Category: Bicycle Distribution

The Heart of BEN

January 19, 2021

January 2021 – In 2008 a young boy of 3 came to Cape Town from Congo with his Father and due to circumstances he was moved to a SA Children’s Home in Cape Town. He has lived there until now, at the age 16. Although still under the auspices of the home he is going through a trial period of 6 months with his family Father, new Step Mother and Step Sisters, in Diep River. If all goes well he will be placed permanently with his Father.

This move meant that he had to change schools.  He is academically sound and is particularly fond and skilled at rugby. So, due to his attributes and after a lot of effort from lots of people at SAYes, he has attained a sponsorship at an affluent school in the southern suburbs of CT.  One of the shortfalls was transport to and from school.  We at BEN received a kind donation of a bicycle from a gentleman and felt that this was a surely a worthy beneficiary.

We wish you all the best for the future.  Enjoy your bicycle and stay safe!

Overberg District richer with bicycles!

November 2, 2020

29th October 2020 – Grootbos Foundation in Elim, Overberg District received 10 bicycles on the PSTP. These bicycles will be made available to the Cape Agalhas Municipality and Elim essential workers, enhancing their lives with non-motorised transportation to carry out help and assistance to the community.Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works Pedal Power Association Qhubeka Charity Cape Agulhas Municipality Grootbos Foundation

PSTP 2000/2001 is rolling!

October 2, 2020

1 October 2020 – Thembelihle High School in Khayelitsha received 12 bicycles on the PSTP. Together with Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works, Pedal Power Association, Qhubeka Charity we strive to improve mobility of learners through the Scholar Mobility “Learn to Earn” programme. Be safe and remember to wear your helmets whenever you cycle. Premier Alan Winde Bonginkosi Madikizela Thembelihle High School #NonMotorisedTransport #bicycles #bicycleschangelives???????? #WesternCapeProvince #Essentialworkers #transportation #safecycling #cycling #newbikeday #heroesonbikes #pstp #khayelitsha

Covid advise – Please wear masks at all times in public.

Bicycles into Prince Albert

September 28, 2020

23 September 2020 – Tim Mosdell, CEO of Bicycling Empowerment Network (BEN) conducted a bicycle handover ceremony at the launch of the “Karoo Crossing” which is the latest of the Cape Cycle Routes powered by Wesgro. This distribution forms part of the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme in collaboration with Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works, Pedal Power Association, and Qhubeka Charity.

12 bicycles, were handed over to the Prince Albert Community Trust who have done phenomenal work during the pandemic, serving 47000 meals to those in need. Initially all the focus was on scholar mobility. However Covid-19 has helped us to refine our approach. This has also unified civil society organisations, mentioned Tim Mosdell

The ceremony was attended by Premier of the Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, the Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities Minister David Maynier, Ingrid Wolfaardt from Prince Albert Community Trust and Azuke Ntapane – General Manager of Prince Albert Community Trust.
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PSTP distributes the last of the 400 bicycles for 2019/2020. More to continue……

September 18, 2020

Beautiful day for a bicycle distribution. Today we were in the Overberg District distributing 14 bicycles into Boontjieskraal Primary School and 7 bicycles to the Shaw’s Pass pig farmers in Caledon. This is part of the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme partnered with Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works, Pedal Power Association and Qhubeka Charity. Premier Alan Winde Bonginkosi Madikizela Boontjieskraal primary No distribution is complete without bicycle safety training.#Elsenberg #FarmerSupportandDevelopment #overberg #farmers

Thank you Trail Angels

August 26, 2020

25 August 2020 – Thank you Nikki Haywood from Trail Angels for the generous donation of 4 bicycles to BEN. We have selected a woman’s empowerment group in Grabouw to receive the bicycles.
If anyone would like to donate their “previously loved” bicycles to BEN, we will find homes for them – and improve mobility through the use of a bicycle. Contact BEN on 021 7884174 or info@benbikes.org.za

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