Carol a natural born motorbiker
Biker lady, Carol Mxube (45) believes motorbiking is for all genders and women need to start embracing the sport.
“I believe I was born a biker because it was so easy for me to start riding.
“In a period of four days, I was a perfect rider, ready for the road. I also think it is because I just loved it from a young age.”
Born and bred in Tzaneen, her passion for bikes was inspired by her father who also owned a bike when she was only a little girl.
She told the Herald that she and her uncle used to steal her father’s motorcycle and ride around while he was at work.
However, she focused on school and on being a “normal” girl.
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After getting married to her late husband, her love for biking was revived as he also loved motorcycles.
The pair used to attend biking events together, although she only did it to accompany him and as a hobby.
“During my mourning process, I decided to do something which I knew my husband loved and biking was the obvious option.
“I started attending biking events and in 2011 I was the first woman to join the Elite Riders in the Vaal.
“The men were very supportive and over protective.
“In 2013 I bought a rapture which is a cruising bike until I was confident enough to buy my own superbike.
“The sport is very expensive and risky, but it is fun and brings a lot of exciting adventures,” she stated.
The mother of three girls is multi-talented as she is also a DJ and loves spinning and drifting cars.
She urges women to not allow perceptions of the community to define them and tell them what they are allowed to do or not.
“Do something you love.”
Mxube says she is grateful for the support she is receiving from her children because they allow her to follow her heart.
“I wish my children can also become great bikers growing up and follow their hearts in whatever they choose to do,” she concluded.
