PPA mourns death of cyclist in Cape Town
Just before 07h00 on Sunday morning 31 July, a cyclist was killed only three minutes away from his home in Thornton. The 41-year-old Randall Februarie, an IT Technician, husband and father of 3, was out for his usual early morning Sunday ride. A white VW Jetta accelerated to try and beat the robot turning red […]
PPA steps up to assist with Tokai MTB trails
The Pedal Power Association (PPA) has stepped up to assist that the Tokai MTB trails open as soon as possible, by offering R175 000 to put two professional teams onsite for 55 ‘trail build days’. Following major fires in 2015 which burnt down nearly 90% of rideable trails, the Tokai plantation was closed until further […]
Join or renew your Pedal Power Association membership to win a Cannondale bicycle
Joining the Pedal Power Association is easy, with a variety of options available. Membership brings many benefits, including discounted entries to many events, a seeded funride number and timing (results) at selected events. PPA members also qualify for several discounts and membership benefits from our external partners. PPA Membership information The membership year runs from […]
PPA assists commuter cyclists to become visible in the Strand
Five hundred surprised commuters at one of the Strand’s busiest intersections, Broadway and Broadlands roads, were over the moon on Friday when they received free reflective bibs, bicycle lights and helmets. The hand-out was done by staff members of the Pedal Power Association, together with Ntombi Kulati (marketing manager, RAF Western Cape) who assisted on […]
Entries for exciting new Maluti Double90 Team Challenge open 9 March 2016
Entries for the Maluti Double90 Team Challenge open this Wednesday, Wednesday 9 March 2016, at 13h00. Twenty four years ago, the Pedal Power Association organised the “Double Century” over 200 km for the very first time. Over the years, the venue and route changed from time to time, but the concept of a 12-rider team […]
Where can I ride?
The months of February and March generally see a congested road racing calendar across the country. Many of you are busy training for these events, especially in preparation for the Cape Town Cycle Tour. With the increase in cyclists on the roads comes an increased risk of cyclists also being hit by a vehicle. The […]
PPA launches exciting new 180 km team challenge in Free State
Twenty four years ago, the Pedal Power Association organised the “Double Century” over 200 km for the first time. That year, 229 finishers were listed. Over the years, the venue and route changed from time to time, but the concept of a 12-man team time trial over roughly 200 km remained. Fast forward to 2015: […]
PPA gets the wheels rolling in Ocean View
Excited learners from the Ocean View High School last week received bicycles from the Pedal Power Association. “This is just fantastic,” said cycling coach Fuad Waggie, who also teaches at the school. “These bicycles are giving our kids the opportunity to be part of a sport which is beyond their means in terms of their […]
PPA appoints legal representation to assist with hit-and-run charge
Following the hit-and-run incident in which cyclist Dr Koos Roux was killed, the Pedal Power Association has appointed Advocate Ross McKernan to assist the prosecution in this matter. The case is appearing in the Kuilsriver court this week. In May 2013, Roux (59) was enjoying a quiet Sunday morning training ride with his son, Kobus. […]
Let’s share the road responsibly
As much as drivers need to be more cyclist-aware, follow road rules and drive safely, the same holds true for cyclists being responsible and considerate towards motorists “We have come up with some top tips to help cyclists and vehicle drivers avoid conflict on our roads,” explains Steve Hayward chairman of South Africa’s largest cycling […]
Bicycles are changing lives at Firgrove Primary
“You have no idea what this means,” were the first words Vernon Hendricks, principal at the Firgrove Primary School, said last week when the school received fifteen brand-new bicycles and helmets from the Pedal Power Association (PPA). “As a school we want to develop cycling as a way of life where parents and learners can […]
PPA steps up as primary sponsor for 2015 SA Omnium Championships
Cycling enthusiasts can look forward to four days of top-quality racing with the 2015 SA Omnium Track Championships, an Inter-Provincial and a Grand Prix scheduled to be held on 4, 5, 6 and 8 November at Africa’s only indoor cycling track, the Olympic-sized Bellville Velodrome in the Western Cape. The Pedal Power Association this week […]