{"id":19909,"date":"2015-06-01T08:25:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-01T07:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2015\/06\/01\/ppa-safe-cycling-campaign-partners-with-cape-2-knysna-cycle-tour-r2668\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T10:52:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T10:52:31","slug":"ppa-safe-cycling-campaign-partners-with-cape-2-knysna-cycle-tour-r2668","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/ppa-safe-cycling-campaign-partners-with-cape-2-knysna-cycle-tour-r2668\/","title":{"rendered":"PPA safe cycling campaign partners with Cape 2 Knysna Cycle Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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 out a very \u2018visible\u2019 but definite message \u2013 motorists give us space.<\/p>\n<p>The PPA\u2019s primary role is to protect and empower cyclists. Our new STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER campaign which launched in February this year ahead of the Cycle Tour wants to create maximum awareness amongst all road users honing in on motorists which will hopefully lead to safer roads for our cyclists. Join thousands of supporters and pledge your support for the safe cycling campaign by riding in a \u201cStay Wider of the Rider\u201d jersey.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-16785200-1433147102.jpg\" data-fileid=\"540356\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"540356\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-16785200-1433147102.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-16785200-1433147102.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cVisibility is a key issue that contributes towards cycling accidents on our roads. The new \u201cStay Wider of the Rider\u201d safe cycling jerseys are highly visible and include the simple \u201cStay Wider of the Rider\u201d message,\u201d explains Steve Hayward chairman of the Pedal Power Association.  \u201cRiders participating will be visible from far away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Cape Town 2 Knysna Tour will reward you with the most exceptional landscape on route from Stellenbosch then onto Worcester, Montagu, Ladismith, Eight Bells, George to Knysna arriving on Friday just in time for participation in the Momentum Argus Knysna Oyster Festival MTB &amp; Road Races. The tour kicks off on Sunday 28th June at the package price of R6 950 includes accommodation, full back up support, all meals as well, entry to Knysna MTB or Road events as well as  Stay Wider of the Rider cycling jerseys to be worn on tour<\/p>\n<p>The PPA launched the very successful \u2018Cyclists Stay Alive at 1.5\u2019 campaign back in 2011 which resulted in a 1 metre passing law which was promulgated in 2013 in the Western Cape.  The PPA will continue to lobby for a 1.5 metre passing distance. The STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER campaign urges motorists to obey the law and pass cyclists at a safe distance of at least 1 metre or more.<\/p>\n<p>Come ride with us and show your support for Safe Cycling in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Manue Marescia today on events@cyclingtours.co.za or at 086 169 4257 to book your spot. Slots are limited and will be done on a first come first serve basis.<\/p>\n<p>Stay Wider of the Rider Long Sleeves jerseys will be available from end of JUNE !<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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