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.

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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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[XTreme]

So it's dress like a Ponce and ride a Triumph?

I could have qualified riding to work in early 72.

[Skippy]

3 hours ago, XTreme said:

So it's dress like a Ponce and ride a Triumph?

I could have qualified riding to work in early 72.

I must admit there were a few pretentious cnuts on the last run but still worth doing it. I, on the other hand, just looked gorgeous

[XTreme]

Looking very slick there Ray.....some nice bikes too.

[Slowlycatchymonkey]

Yep I’ll concede on this one, you’re looking fine.

[Grasshopper]

Great photos @Skippy, I love everyone's different style! 

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are too cute! 

[Skippy]

6 hours ago, Grasshopper's Ride said:

Great photos @Skippy, I love everyone's different style! 

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are too cute! 

Ha ha it’s amazing what you can do with editing software. This is me in reality

[boboneleg]

4 hours ago, Skippy said:

Ha ha it’s amazing what you can do with editing software. This is me in reality

I was exceeeeeeeeeeeedingly drunk