Bikers crown their Miss Golden Oldie

At 09:00 bikers entered the premises on their bikes where they enjoyed a breakfast with the residents of Vergeet My Nie and Martha Hofmeyer.

Lynne and Richard van balkom with the items that were given away during the raffel competition as well as the prizes for the nicest bike and the slow race.

Bikers that Care hosted their annual Golden Oldies function at Martha Hofmeyer Old Age Home on Saturday in conjunction with other bikers clubs and Lions International Polokwane.

At 09:00 bikers entered the premises on their bikes where they enjoyed a breakfast with the residents of Vergeet My Nie and Martha Hofmeyer.

There was a variety of food stalls, a flea market, as well as a beer garden. The highlight of the day was the crowning of Miss Golden Oldie.

This award went to Johanna Knoetze and Melita Ramodike was crowned first princess.

Jan Booysen, his wife Christa and Pat Matthews enjoys the atmosphere at teh Golden Oldies Bikers function.

Flip Kemper sells Stokwors, pap and kaiings and ribsticks at the Bikers that Care Golden Oldies function.

Enjoying the athmosphere at the Golden Oldies Bikers Day is Wil Alkers, William Johnson and Corrie van der Merwe.

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Lynn van Balkom with the winner of the Nicesst Bike competition, Stretch. (Photo: Anton van Schalkwyk)

These bikes belong to bikers from different bike clubs that will take part in the mass ride through town. (Photo: Anton van Schalkwyk)

Members of the Roadhogs Bikers club shortly before the mass ride through town. Photos: Anton van Schalkwyk

Enjoying the bikes is Hennie Hattingh and Cindy du Toit and Tobie Saunders. Cindy and Tobie are from the Night Watchmen Club.

Lynn from Balkom with the winner of the slow race, Malan. (Photo: Anton van Schalkwyk)

Ready to win Miss Golden Oldie is Melida Ramodike, who were chosen as princess for the Miss. Golden Oldie.

Melita Ramodike is crowned as first princess at the Miss Golden Oldie competition that took place during the Golden Oldies day at Martha Hofmeyr. Photos: Anton van Schalkwyk

Lynne and Richard van balkom with the items that were given away during the raffel competition as well as the prizes for the nicest bike and the slow race.

Richard van Balkom with Johanna Knoetze, who won the Miss Oldie competition.

There was also a raffle, as well as lucky draws where the first winner received R3 000, the second winner received R2 000 and the third winner received R1 000.

There were also two trophies that went to Morkel Smith, better known as “Stretch”, and another biker, identified only as Malan. Stretch won the trophy for the nicest bike, while Malan won the trophy for the slow race.

Lynne van Balkom, one of the organisers, expressed Bikers that Care’s gratitude towards everyone who contributed to ensure the great success of the day:

Grace Lifestyle Centre, Liversage Panel Beaters, Mikar, Alert Motor Spares, Haenertsburg Liqour Store, Fast Bikes, K R Motors, Bike Zone, Fred’s Towing, JKJ Couriers, Tops Liquor, Thornhill, Brin. Redds, J D Fasteners, Soetdorings, Fontana Bloemiste (Flowers), Danlee Paints, Oil Shoppe, Katrien Kastelein (Sachès), Sterkloop (Cupcakes), Lions, Bossie, Wikus Prinsloo (Trophies) and all Bikers that Care club members.

“A big thank you to all the bikers that made this day such a huge success. Without you it would not have been possible,” said Lynne.