Bikers to spread love in Masvingo

Curtworth Masango-Sports Reporter

BIKERS from the country and beyond will converge in Masvingo for the Great Zimbabwe Rally set for today. 

Participants are expected from across the country and regional countries like Namibia, Zambia, and South Africa among others while several activities have been included from mass rides, street events, and slow rides among others. 

Titanium Motorcycle Club president Natasha Mutsvairo said the Great Zimbabwe Rally is an annual event that attracts people from  across the region. 

“We have a biking rally starting tomorrow (today) till Sunday in Masvingo. It is an annual rally that sees riders coming from all over Zimbabwe and the region and we are hosting it,” she said. 

“This year’s event will run under the theme Ride, Inspire, Empower, #CelebratingWomen.

“As part of our drive, we shall be donating to Alpha Cottages and we have been welcoming anyone who intends to partner with us. 

“Donations came in the form of disposable sanitary pads, underwear, and socks for both girls and boys and foodstuff. 

“We aim to build confidence in our wards and ensuring they do not have to worry about the little things. 

“We are also taking hygiene packs in old handbags, bags (Creativity is encouraged) which include roll-on, soap and lotion and any other items can be donated.” 

Charity Ambassador Chenge Makawa said the event is helping to portray a true image against the popular opinion that riders are rowdy. 

“As bikers, we love to spread the love and there is a misconception that we are rowdy, rude, and just like racing around. On top of that they think we are not morally upright,” she said. 

“With our charity events, it is to show otherwise that we are full of love for our community. In every rally, there is always a charity event to give to the less fortunate. 

“We are doing a sanitary and underwear drive for the girl and boy child. We thought of having the boy covered as well as we don’t want to overlook the girl child. 

“So our charity runs define who we are, and we are looking forward to going beyond our country in the future as a motorcycle club.”