Bridgestone and The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) have partnered together to call on motorcyclists all over the world to embrace the dapper event’s first-ever solo edition, which will take place on Sunday 27 September 2020. The global event uniquely brings together the motorcycle community and their passion for classic style bikes to support and raise funds for Movember, the men’s health charity. In 2019, the event brought together 116,000 motorcyclists across 100 countries over a shared love of classic styled bikes and helping others. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Founder, Mark Hawwa, speaks on the new partnership, and the urgency for its community to continue to ride.
“Since our first year in 2012, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has united riders all over the world, creating a spectacle and a statement from the motorcycle community in support of men’s health. Welcoming Bridgestone EMIA to the DGR community in 2020 as our official European Tyre Partner has been a special moment for the event. Safety for classic motorcycles has always been a priority, and Bridgestone’s passion for designing the perfect tyre for classic bikes helps to keep our riders safe. With Bridgestone’s support in Europe 2020, we will still ride dapper together, and do everything we can to help men stop dying too young alongside our partners Movember.”
Bridgestone EMIA will be generously encouraging DGR’s dapper riders with tyre packs for the event’s dedicated fundraisers.
Bridgestone EMIA Head of Motorcycle, Nico Thuy, comments on the importance of partnering with The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Europe.
“As a company with a long-time history in the motorcycle business and its heritage, we at Bridgestone are incredibly proud to be able to partner with the DGR in Europe, as we value their work of great importance towards men’s health.
It’s only through dedication and passion that an organization such as DGR can succeed and that’s why we (at Bridgestone) have found a mutual passion for the heritage motorcycle movement. Our newest reference bias touring tyre – the Battlax BT46 – is the perfect showcase for that and thus a perfect match for those who share our passion for old motorcycles.
Therefore, it’s a great honour for us to become an official supporter of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2020.”
With respect to the varying global social distancing measures in place, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2020 event is encouraging its participants to ride solo or with a pillion on Sunday 27 Sept 2020. Riders will be encouraged to engage socially on all social media channels and the DGR website to showcase their efforts. Without organised mass-participation events, no matter where you are in the world you can dress in-theme, mount your steed, and ride for men’s health!
For more information on how you can Ride Solo, click here.
