RAMOREMI “ZEB” SETSHEDI says the more he falls off his bike, the more he falls in love with it.
The 34-year-old said is able to balance his career in finance and his love of riding.
He works at Moretele municipality in Mathibestad, North West, but hails from nearby Makapanstad.
“Riding every day you learn more. Each day adds to your experience,” said Zeb.
Q: When did you start biking?
A: I started 2013.
Q: How was your first ride?
A: It was very scary and confusing. That day I rode more than 21km in first gear and when I stopped, I used the front brakes and fell.
Q: What was your first bike?
A: I still ride my first bike. It is a Suzuki 600cc.
Q: What colour is your bike?
A: It is red, black and white.
Q: Have you got any traffic fines?
A: Not at all. I admit, I have been stopped a couple of times, but no fines as yet.
Q: Does your bike have a name?
A: I am still thinking of an attractive name but nothing so far.
Q: How often do you ride?
A: I ride my bike every weekend. That’s my free time.
Q: Tell us about your outfit?
A: My outfit protects me but what is great about it is that it matches my bike’s colours. The helmet is the strongest item I wear.
Q: How far have you ridden?
A: I rode from Makapanstad to Swaziland on an annual trip with the boys from the club.
Q: Have you customised it?
A: Yes, I installed a performance pipe and I resprayed the rims of my bike to match its colours.
Q: Are you a member of a club?
A: I’m a member of Drop Squad Club. We have about 19 members.
