When we no longer shudder at the ecological warning calls of science, the only voice left that can awaken us belongs to the poets. To hear that voice is to hear the language of the soul. Author and activist, Ian McCullum shares how we are impacting our environment and what we need to do as a human race to reverse the negative effects of over-population and our lack of care … [Read more...]
74 year old man cycles for climate justice
9 countries. One million signatures. Thousands of kilometres. This is the We Have Faith – Act Now for Climate Justice cycling caravan’s objective, as COP21 in Paris draws close. Victor Coutries, or Tata Victor as he is known to his fellow cyclists, is cycling from Nkomazi, Mpumalanga to Lobatse, Botswana, in the name of climate justice. As part of the We Have Faith – Act … [Read more...]
New showers ensure water saving for cyclists
Annually, Hansgrohe Africa joins forces with the Absa Cape Epic as the official shower accessories sponsor. Currently in its third year running, all the riders and crew members who partake in the exhilarating eight day event have the pleasure of using the shower trucks at the end of a long day. The Hansgrohe shower trucks are equipped with EcoSmart overhead showers to ensure … [Read more...]
How to make a popular cycling race sustainable
When thousands of cyclists and spectators take to the streets to participate in the annual Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Tour this weekend, very few people will spare a thought for the dedicated and hardworking team of waste pickers and collectors who are working quietly and often unseen to ensure the litter discarded along the route is picked up and recycled. Each … [Read more...]
Riding for clean energy
The World Naked Bike Ride is a global event. Cape Town joined the ranks of participating cities in 2011 with a smashing debut of a ride. Approximately 150 riders joined us on a beautiful day and the vibe was carnivalesque. 2012 and 2013 were also huge successes with about 250-300 riders and again a fantastic atmosphere. The date for 2014 has been set by the global committee: … [Read more...]
Cycling as bare as we dare for the third time
Since 2004, cities across the world have co-created and shared the experience of the world's largest naked event that seeks to create environmental awareness through clean initiatives such as cycling. This event is called The World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) and this year Cape Town joins a host of other cities for the third time since 2010! This worldwide-led bike ride underpins … [Read more...]
Cape Argus’ anti-nuclear drive
This year the Cape Argus cycle tour and the first commemoration of the Fukushima crises fell on the same day. Knowing that Cape Town pretty much closes down for the “Argus” we at ELA CT (Earthlife Africa Cape Town) realised what a fantastic opportunity we had to make people aware of the threat of nuclear power not only in SA, but also more specifically in Cape Town. As … [Read more...]
Old bikes and green hearts inspire on the Argus
A team of cyclists connected to Stellenbosch University (SU) managed great achievements on the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour on Sunday, with green inspiration and cheers from the crowds. What to do going uphill without gears? You stand up and use your body weight, like we used to do as children, of course! This brave team used the new, but old MATIE BIKES – they are ex … [Read more...]
Pedal Power Returns To Eikestad
As a child growing up in Stellenbosch we had complete freedom of movement. How independent we were, as we cycled ourselves to all activities by means of our own legs – on bicycles. Student numbers were probably less than half of what they are now and only senior students were allowed cars. Even as a student I of course cycled until my final year. Later I was involved in … [Read more...]
Cape Argus greens up
Cape Argus cyclists are going to be encouraged to cycle and recycle at the same time this year! Plastics|SA - the umbrella organisation representing the plastics industry of South Africa - and its intrepid team of eco-warriors, will encourage the 35 000 participants in this year’s Cape Argus/Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Race to not only cycle, but also remember to recycle as they … [Read more...]
Time to explore our beautiful area
The first Winelands Bicycle Map is finally available! The Winelands Map is the second map in the series produced by RideYourCity - the first being the very popular Cape Town Bicycle Map. The maps were developed to encourage more people to cycle as a mode of transport. They aim to do this by: identifying a network of safer, connected routes locating bicycle lanes and … [Read more...]
Bird lovers cycle for conservation
During the recent JoBerg2C mountain bike race, BirdLife South Africa's 'Fast and Featherless' team and their famous patron raised much needed funds and awareness for bird conservation in South Africa. The team's patron, Phil Liggett - internationally regarded as the 'voice of cycling' is a legend in cycling circles, having been the commentator of over 20 Tour de France cycle … [Read more...]
Time to move the planet before it’s too late
We knew Moving Planet would move - we just didn't know how fast. It feels like it's going 82.8 miles per hour (which happens to be the fastest speed ever recorded on a bicycle). In the week since we launched this global day of action, we've already heard from hundreds of organizers in every corner of the planet who are making plans for September 24. Wherever you happen to … [Read more...]
