The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa. It was inspired by a photo of TV Show Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic motorcycle and wearing his finest suit. Mark decided a themed ride would be a great way of connecting niche motorcycle enthusiasts and communities while raising funds to support the men in our lives.
Movember has been the official charity partner of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride since 2016. Both organisations share a simple goal: to bring people together and change the face of men’s health.
Funds raised by The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride help to power Movember’s work across two of the most complex issues facing men around the globe: prostate cancer and mental health.
This year, more than 100 countries around the world and 100,000 riders in over 1000 cities are participating in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.
Kelowna is one of the 33 rides in Canada that rally our community to take part in raising funds for Movember – the world’s leading men’s health charity.
Riders can register at https://www.gentlemansride.com/
Sunday’s event opens at 9:00am at M&M Performance (849 McCurdy Pl, Kelowna, BC). Ride orientation and brief speeches will commence at 9:40. Kickstands up at 10:00 for a 40km parade through Kelowna including a re-grouping point at Summerhill Winery. Expect to return by 11:30 for a post-ride gathering at M&M Performance.
Registered riders must be on-site at M&M Performance after the ride for a chance to win the kicking JBL Party Box 320 valued at $800 and other prizes.
