Most cyclists have been yelled at or ill-treated by a driver at some point. “Cyclists don’t obey the rules of the road” is one of the most common arguments drivers use to justify their behaviour. Sometimes justifiably so. “It doesn’t matter where or what you...
It was with regret that we heard of the passing of Gus Ferguson, a true legend of cycling in Cape Town, in December. Roy Andrew, member of the PPA Trust, recalls meeting Gus in the late seventies when a ride to promote cycling was organized...
The festive season is here which usually means an increase of the number of cyclists on the road. Cycling is one of the most affordable means of transport and great for exercising and is becoming more and more popular so there are many more cyclists...
Cycling is one of the most affordable means of transport and great for exercising and is becoming more and more popular so there are many more cyclists out there. With this in mind, the Pedal Power Association (PPA) will be running a number of initiatives...
It is with great shock and sadness that we heard of the sudden passing of a giant in the cycling world, Paul De Groot or Mr. Hoopla as he was fondly known as. Paul was not only a founder member of the Cape Town Cycle...
The 2020 PPA Double Century proudly hosted by Swellendam We are extremely excited that a revised version of the PPA Double Century has been given the green light to go ahead under the prevailing regulations and we can’t wait to welcome riders in Swellendam on Saturday,...
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Neil Bramwell who was affiliated with the PPA from 1978, when he was selected as the second chairman of the PPA until 1979. His death was announced on September 21, 2020. Neil was...
Bike4all in partnership with Khaltsha Cycles on the "Heroes on Bikes Campaign", handed over bikes to the Langa and Samora Community Action Networks (CANS) which operate soup kitchens that each feed up to 250 people a day. The CANs will be using the bikes to deliver food to the disabled and...
“Whoever would have thought that fitness enthusiast congestion would become a problem for runners and cyclists?” wonders Steve Hayward, Chairman of the Pedal Power Association. “Thanks to Covid-19 there is an increase of both runners and cyclists on our roads – which is GREAT news...
Our road social rides will commence again. They take place every Saturday morning at 07h30 from the PPA Logistics office: 9 Hill Park Lane, Mowbray. Notes on the ride Please adhere to all Government regulations at all times.Ensure you wear a mask / buff on arrival at the office.Ensure...