Albatross

PPA facebook page 23 July 2019 The Pedal Power Association (PPA), has provided input and information to the City Of Cape Town and the South African Police Services (SAPS), to implement a strategy to make to West Coast cycle path safer for all cyclists. As useful as it has been for cyclists, the West Coast cycle path route in and out of the city has also been a dangerous one – since 2017, 15 cases of cyclists being robbed have been reported to the PPA. However, given that not all cases get reported to us or police authorities, the actual number of incidents is much higher. SAPS, in conjunction with City Of Cape Town, has assessed that it is a criminal element among vagrants living along certain areas along the path that are the biggest threat. In a recent meeting chaired by Pieter Robberts, Director Policing and Law Enforcement for the City of Cape Town that included the PPA and other role players, the criminal activities on the cycle path was specifically discussed and the following plan of action agreed upon. REGULAR PATROLS The area worst affected by the criminal activity is from Woodstock to the Paarden Island My Citi bus stop. This will now be patrolled by a Law Enforcement Unit employing two motorbikes, Segway’s, bicycles and foot patrols. The PPA is willing to donate #bike4All bicycles for these patrols over peak times from 6h00 to 9h00, and then again from 15h30 to 19h00, as well as Sundays when the path has the most traffic. There is also a need for volunteers to do patrols over weekends. MONITORING AND ANALYSIS Along with a clear and increased law enforcement presence, there will also be 24-hour CCTV monitoring of the area. City law enforcement will also conduct a weekly analysis of activity on the cycle path. They are also looking for volunteers to monitor the cameras in the traffic management centre. CYCLISTS – CALL TO ACTION For the plan to work requires assistance from Cape Town’s cycling community too. • Report cases: The PPA and SAPS are calling on cyclists to report the cases to the Maitland or Milnerton Police Stations. Building a clear picture of the criminal activity is an important element of effective policing. Given the CCV footage that can quickly be retrieved, the chances of apprehending criminals and making a strong case against them is dramatically increased. The PPA is asking cyclists who have been attacked in the area from 2017 up to now to please contact liz@pedalpower.org.za with your case number and details in order to investigate possible prosecution. • Volunteer for patrols: SAPS is asking for volunteers to join the Auxiliary Services that will patrol the area over weekends to ensure the path is safe The PPA will host a co-ordination meeting, inviting all the role players and cyclists who regularly use the cycle path. The aim will be to discuss issues and give input to further improve this action plan.

From the first Queen album, everything I love about Queen rolled into one track. Soulful ballads, harmonised voices and some rocking guitar riffs.

Queen should have an appreciation thread all to themselves IMHO

His voice (or lack thereof) grows on you though

Might be a double post, sod it , its worth another spin

Too awesome to post on song of the day fred

String is a wonderful thing Rope is thicker, but string is quicker Spike Milligan

No commutes for me next week as I'm attending training the whole week, so I'll probably be back on page 2 of the leader board very soon

+1 for Lyne Nothing beats going up and down on a local product

So if anyone picks up one of these as you come into Melkbos DM me

Some excitement on the commute this morning. Pedaling along it felt like my left pedal was wobbly, immediate thought was "bugger, I just bought these flats and the bearing has gone already". So kept on pedaling until pedal disappeared, along with the left hand crank. Crank must have worked itself loose and then left me. Quick scramble followed to recover the crank from the road before a car rode over it! Managed to pop it back on and got to work ok, hoping it will hold on home commute later so that I can have a proper look at it. I don't need this K** on a dark morning

http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/Transport-and-vehicles/Cycling-and-walking-in-Cape-Town/Cycling-safely Yup, we do and this is how they are marketed. No mention that people are getting mugged on certain KNOWN hotspots.

I use these gloves for cold morning commutes (1-10 deg.C) and work well. https://www.evobikes.co.za/apparel/cycling-gloves/molon-labe-fribus-thermo-winter-gloves-black-blue.html My toes stay warm in the five ten free rider pros as it has a robust toe cap section. https://www.bikeinn.com/bike/five-ten-freerider-pro/136375574/p?utm_source=google_products&utm_medium=merchant&id_producte=4624562&country=za&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgLLoBRDyARIsACRAZe6kVqpl9z-93gpLjFThA1-hhY5-0btUOdYrN0yXkCJ5FF1ODVBUproaAhYpEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

CCT should stop bragging about their cycle lanes until they can make them safe to ride on again.

Cool video

Lekka commute home yesterday with a rare northerly tailwind, Weeeeeee all the way home . On a side note, the roadworks on Otto du Plessis drive after the 2nd circle (Big Bay area) have made the road very narrow for the peeps riding in a northerly direction, be careful as their isn't enough room for a cyclist AND a car.

That sucks, how many more muggings until we see some action form the authorities!