CANCELLATION OF REMAINING 2020 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
CyclingSA’s Management Committee has taken the difficult decision to cancel all remaining National Championship events for 2020. With gatherings (including sport) limited to 50 people and the cross-provincial travel restrictions, CyclingSA has no option but to cancel these events, as we will not host National Championships where not all provinces and athletes are able to […]
CALL FOR CYCLING SA NOMINATIONS
CyclingSA is calling for nominations of persons interested to become involved on a provincial and national level. Individuals wanting to apply or who would like to nominate candidates should kindly do this through their respective regional and provincials affiliates. SPORT AND TECHNICAL COMMISSION Director of Road Cycling Events and Safety Commissioners DIVERSITY COMMISSIONERS Transformation, Development […]
LOCKDOWN EVENTS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
As events begin to open up, we ask all cyclists who plan to participate, to be up to date with the COVID-19 safety procedures which will affect riders on race day. Some basic things to consider: You will require either a valid CSA membership to be able to participate in any sanctioned cycling events. In […]
JULY REPORT BACK
LOCKDOWN EVENTS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW As events begin to open up, we ask all cyclists who plan to participate, to be up to date with the COVID-19 safety procedures which will affect riders on race day. Some basic things to consider: You will require either a valid CSA membership to be able […]
LEVEL 3 UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Having worked closely with the Department of Sport, Art and Culture, CyclingSA can now give an update on the progress to enable our members to return to the sport of cycling and in particular, the approval of events under Level 3 lockdown. As a result of amended regulations released by government, we are currently working […]
IMPORTANT NOTICE PERTAINING TO CYCLING EVENTS
We have received reports of events being scheduled and while we understand the enthusiasm around getting events back on track – we need to highlight the following message from The Department of Sport, Art and Culture sent to all federations: “If the sports body resumes training or matches either contact or non-contact without the approval […]
LOCKDOWN LEVEL 3 UPDATE
The introduction of Level 3 lockdown has granted a great deal of relief in terms of greater freedom to exercise and the opening up of more industries. We encourage the cycling community to remain mindful that we are in the midst of a pandemic and need to continue to work together to enable government to […]
COVID-19 LEVEL 3 GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO CYCLING
With the nationwide institution of Level 3 from 1 June 2020, we would like to encourage all cyclists to ensure that they are aware of the regulations and abide by them at all times. We’ve had many queries regarding the regulations – we hope that this provides some clarity. Exercise is now permitted between the […]
PRESIDENT CISKA AUSTIN ON HER FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE
This week marks my 100th day in office and as with many, I have spent 50 of them in my ‘home’ office during the nationwide lockdown. Though we are currently facing uncertain times, my key focus is to rebuild a solid foundation from which Cycling South Africa can represent and serve the cycling community with […]
COVID-19 LEVEL 4 GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO CYCLING
As South Africa prepares to transition from Level 5 to Level 4, Cycling South Africa remains committed to serving the best interests of the cycling community during this challenging time. Government has outlined the following activities permissible as of the 1 May 2020: Ciska Austin, President of Cycling South Africa commented “We wish to thank […]
RECOMMENDATIONS BY CYCLING SOUTH AFRICA FOR COVID-19 RISK ADJUSTED STRATEGY PERTAINING TO LEVEL 4 RESTRICTIONS
In consultation with several stakeholders within the cycling industry, Cycling South Africa has submitted a proposal in response to the request from National Government to assist in shaping Lockdown regulations relating specifically to cycling and the industry surrounding it. The submission frames the conditions and practical solutions to address the role of bicycle transport and […]
COVID-19 LEVEL 4 UPDATE
Following the announcement by President Ramaphosa on Thursday 23 April, we have been in discussions as to how the transition to Level 4 lockdown will impact the cycling community. Cycling South Africa has put forward motivation and recommendations to the Minister of Sport for cycling during Level 4 lockdown. We have also made a request […]
