The 2024 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride had a record-breaking year with a total of 113,000 participants worldwide, raising $7.6 million to support research and awareness of mental health and prostate cancer in men.
Now in its 11th year and supported by Triumph Motorcycles, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was held on 19 May and participants from around the world gathered for a group ride while dressed in their smart casual attire. With 959 rides across 105 countries, DGR is growing in support and participation.
The United States had 14,767 participants from 187 trips, and Canada had 2,167 participants from 28 trips, for a total North American fundraising effort of $3.05 million.
Triumph Motorcycles supported the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride by hosting rides from Triumph dealers and awarding prizes to the participants who raised the most money. The top five fundraisers on Team Triumph won a prize pack that included items from the Triumph Clothing Collection.
Many famous names participated in DGR this year. In London, 007 stuntmen Paul Edmondson and Martin Craven and Mission Impossible Stuntman Kieran Clarke rode Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 Xs. In Poole, UK, actor James Phelps (Fred Weasley in Harry Potter) rode a Bonneville T120 Stealth Edition.
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In the United States, film and cinematographer Frank Masi rode a Triumph Speed Twin 1200 in Atlanta. In Canada, writer-photographer Eric Hendrikx led a tour of Toronto on a Thruxton RS. Spanish actor Pepe Barroso (Gran Turismo Touring Car) rode in Madrid, and world record holder Ivan Cervantes rode in Reus. Music producer Tai Jason rode his horse Bonneville T100 in Munich, Germany.
“It’s great to partner with Gentleman’s Ride and Triumph Motorcycles as we get to bring the community together, ride some great bikes and support Movember in their remarkable work to improve prostate cancer research and mental health programmes for men,” said Eric Hendrikx.
“I really look forward to the DGR every year, as it is a charity I can really support that combines fundraising for men’s issues with the camaraderie of motorcycles and smart clothing,” said Frank Masi. “I am amazed at how well the DGR continues to be organized in so many cities around the world. Year after year, the ride gets bigger and better, and I look forward to participating for many years to come while raising awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer.”
The top global donor this year and in any year in DGR history is actor and singer Jaime Camil from Los Angeles. Kat Thomsen from San Francisco raised the second most and Matias Seijo from Edinburgh raised the third most. The Gentlefolk Award winner is Jason Etters, who led the race in Jacksonville, Florida.
Find more information at Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Website.
