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Anyone out there keen to change some young lives? There is a Development Team in Khayelitsha in need of some consistent support (not necessarily financial support). It starts with just getting donated kit and spares to them. They use EVERYTHING. I've been doing this with a team in Nomzamo/Lwandle for a couple of years, and have seen the life changing impact first hand. The team needs someone who is active in the cycling community and has a passion for helping youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. It's up to the person how much time to put in, but I suggest starting as follows: - Put the word out regularly to their cycling community and local bike shops to donate any kit and spares (including holy tubes, which the team patch and reuse). Arrange drop off points or collect every month or 2. Bike shops are generally very happy to act as drop-off points. - Arrange with the Team Manager in Khayelitsha to give the stuff to him every month or 2. He's based in a safer area in Khayelitsha (I've dropped things off there often), but I'm sure he can arrange pickup from somewhere else if needed. It can evolve into something greater, like getting the team involved in fundraising (I do this for the Wine Lands Cycling Club), if someone wants to do that. But regular spares and kit is a life changing start, and doesn't require much time and effort. Just consistency. The team has a great team manager, Lubabalo. He works in IT full time (mostly from home in Khayelitsha) and he does the best he can with what he can access. He's lovely to connect with. More info about the team here: https://www.facebook.com/WWW.BONGACYCLINGACADEMY.ORG?mibextid=ZbWKwL Please connect with me if you feel moved to help... Or maybe there's a cycling club or team who want to own this Kim 061 479 2496

South African Schools Cycling (SASC) is driving cycling skills development to young school goers in a very big way, and the inaugural Solomon’s Primary Schools MTB Development Series, presented by SASC, is making huge inroads into the growth of cycling and cycling development at schools. Click here to view the article

Cycling in South Africa has been identified as a sporting code that plays an important role in the drive to mobilise the nation. Sports and Recreation South Africa (SRSA) created the Cycle for Life programme to resolve socio economic issues in South Africa. With the framework established, Cycling SA is working closely with SRSA and the provincial government departments to assist in driving the initiative. Click here to view the article

I've been connecting with a young gent, Atlehang, over the past couple of years. He was riding with a school, but is now 20 years old and looking for a mountain bike team to join. He's dedicated, passionate about bikes (he often sends me pics of his latest bike build), a "go-getter", and has lots of potential. Are there any mountain biking teams looking for a Development Rider? He's based in the Helderberg area, but can relocate. He's lived in Stellenbosch before too.