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Why every participant is timed, or ‘Back to the Cycle Tour’s roots’ 26 Jun 2013 | 01:57 pm
The present discussions around whether or not all participants in the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycletour should register with CSA has prompted me think back to the very first event when we wrestled with ...
Join the PPA Ride For Your Life South Africa Tour and make a difference 10 Jun 2013 | 01:56 pm
The first weekend of June was a bleak one for cycling, with four cyclists being knocked down in Cape Town alone, in two separate incidents. PPA says: Enough is enough! In order to raise awareness arou...
PPA and CSA: The way forward 7 Jun 2013 | 05:05 pm
In February 2012, CSA wrote PPA out of its constitution despite PPA being granted entrenched rights in perpetuity in CSA’s founding constitution of 2004; PPA having been a primary motivator for unific...
PPA comments on Draft legislation re Safety of cyclists 17 May 2013 | 01:40 pm
PPA has responded as detailed below to the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works on the draft legislation pertaining to cycle safety. We encourage our members to also write to Mr Watte...
Have you signed the PPA petition for cyclist awareness in K53 manual/test? 14 May 2013 | 04:25 pm
Pedal Power Association is calling for improvements to be made to the K53 Manual and Driving Licence Test to make bicycle awareness a core part of driver training and testing, with emphasis on how muc...
Draft legislation proposed for cyclists 14 May 2013 | 03:07 pm
In April, Transport and Public Works MEC Robin Carlisle proposed draft legislation of a 1m passing distance between motorists and cyclists, although prior proposals referred to a 1.5m passing distance...
PPA “Tread Lightly” Women’s MTB 10 May 2013 | 04:23 pm
Entries for the PPA “Tread Lightly” Women’s MTB on Saturday 18 May 2012 at Backsberg Estate Cellars have closed. With just under 800 ladies entered, this is the biggest all-female event in the country...
Naked Bike Ride not associated with PPA 10 May 2013 | 03:42 pm
Contrary to the report in Die Burger of 10 May, the Naked Bike ride is in no way associated with PPA or part of the annual Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour.
Exciting new changes for Spring league 2013 6 May 2013 | 04:48 pm
Spring is only a few months away and the good news is that we are proposing some exciting changes for the season ahead. In recent months, several riders have asked us to consider seeded category racin...
Chappies closed on Wednesdays 10 Apr 2013 | 11:50 am
A reminder that Chapmans Peak currently closes from 08h00-16h00 on Wednesdays, to allow for alien vegetation clearing. If you plan to cycle in that area, either do so outside these hours, or choose a ...
