Launch The 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

The global charity event celebrates classic and vintage motorcycles, mental health awareness, and men’s health with a huge lineup of rewards.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is proud to announce the official launch of its 2025 event, set to take place in over 1,000 cities around the world on Sunday, May 18, 2025. This iconic global motorcycle event, renowned for bringing together motorcycle enthusiasts dressed in their finest attire to raise awareness for men’s health with Movember, is set to be bigger than ever.

“10 years ago we knew we needed to do more for men’s health,” says Mark Hawwa, Founder of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. “That’s why we partnered with the world’s largest men’s health charity, Movember. In the last 10 years, we have been proud to support men’s health on a global scale, in supporting the critical causes of prostate cancer and men’s mental health. Together with our community, we are proud to continue riding dapper for men’s health.”

Triumph’s Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stroud added: “This is Triumph’s twelfth year as the Official Motorcycle Partner for The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, which brings riders around the world together to raise awareness and funds to support men’s mental and physical health. Every year the DGR gets bigger, reaching and involving even more men and women across the world, in a way that represents the best aspects of our global motorcycle community, giving each of us the opportunity to help our fellow gentlemen. As well as raising even more funds for research through our involvement, we hope to increase awareness and encourage men to talk more about their health, helping them seek timely advice and support. It’s also a chance for all of us to simply enjoy some time together in May, bonding over our shared passion for vintage and modern classic motorcycles.”

Joining The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride for 2025 is Brett Eyewear, a luxury eyewear brand known for its stylish and high-quality designs. Brett Eyewear’s commitment to craftsmanship and design aligns perfectly with the DGR’s vision of sophistication and elegance on two wheels.

Along with Brett Eyewear, CMSNL are returning to continue its support of men’s health. CMSNL is a dedicated supplier of classic motorcycle parts, ensuring that riders can restore and maintain their beloved machines. Their continued support ensures that the event remains a celebration of timeless motorcycles and the people who keep them on the road. ELF Lubricants, and Quad Lock will also be rejoining the classic inspired charity event, to continue rewarding the efforts of the year’s fundraisers.

“We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our partners and excited to welcome Brett Eyewear to our family of sponsors for 2025,” said Mark Hawwa, Founder of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. “These brands share our values of style, safety, and community, and together, we are making a lasting impact on men’s health, while creating unforgettable experiences for riders around the world.”

Join in making history by supporting The 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, and together, ride for a cause that matters.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage style motorcycle riders 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 in 2012 by Mark Hawwa. After inspiration from a photograph featuring classic suits and vintage motorcycles, Mark decided a themed ride would be a great way to combat the often-negative stereotype of motorcyclists and connect the global motorcycling community and to raise funds for a cause important to every rider. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has raised over US$45M for prostate cancer research and men’s health since 2012.

For more information, visit www.gentlemansride.com.

About Movember

Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

The charity raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programmes that enable men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. Committed to disrupting the status quo, millions have joined the movement, helping fund over 1,250 projects around the world. In addition to tackling key health issues faced by men, Movember is working to encourage men to stay healthy in all areas of their life, with a focus on men staying socially connected and becoming more open to discussing their health and significant moments in their lives. The charity’s vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health. To donate or learn more, please visit Movember.com.

About Triumph

First established in 1902, Triumph Motorcycles celebrated 120 years of motorcycle manufacture in 2022. For more than three decades, Triumph Motorcycles has been based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and has produced iconic bikes that perfectly blend authentic design, character, charisma and performance. The Triumph Modern Classic motorcycle family represents the quintessence of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride spirit: elegant, iconic, characterful, and built for the ride.

About Quad Lock 

Quad Lock is a leading brand that specializes in creating high-quality, versatile phone mounting solutions for active lifestyles. Their products are designed to keep your phone secure and accessible during any activity, from cycling and running to driving and working. Quad Lock offers a range of mounting options, including bike mounts, car mounts, armbands, and universal adapters, so you can take your phone with you wherever you go. Their patented Quad Lock mounting system ensures a secure fit and easy installation, while their innovative designs allow for quick and easy attachment and detachment of your phone. Trust Quad Lock to keep your phone safe and secure during any adventure.

About ELF 

ELF is a brand of TOTAL, the world’s 5th international oil company, which is present in 150 countries. Very strong brand awareness among automobile experts wherever the brand is available. Buying an ELF product means having the assurance and reliability of an established brand. The ELF’s quality is based on a very strong experience in motorsports. ELF is firstly known for more than 150 Formula 1 victories. ELF products proved measurable benefits with regard to longevity and engine protection.

ELF products are sold in 113 countries. ELF has dedicated lines of lubricants for cars, motorcycles and heavy-duty vehicles.

About CMSNL 

Since 1996 CMSNL.com’s core business is providing those who own, restore and maintain classic bikes, the parts, the schematics and the manuals to keep these precious bikes on the road. CMSNL has a vast network of NOS (New Old Stock) suppliers and is always on the lookout for new opportunities to make valuable offers to those who own ‘old stock’. CMSNL currently ships more than 2 million parts a year to more than 170,000 customers worldwide.

About Hedon

Hedon – derived from the word Hedonism: the relentless search for pleasure. Hedon’s goal is simply to provide the most pleasant experience on everybody’s journey for Hedonism. Tired of conventional style, Hedon set out on a mission to rethink the urban rider’s protective headgear looking for something bold, refined and nostalgic with comfort as a driving point above all else. A necessary accessory for the discerning rider.

Each Hedon helmet has its own unique signature marked in their definitive style and distinctive materials they are crafted from. A fine blend of the old and the new, deftly forged using traditional craftsmanship along with modern technology. They believe when form and function come together seamlessly, style is effortless.

About BRETT Eyewear

Retro-inspired frames, crafted for drivers and speed lovers. Between elegance and strength, the quality materials chosen for the manufacture of our frames (laser-cut monobloc titanium, carbon, stainless steel, or acetate) bring the brand into the present. Their ultra-thin and flexible temples, made of titanium or stainless steel, offer a light sensation and optimal comfort designed to fit easily under a helmet.