…as motorcycle club raises funds for charity
Moroke Sekoboto
THE Lesotho Kings Motorcycle Club held a road safety awareness ride yesterday to promote the safe sharing of roads between motorcyclists and other road users, while raising funds for charity.
The event began with a convoy from Mseja Lifestyle through Maseru before returning to the venue. The main ride then proceeded from Mseja Lifestyle to Ramabanta.
Formed in 2022, the club has since participated in several charitable activities aimed at giving back to the community.
Lesotho Kings Motorcycle Club president, Kabelo Tiheli, told the Sunday Express that the club was a social and riding group actively involved in charity work, community events and regional biking culture.
“We coordinate our activities, rides and community events primarily through our official social media channels. We welcome local and regional riders for weekend gatherings and charity runs,” Tiheli said.
He said the club focused mainly on road riding, including long-distance journeys, scenic mountain passes and trips to regional gatherings in neighbouring South Africa.
Veteran rider and club member Lebohang Sehloho said members shared a passion for motorcycling and a commitment to helping the less fortunate.
“As bikers, we unite with the intention of transforming lives. We focus on charity while riding for fun,” Sehloho said.
He said the club was also concerned about road safety, noting that some motorists, pedestrians and other road users were unfamiliar with how to share the road safely with motorcyclists.
“We acknowledge that motorcycles were not always familiar to people, hence some road users do not know how to share the road with bikers. This can contribute to road accidents.
“To reduce or prevent accidents, we are raising awareness among road users, including drivers, pedestrians and delivery riders, about the importance of sharing the road safely. That is why we are promoting the message ‘Think Bike’,” Sehloho said.
He said the club was established in 2022 through the efforts of Mpopo Molomo, who brought together friends and fellow bikers.
Molomo had earlier helped establish North Kings, a group comprising riders from Butha-Buthe and Leribe. The members later decided to rename it Lesotho Kings to make it more inclusive of Basotho riders from across the country.
“The club was formed to have fun as riders and to make a positive impact on our communities. We have helped several children’s shelters,” Sehloho said.
He added that the club worked with other motorcycle clubs to raise funds for charitable causes, explaining that the participation of different clubs at yesterday’s event reflected their shared commitment to giving back to the community.