Registration is now open for The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), which takes place simultaneously on Sunday, May 19, 2024, all over the world.
The world’s largest charity event for classic and vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will be supported by Triumph Motorcycles for the 11th year, helping to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research.
This year, DGR is calling on motorcyclists around the world to join forces for a monumental effort to host 1000 rides, in line with its “Side by Side, Worldwide” campaign. To help reach this goal, Triumph is working with its global dealer network to organize and participate in even more rides this year.
To inspire all riders to raise as much money as possible for Movember’s men’s mental health and prostate cancer initiatives, Triumph will reward the top fundraiser with an iconic Thruxton Final Edition; a rare opportunity to own a piece of motorcycling history.
The epitome of café racer style and the perfect bike to capture attention at the DGR, the Thruxton Final Edition is the result of generations of Thruxton development. Finished
in an exclusive Competition Green paint scheme with hand-painted gold lines and signed by the author, the Thruxton Final Edition combines traditional RS style and elegance, paying homage to the Thruxton’s rich racing heritage.
Set to become a highly desirable collector’s item, the Thruxton Final Edition will come with a certificate of authenticity bearing the bike’s unique VIN number, signed by members of the Thruxton 1200 design team and Triumph CEO Nick Bloor. An exclusive Final Edition engine badge with a gold frame and ‘Final Edition’ graphic filler will also be included.
A new range of DGR and Triumph branded clothing has been launched to support this year’s ride, and 2024 sees the launch of Team Triumph, a dedicated group of riders, so that all participants have the opportunity to join the global Triumph community while raising money to promote men’s health. Triumph X DGR apparel prizes are available for the top five fundraisers in the group.
Paul Stroud, Commercial Director at Triumph Motorcycles, said: “We share DGR’s ambitious goal for 2024; to bring together even more riders, in more places around the world, to raise even more money for men’s mental health and prostate cancer. We’re working hand in hand with DGR and our growing global dealer network to help reach 1000 Rides. This year, we’re rewarding the top fundraiser with an iconic motorcycle; the Thruxton Final Edition, as well as giving away five exclusive clothing prizes to Team Triumph fundraisers.
In this way, we hope to unite and inspire Triumph riders around the world on May 19 to join Team Triumph, dress up dapper, raise money and enjoy the ride.”
“By 2024, we’ve set ourselves the goal of reaching 1000 cities around the world,” says the founder and director of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, Mark Hawwa. “We’ve been riding together on the same day all over the world since 2012. Our community is one that comes together, despite borders and oceans, riding side by side to raise ever more critical funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer.
cancer. DGR 2024 is the year we celebrate with our fellow gentlefolk around the world, going out together, united by a passion and driven by the cause.”
Hedon Helmets, ELF Lubricants and Quad Lock will also be returning to the classic-themed charity event, further rewarding the efforts of the year’s fundraisers.
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For more information, please contact:Lisa Jones, Global PR and Events Manager at [email protected]