Gear up for awareness cycle along Durban beachfront
The Stay Wider of the Rider safe-cycling campaign has become instrumental in creating national awareness and urges motorists and cyclists to share the roads safely.
THE annual Pedal Power Association (PPA) ‘Stay Wider of the Rider’ Safe-Cycling Awareness Ride takes place on Saturday, September 10, at 06:00 for 06:30, from Bike and Bean, Snell Parade parking area in Durban.
The CEO of the association, Neil Robinson, said the Stay Wider of the Rider safe-cycling campaign, launched in 2014, has become instrumental in creating national awareness and urges motorists and cyclists to share the roads safely.
“Cyclists are legitimate road users and have the right to be treated with courtesy and care by other road users. In turn, cyclists must also obey the rules of the road. The road is a shared space where all road users have rights and responsibilities. It is our mission to raise awareness of cycling’s role as a key and sustainable mode of transport and to make it safe for everyone to cycle,” Robinson said.
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“Remember to give a cyclist a wide berth of at least one metre when passing. If in doubt, don’t pass the cyclist and wait for an opportunity to pass safely. Space, mutual respect, courteous behaviour and time save lives,” Robinson said.
The short ride of 20km will take place along the beach road for maximum visibility.
Robinson added the event is free, and everyone is welcome to ride.
