“What an incredible return to group riding! There really is nothing better than seeing tens-of-thousands of gentlefolk smiling and waving their way through city streets, in support of prostate cancer research and men's mental health,” said Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Founder Mark Hawwa. “It's something we have missed dearly over the last two years.” Contributing to a record-breaking year, was an incredible participation and fundraising effort from riders in North America. In the United States and Canada, some 14,233 riders from 183 cities raised almost $2.5 million. This represents over one third of the donations globally.
On May 22nd, 2022, after two years of social distancing and solo riding, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride took place worldwide in its pre-COVID format, breaking all previous editions’ fundraising records. By the time fundraising closed on June 5th, a new global fundraising record for DGR was reached: 93,456 riders in 802 cities, spread across 104 countries, dressed dapper and rode their classic motorcycles raising close to $6M to support prostate cancer research and men’s mental health.
“Our community returned with vigor this year with the top 3 global fundraisers raising more than any previous year, which we have been proud to reward with the support of our global partner, Triumph Motorcycle," added Hawwa. “The next year will be one to watch, as we celebrate 10 years together with Triumph Motorcycles in spectacularly sartorial style!”
“It is such an honor to be supporting The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and contribute towards this year’s incredible result, supporting prostate cancer research and men’s mental health,” said Triumph Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stroud. “Next year will mark Triumph’s 10th anniversary as DGR main sponsor and we are working on something incredibly special to celebrate that milestone.”
Since its first year in 2012, DGR’s global community has raised over $37m for men's health. The event operates in over 900 cities and 114 countries around the world. For more information and to join your local ride, travel here:
