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18 Aug Swartland MTB funride pics

We've uploaded some pics from the weekend's Swartland MTB Funride to our Facebook page. Do check them out (and remember to LIKE our Facebook page if you have not yet done so, so that you too can keep abreast of the latest news and pics! ...

30 Jul Coronation Double Century 2014: Entries are sold out

Entries for the 2014 Coronation Double Century, now in its 22^nd year, opened on Wednesday 30 July 2014 and were sold out in just more than half an hour.  Entries are currently closed. but teams can put their names on the waiting list.

29 Jul Cyclists: Don’t be a target for criminals out there

Depending on where and when you ride and your vulnerability, you may be exposed to some risk of assault or robbery while cycling, as was the case earlier this week with a cyclist in Kwazulu-Natal, as well as local cyclists who were attacked near Stellenbosch. The risk is often low but the impact on many people of an assault, robbery or other attack is massive. It can significantly reduce how much you use your bike and the stress-free enjoyment of riding when you do. Consequently, it is worth trying to minimise the risk of assault before it ever happens to you. 

18 Jul PPA gives back to the community in aid of Mandela Day

More than 200 cyclists from in and around Masiphumelele near Fish Hoek received an early morning surprise to help keep them safer on the roads when the Pedal Power Association’s ‘Safe Cycling’ team handed out much needed ‘safe cycling items’ that included helmets, reflectors and...

14 Jul PPA sponsors 4th Oudtshoorn Youth festival

The fourth Oudtshoorn Youth Cycling Festival, organised by the Southern Cape Cycling Association, took place from Monday 30 June to Thursday 3 July and included provincial teams from Western Province, Eden (SWD), Boland, Free State and the Northern Cape. The Pedal Power Association, who supports sports development and upliftment in a safe environment, donated R15 000 towards the event to boost youth participation in cycling.

11 Jul De Rust Futura school welcomes donation of bicycles from PPA and W2W

The De Rust Futura School in Grabouw (Western Cape) recently received a welcomed donation of 22 mountain bikes with the complements of the organizers of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike Events and the Pedal Power Association.

08 Jul PPA funride awards 2013-2014

Congratulations to the organisers of the following events that were recently crowned 'Best in category' following the completion of the PPA funride year from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014:

08 Jul Cycle safely with your kids during the school holidays

Parents can teach their children to be safe cyclists by going out with them and leading by example. South African roads are public spaces and cyclists have the right to ride their bicycles on them but riding a bike on public roads is a huge responsibility and it is vital that children are made aware of the rules of the road as well as how to handle a bicycle in a safe and responsible way.