mr_mike
24-09-2014, 07:49 PM
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is on this Sunday at Clancys Fish Pub in Freo and what started as a few mates getting together and for a laugh riding cafe racers in gentlemanly attire has now progressed into an international event to help raise funds and awareness of mens health in particular prostate cancer.
The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride was founded in 2012. Inspired by a photo of Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic bike and wearing his finest suit, It was decided a themed ride would be a great way to combat the often-negative stereotype of men on motorcycles. That first ride brought together over 2,500 riders across 64 cities. The success of the event encouraged the organizers to consider how it could be used to support a worthy cause. And the rest, as they say, is stylishly-attired history.
In 2013, over 11,000 participants in 145 cities around the world raised over $277,000 for prostate cancer research. In 2014, all funds raised will go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation in the UK, USA and Australia, with a relevant men’s health charity for Asia to be advised.
In 2014, we expect over 20,000 smartly-dressed gentlefolk in over 220 cities to straddle the saddle in the name of men’s health.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has teamed up with that most iconic and dapper of motorcycle companies, Triumph, to help add some highbrow horsepower to the event and twist the throttle towards the end of prostate cancer.
Our goal this year is to raise $1 million. Together, we can release the hounds on the dreaded spectre of prostate cancer.
Target is $1.12mill current total is just over $1mill
Its not just a ride but also a static display in Freo, expected to be about 250 bikes and they all must be old, custom or unique. Including the "Post 100" salt flat racer postie bike that has done 111mph. There is also awards for Most Distinguished Gentleman, Most Distinguished Lady, Most Dastardly Villain, Slowest Gentleman or Lady (there is a slow race in Freo), Most distinguished steed of the ride, Seriously Splendiferous Jacket and Majorly Magnificent Moustache.
Its all a bit of fun for a good cause, there will also be bands, traders and food stalls as well as the pub.
All details and more info can be found here ---> http://www.gentlemansride.com/
The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride was founded in 2012. Inspired by a photo of Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic bike and wearing his finest suit, It was decided a themed ride would be a great way to combat the often-negative stereotype of men on motorcycles. That first ride brought together over 2,500 riders across 64 cities. The success of the event encouraged the organizers to consider how it could be used to support a worthy cause. And the rest, as they say, is stylishly-attired history.
In 2013, over 11,000 participants in 145 cities around the world raised over $277,000 for prostate cancer research. In 2014, all funds raised will go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation in the UK, USA and Australia, with a relevant men’s health charity for Asia to be advised.
In 2014, we expect over 20,000 smartly-dressed gentlefolk in over 220 cities to straddle the saddle in the name of men’s health.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has teamed up with that most iconic and dapper of motorcycle companies, Triumph, to help add some highbrow horsepower to the event and twist the throttle towards the end of prostate cancer.
Our goal this year is to raise $1 million. Together, we can release the hounds on the dreaded spectre of prostate cancer.
Target is $1.12mill current total is just over $1mill
Its not just a ride but also a static display in Freo, expected to be about 250 bikes and they all must be old, custom or unique. Including the "Post 100" salt flat racer postie bike that has done 111mph. There is also awards for Most Distinguished Gentleman, Most Distinguished Lady, Most Dastardly Villain, Slowest Gentleman or Lady (there is a slow race in Freo), Most distinguished steed of the ride, Seriously Splendiferous Jacket and Majorly Magnificent Moustache.
Its all a bit of fun for a good cause, there will also be bands, traders and food stalls as well as the pub.
All details and more info can be found here ---> http://www.gentlemansride.com/