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An Amsterdam Good Time
When The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride first began in 2012, word of this fun and fruitful event made its way far and wide, and into the ears of one Arne Toonen; who has hosted, nurtured, and celebrated DGR Amsterdam since its first involvement in 2013. “This is my fifth year of organizing the DGR in Amsterdam.…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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