Terence Mack

Side By Side with Triumph Motorcycles

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is proud to have Triumph Motorcycles as a global partner for the 11th consecutive year of bringing classic and vintage style motorcyclists together.

Triumph became the official motorcycle partner of the DGR in 2014, bringing a commitment to increase awareness, grow participation and ultimately increase fundraising in support of this worthy cause.

2024 marks 11 years of this partnership, and represents a natural continuation of what has been a great success story. 

During this fantastic 11-year partnership, Triumph have created many unique motorcycles to promote the DGR; including a one-of-a-kind Triumph Thruxton RS DGR Edition, and a custom '1959 Legends’ Triumph Bonneville T120 with a matching Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar. Triumph have also built a one-off custom Bonneville T100, the Dapper Bonnie, and in celebration of our 10-year anniversary in 2023, launched the exclusive Bonneville T120 Black DGR Edition for public sale, limited to 250 units worldwide.

Prostate Cancer

Globally, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men. Over 10 million men around the world are living with or beyond a prostate cancer diagnosis.

What is prostate cancer?

When cells in the prostate multiply too quickly and grow out of control, this creates a cancerous tumour. Often, this type of cancer grows slowly and doesn’t cause big problems right away. Sometimes, however, prostate cancer can be fast-growing and spread to other parts of the body, causing major damage. Catching cancer early, so that your doctor can keep an eye on it and recommend next steps, is ideal. If the cancer is caught later, you may still have options to work through with your healthcare team that put your quality of life first.

What are the risk factors for prostate cancer?

Prostate is particularly common in men over 50. If you’re 50 or over, it’s important to talk to your GP about keeping yourself healthy and any ongoing tests you may need as part of your health check-ups. If you have a family history of prostate cancer or sub-Saharan African ancestry, you need to start that conversation earlier at 40 to 45. Guidelines can be different, depending on where you live — so check with your doctor.

If you or someone you know are facing a prostate cancer diagnosis, click here to visit True North. True North is a website developed by Movember to help men find advice on prostate cancer treatments, common changes to sex and intimacy, unexpected bathroom trips, and much more.

Men's Mental health & Suicide Prevention

Globally, on average, we lose one man to suicide every minute of every day. That’s half a million men every year. The issue of suicide is incredibly complex. But we know this: improving overall mental health and helping men establish better social connections can reduce the risk of suicide.

Simple steps to important conversations

A conversation can change, maybe even save, a life. Our friends at RUOK? have developed a simple four-step guide to help you navigate a conversation with someone who might be doing it tough.

• Starting conversations with men who are struggling may seem daunting. But getting them to open up can be easier with practice. Movember has built an online conversation simulator called Movember Conversations to help give you the confidence to talk with men who may be struggling. Take it for a spin.

Investment Report

Your funds are already having an impact on men around the world. With your help The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride will build on these crucial investments and continue to fund even more ground-breaking projects. For a breakdown of all funded projects to date with Movember and to explore the projects in more detail, download our investment report below.

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Biomedical Research

Thanks to DGR support, Movember has been able to support a range of biomedical research projects around the world aimed at improving the quality of life, or even extending the lives of men with the disease. DGR finding has supported precision medicine projects that aim to help doctors select treatments that are matched to a man’s prostate cancer such as PARP inhibitors or PSMA-targeted radiation therapy, giving him the chance of surviving the disease for longer. Personalised care also reduces the number of men wasting time on treatments that will never work for them and focus instead on treatments with the greatest chance of success.

The DGR Social Connections Challenge

Having strong social connections are a key protective factor for men against anxiety, depression, and suicide. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Social Connections Challenge is aiming to find better ways for motorcyclists to build strong connections with each other and combat the inherently isolating nature of riding. Community projects across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US have been awarded DGR funding to help them to develop, test and pilot their ideas.

Veterans & First Responders Programs

First responders and military veterans are at greater risk than the general population for both poor mental health and suicide.  Programs that are designed to support these groups, which are properly validated and backed by strong evidence, could improve, or even save lives. Through the Veterans & First Responders Program (VFR), DGR has provided support for community-based programs that improve support for veterans and first responders across the United Kingdom, Australia, United States, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland.

Side By Side Worldwide

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) unites classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all corners of the world to raise critical funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health.

The DGR was founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa. The idea was inspired by a photo of Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic motorcycle, wearing his finest suit. Mark decided a themed ride would be a great way of connecting niche motorcycle enthusiasts and communities while raising funds to support the men in our lives.

Riding for Men's Health

Movember has been the official charity partner of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride since 2016. Both organizations share a simple goal: to bring people together and change the face of men's health.

Funds raised by The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride help to power Movember’s work across two of the most complex issues facing men around the globe: prostate cancer and mental health.

The DGR Dapper Guide

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is a themed event, focusing on the classic style of both participants and their machines. Dress dapper and celebrate in style with your fellow gentlefolk!

Are you looking for inspiration on what to wear on the day of the event? Take a look here at the wonderful expressions of style for inspiration of how to look your dapper best!

The DGR Style Guide

Inspired by photography featuring old-school dapper folks and classic motorcycles, DGR took shape as a themed ride designed to bring together the classic & vintage styled motorcycle community and later, men's health.

In keeping with the classic lines of vintage-inspired motorcycles, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a niche charity event that focusses on classically designed motorcycles, and dapper gentlefolk riding their bikes through the heart of their cities. These bikes strictly include Café Racers, Bobbers, Classics, Trackers, Scramblers, Old School Choppers, Modern Classics, Sidecars, Classic Scooters, Classic Cruisers, Modern Classics, Electrics and Brat Styled motorcycles to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs.

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 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.