The Pedal Power Association has supported cyclists in South Africa for over 40 years. As one of the largest cycling organisations in South Africa, we uphold the rights of cyclists and the vision of a ‘cycling South Africa’ where the safety and security of cyclists...
“Sharing is caring on our road network this summer,” says Neil Robinson, CEO of one of South Africa’s oldest cycling communities, the Pedal Power Association. “It’s wonderful to welcome tourists back to South Africa and to be able to enjoy all our special destinations after two...
With the festive season fast approaching, the attacks on cyclists have unfortunately been on the increase. The Pedal Power Association, one of South Africa’s largest cycling organisations with a national footprint, condemns every single attack on cyclists in South Africa. The violence of these attacks...
Comment on City of Cape Town Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan 2023-2028 1 INTRODUCTION: AMBITIOUS GOALS NEED AMBITIOUS PLANS Thank you for the invitation to comment on the City of Cape Town’s draft CITP for the five-year period 2023 to 2028. The 485-page document is wide-ranging and sets...
[video width="640" height="480" mp4="https://pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/100667478.mp4"][/video] The Pedal Power Association is proud to announce our safe cycling partnership with the ‘A Promise to André’ campaign initiated by Carte Blanche presenter MacFarlane Moleli and his team Lloyd Marlowe and Gugulethu Masina from Fitsnessand. MacFarlane is taking on the Ironman...
Help make South Africa’s roads safe for cyclists, pedestrians, and children. Transport Month in South Africa has been celebrated every October since 2005. It’s an opportunity to talk about what works and does not work and how we can do better in this key sector. Good transport...
As much as motorists need to be more cyclist-aware, obey road rules and drive safely, the same holds true for cyclists being responsible and considerate towards motorists. According to Neil Robinson, CEO of the Pedal Power Association, one of South Africa’s largest cycling organisations all...
Celebrating Heritage Day on Saturday 24 September, the Pedal Power Association collaborated with Lions Pretoria South, who hosted a Cycling Fun Day for the residents of ‘In His Honour Foundation’ at Hartbeespoort in the North West of South Africa. The home cares for children who...
The UK’s Highway Code, which governs all road users, has made Britain’s road network safer for cyclists. It’s a user-friendly guide with useful lessons for South Africa and contributes significantly to road safety. A hierarchy of road users Recent changes to the code recognise that the road...
As it prepares for its annual general meeting, South Africa’s Pedal Power Association reiterates its call for safe cycling for all. Founded in 1976 as part of the first Cape Town Cycle Tour, the Pedal Power Association continues to shine a spotlight on the conditions that...