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  • Real Stories – Why We Ride

    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…

  • On The Road

    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…

  • New York City – A Thriving Concrete Jungle

    New York City – A Thriving Concrete Jungle

      In 2017, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride will play host to over 600 cities across the globe. Within each of these cities are landmarks that make for beautiful images, and dedicated volunteers who strive for nothing more than to bring the spirit of DGR to their homes. Over the coming weeks, we will be taking…

  • SURVIVOR

    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…

  • London and the Local Gentlefolk

    London and the Local Gentlefolk

    London participated for the 5th year in a row and once again topped the fundraising leaderboard with the city raising an incredible USD $235,000. With over 1000 dapper gentlefolk taking through the streets of London it was sure to be a spectacle for the public and many people surrounding the busy streets. It was a…

  • DGR 2016 Wrap Up

    In 2016, more than 56,000 smartly-dressed gentlefolk in 505 cities from 90 countries straddled the saddles of their classic and vintage motorcycles to raise awareness and help fund prostate cancer research and suicide prevention. Together we managed to raise an incredible USD $4 million which is going towards funding crucial prostate cancer research programs and…

  • The Hero from Hamilton – Hugh Anderson MBE

    The Hero from Hamilton – Hugh Anderson MBE

    The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has a new element of distinction and racing heritage added to the ranks this year, with New Zealand racing legend Hugh Anderson MBE joining the cause to take part in this year’s ride in Hamilton NZ. A truly authentic dapper gentleman, Hugh is a four-time Grand Prix motorcycle world champion, two-time…

  • The Gentleman’s Boot – Undandy

    The Gentleman’s Boot – Undandy

    Stride by stride, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride marches onwards in the battle against prostate cancer and to improve men’s mental health. Joining the ranks is the dapper and durable shoes by Undandy, who have proudly introduced some illustrious new footwear – The Gentleman’s Boot. This prestigious pair of boots has been crafted to not only…

  • V is for Vicenza

    V is for Vicenza

    Welcome to the thriving cosmopolitan city of Vicenza, Italy. A rich and cultural city bursting with piazzas, villas, churches and elegant Renaissance palazzo. It’s only natural that this elegant city would play host to The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and has proudly done so since the start in 2012. Dapper outfits and custom and classic motorcycles…

  • Distinguished on the Danube – Bratislava

    Distinguished on the Danube – Bratislava

    Bratislava – the capital city of Slovakia. Sitting on the banks of both the Danube River and the Morava River it’s a place that boasts a rich and tumultuous history, and is that place that surely is a jewel in the crown of Europe. We had a chat with Andre, the ride host for 2015…

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