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Velokhaya is a proud supporter of The Department of Coffee (@DpmofCoffee) in Khayelitsha, an exciting new business venture in the heart of Khayelitsha which was co-founded by a Vusi Mamile, a former Velokhaya rider (click here to read his story). Please join Velokhaya cyclists as they lead a #CoffeeMob tour from the D.O.C on Saturday, April 20 from 10H00 - catch the #CoffeeMob train from Cape Town station at 09H15 or meet us at the D.O.C opposite the Khayelitsha train station. (Tickets for the train are available on www.quicket.co.za).
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As part of the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour the Pick n Pay LikeBike is taking part again this year, with SABC 3 Top Billing's Janez Vermeiren in the hot seat this time around.
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The Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy in Khayelitsha, South Africa, has been selected as the official community beneficiary of the Mzansi Tour, an exciting new cycling event launched today (Tuesday,
12 February, 2013).
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'Read all about it' - download our latest newsletter and catch up on all the exciting happenings and events from the past six months.
In this issue:
- Message from the CEO, Monde Mpongoshe
- Reflections of a rider
- Supporting Velokhaya in 2012
- Rider news and achievements
- Velokhaya in the news
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The cycling community in South Africa and abroad was shocked
and saddened by
the tragic death of Burry Stander (25), one of the
brightest cycling stars
in South Africa, who was killed during a training ride on January 3 this
year.
Velokhaya joined the thousands who paid tribute to the champion cyclist and
the contribution he had made to the sport.
Burry was a hero to many of our Velokhaya riders and his death - the result
of a road accident - has left an enormous void in our hearts. Our deepest
condolences and thoughts continue to be with his devastated family.
The safety of our cyclists on our roads has been a concern for many years,
which is why we, as Velokhaya, continue to be immensely grateful to Engen
for its sponsorship of our safe cycling programme.
This schools-based programme is essential for creating awareness among our
children of the importance of acting responsibly on the roads. Our hope is that the knowledge they gain during this programme at school, will provide a foundation for them to become responsible adult road users, both as cyclists and motorists.
Our sincere wish is that Burry's death will not be in vain and that his passing will lead to safer cycling conditions on the road.
Luthando Kaka, a member of Team Bonitas professional
road cycling team, has been selected by the Department
of Sport and Recreation as one of the top 100 most influential
sports people in South Africa during 2011.
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Make sure you don't miss this insert on e.tv (DStv channel 403 – eNCA) at the following times:
Tuesday, 27 Nov, 12:57pm
Wednesday, 28 Nov, 12:40am, 3:38am and 5:57am.
(Times could be subject to change).
Video courtesy of news24.com - September 2012.
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Velokhaya CEO, Monde Mpongoshe, interviewed on SAFM radio - July 28, 2012.
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'Read all about it' - download our latest newsletter and catch up on all the exciting happenings and events from the past six months.
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Exploring Khayelitsha by bicycle. First published in abouTime Magazine - July 2012.
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"The Velokhaya cycling project has been a landmark of success since its inception in 2003.."
Published in Leadership in Sport Magazine - July 2012.
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Velokhaya held a training camp between July 6 and 15 for our Top 14 performing riders. Operations
Manager, Sipho Mona, tells us more...
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Luthando Kaka interviewed on etv-News - June 17, 2012.
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The Minister of Sport and Recreation, Mr Fikile Mbalula, accompanied by his Deputy Minister, Mr Gert
Oosthuizen, visited the Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy.
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Four Velokhaya riders have been chosen to represent Western
Province at the Cycling South Africa Youth Festival.
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The Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy was deeply saddened to learn of the death of a former Academy rider,
Verdi Farao.
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Youtube video courtesy of SABC2's Expresso
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Social media brings bikes to Khayelitsha.
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The Velokhaya BMX riders showed their support for childrens' rights by entering a 15-strong BMX squad.
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You can make a difference to the Pick n Pay Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy using the power of social media.
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A cycling academy has helped a Khayelitsha teen become a champion rider.
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Anita Zenani chosen as ambassador for the Post Office's International Letter Writing competition.
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More good news for Velokhaya and our sponsor, Pick n Pay - we have two new Western Province Time Trial Champions!
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Twelve of Velokhaya’s top road cyclists – all cycling in Pick n Pay colours - participated in the 2011 Western Province Road Cycling Championships, which took place on November 5 in the Paardeberg.
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The Velokhaya cyclists’ achievements in this year’s 2011 Spring League – which include a number of wins - have brought great pride to Velokhaya and our main sponsor, Pick n Pay.
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The news that the City of Cape Town had beaten more than 50 cities around the world to be named the 2014 World Design Capital (WDC) was good news for Safmarine and its ‘Containers in the Community’ project, Velokhaya.
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Mthunzi Mdwaba has been selected as one of eight top global leaders to serve on the Governance Body of AccountAbility.
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Show your support for National Book Week (September 5 – 10) by donating unwanted books to the ‘Books on Bikes’ initiative and give less fortunate children living in Khayelitsha access to books!
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Thanks to a new partnership between Velokhaya and Bike & Saddle....
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Last year, when Velokhaya BMX rider Anita Zenani (13) was placed sixth in the world in her first ever competitive BMX event outside Khayelitsha, she had only one wish - to be given the chance to improve her world ranking at this year’s UCI BMX World Championships in Denmark.
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Engen, the sponsor of the Safe Cycling programme, officially launched the popular schools safety programme in the Eastern Cape on Thursday, June 23, 2011.
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Velokhaya BMX Coach Skeezo Vicani received his Navigator Leadership Course Certificate at the Common Purpose awards ceremony held at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
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Thanks to the involvement of Safmarine, Thingking, Boa Mistura and Lorelle Bell the container buildings have been transformed into a fabulous, vibrant landmark.
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Thingking's Lyall Sprong and Marc Nicolson are the creative brains behind the revamp of the container-based Velokhaya BMX Oval buildings.
Find out more about Thingking - and how Lyall and Marc became involved in the refurbishment project at Velokhaya.
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The Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy has entered the prestigious Beyond Sport Community Award in the category, 'Best Project for Social Inclusion'.
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We'd love to give Anita - who has become a positive role model for many young girls the chance to improve on her 6th place at this year's event in Copenhagen, Denmark and are looking for a sponsor to help us do so.
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The Velokhaya BMX Oval and the Khayelitsha Sports Council will host the WESTERN PROVINCE BMX CHALLENGE on Saturday, 16 April from 08H00 to 12H00.
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Khayelitsha cyclist Songezo Jim (20) has become the second Life Cycling Academy/Velokhaya cyclist to join South Africa's number one road cycling
team..
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The 2010 Western Province BMX Championships will be taking place at Velokhaya (Khayelitsha) on Thursday, December 16, 2010.
Click here to read more about the event and click here to find directions to Velokhaya. See you there!
Successful businessman Monde Mpongoshe (38) is set to replace Glyn Broomberg as CEO of the Life Cycling Academy (LCA) and Velokhaya in March next year.
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The start ramp at the BMX Oval has been 'revamped' thanks to the Pedal Power Association (PPA), a long-time supporter of the LCA and the Velokhaya BMX Oval - and of cycling transformation in South Africa.
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Click here to view photo of the 'converted container' ramp!.
The Velokhaya 'family' is growing - we have our first 'twin sister club' and it's in Western Australia!
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"This year, 2010, was the third year of the Engen Safe Cycling Programme and what made this year different to the other years, is that we managed to reach our targets despite the many obstacles we faced (which included the five-week World Cup period and the four week Teachers strike!).
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Khayelitsha cyclist Songezo Jim will be heading for Rwanda soon to compete in the African Championships and the Tour of Rwanda.
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Cyclist Songezo Jim, a member of the GT Velokhaya team, has been selected to compete in the African Championships, which will take place from 10 - 14 November in Rwanda.
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Five of Velokhaya's BMX cyclists will soon have the opportunity to pit their skills against the world's top BMXers when South Africa hosts the World BMX Championships for the first time at the end of July.
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GT Velokhaya PPA cyclist Songezo Jim was the only Cape-based rider selected for the nine-man, South African 'Tour of Nations' team which competed in Europe in April and May 2010. He tells us what it's like to ride in Europe as a first-timer
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This is a fun event being presented with the objective of promoting BMX participation.
The competition will be run in the groups as indicated on the entry form which will conform to the rules of BMX racing as laid down by BMX SA.
Entries are limited to 100 with all participants receiving medals, the first three places in each category receiving gold, silver and bronze medals.
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Khayelitsha's hottest new cycling talent, Team GT Velokhaya PPA's Songezo Jim, is the only Under 23 Cape Town-based rider in the South African nine-man team to compete in the 2010 Nations Cup, which will be held in Europe in March and April.
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We find ourselves on the verge of having to close down our flagship program, the Competitive Cycling Program, due to a lack of sponsorship. This program is the pinnacle of our efforts to transform cycling in South Africa and to make competitive cycling accessible to the members of our previously disadvantaged communities.
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Members of Safmarine's global PR & Communications team gathered in December to plant 10 trees at the Velokhaya BMX Oval in Khayelitsha, two weeks before
Velokhaya hosted its second major BMX event.
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BMX enthusiasts of all ages and races gathered in Khayelitsha on South Africa's Day of Reconciliation (December 16) to watch top South African BMX cyclists and novices compete in the inaugural Canal Walk Foundation Reconciliation Cup. The event was held to promote the sport of BMX in the Western Cape - and to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of the Velokhaya BMX Oval.
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The Life Cycling Academy/Velokhaya and the Canal Walk Foundation will host the inaugural Canal Walk Foundation Reconciliation Cup at the Velokhaya BMX Oval on December 16, 2009
(Wednesday - Day of Reconciliation).
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A R100 000 donation by the Vodacom Foundation has boosted BMX training and racing at the Velokhaya BMX Oval in Khayelitsha near Cape Town.
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The Life Cycling Academy's Emile Jacobs is currently competing in European cycling events.
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The GT Velokhaya Elite team competed in the event and Sipho Mona, team manager, provides this report on the race.
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Velokhaya BMX Oval - future projects. See the plans below.
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Organiser Velokhaya Events is to hold its first Engen Dynamic Cycle Challenge (EDCC) for 2009 in Port Elizabeth on Sunday, April 12, 2009.
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Before Luthando returned to Europe, we asked him:
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Mxolisi Mdletshe, a Bachelor of Commerce (Strategy Management) student, visited the Velokhaya BMX Oval
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Top European team in SA for international cycling event
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