Jason Goldsmith

Current favorite for DGR2025

I think it's on theme

DRG2024 - until next year:)

RideDapper2024

Super comfortable theme appropriate and layered like a babushka doll. Worked perfectly. 9kgs.

Practical layering to a theme

I'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

I'm getting very excited!

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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

after 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.

They are all pushbikes at some time

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!

Gave it a nudge today

Not 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.

2023 - this is going to be difficult to beat!

Last 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!

Trying to improve on last year

Oiling leather and polishing boots, trying to create a dapper look that is better than last year.

Getting ready is half the fun

It's effortless to dress dapper at 60kmh but you need extra layers when you're over 100 in autumn.

I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

On 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:)