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Love Your Heart ♥️

Friday 10th May 2024

 

Each year since 2016, all over Planet Earth in tandem with partner charity Movember, The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride has raised funds and awareness for men's physical & mental health.

Three years ago, in the blink of an eye, I lost my closest friend to a catastrophic heart attack. We’d ridden thousands of miles together and should have ridden thousands more. I thought learning to live with profound loss in place of close companionship would be the greatest emotional challenge of my life. Then, a month ago, my own heart failed without warning. Due in part to luck but mostly the incredible people of the NHS and their urgent skills, somehow I didn’t die.

In undertaking physical and emotional recovery, I face a journey from fragility and in turn a return to freedom. My wife and our two boys with their partners are my greatest strength. Their love carries me onwards. In such circumstances I am minded that so many men in crisis cannot find a way forward and instead leave tragedy behind.

As before, in both darkness and light, I’ll lean heavily on my love to ride. This year’s DGR presents a timely opportunity to celebrate Martin’s friendship and our lifelong passion. Only this time suited, booted and wearing a tie. On Sunday 19th May in Leeds, surrounded by like minded fools in all their finery, I will hold motorcycling in a healing euphoric embrace. You can SPONSOR ME, join me, or ignore me but love yourself and love your heart.

Al ♥️

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

Sunday 5th May 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.

My Sponsors

Susan McNaughton

Because we love you x

$65 USD

Andrew Hill

Good one Al 👍🏍

$65 USD

Jo P

What a cracking thing to do: for you, for him and for you all xx

$65 USD

Tom Sugden

Good.

$63 USD

Sharon & Colin

Sorry it’s a bit late(you may have heard the sad news of my mum on top of losing Martin). Thank you so much for doing this in memory of my special big brother! Glad to hear you are now recovered x

$53 USD

John, Millie And Harry H

Have an amazing time for a worthy cause Al.

$52 USD

Nick Reed

$52 USD

Joe Urquhart

$52 USD

ANDY P

Go well, CB

$39 USD

Claire Taylor

💜

$39 USD

Stu Helmore

❤️❤️❤️

$38 USD

Danny McMahon

$33 USD

James Cook

$33 USD

Michael Foggin

$33 USD

Caroline White

Good Lick Al

$33 USD

James And Alissa

Well done Al ♥️

$33 USD

Alex Taylor

Have a great ride out! 🏍️ 💙 😎

$33 USD

Nicky And Joe

$33 USD

Phil Burton

$33 USD

Matt Henman Henman

Gotta support your most sedate bike ride ever

$33 USD

IY

$33 USD

Adrian Gorham

That’s you first target smashed!

$33 USD

IAN NEWMARCH

$32 USD

Jackie Close

From our family to yours xxx

$32 USD

Jan & Jez McMahon

Well done Al, we will be thinking of you

$32 USD

Alistair Urquhart

$31 USD

Peter Wilkie

$31 USD

Andy Kewley

Well Done Al

$31 USD

Nick White

$31 USD

Gillian & Derek Urquhart

Happy to support this relatable cause.

$31 USD

Andrea Urquhart

$31 USD

Lewis Urquhart

$31 USD

Chris And Maggie

Good luck Alistair. Looking dapper for a hot days ride. Take care

$26 USD

Andy Stoneman

$26 USD

Melanie Churchyard

We are certainly delighted you’re still here!

$26 USD

Edward Powell

Enjoy the ride!

$26 USD

Ian Rayner

Good luck with the ride and the fund raising. #loveyourheart

$26 USD

Ramola

In gratitude for all those who care for us x

$25 USD

Julie Oldfield

good luck xx

$20 USD

Jude Payne

Looking fabulous. Xx

$20 USD

Anonymous

$20 USD

Enya Elliott

❤️

$20 USD

Al

With thanks to Mark Ayre 🙏🏻

$19 USD

Nick Booth

What a beautiful blog had a lump in my throat reading it. Ride safe.

$13 USD

David WEIGHT

All the best Alistair.

$13 USD

Anonymous

$13 USD

Billy Goddard

Enjoy the ride

$13 USD

Jan Takhar

X

$13 USD

Simon Baines

$13 USD

Louise Pope

Love this idea. Great cause. All the best with the ride Al

$13 USD

Penny Hill

A fabulous cause Al, very special x

$13 USD

Rachel Roberts

$7 USD

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