Category: Stories
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Tidy Tai From Tampa Bay
You would have seen this man before. His incredibly unique style has made him instantly recognisable, and a fine ambassador for the DGR ethos. Meet Tai Truong. Co-owner of vintage motorcycle collective, Ronin Vintage, and host of DGR Tampa Bay in Florida. Tai’s life is all about riding and bringing people together through motorcycling. Both…
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The Search: Kirsten Midura’s Story
Have you ever felt alone? Kirsten has. She travelled from Portland to New York, leaving behind her family and friends in search for something more. Well, she found it in motorcycling. Kirsten is now a fundamental part of the DGR NYC community, and not just during the dapper season. When top fundraiser, Vincent Nicolai, had…
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Top Fundraiser, Christoffer Andersen
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride of 2019 is nearly upon us. Every year, incredible folks from around the world band together in support of men’s health. Now, this might seem like it’s starting out like every other story, but I guarantee you, it will not end that way. Why? Because this is a story we have…
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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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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…