Western Cape Premier Alan Winde embarked on a three-day cycle tour through the West Coast with an aim to promote safety through mobility following the State of the Province Address (SOPA).
The cycle tour was a span of 239 km across the West Coast to donate 100 bicycles to neighbourhood watch groups in Velddrif, Vredenburg, Langebaan, Moorreesburg, Riebeeck West and Darling.
Premier Winde said: “The purpose of the cycle tour is to promote safety through mobility and will focus on what bicycles can do to connect communities and assist with service delivery. I am looking forward to these engagements following my State of the Province Address, where I will be focusing on the importance of ensuring a recovery that delivers jobs and safety.”
Premier Winde was joined by Provincial Cabinet members, cycling activists and those involved in the promotion of mobility across the West Coast.
“I am so grateful to all who will be joining me on this cycle tour. Thank you for setting an example for all in our province – highlighting the benefits that bicycles can bring in the Western Cape,” he adds.
The cycle tour began in Velddrif on Wednesday, 16 February, with numerous stops along the way in West Coast towns, and will end off in Cape Town, at the V&A Waterfront.
The donation of bicycles is facilitated through the Provincial Department of Transport and Public Works’ Provincial Bicycle Distribution Programme, which has previously ensured the donation of bicycles to enhance Scholar mobility, Community safety initiatives, support Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises, promote Worker mobility, support food and medicine delivery, and related COVID-19 recovery initiatives.
Below is a breakdown of each day’s ride and activities:
Day 1 Wednesday 16 February 2022 (51 km)
- A bicycle handover to neighbourhood watches will take place in Velddrif from 8am – 8:30am.
- The official start of the cycle tour will be marked by the firing of the starter’s gun, which will take place in Velddrif from 3:30pm – 3:35pm.
- Upon arrival in Vredenburg, a bicycle handover to neighbourhood watches will take place from 4:45pm – 5:15pm.
Day 2 Thursday 17 February 2022 (100 km)
- A bicycle handover to neighbourhood watches will take place in Langebaan from 8:30am – 9am.
- The start of the second day of the Cycle Tour will be marked by the firing of the starter’s gun and will take place in Langebaan from 3:30pm – 3:35pm
- Upon arrival in Moorreesburg, a bicycle handover to neighbourhood watches will take place from 2:30pm – 3pm.
- The starter gun will again be fired from 4:05pm – 4:10pm for departure to Riebeeck West.
Day 3 Friday 18 February 2022 (88 km)
- A bicycle handover to neighbourhood watches will take place in Riebeeck West from 8:30am – 9am.
- The start of the final day of the Cycle Tour will be marked by the firing of the starter’s gun and will take place in Riebeeck West from 9am – 9:05am.
- Upon arrival in Darling, a bicycle handover to neighbourhood watches will take place from 12:05pm – 12:35pm.
- The starter gun will again be fired from 12:35pm – 12:40pm for departure to Cape Town and arrival at the V&A Waterfront.
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Picture: Facebook / Premier Alan Winde