - there's no need to first log-in. Please check that all your membership details are still correct, and have your credit card ready to pay. If you are currently paid-up...

14 Aug Enter now for the PPA 2012 Spring league!

We are pleased to announce that entries for the 2012 PPA Spring League, presented in conjunction with the Western Province Cycling Association, are now open. This year’s Spring league promises to be competitive, exhilarating and action-packed with three road funrides, two circuit races and one tough hill climb making up the league.

04 Jul PPA annual membership renewals

Pedal Power memberships annually expire on 30 June. Members who pay via annual debit order pay a reduced main membership fee.

29 Jun PPA comments on proposed change to traffic regulations

The PPA were alerted yesterday that the Minister is proposing an amendment to outlaw the use of bicycle trailers. The following response was drafted, which was sent to the Minister this morning. Comments are due by 4 July. 

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."