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  • Press Release: The 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Concludes with Record-Breaking Global Impact

    Press Release: The 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Concludes with Record-Breaking Global Impact

    The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) 2025 has officially come to a close, capping off another remarkable year of style, community, and purpose on two wheels. On Sunday, May 18, more than 127,000 riders in 1,038 cities around the world united in dapper style and on classic inspired motorcycles to support men’s mental health and prostate…

  • Keep Moving Forward: Glenn Versteegen’s Wild Ride for Men’s Health

    Keep Moving Forward: Glenn Versteegen’s Wild Ride for Men’s Health

    “Motorcycles don’t go backwards. If you stop moving, you fall over. As long as you’re moving forward, you’ll figure it out.” Some people live through things that most of us couldn’t imagine surviving. Glenn Versteegen is one of those people. But more than just surviving, Glenn has become a powerful advocate for men’s health—both mental…

  • Celebrating 10 years of DGR & Hedon

    Celebrating 10 years of DGR & Hedon

    This year marks 10 incredible years of Hedon proudly being the official helmet sponsor for The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR). Supporting this iconic event has been more than just a partnership — it’s been a heartfelt commitment to raising awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer. We believe in the power of community, connection, and purpose, and we’re honoured to continue this…

  • Press Release: Launching The 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

    Press Release: Launching The 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

    The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Announces 2025 Global Launch Riding Dapper in Over 1000 Cities Around The World. The global charity event celebrates classic and vintage motorcycles, mental health awareness, and men’s health with a huge lineup of rewards. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is proud to announce the official launch of its 2025 event, set…

  • Jason Etters, Gentlefolk Winner of DGR 2024

    Jason Etters, Gentlefolk Winner of DGR 2024

    “I’ll never forget the notification phone call. I honestly thought it was a prank…” It’s not every day that you’re able to give away a brand new motorcycle to an unsuspecting fundraiser. In fact, it’s once a year in the annual Gentlefolk Competition for The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The Gentlefolk Competition is an open competition…

  • DGR 2024: Raising Funds Side By Side For Men’s Health

    DGR 2024: Raising Funds Side By Side For Men’s Health

    113,000 Riders, 105 Countries, 959 Cities, US$7.6M Raised. The global motorcycling event, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, has concluded its phenomenal goal of riding side by side on the same day in 105 countries around the world, all in the name of men’s health. Since it first began as a jaunt around town in 64 cities,…

  • Your Motorcycle Check Up For The DGR

    Your Motorcycle Check Up For The DGR

    Presented By ELF & CMSNL Keep your motorcycle running right, and get home safely with our key safety checks and riding tips for any classic and vintage motorcycle enthusiast looking to take part in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. 1. Tyre & Wheels Tyre pressures should be checked when they are cold as heat increases pressure…

  • CMSNL.com Joins DGR in 2024 as a Global Partner

    CMSNL.com Joins DGR in 2024 as a Global Partner

    The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and CMSNL are excited to announce a new partnership for 2024. Consolidate Motor Spares the Netherlands (CMSNL) is the world-leading provider of new old stock for classic motorcycles, with over 4.3 million parts ready to help you get your bike on the road for DGR 2024. CMS will be joining the…

  • SIDE BY SIDE, WORLDWIDE: THE 2024 DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE

    SIDE BY SIDE, WORLDWIDE: THE 2024 DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE

    SIDE BY SIDE, WORLDWIDE: THE 2024 DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE AIMS FOR 1000 RIDES IN SUPPORT OF MEN’S HEALTH On Sunday the 19th of May 2024, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is coming to a city near you. The world’s largest charity event for classic and vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will return to raise funds for men’s…

  • DGR receives the FIM Fair Play Award

    DGR receives the FIM Fair Play Award

    We are humbled to share the exciting news that The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has been honored with the esteemed Fair Play award by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to promoting motorcycling culture and advancing the cause of men’s health. The 2023 FIM Awards Night was held on Saturday…

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