Social media was abuzz as they posted videos and photos - often with school bags on their backs and helmets on while documenting their progress across towns and provinces.

After 14 days on the road, they arrived in the heart of Cape Town on Monday, entering the city through the Huguenot Tunnel under Du Toitskloof Pass.

The journey included stops in Laingsburg and Worcester for medical assistance and rest.

Ndou suffered a knee injury after falling from his bike last week.

On Monday morning, he was in pain again but pressed on after resting with an ice pack, determined to finish the ride.

His teammates, Mokowo and Gauta, also fatigued, took the opportunity during their stop to receive physiotherapy.

The trio’s arrival in Cape Town was met with excitement and praise from across the country.

On social media, many social media users, particularly women, celebrated their strength and endurance, with the phrase “Monna ke bicycle” going viral.

The phrase is adapted from the Sepedi and Sotho saying “Monna ke koloi” which means “a man is a car” humorously honours the trio’s ability to complete their mission without a vehicle, but relying instead on determination, discipline, and their own two wheels.

One of the many women celebrating the trio was Tumiso Pearl Masia, who wrote on Facebook: “Well done boys🙌🏽👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼entlek monna ke bicycle, tsa van rekwa ka lena😹.”

Dineo Nosi, who posted a picture of herself alongside the cyclists, said: “The most handsome man in the World😍😍😍😍. Monna ke bicycle🥹🤝.”

Another user, Tokollo, added: “Things have changed now, monna ke bicycle🫦😍.”