PICTURES: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Johannesburg
Joburg's finest classic and vintage motorcycles came out on Sunday to take part in the annual 'Distinguished Gentleman's Ride'.
Motorcyclists take part in the mass ride the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR) in Johannesburg, 18 May 2025. The annual mass motorcycle ride has seen 500 000 vintage and classic motorcyclists ride in 121 countries and raise 50 million USD for men's cancer research and men's mental health. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride unites classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men's mental health.
The annual event was founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa.
It was inspired by a photo of TV Show Mad Men's Don Draper astride a classic motorcycle and wearing his finest suit.
Hawwa decided a themed ride would be a great way of connecting niche motorcycle enthusiasts and communities while raising funds to support various causes.
Motorcyclists gather prior to the start of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR) at Mall of Africa in Midrand, 18 May 2025. Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook
A motorcyclists parks his bike at the finish of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride at Prison Break Market in Glenferness AH. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Motorcyclists leave the Prison Break Market in Glenferness AH after taking part in the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR) in Johannesburg. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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