Eighteen cyclists have completed a 720km long journey from Edenvale to Durban to raise funds and awareness about testicular cancer.
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The group of men and women set off from Harris Road on August 4 and finished on August 8.
The cyclist rode on behalf of the Love Your Nuts Foundation.
Edenvale businessman and one of the organises of the journey Colin McCourt said this year’s initiative crept up on the group.
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Two years ago, Colin organised a similar initiative down to Durban to raise funds and awareness about the foundation. Close to R40 000 was raised for the foundation.
On the day the cyclist set off Colin said everyone was feeling excited about the journey.
“The weather has been a lot nicer compared to the 2016 ride.”
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Cape Town resident and founder of the foundation, Torsten Koehler, said it was wonderful to see the cyclists support the foundation.
Watch the cyclists embark on their journey:
The foundation, which was started a few years ago, hopes to create awareness about testicular cancer.
“Men often don’t talk about issues like this. They often hide it,” said Torsten.
“I started making cheeky posts on social media and the foundation grew from there.”
Torsten said in addition to cyclists, there are runners and other athletes who help create awareness.
In a speech made to everyone at the start of the journey, Torsten thanked them for their assistance.
“The foundation needs people like you men and women,” he said.
“At the moment the foundation is a one-man show but with your help, we can make it grow.”
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