Chapman’s Peak The new road surface on Chapman’s Peak has started a fierce debate and there is still some confusion as to whether this is the final product or not. After speaking to members on Tuesday, I took my road bike and cycled up Chapman’s Peak and...
The Mangaung Cycle Tour is the only Premier Seeding Series event hosted in the Free State for the 2018 Cape Town Cycle Tour. This prestigious event takes place on Sunday 5 November 2017 in Bloemfontein. Online pre-entries close on 27 October. The 102 km route (which...
Team Giant showed that they are in peak condition for the upcoming Coronation Double Century, winning the team competition in the 2017 Enjoy One Tonner by some 30 minutes from Team Coro Stars. It was a tough day out there, with the cross-wind along the back...
In a landmark court ruling, a three-year prison sentence was recently handed down in the Kuilsriver Magistrate’s Court to Geoffrey Merrick who had killed a cyclist in 2013 in a hit-and-run incident. Merrick’s driver’s license was also suspended for six months. In May 2013, Merrick crashed...
Entries for the 2018 Token Double90 Team Challenge on Saturday 14 April 2018 are open. The first 10 teams to enter online will pay a discounted Early Bird entry fee. In 2016 the Pedal Power Association took the concept of a team time trial challenge of...
The following PPA members were elected to serve for two years in 2016 and still have one year to serve: Rodney Beck, John Gale, Abbas Harris, Galiema Harris, Sharief Peters, Kirsten Wilkins. In terms of clause 4.2.1 of the Constitution, (up to) six new committee members...
Thursday 22 September 2016 18h30 Auditorium, Canal Walk Shopping Centre 1. WELCOME BY CHAIRMAN Steve Hayward opened the meeting and welcomed all present. The current Exco members were asked to introduce themselves. 2. ATTENDANCE a) PRESENT: • PPA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Steve Hayward, Rens Rezelman, John Gale, Roy Hannington, Ann Harrison,...
FINANCIAL STRATEGY The PPA is a public benefit organisation with the primary objective of promoting cycling. The Executive Committee pursues a conservative financial policy which facilitates achieving the objectives of the organisation. During the year, the PPA Office presents monthly financial reports to the Management and Finance...
INTRODUCTION If you’re reading or hearing this, then I assume you love to ride your bike. I hope so. Because that’s the only reason I stand here. The Pedal Power Association exists for people like you and me. For 40 years, the PPA has been looking after...
Dear Members Welcome to the 2017 AGM and thank you very much for your continued support of the PPA. Thank you to our Chairman and the Executive Committee for their guidance and input over the last 12 months. A big ‘Thank you’ also goes to my team,...