The East London Biker’s Club hosted a successful Anti-Pants Anti-Poaching ride from Beacon Bay to Gonubie on Sunday, January 22.
Bikers rocked up in their fishnets, hot pants, swimming shorts and even costumes to take part in the ride from Spargs parking lot in Beacon Bay to the beachfront in Quigney and then on to the Gonubie Hotel where they stopped for some refreshments.
One of the organizers, Vicky Rehse, said the event was well-supported.
“A few were a bit shy to drop their pants but once they noticed others arrived with no pants, they dropped them quickly,” she said.
“Once the mass ride started, we ended up at the Gonubie Hotel to have refreshments and were warmly welcomed by the friendly staff.
“It was great fun for all the bikers and the public.
“A few people there to have breakfast asked us what it was all about and we informed them of the charity run.
“Some of them also asked us for bank details to donate toward the anti-poaching fund.”
The mass charity ride included 23 bikes with pillions, with 35 people in total.
The mass ride, which also took place in Pretoria at the same time, was aimed at raising awareness of endangered giraffes and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.
“This is something that has been popular in Johannesburg for many years.
“This initiative has raised awareness and funds for rhinos, elephants,
and various other animals.
“When we were presented with the opportunity to do a similar ride in East London, we jumped at the chance.
“We are the only bikers’ club that raises funds for animal awareness,” said Rehse.
The club hopes to hold the event annually.
