The PPA were alerted yesterday that the Minister is proposing an amendment to outlaw the use of bicycle trailers. The following response was drafted, which was sent to the Minister this morning. Comments are due by 4 July.
We’ve had several ladies from our events asking for skills training sessions for Road cycling and Mountain Biking. So we are giving you just that ;-). PPA brings you 3 road and 2 MTB workshops for beginners and intermediates at discounted PPA prices. Book your spot now as spaces are limited.
Follow the link to watch the footage of the PPA "Tread Lightly" Women's MTB that took place on the 19 May 2012 at Backsberg Wine Estate in Paarl. PPA \"Tread Lightly\" Women\'s MTB Don't forget to share the video with all your friends and show...
The feedback says it all: "Thank you for such a well organised, great ladies event. I am looking forward to participating in the next one! Loved the vibe and the routes which catered for the different fitness levels."
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The PPA office is at present evaluating new project funding applications received for the new funding year commencing in July 2012."We have received over 55 applications for project funding for 2012/2013," said PPA General Manager, Karin Pohl. "These include some really exciting applications around mountain biking, BMX and commuting."
Over ninety eager MTB bikers took advantage of the launch special and took to the mountains to try out the various trails at the official opening of the Paul Cluver/Thandi MTB trails on Sunday April. The trails were funded by PPA and Wine to Whales and included great new single-track sections including Tthe Switch Backs, Up & Downs, Pofadder, Geelslang and Huppelland.
Join us for the official opening of the new MTB trails at Paul Cluver and Thandi Estates near Grabouw, funded by PPA and Wines-to-Whales. Great new single-track sections include the Switchbacks, Up & Downs, Pofadder, Geelslang and Huppelland.
The final winner in the PPA Safe Cycling campaign competition is Adrian Rorich, who wins a Giant Halfway folding bicycle PLUS a Magic-Shine bicycle light.
The Cape Times Lourensford races on Sunday 1 April are a selection of one-day mountain bike and trail running races which coincide with the final leg of the Absa Cape Epic.