The Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride - this Sunday 25th September!

[Bruce Fielding]

For those who may not know, for the last few years I have been taking part in the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride http://www.gentlemansride.com/

This is an international charity event for classic and vintage styled motorcycles that raises awareness and funds for the Movember Foundation’s men’s health programs.

On Sunday September 25th, more than 50,000 dapper riders in over 500 cities across 90 countries will unite for the world’s largest motorcycling charity event upon their classic & vintage styled motorcycles.

If you're in London, please come and support us - it's quite a sight. In previous years we've started from Borough Market or from the car park opposite. I expect it'll be the same this year. And if you're anywhere in the world that has a ride, do please pop over and support it.

And of course, this is a blatant appeal for funds. If you feel like you should give something - even if it's only a quid. then please visit https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/camdencavalier. And even if you don't, then please take the time to get yourself checked. It doesn't take long and beats the alternative hands down!

Thanks

Bruce

[Bruce Fielding]

Incidentally, this will give you an idea of the DGR's success:

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia by Mark Hawwa. It was inspired by a photo of Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic bike and wearing his finest suit. Mark decided a themed ride would be a great way to combat the often-negative stereotype of men on motorcycles, whilst connecting niche motorcycle communities together.

That first ride in 2012 brought together over 2,500 riders across 64 cities. The success of the event encouraged the founder to consider how it could be used to support a worthy cause.

• In 2013, over 11,000 participants in 145 cities around the world raised over $277k (US) for prostate cancer research.

• In 2014, over 20,000 participants in 257 cities in 58 countries raised over $1.5M (US) for prostate cancer research.

• In 2015, over 37,000 participants in 410 cities in 79 countries raised over $2.3M (US) for prostate cancer research

This year we're aiming for $5m (and even if we fall short, we'll still beat last year's record). And we already have 42,000 participants globally!