Author: PedalPower

24 Aug Join PPA/Renew your membership now!

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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."

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.