DO YOU REMEMBER… PPA was founded 40 years ago! In February 1988, the then-editor of the PPA newsletter, Enrico Uliana, wrote “…I believe cycling will be much safer if we all follow two simple rules: RIDE IN A STRAIGHT LINE and NEVER CROSS THE CENTRE...
Congratulations to James Tennent who won the Elite section of the Durbie Dash on Saturday in 2:20,46. Second in the elite section was Jonathan van Gesseleen (2:21:01) who out-sprinted David Garrett (2:21:02), Ignus Oosthuizen (2:21:02) and Alex Parsons (2:21:03) to the line. Parsons took top honours...
Congratulations to JC Nel who won the 2016 Mangaung Cycle Tour in a time of 2:32:25, finishing 9 seconds ahead of Egon Campbell on the 106 km route. The times were fast with the lead riders averaging 40km/h in the hot, quiet conditions. Hazel Magill...
The two league riders with the highest points in the PPA ACADEMY after the Enjoy One Tonner in the u/23 category are Max Sullivan (1), and Nicol Carstens (2); with Devin Shortt (1) and Daniyal Matthews (2) being the highest scorers in the u/18 category....
The Pedal Power Association is excited to launch the PPA Academy, an opportunity for promising young riders to gain international racing experience. Our local PPA 2016-2017 League will serve as the platform for riders to achieve results and become eligible for the PPA Academy. Six young riders...
Worried about the new higher fuel price, or just getting fed up with sitting in rush hour traffic amongst all the fuel fumes? October is Transport Month, and we challenge you to see if you can use alternative transport to motor cars during this week. Mobilise...
The Outriders Cycling Club, owners and organisers of the popular West Coast Express scheduled for this Sunday (16 October), have issued a notice cancelling the event: "It is with huge regret and sadness that we have to announce the cancellation of The West Coast Express Funride...
The Pedal Power Association, in conjunction with the Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN), launched a 'schools safe cycling programme' on Thursday 29 September at the Bergsig Primary School, Bonteheuwel on the Cape Flats. The aim of the programme is to introduce children to cycling, whilst focusing...
The leagues are back! Join us for some solid racing over six events in 2016-2017 PPA League Series, starting with the 2016 West Coast Express and finishing with the 2017 Tour de PPA. The racing format goes back to age category racing, catering for elites...
The 2015-2016 membership year has been an exciting one; one that gives me great hope for the future of cycling. Our Executive Committee has, in the past year, spent many hours analysing the current status quo; and debating the way forward. PPA’s approach to cycling will...