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DRG2024 - until next year:)
Monday 3rd Jun 2024I'm very pleased with the support received. Thank you to those who sponsored me and the cause. I did receive some generous anonymous donations, and I will just assume they are from you:)
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RideDapper2024
Sunday 19th May 2024Super comfortable theme appropriate and layered like a babushka doll. Worked perfectly. 9kgs.
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Practical layering to a theme
Sunday 19th May 2024I've checked the temperature and it's going to be cool. Frost warning overnight too. Might get some rain and will warm up to 10°.6C when the ride starts.
I think I'm ready
It's going to be cold
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I'm getting very excited!
Thursday 16th May 2024.
Sunday's forecast is for a 1°C start to the day. I would still like to raise another $214 to make a nice round total for this year but would settle for $26.60 because it makes for a nice round average total per ride.
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Progress! I might not need to push or ride pillion
Wednesday 15th May 2024after finding the original Australian dealer was on my work commute I have finally been able to get this fixed with OEM parts and they have arrived in time for the weekend!
I had been waiting months to receive it... unsuccessfully.
It looks like all systems are go for a lovely ride sunday.
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They are all pushbikes at some time
Friday 10th May 2024
Got two bikes waiting for parts and I'm beginning to get anxious about either of them arriving in time for the ride.
In the process of organising a plan B. UPDATE
Option 1: Pillion with someone else in Castlemaine. CONFIRMED
Option2: Someone lends me a bike for the ride and I ride in Castlemaine. POTENTIAL OPTION
Option 3: I rent a bike and switch my ride to Melbourne. - HATED THIS OPTION
Option 4: either of the parts arrive in time and I can ride my own bike (STILL A CHANCE)
Option 5: Dodgy fix to get through the day on the Cruiser and then fix it again when the part arrives. (MAYBE)
REACHED OUT THE THE RIDE LEADER AND MICK HELPED!!! YAY!
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Gave it a nudge today
Wednesday 8th May 2024Not sure which bike on the day, both are suitable. I'm leaning heavily towards the right. I found the original dealership was in Bendigo they have it right now and are acutely aware of my deadline.
Thanks to all those who heeded my plea when I realised how close I was to a grand, then when I passed it I noticed that I was ranking well within my ride...being beaten by one other by $1.
DGR's get icons for donating to another rider. I was being beaten by the fellow I donated too. Which coincided with another flurry of donations.
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2023 - this is going to be difficult to beat!
Friday 3rd May 2024Last years look is a good foundation and it's pretty over the top already:)
Rather than try to beat it, maybe some accessories? its time for detail.
Adding a brown leather facemask, pocket watch and compass for the vest, nicer boot warmers...that might be my limit.
Having ridden in a lot of different conditions and destinations, this is the most comfortable to wear. When I walk in somewhere like this, it's less noticable than full black leather!
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Trying to improve on last year
Friday 3rd May 2024Oiling leather and polishing boots, trying to create a dapper look that is better than last year.
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Getting ready is half the fun
Friday 3rd May 2024It's effortless to dress dapper at 60kmh but you need extra layers when you're over 100 in autumn.
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I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
Tuesday 30th Apr 2024On Sunday the 19th of May 2024, I'm riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for men's mental health on behalf of Movember.
The number of men that are suffering is growing, and we need to do something about that to protect our partners, society and ourselves. This ride and its participants are a great environment for men who don't comfortably share.
So, before I press my tweed, don my leathers and polish my boots, I'm asking you to join me in raising funds and awareness for these causes by donating what you can for this meaningful cause and to help everyone we love, live happier and healthier lives.
If its worth doing, and this is, its worth overdoing:)
My Sponsors
Anonymous
Onya Jase. Very good cause. We are in times where people experience hard times, it will get worse and people find it hard to communicate that to others. Hat off to you and safe riding! Raise awareness
$331 USD
Stacey Booth
Good luck with the ride Jase. I’m loving your posts that are visually beautiful and so heartfelt and inspiring. 🙏🏼 Stace
$149 USD
Sarah Taylor
Go well!
$138 USD
Bickford Aaron
go Jase!!!
$83 USD
Phil Smith
Phil sent me this by bank transfer and I entered the amount for him.
$69 USD
Mel Starbuck
$55 USD
Dan Rotman
Thanks
$35 USD
Belinda Pritchard
Great work Jase!
$35 USD
Helen O’Malley
$34 USD
Rohan Hogan
Great Cause Jase, well done on raising so much money
$34 USD
Darren Bain
Great work Jase
$34 USD
Alan Long
Good on you Jason, always happy to support you
$34 USD
Amanda Smith
Well done J an excellent cause. I’m sure you will be the best dressed and most stylish rider on the day! X
$34 USD
Stephen Morgan
Enjoy m8..
$34 USD
Goldy
I split my donation, half to me half direct.
$34 USD
David Gray
Ride safe mate
$34 USD
Sasha 🍷 Goldsmith
Look after you self on and off the Bike
$32 USD
Tony Whitehead
Don't freeze ya nuts off
$21 USD
Matthew Dawson
$21 USD
Karen Fazzani
$21 USD
Cameron Brown
Great effort Goldy!
$21 USD
Ben Stone
Nice work Jase
$21 USD
Kimberly Palmer
Good on you, may your ride (& attire!) be fabulous & your fundraising target met 😀
$14 USD
Julian Harvey
$14 USD
Amanda Terkel
Hi Jason, a great cause 😊. Keep it up. You’re doing a great thing for men and humanity. Cheers Amanda
$14 USD
Mish Kardachi
Go you, oh stylish one! xx
$14 USD
Kylie Lewis
$14 USD
Jane & Brett Goldsmith
Great work Jase xx
$14 USD
Britt
Good work Jase, a very worthy cause