Join PPA on Tuesdays for cycling training sessions on the Killarney Motor Racing track (18h00-19h00). Registration from 17h30 in the pits area. Depending on the number of cyclists on the day, there will be two to three start groups, with an experienced cyclist leading the training session. In general the sessions start off slowly, with the speed and/or intervals increasing towards the end.
Aca Joe Pro Classic (league) series entries now open
Entries are open for the 2012 Aca Joe summer Pro Classic (league) series. Cyclists who qualify with regards to age and seeding, can enter one of eight racing groups. Summer events with Pro Classic (league) status in 2012 are: Tour de PPA (15 Jan), Cyclelab Cape Cobra (22 Jan), Bouckaert-Soenen (29 Jan), Rollercoaster (5 Feb), Medallion Tour de Stellenbosch (19 Feb); Wellington Lions Cycle Day (25 Feb) and Bay City Cycle Tour (26 Jan).
Discounts for PPA members at these MTB trails
PPA members who want to explore new MTB trails over the festive season, can do so at a discounted day permit prices at the Schapensberg trails near Somerset West, as well as the new trails at Thandi, Paul Cluver and Hermanus.
Three cheers for the ladies! (mostly pics…)
The first all-female “ PPA Heels on Wheels, presented by Shape” took place on Sunday 11 December, with over 560 female cyclists entering the event. Despite the light rain early in the morning, the ladies rocked up en masse for the event.
New MTB seeding; seeding changes
The good news is: After years of talking about it, we are finally able to split road and MTB seeding and from now on, our members will have a different road and MTB PPA seeded number. To set the ball rolling and to test the new system, we are now issuing new MTB ‘back numbers’ to all paid-up PPA members who participate in MTB events on the PPA calendar; the intention being to replace the MTB back numbers with permanent PPA seeded frame numbers from 2012.
PPA gives back to the Milnerton community
The Pedal Power Association ‘gave back’ to the community when committee and staff members of the Association, together with local Traffic Officers, a PPA cycling marshal and friends of the PPA, spent a few chilly hours on Thursday 14 July to hand bicycle helmets and lights to commuters from the Danoon informal settlement.
PPA delights commuters in Sun Valley
Earlier this morning, cycling commuters from the Masiphumelele informal settlements were quite apprehensive when they were pulled off the road near the Sun Valley four-way intersection, but their apprehension soon turned to delight when the Pedal Power Association handed them free cycling helmets, while at the same time fitting red reflecting lights to their bicycles.
What are the PPA membership benefits?
Earlier this week, we received an email from a cyclist wanting to know what benefits there are to joining the Pedal Power Association. This is part of our reply…
PPA allocates R1 850 000 to project funding
Cape Town, 1 July 2011:- The Pedal Power Association (PPA) is delighted to announce allocating some R1 850 000 to support 38 cycling-related projects over the next year, bringing the funding spent on cycling projects over the last four years to a total of just under R7 million. In this way, the Association has recently supported some 120 specific cycling-related projects.
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Emergency ID special for PPA members
PPA members can now buy the ICE-ID emergency contact bands at a special discounted rate for PPA members. ICE-ID contain 6 lines of vital details like name, surname, blood type, next of kin, allergies and medical aid.
PPA Latest Results Feed
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24 January
In this newsletter:
* PPA women’s event on TV!
* Cycling safety at events
* No Transponder, No Time!
* Killarney training
* Forthcoming Events: January to March
* What’s happening this weekend: Bouckaert Soenen Funride & MTB
PPA HEELS ON WHEELS – ON TV TONIGHT
Watch Super Cycling on Tuesday 24 January, Channel SS6 19.00 for footage of this fun women’s event that took place on 11 December.
CYCLING SAFETY AT EVENTS
You are responsible for your safety on the road even when racing, so be sure to keep your eyes on the road and think of your fellow cyclists’ safety, no matter how competitive it gets.
- Stay left of the white line at all times and listen to the Think Bike marshals.
- When cycling in bunches, be sure to leave some space on either side of the bunch to allow for left and right movement on the road without crossing any center lines.
- When cycling in neutral zones, stay left at all times and in single file, allow cars to pass you quickly. Normal road rules applies so be sure to signal your intentions and stop at traffic lights, stop streets etc. Take the neutral areas carefully, the race is finished and no doubt your legs are tired, take it slow and safe! Read more…
