Bikers show support for men’s health issues
The throaty roar of motorcycles of all description set the mood for a night of live music and entertainment at the Café Rock 'n Throttle in Stinkhout Crescent last Friday evening.
Various Lowveld biking chapters descended on BMW Motorrad Mbombela, decked out in their leathers and club colours, to raise awareness about health issues facing men. As the venue filled up, organiser, Bernadette Schlebusch, and Shaun Brown reminded everyone that the evening, although a regular social event for biking enthusiasts, was also to highlight the plight of men facing depression and other issues such as prostate cancer.
"This is usually a social event. Bikers across South Africa are involved. As a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic it has not been possible this year, but we did manage to get everyone together in support of Movember," she said.
This annual event involves the growing of moustaches during November to raise awareness about diseases such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men's suicide, and is run by the Movember Foundation.
Attendees were asked to pay a R20 fee that made them eligible for a lucky draw.
Brown added, "This event highlights the illnesses men deal with, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic and we hope that similar events can be held more often to shed light on testicular cancer, prostate cancer and depression, which results in suicide.
"We hope to host more events to showcase the brand so that others can also experience what it is about". The convoy proceeded along the R40 to the newly established Café Rock 'n Throttle for a taste of live local music presented by Dare to Believe and the chance to admire the many motorbikes.
Co-owners, Mel and Martin Davids, opened Café Rock 'n Throttle's doors to the public a few months ago, serving up live Rock and Roll music to lovers of the genre who enjoying the riff of the electric guitar and the snares of the drumbeat, coupled with strong vocal performances.
"We only open Friday nights and patrons come here for the live Rock and Roll and it affords us the opportunity to expose local bands.
"The music is mostly rock-oriented, however, we are looking at including more genres to cater to everyone's taste," said
Mel.