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Europcar partnership to benefit CSA members

By Press Office · 29 comments

Cycling South Africa is pleased to announce an exciting new membership benefit deal with Europcar South Africa. Cycling SA members will be able to access car rentals at special rates with their unique CSAID.

The exciting partnership will yield additional value to Cycling SA’s members by offering preferential rates when hiring a vehicle.

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A new membership deal with partner Europcar South Africa will add value to Cycling SA’s members by offering preferential rates when hiring a vehicle. // Photo credit: Craig Dutton/pics2go.co.za.

Cycling SA members must log into the CSAMS member management system and click the web link. They will be directed to the Europcar portal where they can complete their booking for any car that they wish to hire.

Europcar South Africa has been a consistent sponsor and partner to Cycling South Africa over the past few years, supporting various major cycling events that have been staged around the country by supplying team and support vehicles.

They’ve had a strong presence at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup events, African Continental Track and Road Championships, the PMB MTB Festival, as well as our National Road Championship events and the KZN Autumn Series road cycling races.

Their continued commitment to cycling events will be seen at the 2015 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup, which will also benefit from the vehicle support offered by Europcar. The prestigious World Cup event takes place in Pietermaritzburg from 11-13 September.

“As a company, we’ve chosen to support cycling as a sport both in SA and internationally because we see how it reaches out to individuals who are driven by their passion to achieve,” says George Corbett, Europcar’s Divisional Executive Shared Services. “We recognise too, that our staff are all individuals with a passion for our business and for customer service, contributing to Europcar succeeding in achieving its corporate goals.”

Cycling is about training, motivation and attention to detail, believes Corbett.

“These values resonate with us as an SA-owned, international franchise that keeps as close as possible to our customers, to be attentive and responsive to their travel needs and innovate to create the best service solutions,” he says. “Inspiration drives the best of corporate endeavour, just as it does competitive cycling.”

“Europcar has been a vital partner and sponsor at all our major events over the past few years,” said Cycling SA General Manager, Mike Bradley. “We’ve finalised an agreement and it is fantastic to extend the benefit to our members to offer them lower rates and better deals, cementing Cycling SA’s ideals to provide our members with great value-for-money.”

Comments

fanievb

Jun 17, 2015, 8:01 AM

benefits from being a CSA member??

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dillon

Jun 17, 2015, 8:13 AM

I rent a car at least once every 15 years, great benefit

GLuvsMtb

Jun 17, 2015, 8:24 AM

now that's clutching at straws... 

What would be a REAL benefit is if Europcar can supply bike racks to CSA members with cars being rented and also store bike boxes at their airport pick-up points. No one wants to rent a van just to get 2 x bikes, luggage and 2 peeps from the airport to their destination. 

Wez-O

Jun 17, 2015, 8:25 AM

No mention of what this rate is? 5%?

I book all my local and international car hire via a foreign site who offer rates which are 20-30% cheaper than any local operator offers directly.

Winstonian1984

Jun 17, 2015, 8:30 AM

For R120 per annum why does everyone bitch and moan?

Stretch

Jun 17, 2015, 8:44 AM

jurre but people can moan

GLuvsMtb

Jun 17, 2015, 8:44 AM

I'd gladly pay R1200 if the bulk of the money actually went to cycling, and not administrators flying business class and staying 5 star. 

CSA has not been able to put a Tour of SA together, nor have they done anything tangible for development of the sport. We see that promising athletes have to compete internationally without their support and assistance and when it came to selection for Olympics etc. in the past, the best riders often found themselves not being selected. 

None of this is Europcar's fault, but a small % off my next car rental is no benefit to me.

nonky

Jun 17, 2015, 8:53 AM

No mention of what this rate is? 5%?

I book all my local and international car hire via a foreign site who offer rates which are 20-30% cheaper than any local operator offers directly.

site name?

fanievb

Jun 17, 2015, 8:56 AM

I'd gladly pay R1200 if the bulk of the money actually went to cycling, and not administrators flying business class and staying 5 star. 

CSA has not been able to put a Tour of SA together, nor have they done anything tangible for development of the sport. We see that promising athletes have to compete internationally without their support and assistance and when it came to selection for Olympics etc. in the past, the best riders often found themselves not being selected. 

None of this is Europcar's fault, but a small % off my next car rental is no benefit to me.

 

net so

Icycling

Jun 17, 2015, 9:00 AM

net so

 

I'd gladly pay R1200 if the bulk of the money actually went to cycling, and not administrators flying business class and staying 5 star. 

CSA has not been able to put a Tour of SA together, nor have they done anything tangible for development of the sport. We see that promising athletes have to compete internationally without their support and assistance and when it came to selection for Olympics etc. in the past, the best riders often found themselves not being selected. 

None of this is Europcar's fault, but a small % off my next car rental is no benefit to me.

Why you paying R1200 - most pay R120. Most people probably give more than that away to car cards in a month and still pay insurance on their cars. Full License holder something like R300!

GLuvsMtb

Jun 17, 2015, 9:07 AM

Why you paying R1200 - most pay R120. Most people probably give more than that away to car cards in a month and still pay insurance on their cars. Full License holder something like R300!

You are missing the point. I said that I'd gladly pay more if CSA was less useless. Whether I pay R120 or R1200, or whether CSA is trying to re-invent themselves as a lifestyle reward scheme for that matter, is irrelevant. The only thing that will get me onboard is if they become less useless. I would gladly support CSA (even at R1200 opposed to R120) if they at least partially executed their mandate.
Icycling

Jun 17, 2015, 9:38 AM

You are missing the point. I said that I'd gladly pay more if CSA was less useless. Whether I pay R120 or R1200, or whether CSA is trying to re-invent themselves as a lifestyle reward scheme for that matter, is irrelevant. The only thing that will get me onboard is if they become less useless. I would gladly support CSA (even at R1200 opposed to R120) if they at least partially executed their mandate.

I quite enjoyed watching the  3 UCI road race CSA put on recently in Natal trying to get our rider points to go to Olympics. Not too mention all the MTB UCI event that have happened in RSA (I don't follow MTB cycling so not sure exactlly how the organization works their) in the past few years - even Worlds champs. Personally for the amount of money CSA get each year, I am surprized they are able to host events and try get riders to Worlds and Olympics, it is such a small amount of funds compared with other countries.  Not sure what their entire mandate is but I know it is more focused on the racing snakes!

GLuvsMtb

Jun 17, 2015, 9:45 AM

I quite enjoyed watching the  3 UCI road race CSA put on recently in Natal trying to get our rider points to go to Olympics. Not too mention all the MTB UCI event that have happened in RSA (I don't follow MTB cycling so not sure exactlly how the organization works their) in the past few years - even Worlds champs. Personally for the amount of money CSA get each year, I am surprized they are able to host events and try get riders to Worlds and Olympics, it is such a small amount of funds compared with other countries.  Not sure what their entire mandate is but I know it is more focused on the racing snakes!

OK more specifically, why was Cherise Stander not selected to go to the last Olympics? She qualified and was the form rider at the time. Why did Maroesjka Matthee and other track cyclists have to try and make their own way to the world track champs earlier this year? What happened with that diabolical tour of SA 2 or so years ago? Where is the cycling academy that should have been established years ago (or at least taken over by CSA when Neotel dropped doper Hoffman)? 

I can go on and on, but this is why CSA will not see any of my cash. 

Winstonian1984

Jun 17, 2015, 9:46 AM

My R120 csa membership (hollard group cover) covered my medical expenses after my training ride crash which was close to R2000.

Stretch

Jun 17, 2015, 9:52 AM

You are missing the point. I said that I'd gladly pay more if CSA was less useless. Whether I pay R120 or R1200, or whether CSA is trying to re-invent themselves as a lifestyle reward scheme for that matter, is irrelevant. The only thing that will get me onboard is if they become less useless. I would gladly support CSA (even at R1200 opposed to R120) if they at least partially executed their mandate.

 

What are you basing their uselesness on - past circumstances of swimming pools and the like or current situation. I have seen a drastic shift towards CSA trying to offer more for the rider. Years ago you paid R120 and got nothing...now you pay R120 and get medical cover, benefits in the form of car hire etc ..I see that as a positive. 

 

Sure they have heaps of room for improvement and lots of skeletons, but I see change and thats a positive for me. And I am not even going to begin to list all the things that KZN cycling is doing for the betterment and growth of the sport down here in KZN 

Icycling

Jun 17, 2015, 9:56 AM

OK more specifically, why was Cherise Stander not selected to go to the last Olympics? She qualified and was the form rider at the time. Why did Maroesjka Matthee and other track cyclists have to try and make their own way to the world track champs earlier this year? What happened with that diabolical tour of SA 2 or so years ago? Where is the cycling academy that should have been established years ago (or at least taken over by CSA when Neotel dropped doper Hoffman)? 

I can go on and on, but this is why CSA will not see any of my cash. 

I cannot comment on Cherise and Olympics and you may find CSA did their best anyway but teh SA Olympics decided they were not taking cyclist! They dont have the money for all the rest - it's just that simple. Even I understand that each year (for the past 3 years) I need to be self funded to go to World track champs which I am fortunate to be able to afford!

GLuvsMtb

Jun 17, 2015, 9:56 AM

What are you basing their uselesness on - past circumstances of swimming pools and the like or current situation. I have seen a drastic shift towards CSA trying to offer more for the rider. Years ago you paid R120 and got nothing...now you pay R120 and get medical cover, benefits in the form of car hire etc ..I see that as a positive. 

 

Sure they have heaps of room for improvement and lots of skeletons, but I see change and thats a positive for me. And I am not even going to begin to list all the things that KZN cycling is doing for the betterment and growth of the sport down here in KZN 

All positive moves, but not nearly enough. The acid test will be when we send the next batch of young hopefuls to the Olympics. Lets see how many administrators vs athletes will be going to Rio next year. 

Stretch

Jun 17, 2015, 10:00 AM

All positive moves, but not nearly enough. The acid test will be when we send the next batch of young hopefuls to the Olympics. Lets see how many administrators vs athletes will be going to Rio next year. 

 

agreed - the political mess that was previous selections is the big change I want to see addressed

GLuvsMtb

Jun 17, 2015, 12:29 PM

agreed - the political mess that was previous selections is the big change I want to see addressed

If they manage to turn it all around it would be quite an anomaly. Usually a radical turn-around is preceded by a huge shake-up in on an Executive level. Very few successful turn-arounds take place with the same people at the helm. 

Bat

Jun 17, 2015, 4:04 PM

It always amuse me how outspoken PPA members get whenever there is an Positive CSA announcement. Reminds me of the EFF.

GLuvsMtb

Jun 17, 2015, 4:45 PM

It always amuse me how outspoken PPA members get whenever there is an Positive CSA announcement. Reminds me of the EFF.

Funny how pro CSA peeps always makes it about CSA vs PPA. Reminds me of the ANC blaming Apartheid for everything. PS: I can arrange discount on my car rental and I can arrange my own medical cover, organizing a well attended cycling race / funride / tour odf SA / SA championship is an entirely different matter.
Bat

Jun 17, 2015, 5:19 PM

Funny how pro CSA peeps always makes it about CSA vs PPA. Reminds me of the ANC blaming Apartheid for everything. PS: I can arrange discount on my car rental and I can arrange my own medical cover, organizing a well attended cycling race / funride / tour odf SA / SA championship is an entirely different matter.

First of all, I am not po or against CSA or PPA. I however read most of the articles posted on the Hub, and whenever anything CSA are published its most of the time PPA member reacting with the most negative remarks. Instead of joining the two organizations together to create a better cycle environment for all of us, this biggering will continue with no resolution. But you are right on your ANC statement, and for you taking care of your own needs, good on you.

GLuvsMtb

Jun 17, 2015, 7:40 PM

First of all, I am not po or against CSA or PPA. I however read most of the articles posted on the Hub, and whenever anything CSA are published its most of the time PPA member reacting with the most negative remarks. Instead of joining the two organizations together to create a better cycle environment for all of us, this biggering will continue with no resolution. But you are right on your ANC statement, and for you taking care of your own needs, good on you.

How do you justify CSA's attempted highjacking of PPA reserves that the PPA built up with hard work, good corporate governance and good business decisions? Its like trying to justify E-tolling when the fuel levy was imposed to cover what e-tolling now need to cover.

CSA took whatever they had and destroyed it and then tried to heist PPA funds. If they succeeded PPA would have been broke, and so would CSA as they have not been capable of managing funds historically. I am all for the seemingly positive strides CSA has made in the last 12 months, but will remain skeptical until they start performing adequately on their mandate. Like I said earlier, lets see how many cyclists go to Rio vs how many CSA administrators.

Icycling

Jun 17, 2015, 8:03 PM

How do you justify CSA's attempted highjacking of PPA reserves that the PPA built up with hard work, good corporate governance and good business decisions? Its like trying to justify E-tolling when the fuel levy was imposed to cover what e-tolling now need to cover.

CSA took whatever they had and destroyed it and then tried to heist PPA funds. If they succeeded PPA would have been broke, and so would CSA as they have not been capable of managing funds historically. I am all for the seemingly positive strides CSA has made in the last 12 months, but will remain skeptical until they start performing adequately on their mandate. Like I said earlier, lets see how many cyclists go to Rio vs how many CSA administrators.

PPA good corporate governance?

 

They have just appointed a member of the EXCO to be the CEO with out resinging from the EXCO before applying for the job!!! To top it all it was a secret ballot off the remaining committee member off which about 6 are part of his MTB club, who voted on the final 3 candidates without even seeing the CV of these candidates! I don’t even know if this new CEO qualified to get past round one of the interviews i.e. 3 year of tertiary education was in  the ad for the job! Two PPA - EXCO member I have spoken too could not confirm this for me.

 

PPA has hit rock bottom on  corporate governance!! All this was only brought to my attention last Friday by means of a letter been put by hand in my letter box and since speaking to some PPA committee members who are in in “shock” as to how PPA has been “taken over” by a club!

 

I am not say new CEO is or is not the correct man for the job - I don’t even know him and did not know his name until after receiving the letter in the post - but corporate governance was thrown out the window!

 

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