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STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER
Stay safe during the winter months
Winter is the time of year when the clocks go back and for those who commute to and from work, or cycle to stay fit after a long day at the office, soon find their sunlit ride is now darker or pitch black. When winter arrives, you might think that bicycling season is over. But […]
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 […]
Join the PPA Safe Cycling Start Group at Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge
You are invited to apply for the PPA Safe Cycling STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER start group at the Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Entries close 31 August What is the ‘Stay wider of the rider’ campaign? The Pedal Power Association is a Public Benefit Organisation committed to promote cycling and the interests […]
Drunk driver who killed cyclist in PE gets time behind bars
The drunk driver who hit and killed Port Elizabeth cyclist Clem Morris in 2012 will spend at least eight months behind bars, an appeal court has ruled, before he may become eligible for another form of correctional supervision, such as house arrest, for the remainder of his four-year sentence in respect of one of the […]
Join PPA safe cycling start groups at the Momentum Weekend Argus Knysna Cycle Tour
PPA STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER Start Groups have been included at this year’s Knysna Cycle Tour which is a premier seeding event for next year’s Cape Town Cycle Tour. Preferential start times have been allocated to the four Stay Wider start groups. Cyclists have to ride in the Stay Wider of the Rider jerseys […]
Last chance to join PPA safe cycling Cape 2 Knysna Cycle Tour
The Pedal Power Association has partnered with one of the more successful road cycle tours in South Africa, the Cape 2 Knysna Cycle Tour (28 June- 03 July) to create awareness that will keep cyclists safe on our roads. Participants of the Tour will ride in Stay Wider of the Rider cycling jerseys which sends […]
PPA safe cycling campaign partners with Cape 2 Knysna Cycle Tour
The Pedal Power Association has partnered with one of the more successful road cycle tours in South Africa, the Cape 2 Knysna Cycle Tour (28 June- 03 July) to create awareness that will keep cyclists safe on our roads. Participants of the Tour will ride in Stay Wider of the Rider cycling jerseys which sends […]
Cyclists should not become targets to criminals out there
Depending on where and when you ride and your vulnerability, you may be exposed to some risk of assault or robbery while cycling. The risk is often low but the impact on many people of an assault, robbery or other attack is massive. It can significantly reduce how much you use your bike and the […]
PPA cautions cyclists to stay safe on our roads
The number of cyclists and motorists on our roads are increasing each year. This brings increased risk to both cyclists and motorists as more road users share our roads. 85% of accidents involving motor vehicles and cyclists are a direct result of the cyclist being hit from behind by the motor vehicle. Founded in 1976, […]
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 […]