Field Trip – Masi Bike Shop in Masiphumelele 15 May 2018

Field trip on the Kommetjie Corridor. 2nd Stop – Masi Bike Shop in Masiphumelele run by Solomon ( Morgan) Chikumba who also received funding from our Donor Annette from Swizerland to revamp his business premises. Morgan is well known for his bicycle sales and bicycle rentals. Big shout out to Tony Florence from BEN on a fabulous revamp. For bike sales contact Morgan on 0742427588. Masi Bike Shop is located at 1764 Pokela Street, Masiphumelele. Once again, a very special THANK YOU to Annette from Swizerland for her ongoing support on the Kommetjie Corridor. This would not be possible without your funding.

Field Trip – Eyethu Cycles in Westlake 15 May 2018

Field trip on the Kommetjie Corridor. 1st Stop – Eyethu Cycles in Westlake run by Meshack Nchupetsang who recently was lucky enough to be funded an upgrade by our Donor Annette from Swizerland. Meshack is known for his expert mechanical skills and runs a small spaza shop from his business. We commend Tony Florence from BEN on a job well done. For bike sales and mechanical servicing contact Meschack on 0782796460. Eyethu Cycles is located at Cnr of Westlake drive & Linx Way, Westlake.  A very special THANK YOU to Annette from Swizerland for her ongoing support on the Kommetjie Corridor. This would not be possible without your funding.

OCEAN VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL BICYCLE HAND OVER – MARCH 2018

On Friday, 23 March 2018, we handed over 50 Bike4all bikes to selected children at Ocean View Secondary School , and 50 Qhubeka bikes to the parent of the beneficiary. This is part of the Kommetjie Corridor programme. Many thanks to our donors Annette Andredelaporte and Ken Sturgeon from Rotary Club of Claremont who were able to join us on the day. Bike4all is a joint project with Pedal Power Association.

LOUIS GETS HIS 40TH CONSECUTIVE CT CYCLE TOUR MEDAL!

BEN founder and Chairman Louis de Waal finished his 40th consecutive  CT Cycle Tour. Well done Louis ????.  A special shout out to Louis’ Son Anton for getting him through this amazing achievement.  Well done to our General Manager Tim Mosdell and his wife Paula for completing the cycle tour.

KYAYELITSHA VELOKHAYA BEC OPENING

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

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 ……….