The PHAT GM rides: Riding for the future
Updated | By East Coast Radio
Two local KZN businessmen are raising awareness for the SA Tourism and Hospitality industry by going the distance... literally.

Recently, Leon Rennison and Gerhard Botha officially set out on their cross country bike journey.
READ: The PHAT GM rides: 700km and the last 7 days!
On the 30th of August, the two men officially started their lengthy expedition from Lythwood Lodge near Lidgetton, KZN to The Kitchen Windows in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape - with expected arrival on Sunday, 27 September.
Leon and Gerhard are getting closer and closer to the end! But we still have some way to go and a few updates on the way.
READ: The PHAT GM rides: New agritourism route being launched!
They spent the night at the LaliBela Game Reserve. While there they may have witnessed a rare sighting of a lioness and her cub being chased by a very unlikely animal.
Listen below to find out more:
If you want to follow them on their journey, virtually, of course, make sure to tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11h30 as we get a live update.
You can also catch up on any moments you missed here:
Main image courtesy of The Phat GM Rides
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