A national Pedal Power Association safe cycling initiative, #CyclistsLivesMatter, will focus on the lack of prosecution of offenders responsible for fatal and serious crashes and attacks on our roads. The launch will be on Saturday 5 March at 9h00 at Valverde Eco Hotel in the...
You are invited to apply for the 5 B PPA Safe Cycling STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER start group at 7H44 for the 2021 Cape Town Cycle Tour.The PPA’s primary role is to protect and empower cyclists. Our STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER campaign hopes...
The number of commuter and recreational cyclists on Cape Town’s roads have increased significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic. With the Cape Town Cycle Tour less than six weeks away, many cyclists are out preparing for this iconic world cycling event. Cyclists are vulnerable road users...
PPA is seeking an outstanding individual with an appropriate balance of strategic thinking, marketing/fundraising and people skills to lead its transition in becoming a nationally representative organisation for cycling in all its forms by taking innovative steps to ensure improved cycling infrastructure and rider safety...
Following the announcement by President Ramaphosa, South Africa has moved to adjusted Alert Level 4 as of Monday, 28 June 2021 for 14 days. The Pedal Power Association will therefore suspend all social rides until further notice. We ask that all cyclists please be responsible and...
Today we celebrate World Bicycle Day! The Pedal Power Association promotes cycling in all its forms and, in collaboration with the Bicycling Empowerment Network, through the Bike4All programme we have a strong, yet simple vision: Help get more people cycling. Many people think of bicycles in terms...
Most cyclists have been yelled at or ill-treated by a driver at some point. “Cyclists don’t obey the rules of the road” is one of the most common arguments drivers use to justify their behaviour. Sometimes justifiably so. “It doesn’t matter where or what you...
It was with regret that we heard of the passing of Gus Ferguson, a true legend of cycling in Cape Town, in December. Roy Andrew, member of the PPA Trust, recalls meeting Gus in the late seventies when a ride to promote cycling was organized...
The festive season is here which usually means an increase of the number of cyclists on the road. Cycling is one of the most affordable means of transport and great for exercising and is becoming more and more popular so there are many more cyclists...
