MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS: All memberships expire at the end of June, as the PPA membership year runs from 1 July to 30 June (irrespective of when you join PPA). Membership fees from 1 July 2008-30 June 2009 are as follows:
* Main member: R220;
* Family member/scholar: R110 (up to 3 family members can be linked to a main member);
* Pensioner (62+); Upcountry member;  R205 (per main member; additional family members living at the same address as above).
Click here for more information on how to pay your subs!

WANTED: SECONDHAND CYCLING KIT AND BICYCLES! We still need cycling clothes in smaller sizes, as well as secondhand bicycles (both road and MTB) in working order for our various development/transformation cycling projects. Just bring the clean kit and/or bicycle to the PPA Office during office hours, and we'll gladly distribute it to someone who'll make good use of it!

REPORTING OF CYCLING ACCIDENTS: Please help us to compile a register of bicycling accidents by sending an email to report the incident to accidents@pedalpower.org.za. Please include the date, time and location of the incident;  a short description of what happened; and a contact number/email address should we require more information.

SEEDED FUNRIDE NUMBERS: Only paid-up members living in the Western Cape automatically receive a seeded funride number to use both at road and MTB events on the PPA calendar, with PPA members (wearing their seeded numbers) starting ahead of non-members. Please contact the PPA office if you have not received your funride number and membership card within two weeks after joining. Funride numbers and membership cards will, upon request, gladly be sent to members living outside the Western Cape.

BIKE TO WORK: The first Wednesday of every month is cycle to work day! So, get ready for Wednesday 6 August; don your winter cycling gear, charge the batteries on your bicycle lights, pack your panniers or a small backpack, and let us know how many other commuters you  spot on the road! Do send us your feedback and queries, as well as your tips to fellow commuters, on commuting@pedalpower.org.za.

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET: Apart from the fact that you have to wear a helmet by law, it makes good sense to always wear one! You never know when someone else will cause you to fall...

PPA FUNRIDE EMERGENCY NUMBER: The PPA emergency phone is always manned by the PPA event co-ordinator at funrides. Should you require assistance during a funride, or wish to report an accident, simply phone 083 414 1442.

Yours in cycling
Karin
PPA GENERAL MANAGER