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Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
32 distinguished gentlemen ride for a purpose
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Amirshah flagging off the event in Sandakan. SANDAKAN: Tuxedo and classic motorcycle are a rare combination, but it's a sight to behold at the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR), here, on May 18. For the 32 members of Rascamoto Inc, DGR is more than just a ride. It's a chance to don their finest 'gentleman attire' and take to the streets on their vintage and classic styled bikes, celebrating style, camaraderie and a meaningful cause. Held annually across the globe, DGR raises vital funds and awareness for men's health, focusing on prostate cancer research and mental health support. It's a ride with purpose where looking dapper helps drive change. According to the organiser, Mansur Kundang, the DGR is held simultaneously by thousands of riders in more than 90 countries. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article. Support Independant Journalism Subscribe to Daily Express Malaysia Access to DE E-Paper Access to DE E-Paper Exclusive News Exclusive News Invites to special events Invites to special events Giveaways & Rewards 1-Year Most Popular (Income Tax Deductible) Explore Plans Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Vancouver riders take to the streets for men's health
Over 220 dapper Vancouver riders participated in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, raising $52,456 for men's health, contributing to a national total of $383,498. Globally, the event saw 125,000 riders across 108 countries, raising $7.17 million USD for prostate cancer and mental health initiatives. The ride, starting at International Motorsports, aimed to break the silence surrounding men's health issues. Dressed in sharp suits and riding vintage motorcycles, more than 220 Vancouverites took to the streets as part of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Whether it's a quiet battle with depression or a delayed checkup for a growing concern, silence has long been a killer for men. Over 220 Vancouver riders put on their finest suits and kicked up their kickstands to break that silence as they participated in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on Sunday, May address these issues, this global event aims to raise funds and awareness for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, the most common cancer among men along with mental health , in partnership with the Movember Vancouver ride successfully raised $52,456, contributing to Canada's national total of $383,498, with 1,869 riders participating across the the 2025 event saw over 125,000 riders across 1,038 cities in 108 countries, collectively raising $7.17 million ride route commenced at International Motorsports in East Vancouver, winding through the scenic Stanley Hermansen, fundraising director for Movember Canada, noted the positive public reaction: "People would stop and stare, honk their horns, and wave. It was good because that's the whole point. It captures people's attention."'It's always hard to know how these events will turn out in Vancouver, it could be raining or sunny, but we still had plenty of riders out today all wearing their dapper outfits, so all in all we're pretty happy,' he Distinguished Gentleman's Ride was founded in 2012 by Mark Hawwa in Sydney, Australia, inspired by a photo of Mad Men's Don Draper astride a classic motorcycle while wearing an expensive its beginning, the event has supported numerous men's health projects, including 12 in Canada, seven focusing on prostate cancer, and five on mental Thiene, part of the organizing committee for the Vancouver ride, emphasized the event's dual purpose: "The idea was to have a themed ride, getting riders together in one big community to ride classic and vintage rides. A themed ride where people dress up dapper to create interest and raise awareness."
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
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 Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook 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 PICTURES: EFF march to Kleinfontein
Press and Journal
19-05-2025
- Press and Journal
GALLERY: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride through Aberdeen in support of men's health
Hundreds of riders gathered at Fyvie Castle on Sunday, May 18 for the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. The ride set off at 10:30 am, following a scenic route through Oldmeldrum and Kingseat before heading into Aberdeen. Spectators lined the esplanade to catch a glimpse as the procession passed by, before riders arrived at Shirlaws around 1:30 pm for a post-ride BBQ. Participants dressed in their finest attire and rode classic or vintage-inspired motorcycles as part of a global effort to support prostate cancer research and men's mental health initiatives. This year's event was one of many held worldwide, with over 120,000 riders taking part across 1,000 cities. Now in its 14th year, the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride continued its mission to unite communities in style while supporting a vital cause. Photographer was there for The Press & Journal to capture all the action.
Otago Daily Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride leg helps raise funds
Messy weather did not deter a group of well-dressed gentlemen from taking their motorcycles through Dunedin yesterday. About two dozen riders participated in the Dunedin leg of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, which is an international event to raise money for men's health issues. The Dunedin leg began at the railway station and went through the student quarter, looped back to the Octagon before eventually finishing near the Grange Retirement Village in Mosgiel. Dunedin organiser Bruce Simpson said since it was introduced to the city about five years ago, it had raised more than $15,000 for men's health issues, particularly mental health and prostate cancer. Distinguished Gentleman's Ride participant Bruce Simpson gets the riders ready for the Dunedin leg at the Dunedin Railway Station. Photo: Linda Robertson "Just look around ... everybody's looking very happy. It's not often we actually see a whole bunch of people out, you know, dressed up for the occasion, and looking pretty resplendent. "But we're raising awareness for some pretty serious issues among men. It's such an iconic ride." The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa in 2012, and quickly made its way around the world as thousands of men put on their best suits and took their vintage motorcycles for a ride. Internationally, it has raised more than $59 million for men's health initiatives.
