RL360 JOINS FORCES WITH DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMEN’S CHARITY RIDE

Our Isle of Man riders are joining others from across the world to ride dapper for men’s health. It’s just a little different from the motorcycles and racing we’re used to at the RL360 Superstock TT!

On Sunday 23 May 2021, tens of thousands of distinguished gentlefolk in hundreds of cities worldwide will don their cravats, press their tweed and sit astride their classic and vintage styled motorcycles to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men’s mental health on behalf of the ride’s charity partner, the Movember Foundation.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia by Mark Hawwa. It was inspired by a photo of Mad Men’s Don Draper, sitting atop a classic bike and wearing his finest suit. Mark decided a themed ride would be a great way to combat the often negative stereotype of motorcyclists, while connecting niche global motorcycle communities together. It is a worldwide event, with rides being held in cities across the planet. It unites riders who enjoy wearing vintage clothing and riding classic and vintage style motorcycles.

The Isle of Man DGR has been a huge success since it was launched in 2018. This year it will start at the Pit Stop Café at Manannan Court, behind Noble’s Hospital, at 11am, and will head out past the Jubilee Oak and the Quarter Bridge roundabout before heading up Bray Hill, past the Grandstand and towards Onchan. There will be a short stop at the Liverpool Arms before the group heads on to Dhoon Glen for a coffee at the Little Shed. They aim to leave Dhoon at around 12.15pm, from where they’ll head to Ramsey and then up onto the Mountain for their 1.30pm finish at the Victory Café, at the foot of Snaefell.

All money raised from this year’s DGR will go towards prostate cancer and mental health charities.