As we approach the festive season, there will be the usual influx of thousands of visitors to Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha. Please try to avoid areas that have been identified by the Pedal Power Association as high-risk hotspot areas. Hotspot areas can be viewed...
Carte Blanche M-Net Cyclists are being subjected to the worst examples of reckless driving whilst being denied proper justice. Thursday, 20 June 2024 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Dewald van der Westhuizen used to be an avid cyclist. He was a regular on...
The country’s best-of-the-best professional riders are getting ready for the biggest race of The Herald Cycle Tour to date: its 40th edition. The prize purse for competitive riders for the 2026 The Herald Cycle Tour is a massive R650 000, the largest amount to ever be given...
The Pedal Power Association, South Africa’s largest membership based cycling organisation, is gearing up to partner with road safety role players in Cape Town, Gauteng and Durban for #Transportmonth2025, to advance the country’s road safety initiatives, while also creating awareness of the economic and health...
Is There a More Beautiful Time in the Karoo Than April? The Ride The Karoo 3-Day Stage Race has announced an exciting change of dates in 2026. This year, the event will take place from 10–12 April, a time when the Karoo reveals a softer, more magical side of itself. The...
PPA MEMBERSHIP FOR 2025 / 2026 NOW FORMALLY OPEN PPA Memberships have now been formally opened for the 2025 / 2026 financial year and WE ARE FREEZING PRICES! There are some great discounts on events and other deals available when you renew your membership or join up (see below). At the heart of our organisation lies...
The Lions Karoo to Coast has been a mainstay of the South African mountain biking calendar since 1999. The historic route, which follows the country’s longest gravel pass from Uniondale to Knysna, has ensured that thousands of riders have taken part in each of the...
Are you already excited for the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour? Here's your chance to beat the crowds and inflation and secure your spot on the start line for Sunday, 8 March 2026. For a limited time only, early bird entries for the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour...
Premier Alan Winde, Minister Isaac Sileku and Minister Ricardo Mackenzie visit the PPA at the Cape Town Cycle Tour Expo after the launch of the #looktosavelives campaign which is a partnership between the PPA and Western Cape Mobility. The importance of K53 questions about cycling...
