Eager cyclists gathered at Crossways Village early on Saturday morning to take part in the annual Kwelera to Kei (K2K) mountain bike race, which saw them ride 60km to finish at Kei Mouth.
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Mike Webb, also known as the Pink Fairy, was one of the many riders taking part and made the journey to help raise money for animal welfare organisations in the region.
Together with fellow Pink Fairy enthusiasts, Webb said they managed to raise R42,000 including dog food.
He thanked everyone who took part and chipped in to help out.
“Our Fairyites went all out with their outfits this year and used some really innovative fundraising ideas,” Webb said.
“Cobus raised funds by fixing bikes on the route.
“Jessica Bauer did massage therapy at the finish, [and] I ran around and just did my Pink Fairy thing.
“Thanks to Designer Gold, Daryl Lyall Wittstock for the sponsorship of our awesome t-shirts and to all our supporters,” Webb said. As previously reported, all funds raised for the event will be donated to Hilltop Animal Outreach, the Hole in the Wall Horse Project, Pet Pals, Qonce SPCA and a dog feeding project run by Mdantsane resident Ben Rexana.
Webb said the donations would be finalised this week and sent off to the respective recipients.
