Category: Stories
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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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‘Our Noble Experience’, a Custom Expression
‘Our Noble Experience’, with Daniel Maglietta The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is quite a unique event with every rider participating for their own, unique, reasons. Each year, we see new modes of expressions to articulate and represent these. This year, we met Daniel, who, along with fellow gentlemen Flavio Nappi and Luca Rubinacci, expressed their noble experience…
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The Dapper Braaaper
Support for The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride varies wildly across the world, riders who are inspired by the cause come up with whacky ways to boost their own fundraising, and for fundraising within their city. This year, a particularly peculiar prize was introduced by New York’s own, Jason Hodrinsky. You might remember Jason from last year’s…
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The Art of Motorcycling, With Chris White
The quest or journey to self discovery has its ups and downs. The Bushido philosophy suggests that we look forward to the end of our current life with open eyes. This allows us to meditate on the moment and strive to live mindful and fulfilled lives, focussing on our strengths and areas for development. As an…
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‘Stronger’, The Chris Livett Story
Cancer. It affects us all. Physically, we all know; but mentally, it opens every one of us up to the anguish of depression, and helplessness. Seeking knowledge, treatment, and driving everyone to break the cycle is exactly why Chris Livett chose to share his story. Battling depression, and the effects of losing his mum to…
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Prevention, Phil Green’s Story
‘PREVENTION’, THE PHIL GREEN STORY Fighting to defeat prostate cancer has, and always will be at the core of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. This is a story of Phil Green’s battle with prostate cancer, a fight that can be won through early detection. Ask a gentleman in your life that you know should be getting themselves…
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Real Stories – Why We Ride
This year, the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride will see more than 70,000 riders gathered in over 600 cities across 90 countries, dressed in their best, to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and suicide prevention programs led by the Movember Foundation, the official charity beneficiary. We are proud to be raising funds for the…
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On The Road
This year, on Sunday September 24th, cities around the world will take to the streets to showcase their classic and vintage style motorcycles, all in the name of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Unlike most, a handful of dedicated gentlemen from Western Australia will be starting their engines a week early and embarking on an incredibly special…
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SURVIVOR
‘SURVIVOR’, THE MARK ATKINSON STORY 2017 saw The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride double its funds in support of men’s mental health on behalf of Movember. ‘Survivor’, the story of Mark Atkinson and his family is a must-see for anyone seeking to an introspective view of depression; and the silent mental health impacts that often go with prostate cancer diagnosis and…