SIDE BY SIDE, WORLDWIDE: THE 2024 DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE AIMS FOR 1000 RIDES IN SUPPORT OF MEN’S HEALTH

On Sunday the 19th of May 2024, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is coming to a city near you. The world’s largest charity event for classic and vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will return to raise funds for men’s health in style. This year, the DGR is calling on riders from across the globe to join forces for a monumental push towards hosting 1000 rides simultaneously, in line with its “Side by Side, Worldwide” campaign. The campaign looks to highlight the thousands of riders who ride together all around the world for a unified cause.

As the world comes together to address the crucial issue of men’s health, the 2024 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride aims to create a powerful, united front by encouraging riders from different corners of the world to participate side by side on the same day. The “Side by Side, Worldwide” theme embodies the spirit of unity, emphasizing the global impact that can be achieved when individuals unite for a common cause.

“In 2024, we have set ourselves the goal of reaching 1000 cities around the world,” says Founder and Director of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, Mark Hawwa. “We have ridden with each other on the same day all around the world since 2012. Our community is one that comes together, despite borders and oceans, riding side by side to raise increasingly critical funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer. DGR 2024 is the year that we celebrate our fellow gentlefolk around the world that we ride alongside, united by a passion, and driven by the cause.”

Partners Triumph Motorcycles return to continue their global support of the charity motorcycling event with collaborative merchandise featuring both the DGR and Triumph brands, as well as rewarding the event’s highest fundraisers with brand new modern classic motorcycles. Reserved for the highest fundraiser of 2024 will be a celebration of one of the most iconic Triumph models ever made, The Thruxton 1200 Final Edition.

Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer, Triumph Motorcycles added: “We share the DGR’s ambitious goal for 2024; to bring even more riders together, in more places around the globe, to raise even more money for men’s mental health and prostate cancer. We are working side by side with the DGR and our growing global dealer network to help achieve 1000 Rides. This year, we will be rewarding the highest fundraiser with an iconic motorcycle; the Thruxton 1200 Final Edition, as well as donating a number of prizes to Team Triumph fundraisers. In this way, we hope to unite and inspire Triumph riders across the world on 19 May to join Team Triumph, dress dapper, raise money and enjoy the ride.”

Hedon Helmets, ELF Lubricants, and Quad Lock will also be rejoining the classic inspired charity event, with Consolidated Motor Spares (CMSNL.com) also joining as the newest global sponsor, further rewarding the efforts of the year’s fundraisers.

Riders are encouraged to fundraise for the cause, with all proceeds going to Movember’s men’s mental health and prostate cancer initiatives. The DGR has consistently played a vital role in raising funds and awareness, and this year’s campaign is no exception.

Motorcyclists who are interested in participating in the global movement that is the 2024 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride on Sunday, May 19th 2024, can register online at www.gentlemansride.com.

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About The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage style motorcycle riders all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. 

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia in 2012 by Mark Hawwa. After inspiration from a photograph featuring classic suits and vintage motorcycles, Mark decided a themed ride would be a great way to combat the often-negative stereotype of motorcyclists and connect the global motorcycling community and to raise funds for a cause important to every rider. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has raised over US$45M for prostate cancer research and men’s health since 2012.

For more information, visit www.gentlemansride.com.

About Movember

Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

The charity raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programmes that enable men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. Committed to disrupting the status quo, millions have joined the movement, helping fund over 1,250 projects around the world. In addition to tackling key health issues faced by men, Movember is working to encourage men to stay healthy in all areas of their life, with a focus on men staying socially connected and becoming more open to discussing their health and significant moments in their lives. The charity’s vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health. To donate or learn more, please visit Movember.com.

About Triumph

First established in 1902, Triumph Motorcycles celebrated 120 years of motorcycle manufacture in 2022. For more than three decades, Triumph Motorcycles has been based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and has produced iconic bikes that perfectly blend authentic design, character, charisma and performance. The Triumph Modern Classic motorcycle family represents the quintessence of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride spirit: elegant, iconic, characterful, and built for the ride.

About Quad Lock 

Quad Lock is a leading brand that specializes in creating high-quality, versatile phone mounting solutions for active lifestyles. Their products are designed to keep your phone secure and accessible during any activity, from cycling and running to driving and working. Quad Lock offers a range of mounting options, including bike mounts, car mounts, armbands, and universal adapters, so you can take your phone with you wherever you go. Their patented Quad Lock mounting system ensures a secure fit and easy installation, while their innovative designs allow for quick and easy attachment and detachment of your phone. Trust Quad Lock to keep your phone safe and secure during any adventure.

About ELF 

ELF is a brand of TOTAL, the world’s 5th international oil company, which is present in 150 countries. Very strong brand awareness among automobile experts wherever the brand is available. Buying an ELF product means having the assurance and reliability of an established brand. The ELF’s quality is based on a very strong experience in motorsports. ELF is firstly known for more than 150 Formula 1 victories. ELF products proved measurable benefits with regard to longevity and engine protection.

ELF products are sold in 113 countries. ELF has dedicated lines of lubricants for cars, motorcycles and heavy-duty vehicles.

About Hedon

Hedon – derived from the word Hedonism: the relentless search for pleasure. Hedon’s goal is simply to provide the most pleasant experience on everybody’s journey for Hedonism. Tired of conventional style, Hedon set out on a mission to rethink the urban rider’s protective headgear looking for something bold, refined and nostalgic with comfort as a driving point above all else. A necessary accessory for the discerning rider.

Each Hedon helmet has its own unique signature marked in their definitive style and distinctive materials they are crafted from. A fine blend of the old and the new, deftly forged using traditional craftsmanship along with modern technology. They believe when form and function come together seamlessly, style is effortless.

About CMSNL 

Since 1996 CMSNL.com’s core business is providing those who own, restore and maintain classic bikes, the parts, the schematics and the manuals to keep these precious bikes on the road. CMSNL has a vast network of NOS (New Old Stock) suppliers and is always on the lookout for new opportunities to make valuable offers to those who own ‘old stock’. CMSNL currently ships more than 2 million parts a year to more than 170,000 customers worldwide.