LATEST NEWS

12 Oct PPA gives back with reduced price for Safe Cycling jerseys

In the interests of safe cycling, the next 100 safe cycling jerseys will be sold at the subsidised cost of R175 per jersey. The PPA committee has decided to absorb a larger portion of the cost of the jersey, in order to assist cyclists to 'get the message out there'.

07 Oct One Tonner entries have closed

Late entries for the 2012 PPA One Tonner have closed. No entries will be taken after 8 October, or at the event. Substitutions have also closed.

01 Oct City opens Sea Point promenade to cyclists

October is Transport Month. As a trial, the prohibition on the use of bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades  on the Sea Point promenade was lifted today, for the duration of the month. If all goes well, the prohibition will remain lifted on a month-to-month basis.

27 Sep PPA looks after commuters’ safety in Retreat

In preparation for October’s “Transport Month”, the Pedal Power Association ‘gave back’ to the community  when staff members of the Association, together with local Traffic Officers and friends of the PPA, spent a few hours on Wednesday 26 September to hand bicycle helmets and reflective  bicycle strips to commuters from the Retreat, Grassy Park and Lavender Hill areas.

27 Sep Safety at events

With reference to the incident during a leagues-only event on 15 September during which a cyclist crossed the white line and rode into a stationary ThinkBike marshal in the middle of the right-hand lane, please note that the officials and marshals have been instructed that...

26 Sep Seeded Numbers Update

You should have your road seeded numbers soon: The road seeded numbers are being packed and they will be posted this week. The first event where the new road numbers will be used, is the PPA One Tonner on Sunday 14 October (have you entered...

25 Sep PPA One Tonner entries are closing soon

Entries for the One Tonner over 153 km close at the end of this month (30 September), after which late entry fees apply. Late entries will be taken until 12h00 on Monday 8 October or when 1500 entries have been reached, whichever comes first. No entries can unfortunately be taken after 8 October.

19 Sep AGM 2012: New Executive Committee

Congratulations to the following PPA members who were elected to the PPA Executive Committee at the AGM on 20 September 2012, to serve for a period of two years: (in alphabetical order) Niel Cilliers, Ryan Dingley, Robin Hunt-Davis, Zaakier Jacobs, Riaan Meintjes and Shayne Ramsey. The remaining Exco members (who have one year left of their two-year service period), are (in alphabetical order): David Bellairs, Lance Burger, Gary Kruger and Steve Hayward.

18 Sep Killarney training Tue 25 Sept

Come join us at the Killarney Motor Racing track in Milnerton for an hour's cycle training in a car-free environment. Road, as well as mountain bikes are welcome.

07 Sep 2012 PPA Spring League Registration

Entries for the 2012 PPA Spring League, presented in conjunction with the Western Province Cycling Association, are now closed until after the first event has taken place. The running of the league will this season again be administered by the PPA, which assists us to keep costs as low as possible without compromising on the general league format.