BEN – Bicycling Empowerment Network News - BEN

These are not just bikes ……..

May 28, 2021

Onesimo is based in Crossroads/Philippi. The players come from as far as Khayelitsha, Gugulethu and Mandalay. Many players would jog to training and Onesimo would have to provide taxi fare for their return. This proved a financial strain on the organisation as they didn’t always have petty cash, resulting in many boys missing training. Onesimo contacted The Bicycle Consortium and they were issued with 10 bicycles on the 19th May 2021. Onesimo says “These aren’t just bikes, these will assist us to keep our boys off the streets and on a regular training programme”.

This is pure JOY!

May 18, 2021

Feel good Tuesday!

This is the the pure joy of a Salt River child who received a funded BIKE4ALL BMX , during a “clean the street” campaign!

Kross Roads Africa delighted with their bicycles

May 13, 2021

Kross Roads Africa in Masiphumelele received 5 bicycles on the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme on 5th May 2021. This NPO organisation offers a youth development program through sport and art. Joint collaboration with Western Cape Government – Transport and Public Works, Cape Town Pedal Power Association Qhubeka Charity Bike4All Kross Roads Africa

Langa Meals on Wheels receive 5 Bicycles on the PSTP

May 13, 2021

Langa Meals on Wheels received 5 bicycles on the PSTP bicycle distribution on 5th May 2021. These bicycles will aid non motorised transport to deliver meals, especially to the senior citizens in the community. Western Cape Government – Transport and Public Works, Cape Town Pedal Power Association Qhubeka Charity Bike4All Langa Meals On Wheels

Red Zone NHW receive bicycles

April 15, 2021

14 April 2021 – 10 Bicycles were distributed to the Red Zone Neighbourhood Watch in Lotus River. PSTP bicycle distributions continue to improve non motorized transport in the communities.

Bicycles to Mamre

March 23, 2021

Mamre Root 304 received 25 bicycles on the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP) on Thursday, 18th March 2021. Root 304 educates the youth about the environment, diverse cultures and industrial activities within the Mamre community.

On Bike BEC launches bicycle Tour

March 4, 2021

On Bike Tours in Westlake launched their bicycle tour on Tuesday the 2 March 2021. This is a tour and opportunity not to be missed! It is a historic inaugural bike tour of Westlake where you get to enjoy the unique township from the comfort of our own saddle (bikes available too)! The community warmly welcomed us as we cruised through the streets visiting the local Enkosi Orphanage and Sangoma along the way. You will also get to ride through to the impressive Norval Foundation Art Museum, visit Steenberg Wine Farm with wine tasting, passing Pollsmoor Prison (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned) as you pedal your way to Tokai Forest, ending at Eyethu Restaurant in Westlake for some unique African cuisine.

Daily tours have officially commenced. Contact Meshack on 078 279 6460 to secure a booking.

UK Re~cycle delivers to the community again!

March 4, 2021

Two friends, Nicole Richards and Caitlin William’s on their three wheelers. Both ladies have grown up with cerebral palsy. They’ve been friends for over 20 years having attended Bel Porto School in Lansdowne together. After completing school, they both joined the Village Workshop in Claremont where they’ve worked for the past 11 years. The Village Workshop is a project of the Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association. Caitlin’s bicycle was acquired with the help of the Bicycling Empowerment Network (through the Re-Cycle UK container that was donated in May 2021). The three wheeler provides the stability required for Nicole and Caitlin to enjoy the pleasure of cycling, enabling them to fit in normally with society.

#Bike4Alls have arrived!

February 23, 2021

Our long awaited shipment of bicycles have arrived. We were delighted to have Louis de Waal (Founder of BEN) here to lend a helping hand. These bicycles will be assembled and distributed through the PSTP Bicycle Distribution to promote sustainable social and economic empowerment. We do this by ensuring a reliable supply of donated and affordable bicycles to disadvantaged communities and institutions. This programme is run by the Western Cape Government Transport Department in collaboration with Pedal Power Association, Bicycling Empowerment Network and Qhubeka.

Bicycle Safety training

February 22, 2021

Providing access to bicycles needs to be complemented by rider and safety training. All of our bike distributions are accompanied by appropriate safety training. We also provide safety training to schools and community organisations. We work closely with other organisations, including the Pedal Power Association (PPA) in developing safety training methods and associated materials.

News

TESTIMONIALS