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Stage 1: Programs funded in the DGR Social Connections Challenge
In June 2020, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Social Connections Challenge was announced where $1.15M of funding is being put to use toward programs that encourage positive social connections within the motorcycling community. The new initiative has leverage funds raised by The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride community to create a funding pool of AUD $1.15 million designed at finding ideas that can…
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Important DGR 2021 Information
Since our inaugural year in 2012, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has run on the last Sunday of September. For 9 long years, many of us have steadfastly ridden in rain and wind; dedicated to raising funds and awareness of prostate cancer and men’s mental health. Then 2020 came, and the entire fabric of DGR changed…
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Veterans & First Responders Grant Program
In partnership with Movember, we’re proud to announce a new $4.35M USD Mental Health Grants Funding Program in support of Veterans and First Responders. They show up on the front line every day, often putting themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe and well. Firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical responders and police officers are…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Bridgestone Tyre Safety Check
We all know how important it is to look after your health, but how often do you check in with your tyres? Many of the classic bikes that roll out for DGR may not be ridden daily, so time can go by quite quickly without doing a few vital checks to make sure your wheels…
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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…
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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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