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05 May Join the PPA team as Safe Cycling Campaign Manager

For the past three years, the Pedal Power Association, a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 18/11/13/2410), has been actively campaigning to improve the conditions of cyclists on the roads, running various local and national initiatives to bring across the message that CYCLISTS STAY ALIVE AT 1.5m.  The Association is now looking for a highly organised ‘go-getter' and avid cyclist who is passionate about the safety of cyclists, to take the campaign to the next level, based on international best practises around safe cycling.

02 May Hurry: Entries for PPA’s all-female MTB funride are closing soon!

The focus will be all on the fairer sex on Saturday 17 May when the PPA Tread Lightly Women’s MTB takes place at the Backsberg Estate near Paarl. On this day the ladies will take to the trails, while the men look after the kids and provide support at the venue.

12 Mar Project funding 2014-2015: Applications have closed

Applications to the Pedal Power Association for funding of cycling-related projects that meet one or more of the Association's objectives closed on 24 March at 12h00, with 50 project funding applications having been received. We thank all applicants for their submissions. The evaluation process has...

10 Mar Nolan, Cherise fastest in 2014

Nolan Hoffman from Team Abantu clinched the coveted first place in the 37^th Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Tour on 9 March 2014, clocking an impressive time of 02:39:01 despite wind speeds of up to 83km/h recorded at the start.  Merone Hagos, an Eritrean rider from Team MTN Qhubeka Feeder followed in second place, with HB Kruger from Team Bonitas taking third place in a hard-fought battle for podium spots.

06 Mar PPA sponsors WP Track Championships 2014

The Pedal Power Association has extended a helping hand to Western Cape Cycling by coming onboard as sponsor for the WP Track Championships taking place at the Bellville Velodrome on 15-16 March 2014.

05 Mar PPA suspends cyclists, withdraw Cycle Tour entries

The Pedal Power Association has withdrawn the 2014 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Tour entries of two of the riders who were involved in the incident during which a motorist was assaulted a few days ago in Sea Point.

04 Mar 2014 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Mountain Bike Challenge results

Darren Lill from Team Cannondale Blend held off stiff competition in perfect mountain biking conditions today to clinch the 2014 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Mountain Bike Challenge title in Stellenbosch.  Second place went to Cannondale Blend teammate, Charles Keey, while Kevin Evans from Team Fedgroup Itec claimed the third and final podium spot.