Pete Terry

$1,000 raised already!

Many thanks to everyone who has sponsored my ride in this year's DGR. Thanks to your generousity I have now raised more than $1,000 (USD), winning me an exclusive DGR1000 patch!

I've started preparing for the ride, taking the little yellow Mobylette out for longer and longer runs. Until it broke down!

It was fuel starvation - most likely caused by using the new ethanol added (E5) petrol, which causes petrol tanks to rust and block fuel lines and filters.

The filter/tap assembly broke when being disassembled, but after a thorough clean out of the tank and adding a new in-line filter in leiu of the original, the bike is now running better than ever! Let's hope it stays that was on the day.

When I set my £1,000 fundraising target I was being very optimistic, but with just under £200 to go I am beginning to think I might actually make it.

If you havent yet made a donation, please do. If you have, please ask someone else. These two causes - prostate cancer and men's suicide prevention  - mean a lot to me personally. I lost a very dear friend to prostate cancer only recently (in 2023) and my brother in law Michael to suicide when he was just 27 years old. 

All your donations are very welcome and not only will you being helping in the fight against the two biggest killers of men but will get to see me sporting 1970s style flares and my maroon wide-lapel sports jacket!

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

On Sunday the 18 May 2025 I'll be riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health (see https://www.gentlemansride.com/about).

In previous years I've done the ride on my classic GT750 Suzuki, but this year I've decided to ride something a little different. Literally little – my 1976 Mobylette Moby X7 moped!

So, before I don my 1970s flares and wide lapels to join the UK's biggest ride (in Bournemouth and Poole) I'm asking you to join me in raising funds and awareness for these causes by donating what you can to help the men we know and love live happier and healthier lives.