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Safe Cycling
The fastest growing sport in South Africa is cycling, and according to some reports it might even surpass golf in being the sport of choice for corporates. Some people in SA choose to cycle as a mode of transport because it is economical and an alternative to walking in remote areas without public transport.
Although there are health and economic benefits to cycling, cyclists are very vulnerable on the road.
SADD advocate for the safety of all vulnerable road users, which includes cyclists. The safety of cyclists is paramount and it is important for them to be recognized as traffic on the road. Cyclists are especially vulnerable as drink drivers often leave parties early in the morning and their peripheral vision is severely affected by alcohol.
We thank N3TC for their continued support. Our combined safe cycling project is designed to teach motor vehicle users to respect the cyclist and how the cyclist can stay safe on the road. For example by using the right gear, how to stay visible and communicating with other road users. This is all detailed in our safe cycling pamphlet, that we are giving to our project beneficiaries.
Mkwena brothers from Piggly Wiggly farm
If you would like to buy our pamphlet, as a cyclist or interested party, please email mellisa@sadd.org.za
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Victims have rights too!
The need for safe cycling awareness is even more apparent when news of cyclists being injured or killed on South African roads continues to escalate. The carnage needs to stop.
As an advocacy group, our main mandate is giving victims a voice.
Director of SADD, Caro Smit went to Durban Court on the 16th September 2016 to protest and support the families of cyclists Richard da Silva and Jared Dwyer killed by a drink driver.
#AboutTimeJailTime
(from left) Caro Smit, Rosa da Silva, Lee Dwyer, Sonya Ferreira and Carlos da Silva
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Cape Town Cycle Tour 2017.
SADD is the team to choose!
Please purchase a ticket from us to participate in the Cape Town Cycle Tour in 2017!
We have 15 spaces in our group and our group entry fee is R1 800 (R800 for the ticket and R1 000 donation). Please note: Section 18A tax certificates are available on request for the donation.
Cost of tickets include: a cycling shirt and a multi-use breathalyzer (value of R900)
To ride for SADD please contact Mellisa on (081 5296546, 033 343 1853, mellisa@sadd.org.za)
We hope to contribute to the safety of cyclists all over South Africa and build awareness around safe cycling and the respect cyclists deserve on the road, because they have rights too!
Owning a breathalyser can save your life and we are committed to bringing down the road carnage that happens on our roads.
You are the difference, and every right decision that you make not only saves your life, but the lives of those around you.
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Did you know?
The Cape Town Cycle Tour is the world's largest timed cycle race.
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Support SADD
Donate to SADD and help us in our work in education on road safety, awareness and victim support.
Thank you to all our supporters
Thank you to everyone who supports SADD in whatever way, whether through donating or joining the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet programme and donating for SADD when you shop or by supporting Litres for Education and donating to SADD when you fill up with petrol.
Thank you also to our corporate sponsors.
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