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KYAYELITSHA VELOKHAYA BEC OPENING

March 1, 2018

Velokhaya Bicycle Empowerment Centre in Khayelitsha was February 2018. This is a joint project of BEN, Velokhaya, and internationally based Ubuntu. The Empowerment Centre is located at Velokhaya in their former offices which were converted and revamped by BEN. This would not have been possible without project funding donated by Udo Klempt and Patrick Mertens of Ubuntu and Sinclair’s Africa – THANK YOU. We would like to wish Mzolisi James, the newly appointed BEC, at Velokhaya all the success in his newly required business opportunity.

RAISE FUNDS FOR BEN – SPONSOR LOUIS ON HIS 40TH CONSECUTIVE CYCLE TOUR

March 1, 2018

Let’s raise funds for BEN and sponsor our very own Founder of Bicycling Empowerment Network, Louis de Waal,

Louis is not only one of the FABULOUS 6 CYCLISTS who have competed in all Cape Town Cycle Tours since the introduction date in 1978, but he is fit and at 80 years old, is ready to cycle his 40th cycle tour. Nothing will make Louis happier than to raise funds for the NPO he created with such passion, and that has played such a huge part in his life bringing awareness to cycling and so much more ……….

Louis we are so proud of you. Let’s pay respect to Louis and sponsor this great achievement. We challenge you to make a cash donation or sponsor per km (R2/km equates to R218 for the competing in the 2018 CTCT)

Details for Payment :- Bicycling Empowerment Network, FNB
Bank, Account number 62034204082. Branch code 200409

Please use ref : Louis/cycletour/Name

Lets do this for Louis!

Taking to the streets for Andrew

November 24, 2016

Meet part of the BEN Cape Town Cycle Team riding to raise funds for BEN in memory of their dear friend Andrew Janisch

BEN’s 50 bicycle project in Missionvale, Eastern Cape

October 21, 2016

The BEN team spent a week at the Missionvale Care Centre, located in the township of Missionvale, Port Elizabeth. Learners and healthcare workers from the community each received a bike as part of an exciting project that was funded by the Grassroots Youth Development Programme.

BEN at the #CoCreate Mobility Indaba 2016

October 12, 2016

Cape Town children were treated to a weekend of safe cycling fun with BEN & PPA at the #CoCreateSA Mobility Indaba, held at Kenilworth Racecourse 8-9 October.

BEN & PPA Launch School Safety Programme

October 12, 2016

BEN and our partners the Pedal Power Association (PPA) recently launched the exciting new schools cycling safety initiative which sees children from schools across the Western Cape being taught the fundamentals of being safe on the road while cycling.

Become a ‘Friend’ of BEN

October 12, 2016

Receive a Velotex BEN cycling shirt when you become a ‘Friend of BEN’ through your monthly support of R100 or once off donation of R1000.

Cape Town Cycle Tour 2017 – Join Team BEN

October 12, 2016

Join the BEN charity team for the 2017 Cape Town Cycle Tour Sunday and help BEN continue carrying out our work of creating access through opportunities through bicycles, giving hope and a step up to those who need it most.

Bike better with BEN

October 12, 2016

There is a shift happening in cycling circles with the bicycle starting to regain its place as an important mode of transport. On the 18^th August 2016, BEN held a stakeholders networking event at the Western Province Cricket Club in Rondebosch.

Mandela Day at ben 2016

October 12, 2016

Following on from Nelson Mandela’s vision of making a positive difference to the lives of others, BEN recently donated 30 bicycles, helmets, locks and tool kits to individuals and organisations with a need for mobility during July, in celebration of Mandela Day.

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