A little disappointed with the negative comments on PPA! To their credit they did not respond (most professional organisations would not). From the comfort of my lounge I am able to see from the PPA website what they stand and all the initiatives and activities they are involved in eg. Safe Cycling (Stay Wider of the Rider) / Qbeka bike for all / School cycling safety initiatives etc. Yes they also put on a couple of events a year (every organisation needs to raise funds to survive) and compete with many other 'event organisers'. My experience of their events has always been pretty good. Maybe some of their detractors won't ride the Argus next year because PPA don't do a good job? Also unfair to compare them to CSA - who take peoples money to enter a race not for the race (who last time I read a thread on this forum did not come out squeaky clean!). As far as a school organisation is concerned - what organisation do the youngsters join after their school careers? There are obviously many clubs out there doing a great job but none have a National footprint (which is what PPA are working hard at achieving). Lastly, considering I am not aware of any other body (club - sies!) that represents 13 000 cyclists (number quoted earlier - not mine) in this country and has their interests at heart, maybe someone can do a better job and will rent office space, put 15/20 people on the payroll, put a proper strategic plan in place.....just my 5c worth as a paid up member.
