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  • Leaving Tracks: Bobby Haas, 2021 DGR Ambassador

    Leaving Tracks: Bobby Haas, 2021 DGR Ambassador

    The term “motorcycle mecca” has been overused these days by events that draw a larger-than-average crowd to an area that was chosen simply due to its accessibility, but that’s not quite what a mecca truly is. It should be a sacred place where people make their pilgrimage to pay homage and respect to culture and…

  • Why I’m Riding Solo: Matthew Richards

    Why I’m Riding Solo: Matthew Richards

    How many of you have gone and had a PSA test after learning about prostate cancer through DGR? Matthew Richards did. And what came back changed his life, and his father’s life. See why riding solo and raising awareness in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2020 with his fiancé, Kerry, is incredibly important for Matt. Matt, your…

  • A Pairing of Passions

    A Pairing of Passions

    You’ve heard it time and time again, this is a strange year. You know why – you’ve heard of COVID – and you know that DGR has changed its format this year to help keep its riders safe. In all the change, we’re finding incredible DGR supporters who are welcoming this new event format and…

  • Why I’m Riding Solo: William Moore

    Why I’m Riding Solo: William Moore

    William “Bill” Moore from Chicago tells his story on why he rides in DGR. Shot in Chicago, USA, Bill tells us of how he first got into riding, how his love-affair with Triumph began, and why his father motivates him to ride and fundraise in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to raise funds and awareness for…

  • Captain Mike, From Kansas City

    On August 10th, we received an open letter. This letter came after we shared another story of a man named Eric Hansen. You may have read Eric’s story, if not you’ll find it here. It was candid, open, and inspiring. So much so, that it gave others the strength to share their stories of cancer and…

  • One of the Firsts: Jim’s Story

    One of the Firsts: Jim’s Story

    “The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride saved my life…” Way back in 2015, we featured one of our first-ever stories. This is Jim, and he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. Taking a look through the years, we’ve been fortunate enough to have saved countless lives through funding research and awareness programs for prostate cancer, but…

  • Faces of DGR: Oso from Buenos Aires

    Faces of DGR: Oso from Buenos Aires

      Oso is not only a dedicated and passionate DGR host, but his involvement in the cause began through the loss of his father. Since joining, Oso has become a beloved member of the DGR family, who’s unique take on the event has allowed the local community grow strong. This year, the Buenos Aires community will…

  • Why I’m Riding Solo: Eric Hansen

    Why I’m Riding Solo: Eric Hansen

    2020 might be a solo event for our riders, but riding in groups isn’t the only good thing about DGR. Most get involved to dress in their best and ride, but what we are riding for is men’s health – and the need for funding cancer research and men’s mental health programs haven’t stopped because of…

  • Faces of DGR: Niklas from Gothenburg

    Faces of DGR: Niklas from Gothenburg

    Niklas has been a ride host and participant of DGR in Gothenburg, Sweden, for 8 years since 2013. He has not missed a ride since and has raised over $10k for men’s health alone. This year, Nik is Riding Solo with us all. We took some time to speak to Nik and find out why riding solo…

  • DGR Dapper Challenge

    DGR Dapper Challenge While we can’t ride together in this year’s DGR, our goal of connecting digitally is more important than ever. We are calling out to all Gentlefolk around the world to join us in the DGR Dapper Challenge. Inspired by the viral videos of 2020, we have adopted our own take for this…