NOMINATIONS RECEIVED 2021-2023 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The following PPA members were elected to serve for two years in 2021 and still have one year to serve: Stephen Hayward, Gordon Laing, Madele van Heerden and David Bellairs In terms of clause 4.2.1 of the...
PPA is seeking an outstanding individual with an appropriate balance of strategic thinking, marketing/fundraising and people skills to lead its transition in becoming a nationally representative organisation for cycling in all its forms by taking innovative steps to ensure improved cycling infrastructure and rider safety...
Following the announcement by President Ramaphosa, South Africa has moved to adjusted Alert Level 4 as of Monday, 28 June 2021 for 14 days. The Pedal Power Association will therefore suspend all social rides until further notice. We ask that all cyclists please be responsible...
Today we celebrate World Bicycle Day! The Pedal Power Association promotes cycling in all its forms and, in collaboration with the Bicycling Empowerment Network, through the Bike4All programme we have a strong, yet simple vision: Help get more people cycling. Many people think of bicycles...
Most cyclists have been yelled at or ill-treated by a driver at some point. “Cyclists don’t obey the rules of the road” is one of the most common arguments drivers use to justify their behaviour. Sometimes justifiably so. “It doesn’t matter where or what you...
It was with regret that we heard of the passing of Gus Ferguson, a true legend of cycling in Cape Town, in December. Roy Andrew, member of the PPA Trust, recalls meeting Gus in the late seventies when a ride to promote cycling was organized...
The festive season is here which usually means an increase of the number of cyclists on the road. Cycling is one of the most affordable means of transport and great for exercising and is becoming more and more popular so there are many more cyclists...
Cycling is one of the most affordable means of transport and great for exercising and is becoming more and more popular so there are many more cyclists out there. With this in mind, the Pedal Power Association (PPA) will be running a number of initiatives...
It is with great shock and sadness that we heard of the sudden passing of a giant in the cycling world, Paul De Groot or Mr. Hoopla as he was fondly known as. Paul was not only a founder member of the Cape Town Cycle...