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  • DGR Style Tips

    DGR Style Tips

    Gone are the days when social media was simply a medium to communicate. It has now transcended itself become and powerful tool in finding the inspiration for almost anything you need. Sites such as Instagram and Pinterest have become a hub for finding the best fashion, brands, and motorcycle inspirations that suit you and your…

  • Beautiful Bikes of DGR – Part 3

    Beautiful Bikes of DGR – Part 3

    The final instalment of The Beautiful Bikes of DGR is here, where we will display some of the most unique selection of classic and vintage style motorcycles from rides around the world from DGR 2018. Shown in no particular order, and showcasing everything from Café Racers, Bobbers, Classics, and Custom delights – feast your eyes on this mass of…

  • The Toronto Show!

    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…

  • 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.…

  • A Quick Bern Through Switzerland

    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…

  • Copenhagen: The City of Spires

    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…

  • 3rd Highest Fundraiser, Rob Fowler

    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…

  • Beautiful Bikes of DGR – Part 2

    Beautiful Bikes of DGR – Part 2

    Hamburg, Germany – Michael Pfeiffer Part 2 of The Beautiful Bikes of DGR is here, where we will display some of the most unique selection of custom motorcycles from rides around the world, in no particular order. Showcasing everything from Café Racers, Bobbers, Classics, and Custom delights – feast your eyes on this mass of magnificent motorcycles from this stunning…

  • DGR Rider Stories: Brian Kitzman

    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…

  • Hamilton – A Small Canadian Town That’s Not Slowing Down

    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…

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