Over the past few weeks there have been several attacks on joggers and cyclists as lockdown level 3 is implemented. Some of these have occurred along Steenberg Road specifically in the area between the USA Consulate and the Steenberg Village Shopping Centre. On Sunday, 7...
The Pedal Power Association and Bicycling Empowerment Network through Bike4All are joining forces with Khaltsha Cycles on #HeroesOnBikes campaign to raise funds for essential workers who are in need of safe, reliable and convenient transportation to get to our communities though-out the COVID-19 crisis. We wish...
The Pedal Power Association, one of South Africa’s largest cycling organisations, together with the Cape Town Cycle Tour, have noticed a worrying trend that a large number of cyclists are not adhering to the mandatory use of a face mask/buff when out on the roads...
Rens Rezelman, chairman of the Pedal Power Association says that the last 5 weeks of lockdown have been exceptionally challenging for so many South Africans. “The fine balancing act of lives versus livelihoods is not an easy one that our Government is grappling with. Apart from all...
The Pedal Power Association, South Africa’s leading cycling organisation supports Government’s call to South Africans to adhere to strict regulations as we head for a level 4 lockdown phase, effective 01 May 2020. “President Ramaphosa pointed out that exercise under strict public health conditions will...
For many of us, these current times are exceptionally frustrating (as well as stressful). I'm sure there are many of you worrying, justifiably so, about how your job and personal income is going to be affected by Coronavirus. Different governments respond in different ways and...
“It has now been 14 days since the national lock down was implemented in South Africa. Let it be known that the cycling community is giving their full support during this difficult but crucial time period to combat the spread of the COVID 19 virus. ...
As much as drivers need to be more cyclist-aware, follow road rules and drive safely, vice versa also applies. “We have come up with some top tips to help cyclists and car drivers avoid conflict on our roads,” explains Rens Rezelman, chairman of South Africa’s...
In an effort to raise awareness of the safety of cyclists among other road users and with the Nelson Mandela Bay munici pality, cyclists arrived by the hundreds to participate in a mass ride on Saturday which culminated in the handing over of a memorandum...
Riders from the Kings Park Cycling Club took part in a memorial ride for Jared Dwyer, 36, and Richard da Silva, 46, along the Durban promenade last Friday. The duo, who were members of the cycling club, were killed in an accident in 2016 on...