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Eric Hendrikx: One Moment Can Change It All
If you’ve taken a glance at our social posts recently, you will have seen this man grace your screens as a DGR 2019 Global Ambassador. You would probably know him by his thrilling action sports and lifestyle journalism, writing for some of the largest known publications, such as Playboy, Rolling Stone, and Revolver. Eric Hendrikx…
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Introducing Jeff Gough from Brisbane, Australia.
Most people know of Brisbane. They know it as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia; the heart of Queensland, and the gateway to the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. But what do we know it as? We know it as one of the greatest rides in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, also…
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Programs We Fund: Boxing Futures
Together, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and the Movember Foundation are dedicated to saving men’s lives, globally – whether they ride or not. Taking a look through our Investment Report, you’ll see a lot of facts and figures on where the money goes, but now, we want to show you. Within that report, you’ll see a…
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The Toronto Show!
With its unique skyline featuring steady flows of high-rise towers, and the piercing salute of the CN Tower, it’s no surprise that Toronto would bring its own eclectic class to The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The history of this city is long, and much like the rolling skyline, it has its ups-and-downs – as we all…
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The Fight Against Prostate Cancer
On average: Men die six years earlier than women 1 in 8 men are diagnosed in their lifetime 9.9 million men live the disease, globally Let that sink in for a moment… For such a common disease, it has only recently become highlighted as equally as pervasive in men as breast cancer is in women.…
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A Quick Bern Through Switzerland
Let’s talk photography for just a moment. With just a flutter of a lens, images across the world are captured on the same day, every year – however that same day can produce vastly different imagery. Whether it’s a rainy ride in Auckland, or a sunny steer through San Sebastian, it’s fair to say that…
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Copenhagen: The City of Spires
The city of Copenhagen has always been a stunning ride, this Scandinavian haven always inspires beautiful imagery, showcasing the charm and grace of Denmark’s capital. A centre for cultural institutions and military defences, the City of Spires rebuilt itself after military attacks in the early 19th century, much like the metaphorical phoenix, or a perfectly…
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3rd Highest Fundraiser, Rob Fowler
You might know this man – a man who has achieved superstar status, fundraising to be the 3rd highest fundraiser of 2018 on the DGR stage. His secret? Using his career in a theatre company to spread his DGR message. Now we may not all have that literal stage to spread awareness through, but as…
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DGR Rider Stories: Brian Kitzman
Meet Brian Kitzman, 50 year-old Industrial/Organisational psychologist from Chicago, IL, USA and 5th highest fundraiser in DGR 2018! Last year, Brian rode in DGR for the first time, and raised a staggering $15,628 USD – quite an opening effort from this dapper gent! Intrigued by the new name rising to fame, we decided to get…
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Hamilton – A Small Canadian Town That’s Not Slowing Down
We’ve heard stories from hosts who have carried the torch of DGR all the way back to its inaugural year, but as this event continues to grow, we welcome to support of many new faces and cities to the DGR family. 2017 saw the addition of over 100 rides, parading through their city centres for…