We are thrilled with the fantastic response to the first MTB funride on the PPA calendar aimed specifically at women, the PPA “Tread Lightly” MTB on Saturday 19 May 2012. This great new MTB event offers three routes on the Backsberg Wine Estate near Paarl. While the two longer routes are open to female cyclists only, the short 5km route is also open to male cyclists, provided they are accompanied by a kid at all times 
New all-female MTB funride: Enter NOW!
Cycleway Poll
Discussions with Transnet concerning the future of the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe have been ongoing for years, and even the Western Cape minister of tourism seems to be on the verge of giving up hope to save this tourism icon. Some lobby for the repair of the railway line that was damaged during the 2006 floods; others think it should become a cycling track. What do you think? Read more…
Where does the money go?
The PPA office is at present evaluating new project funding applications received for the new funding year commencing in July 2012.”We have received over 55 applications for project funding for 2012/2013,” said PPA General Manager, Karin Pohl. “These include some really exciting applications around mountain biking, BMX and commuting.”
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New PPA-sponsored MTB trails and BMX open in Grabouw
Over ninety eager MTB bikers took advantage of the launch special and took to the mountains to try out the various trails at the official opening of the Paul Cluver/Thandi MTB trails on Sunday April. The trails were funded by PPA and Wine to Whales and included great new single-track sections including Tthe Switch Backs, Up & Downs, Pofadder, Geelslang and Huppelland.
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
- Tru-Cape MTB Race50km Route […]
- Tru-Cape MTB Race25km Route […]
- Wilro Lions Cycle Challenge114km Route […]
- Wilro Lions Cycle Challenge41km Route […]
- Fine Breede MTB Challenge55km Route […]
7 February
In this newsletter:
* PPA Safe Cycling campaign
* Start times for events
* 2012 PPA project funding applications now open
* 2012 Wacky wheels entries are open!
* Tuesday training at Killarney
* Event feedback
* Forthcoming Events: February to March
* What’s happening this weekend: Reeds Chevrolet Ninety Niner Cycle Race
PPA LAUNCHES SAFE CYCLING CAMPAIGN
PPA is about to launch a major safe cycling campaign to focus attention on safe passing distance. Watch out for our branded buses, print advertising, and bumper stickers linked to a competition in which you can win one of six bicycles. Amongst others, we are looking for names of cycle-friendly coffee shops – read more on our website and send us your nomination now! Read more…