29 Jun 2012 Women’s Road and MTB skills workshops
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.
Road:
PPA has teamed up with “Bike and Saddle” to bring you a basic road skills training session while enjoying a fabulous guided city cycle, especially designed for women. You will not only learn some cycling skills but will also learn about Cape Town City, its culture and its heritage.
Special launch price for PPA members and Tread Lightly entrants: R170 pp if you bring and use your own bicycle and helmet; R230 pp if the bicycle and helmet is supplied by Bike & Saddle. (This tour normally costs over R600).
After a 30 min educational slot, you’ll do a gentle 2-hour cycle, and finish off with some great light refreshments. Min 5, max 8 people per session/tour so book soonest! For more information, go to www.facebook.com/pedalpowerassociation
Meeting point: V&A Waterfront
Dates & Times: Wed 11 July at 10h00-13h00; Sat 14 July at 09h00-12h00 or 14 July at 15h00-18h00
Costs: R170 for PPA members with own bicycles
PRE-BOOKINGS ONLY, please book by 6 July
MTB
The “PPA Women’s MTB Skills Workshop” will be held at one of our favourite venues, Backsberg Wine Estate on Sat 21 July, repeated on Sat 4 August (we’ll cater for both intermediate and beginners during the practical session).
The workshop will be presented by Erica Green, an ex-Olympian MTB cyclist, and will include some general theory and bike set-up, followed by an outride where you’ll practice various skills under the watchful eyes of the instructors. Included: Coffee/Tea and muffin on arrival and a choice of a light lunch: Chicken pie & veg, or Quiche & salad. Only 15 people per workshop so book soonest!
Venue: Backsberg Wine Estate
Start Time: 08h30 for 09h00 start (finish roughly at 13h00 for lunch)
Costs: R400 for PPA members, R450 for non-members, includes all refreshments and a bottle of Tread Lightly wine from Backsberg
PRE-BOOKINGS ONLY, please book by respectively 16 July and 30 July.
Please bring your own MTB and helmet as none will be provided.
Book now!
Contact Samantha on (021) 689-8420 or email her at samantha@pedalpower.org.za as soon as possible to secure your spot.
Stay connected; keep up to date with all the happenings
More road & MTB workshops, hosted by various presenters, will be offered later in the year. We are also hard at work organizing our all-female road event, “Heels on Wheels” 😉
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