Entries close soon for the Inaugural Jar from Dirt Gravel Ride
Get ready to embrace the dirt and uncork the adventure at the inaugural Dirt from Jar, the ultimate gravel event presented by Pedal Power Association in collaboration with Stettyn Family Vineyards taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 2 & 3 December 2023 at the beautiful Stettyn Family Vineyards just outside Villiersdorp. Entries close on Wednesday, 29 […]
Inaugural Jar from Dirt Gravel Ride Postponed
The Jar from Dirt Gravel Ride, originally scheduled for this weekend has sadly been postponed to Saturday & Sunday, 2 & 3 December 2023. Entries for the new date will open on Monday, 4 September 2023. After careful consultation with all stakeholders, we would like to give our riders enough notice that the decision has […]
Memorial ride for murdered Ian McPherson
The Pedal Power Association is organising a memorial ride on Sunday 6 May to commemorate 68 year old Ian McPherson who was killed during a bicycle robbery near Fish Hoek on Tuesday 13 March 2018. The memorial ride will include the symbolic placing of a ghost bike close to the spot where McPherson lost his […]
PPA hands over bikes to DARG
When the 2017 Cape Town Cycle Tour was cancelled less than an hour into the event, the Pedal Power Association organised a new 100 km road event to take place the following weekend, giving a few hundred cyclists the opportunity to get rid of some of the energy and fitness accumulated for the Cycle Tour. […]
PPA demands safer roads
The Pedal Power Association, together with more than 300 cyclists from all walks of life, took to the streets of Cape Town on Saturday 6 May 2017 to ride in memory of cyclists who have been killed or injured on Western Cape roads and to hand over a letter of concern to local authorities. PPA […]
3 bicycle organisations come together to provide 40 Kommetjie learners with transport
40 learners at the Ocean View High School near Kommetjie received bicycles provided by the Pedal Power Association (PPA), Bicycling Empowerment Network (BEN) and Qhubeka. The three organisations are united by their efforts to promote bicycle use in South Africa and are thus working together to increase their impact and reach. BEN initially agreed to […]
Pure Savage race report: West Coast Wheel Suckers
After being postponed a few months ago the Outriders West Coast Express was the final Pedal Power Association event of the year. Due to Tokai opening, The Cape Town Sevens and the festive season having kicked off most of the Savage team was out of action for the action on Sunday, the remaining Pure Savage […]
PPA warns cyclists not to use Paarden Island cycle lane after latest attack
The Pedal Power Association has issued a warning to cyclists to not use the Paarden Island cycle lane after the recent spate of muggings, with the latest mugging taking place earlier today. Capetonian Maon Saxe was apprehended by three men and knocked off his bike. They grabbed his bicycle and phone and ran. Three pedestrians […]
PPA launches exciting Academy for promising riders
The Pedal Power Association is excited to launch the PPA Academy, an opportunity for promising young riders to gain international racing experience. Photo credit: Gerda Benson. Our local PPA 2016-2017 League will serve as the platform for riders to achieve results and become eligible for the PPA Academy. Six young riders will be offered limited […]
Join us by cycling to work in the week 24-28 October
Worried about the new higher fuel price, or getting fed up with sitting in rush hour traffic amongst all the fuel fumes? October is Transport Month, and the Pedal Power Association challenges you to see if you can use alternative transport to motor cars. Mobilise your friends and family members and cycle to work as […]
PPA and BEN launch safe cycling school programme
With the obesity statistics amongst kids on the increase, it is important to get children back on bikes safely to improve their health and fitness levels. The Pedal Power Association in conjunction with the Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN) is launching a safe cycling school programme on Thursday 29 September at Bergsig Primary School, Bonteheuwel on […]
Entries for the Tiletoria Elgin Valley MTB close next week
Hurry! Entries for the Tiletoria Elgin Valley MTB close next week… Don’t miss out on this iconic MTB event on 28 August near Grabouw. The untimed 15 km route is aimed at newcomers and novices. Youngsters are most welcome on this route too (please remember that kids u/12 must, for safety reasons, be accompanied by […]