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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.

03 Feb Cycle Tour substitutions

Cyclists who missed the entry cut-off for the 2012 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour have one last chance to secure an entry with substitution entries which opened on Wednesday 1 February 2012.

31 Jan Reeds Chevrolet 99’er Cycle Race

Early birds receive a discounted entry fee for entering before 31 January 2012 (123km and 50km road races and 35km MTB only). Late entries for 50km and 35km MTB will be accepted only if the participation cut-off has not been reached.

23 Jan Tuesday cycle training at Killarney

Join PPA on Tuesdays for cycling training sessions on the Killarney Motor Racing track (18h00-19h00).  Registration from 17h30 in the pits area. Depending on the number of cyclists on the day, there will be two to three start groups, with an experienced cyclist leading the training session. In general the sessions start off slowly, with the speed and/or intervals increasing towards the end.

04 Jan Aca Joe Pro Classic (league) series entries now open

Entries are open for the 2012 Aca Joe summer Pro Classic (league) series. Cyclists who qualify with regards to age and seeding, can enter one of eight racing groups. Summer events with Pro Classic (league) status in 2012 are: Tour de PPA (15 Jan), Cyclelab Cape Cobra (22 Jan), Bouckaert-Soenen (29 Jan), Rollercoaster (5 Feb), Medallion Tour de Stellenbosch (19 Feb); Wellington Lions Cycle Day (25 Feb) and Bay City Cycle Tour (26 Jan).

20 Dec Discounts for PPA members at these MTB trails

PPA members who want to explore new MTB trails over the festive season, can do so at a discounted day permit prices at the  Schapensberg trails near Somerset West, as well as the new trails at Thandi, Paul Cluver and Hermanus.