Ramesh Somasundaram

Thank you! ❤️

Wednesday 29th May 2024

Thank you all for your love and support!

We raised over $7M globally across 958 cities towards men's mental health and prostate cancer research. And the best part, we had a lot of fun raising awareness and funds!

Here's a short video of my ride from May 19th.
https://youtu.be/sujzRxbO0go

My Journey

Monday 15th Apr 2024

Thank you for reading about my journey through motorcycling and mental health. For those who don't know me, I'm a father and a husband who's pushing 50 and living the American Dream in suburbia. 😅 

Growing up in India, though I rode two wheelers, I only recently rediscovered the joy of riding a motorcycle.

Everyone asks me why I ride a motorcycle when it comes with so many inherent risks. If you know, you know. 😉

"I don't ride my bike to win races, nor do I ride to get places. I ride to escape this world. I ride to find my peace with myself. I ride to feel free, and I ride to feel strong." - said a poster that I once came across.

Mental health is so important when we are balancing work, family, and personal well-being. We often stress out about our physical health, but lose track of our emotional wellness.

When I wanted to ride a motorcycle, my wife jokingly called it a midlife crisis, or a second one at that because I have been driving a convertible for a while! 😂 I let her say whatever she wants, but to just let me ride. 😜 Seeing how it makes me happy, now she fully supports me riding a bike.

There is something about the wind in your face when you ride, it's exhilarating! Riding a motorcycle is a therapy on two wheels!! When I ride, my senses are on high alert paying attention to the road. In that process, I forget all my problems and I simply enjoy my ride. 

So, when I came across The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to raise awareness and funds for men's mental health and prostate cancer, it struck a chord with me.

If you liked my story, then please share this page with a friend to raise awareness, and please donate to help others who are not as fortunate as we are. Thank you again! 

Short link to this page: https://gfolk.me/StangTexan 

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

Saturday 13th Apr 2024 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 prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember. Men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. The number of men that are suffering is growing, and we need to do something about that. So, before I press my tweed 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 the men we love, live happier and healthier lives.