PPA negotiates partial opening of Chapman’s Peak for cyclists
The Pedal Power Association is committed to promote cycling and the interests of cyclists in South Africa. Through the Safe Cycling campaign, PPA aims to create an environment conducive to the safety of all cyclists on the road. The MEC for Transport, Donald Grant, consulted earlier this week with the PPA Safe Cycling sub-committee after […]
PPA launches Stay Wider Of The Rider safe cycling campaign
The number of cyclists and motorists on our roads are increasing each year. As of 2013, accidents involving motor vehicles and cyclists have increased by over 80% and statistics show that 40% of all road fatalities are vulnerable road users, including cyclists. “The PPA’s primary role is to protect and empower cyclists. The PPA’s new […]
PPA calls for government action to make roads safer for cyclists
“We deeply mourn the death of a 47-year- old father of two after another hit and run incident on the notorious Klipheuwel Road close to Durbanville last night, as well as the death of Ronnie Mansell age 71, who was killed after a head on collision with a taxi on his way to the Tsogo […]
PPA and Free State Cycling step up to bring a Cycle Tour seeding event to Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein will have a Cape Town Cycle Tour seeding series event for 2014! After it was announced earlier this year that the OFM Classic was cancelled, a dedicated operation was launched to ensure that cyclists from primarily the Free State and surrounding areas will still be able to participate in a local event that can […]
Cape Town Cycle Tour general entries close in record time
General entries for the 2015 Cape Town Cycle Tour, the world’s largest timed cycle race, have closed in record time – a staggering 8 hours! Entries opened at 14h00 on Friday, 26 September and by 22h00 all general entries had been filled. The Cycle Tour – in recognition of its global status and international appeal […]