The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Is Back for 2021

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For 10 years, the DGR has been encouraging you to dress funny and ride classic bikes in the name of men’s health awareness. (Shane Benson/Triumph Motorcycles/)

That dapperest of all moto events, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, is back at it again for 2021, and this time there’s even more reason to celebrate, beyond the fact that it likely won’t be a completely solo ride event as it was last year. Or at least, we hope not.

As it has been for the last eight years, the ride is supported by Triumph Motorcycles which will help the DGR bring together classic and vintage-style motorcyclists on May 23, 2021. Also a big deal is the fact that this year’s event marks the 10th anniversary of the tweed-heavy hoedown, which has raised $27.45 million for men’s health causes since its first edition. Anyway, if buttoning up a waistcoat and waxing your mustache for a short spin on your bike sounds appealing, you’ll want to read on for the details.

Tweed jackets and handlebar mustaches: ATGATT for hipsters? (Shane Benson/Triumph Motorcycles/)

First a quick sidebar. Apparently, somebody on the inside didn’t do the math last year; weirdly enough, the DGR had also claimed the 2020 ride represented the 10-year mark. But as the inaugural event was in 2012, clearly this year is the true 10th anniversary. Maybe they didn’t count last year’s ride because of the COVID-caused restrictions—as you may recall, 2020′s DGR was literally a singular one, with riders going at it solo instead of clustered in a massive pack of cycles, so it’ll likely be a bit of relief for some participants to be riding among a throng of classic rigs once again. Visually anyway, it’ll just look cooler.

RELATED: Triumph Partners With Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

As a refresher, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was created to bring together classic motorcycle enthusiasts to help raise funds and awareness of prostate cancer and men’s mental health. This year, the fundraising event is aiming for the milestone of raising more than $30 million on its 10th year anniversary, to continue funding research and programs with Movember, such as the Social Connections Challenge and the Veterans and First Responders Challenge.

The 2021 ride is once again being supported by Triumph Motorcycles. (Triumph Motorcycles/)

To emphasize the DGR’s 10th running, this time around a one-off custom Triumph Thruxton RS will be built and revealed before the event, and it’ll go to the Gentlefolk Competition Winner for 2021. To get details on eligibility, register at gentlemansride.com and check out more event info there. As extra motivation, Triumph is donating four new motorcycles from its Modern Classic range to the three highest fundraisers worldwide.

As for this year’s ride structure, due to the ever-changing COVID landscape and restriction levels in various countries, the format of The 2021 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride will vary depending on the location. For now, organizers say it will be a mix of COVID-safe, Route Only, or Ride Solo events. Check gentlemansride.com frequently to see how rides near you will be shaping up. All participants are encouraged to operate within COVID-safe best practices, and maintain appropriate social distancing measures. Follow the hashtags #DGR2021 and #ForTheRide to interact and engage with participants worldwide, which we’re guessing will also include the usual bike-riding celebrities seen in past events. If you’re looking for an excuse to break out the monocle or granddad’s vintage pocket watch on a ride, this might be your best bet.

One of the prizes you can win at this year’s event will be a one-off custom based on Triumph’s Thruxton RS model (stock model shown). (Triumph Motorcycles/)

To learn more visit gentlemansride.com.

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[NeilM]

Not distinguished.  Nor a gentleman. 

Think I'm out...lol

[Ian Frog]

Don`t think or want to grow a beard in the time left to get ready, much less oil it like some hip tosser !

Admire charitable things in general but feel this is a step too far. Bound to be popular down at the bike shed lol

Cheers

Ian

[Bender]

Hey I have a beard can I join in  

 

Only oil mine sees is fully synthetic or gear.

[fastbob]

I can't afford a motorcycle AND clothes  . 

[S-Westerly]

Well I have a beard, short and un-oiled, a tweed coat too but sadly my bike is all wrong. Also I'm fairly sure I'm not distinguished andaccording to my wife I'm not very gentlemanly. 

[Mr Fro]

Tweed, heavy cotton shirt, waxed beard and probably a neckerchief... Sounds like the kind of person we were warned to avoid as kids.

 

I understand that they want to appeal to the trendy fuckwits but is there any reason we can't have a normal person's charidee rideout?

[fastbob]

13 minutes ago, Mr Fro said:

Tweed, heavy cotton shirt, waxed beard and probably a neckerchief... Sounds like the kind of person we were warned to avoid as kids.

 

I understand that they want to appeal to the trendy fuckwits but is there any reason we can't have a normal person's charidee rideout?

You have voiced what I have long suspected . That although the cause may be totally commendable , the actual ride is a bit of an exercise in showing off . 

[Ian Frog]

I also like the attitude that tweed and presumably brown brogues are perfectly acceptable for a charity ride. I am sure they are the sort that tut into their latte when discussing people not wearing CE approved protective apparel lol.

After all noone ever got injured falling off when riding in convoy with other like minded souls (soles?)

Cheers

Ian

[S-Westerly]

7 minutes ago, Ian Frog said:

I also like the attitude that tweed and presumably brown brogues are perfectly acceptable for a charity ride. I am sure they are the sort that tut into their latte when discussing people not wearing CE approved protective apparel lol.

After all noone ever got injured falling off when riding in convoy with other like minded souls (soles?)

Cheers

Ian

Don't think they ride that fast but you never know. Personally wouldn't fancy riding my bike in my tweed coat. Be a bit chilly too as it only has 2 buttons.

[NeilM]

We could do a charity ride.

Twats are us.

Scenic not so bimble around the wastelands of East Yorkshire. 

We could get lost. Fall off whilst stationery at traffic lights.

All whist wearing normal bike related attire. CE approved or not.

Bikes could range from super duper fire blade to a 125. 

And guess what. No one would give a shite as we are bikers and not sodding hipsters who ride a bike as a fashion accessory. 

Rant over

[Mr Fro]

4 minutes ago, NeilM said:

We could do a charity ride.

Twats are us.

Scenic not so bimble around the wastelands of East Yorkshire. 

We could get lost. Fall off whilst stationery at traffic lights.

All whist wearing normal bike related attire. CE approved or not.

Bikes could range from super duper fire blade to a 125. 

And guess what. No one would give a shite as we are bikers and not sodding hipsters who ride a bike as a fashion accessory. 

Rant over

Don't forget that we can cream off a nice chuck for ourselves for "administration" purposes.

[Bender]

9 minutes ago, Mr Fro said:

Don't forget that we can cream off a nice chuck for ourselves for "administration" purposes.

Outside catering fund would do  

[Mr Fro]

Just now, Bender said:

Outside catering fund would do  

You're thinking too small mate, I've got my eye on a £100k/year gig.

[Pie man]

1 hour ago, S-Westerly said:

sadly my bike is all wrong. 

I'd rather be on a Multistrada 950 than on an old Trumpet wearing tweed 

[S-Westerly]

14 minutes ago, Pie man said:

I'd rather be on a Multistrada 950 than on an old Trumpet wearing tweed 

Me too!

[S-Westerly]

58 minutes ago, Bender said:

Outside catering fund would do  

Catering in the wastelands of East Yorks might be dodgy. Can we not at least edge into West Yorks or Derbyshire?

[onesea]

Never had the urge to participate since I was advised that a 20 year old triumph was not suitable for the ride...

 

I should rent an appropriate bike was there recommendation.

[Mr Fro]

29 minutes ago, onesea said:

Never had the urge to participate since I was advised that a 20 year old triumph was not suitable for the ride...

 

I should rent an appropriate bike was there recommendation.

However, if you had some abortion of a 125 'cafe racer" then they would likely welcome you with open arms.

[NeilM]

57 minutes ago, S-Westerly said:

Catering in the wastelands of East Yorks might be dodgy. Can we not at least edge into West Yorks or Derbyshire?

Of course. 

The west as we know is the best.

Purely an attempt at enticing a bite from our leader in Ull. (Although he does know some dam good roads amongst the wastelands....)

R lass would do catering.  £5 a pop for a bacon tea cake. Sounds about right for us hipsters....

[dynax]

We could always hold our own " TMBF Degenerates Ride Rally "

[Stu]

2 hours ago, dynax said:

We could always hold our own " TMBF Degenerates Ride Rally "

 

Can't! 

 

They have all flounced  

[dynax]

Just now, Stu said:

 

Can't! 

 

They have all flounced  

 

In that case we will have to hold a " TMBF Degenerates Remembrance Rally "

[Stu]

Just now, dynax said:

 

In that case we will have to hold a " TMBF Degenerates Remembrance Rally "

 

I would rather stick pins in my eyes

[Tiggie]

12 hours ago, NeilM said:

£5 a pop for a bacon tea cake

 

Tiny little Warburton's tea cake and a rasher of luke warm bacon. Sauce is in sachets and costs extra