[Event] Pedal Power Association Memorial Ride

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Event Name: Pedal Power Association Memorial Ride
When: 22 July 2017
Where: PWC Bike Park, 1A Libertas Road, Bryanston, Gauteng
Category: Industry / General

Cyclists are invited to attend a Memorial Ride on Saturday 22 July 2017 in Gauteng, hosted by the Pedal Power Association (PPA). The riders will pedal from Bryanston to Sandton where a letter voicing concerns regarding the safety of cyclists on the roads, the need for a law to protect cyclists in Gauteng through a minimum passing distance, and discontent with the lack of prosecution in respect of hit-and-run incidents involving cyclists, will be delivered to the MEC of Transport in Gauteng.

 

The death of Cycle Lab Fourways club member, Greg Anderson, in a hit and run incident in Hazyview, recently left the cycling fraternity in shock. “Greg was a humble gentleman off the bike and a real racer on the bike. He lived to cycle and will be sorely missed by many,” says Andrew McLean, well-known cyclist from Cycle Lab Fourways.

 

“The Pedal Power Association takes the safety of all cyclists on our roads very seriously. The organisation has invested millions in our safe cycling ‘Stay Wider of the Rider’ campaign in order to try and secure safer roads and better conditions for cyclists throughout South Africa,” says Robert Vogel, PPA CEO.

 

“The bicycle is a legal form of transport. For many people the bicycle is their only affordable means of transport, while for others the bicycle provides a way to keep fit and healthy. We advocate tolerance and respect between all road users. Motorists are sheltered within their cars, but cyclists have no similar protection and are infinitely more vulnerable. We’d like to see that all cyclists - from sports cyclists to utility cyclists and kids riding to school - can safely use our roads.”

 

The Memorial Ride will start at 07h45 from the PWC Bike Park, 1 A Libertas Street, Bryanston and is organised in conjunction with Cycle Lab Fourways. All road rules will apply during the Ride. Please wear a ‘Stay Wider of the Rider’ cycling jersey, should you have one. These will also be jerseys on sale on the day. The first 200 riders who arrive in the morning will get free coffee from Vida.

 

DETAILS AT A GLANCE

Date: Saturday 22 July 2017

Venue: Start venue PWC Bike Park, 1A Libertas Road, Bryanston

Time: 07h45 to leave at 8h00

Distance: 28 km

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