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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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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…
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DGR 2020 Update
DGR 2020 UPDATE – THIS YEAR WE RIDE SOLO The 2020 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is not cancelled. On the 27th of September – We Ride! However, it will not be a mass-participation event. Riders will be encouraged to dress dapper and ride solo to comply with social distancing measures. DGR is a worldwide inclusive event raising…
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DGR Social Connections Challenge Has Launched
Movember and The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride have teamed up to announce The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Social Connections Challenge in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and the US. The new initiative will leverage funds raised by The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride community, creating a funding pool of AUD $1.15 million, to find ideas that can improve the social connectedness,…
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8 Things To Do In Isolation
Isolation has reached every one of us, all around the world. Not knowing what day is it, what week or month it is, and not knowing how to spend the day. No matter your current situation, we know how limiting it can be being left to your own devices. So, we’ve put together an…
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2019 DGR Wrap Up Video #5
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride presents to you, the fifth and final instalment in our series of Wrap Up Videos from DGR 2019! Featuring 21 rides, in no particular order, sit back and take in the smiling faces and beautiful bikes! Thank you to the incredible cities featured in this video, and to all those who…
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2019 DGR Wrap Up Video #4
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride presents to you, the fourth instalment in our series of Wrap Up Videos for 2019! Featuring 21 rides, in no particular order, we look forward to sharing more beautiful cities and its people in our next Wrap Up Video, coming to you soon! Thank you to the incredible cities featured in…
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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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2019 DGR Wrap Up Video #3
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride presents to you, the third instalment in our series of Wrap Up Videos for 2019! Featuring 20 rides, in no particular order, we look forward to sharing more beautiful cities and its people in our next Wrap Up Video, coming to you soon! Thank you to the incredible cities featured in…
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