All groups are free of charge and open to everyone including non-members. There are three group rides to choose from; Short Ride, Intermediate Group and Advanced Group. Join the Whatsapp groups below to stay updated with ride details.

SHORT RIDE:

Short route ride will take place every Saturday from Mowbray. This group has been created specifically to give new comers the opportunity to gain confidence when riding on the road while improving their bike handling skills. That said, anyone is welcome to join. Safety is top of mind and thus the group ride is structured and the pace is strictly controlled by a ride captain. For some, this group may be just a stepping stone and so as you get stronger you have the choice to leave the group and join one of PPA’s more experienced groups. You are also most welcome to stay.  

TIME: Start time from 06h30
WHEN: Every Saturday
WHERE: 9 Hill Park Lane, Mowbray, Cape Town

DISTANCE: 32 -36km (+- 1h50mins) generally on flat terrain

The distance and the pace are governed by the weakest rider on the day and no one is left behind. There is a back-up vehicle that follows this group and a well-earned free cup of coffee after the ride.

RIDE CAPTAIN: Rodney Beck

INTERMEDIATE GROUP:

Intermediate group ride will take place every Saturday. Rides are ideal for intermediates who would like to build confidence on the road and hone in on-bike skills, all under the mentorship and guidance of fellow riders, and within the safety of a group. The pace of the ride is dictated by the slowest rider. The group stays together and no one is left behind. There is a ride captain. The routes vary from week to week and will be confirmed on social media weekly. Join us every weekend, it’s free.

TIME: Start time from 06h30
WHEN: Every Saturday
WHERE: Please join the Whatsapp Group to stay updated on where this group begins, varies weekly.

ROUTE: Please join the Whatsapp Group to stay updated, the route varies weekly.
DISTANCE: 70 km

There will be support vehicle available this week . Please ensure that your lights are charged and that your equipment is riding ready and safe. You are required to bring along tubes and spares.

RIDE CAPTAIN: Lindsay Sissing

SOCIAL GROUP:

The PPA Social Rides group ride take place throughout the year from PPA Mowbray usually on alternate Saturdays and Sundays, weather dependent. The route is posted on the group’s PPA Social Rides WhatsApp on a Friday. We ride in groups at our own pace averaging 20 to 22 km/h including one or two climbs like Chapmans Peak. Most rides are in the southern suburbs. There are catch-up points along the route for slower riders. No one is left behind.

While this is not a racing group it is for experienced cyclists who can ride the Cape Town Cycle Tour under six hours.

We stop at red traffic lights. We ride all year with lights front and rear. We carry spare tubes, gas or a pump.

TIME: Start time varies throughout the year from 06h30 to 07h30
WHEN: Every Saturday or Sunday
WHERE: 9 Hill Park Lane, Mowbray, Cape Town
DISTANCE: 60 to 75 km over 4+ hours including catch-up and some climbs.
RIDE CAPTAIN: John Cooper

ROUTE: The route is posted on the group’s PPA Social Rides WhatsApp on a Friday.

Notes on the rides:
The ride is free of charge and open to everyone including non-members.
The route is decided on the day depending on the number and strengths of the riders and on the weather.
There are catch-up points along the route for slower riders.  No one is left behind.

Members are encouraged to wear their PPA cycling jersey.
You are free to shorten your ride but you will be on your own unless fellow cyclists return with you.
Faster cyclists are free to form their own group to go ahead on their own ride.

For more information please contact Jannis by sending an email to jannis@pedalpower.org.za