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I'm trying to understand...What has led you to think any of the leaders are 'tools'? Did you have a bad experience on a ride? Do you know orgin of the ride? I've never seen anyone turned away, so I'm not sure who you speculate they're looking down on. There were well over 100,000 people riding in 121 different countries in 850 different cities on the same day. Pretty impressive that your so well acquainted, to make that kind of sweeping generalization. Not usually a hallmark of a well read guy. But do tell, I'm always happy to be informed.
Can I still ride if I don't have a Cafe Racer, Bobber, Classic, Tracker, Scrambler, Old School Chopper, Modern Classic, Sidecar, Classic Scooter, Classic Cruiser, Modern Classic Electric or Brat Styled motorcycle?DGR is about the niches within the motorcycle community, consisting of motorcycles that you might not regularly see during your daily commute. If you can borrow or rent a suitable motorcycle, and are dressed appropriately, we encourage you to register and join the ride. If not, and you’d still like to support the event, a donation is a wonderful way to do so, as well as reach out to your local organiser to help them behind the scenes as volunteers.I understand the ride was founded upon classic styled motorcycles, but why can’t we open it up to all?Organising The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride on a global scale is a tremendous task that has significant associated risks, as it currently takes place in almost 700 cities around the world with over 120,000 participants.One of our goals is to keep the individual events small and manageable for by our volunteer ride hosts, and another is to ensure the safety of all participants that take part in each event. In order to do this, there are restrictions on the styles of motorcycles.Many of our key events expect over 1,000 participants throughout city centres, and significant growth in numbers will increase the risk of incident and road closures substantially, which will have a negative effect on the success of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.
Easy Question. What per cent goes to prostate cancer research? Sure, it costs money to host some of these events, but when 95% and more is going for admin costs something ain't right.Tex (20+ year cancer survivor
will just have to organize our own DGR, the Disgruntled Geezers Roundup. W
It's that in my opinion any "charity" that excludes participants is openly practicing hypocrisy. If they REALLY cared about the charity its interests would be first so they'd accept, not exclude.
Yeesh, haters gonna hate I guess. DGR in Tampa I have seen Calis, EVs, V85s, V7s, CalVins, Harleys, choppers of all types. Nobody cares, wear a hipster hat and vest or don't. Ride a Janus or a minibike. It's not the most exciting thing in the world, a guided ride more or less, not very long. I do it because I am current prosate cancer patient.
I don't really see the problem. Ride your Harley to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots run. Ride your Triumph on the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride.With the HD crowd being the elephant in the room, I don't really see a problem with a group focusing on another niche of the sport. And, I've owned several Harleys and maintain friendships with "bikers" who ride them.What if it was Dual Sport Riders hosting a dual sport ride for charity? Would you still want to show up on your Harley just to make a statement?
Aww, come on Kev... Ridiculous Analogy? LOL!
Glad we can always enjoy your counterpoint to any discussion.
Sounds like at least a few had fun on the DGR. I'd mentioned it a while back to one of the local Guzzi crew and he said something like "dress up like a bunch of hipster clowns, no effing way," or words to that effect. So I guess will just have to organize our own DGR, the Disgruntled Geezers Roundup. We'll get all the old farts that still ride and meet up at one of the dive bars in town, there's quite a few to choose from, have a beer, and then ride out to the Howling Dog in Fox. It's about 25 miles (total) and the best dive bar by far around here. Everybody rides on their own, no route or speed limit, and then will have a beer and a burger (optional). After that everybody's on their own, cause 2 beers is my limit. No angst, no problems.
Cause riding a Harley on an ADV ride is the same thing as dressing up and riding a Harley slow on city streets with guys going for a vintage look. Yeah, same thing... oy vey.Only the ones that really really need it. Hell I made ONE comment in this thread about "some" of the organizers being jerks and some dufus got so butthurt about it he bitched and got the post deleted.To the dufus in question - I wasn't going to say another word. Didn't think there was a need. But you motived me so THANKS! Have a great day.
sounds like job for Ken Hand Actually, our ride ended and started at a great bar in the Farmer's Market. A converted electrical station. I had a beer there on my way home, Geo Jones' "white lightin", H Williams' "move it on over" and R Miller "do wacka do" were blaring on the speakers. Hipster -country -brew pub -punk -burlesque girl - dive bar scene.
Who's Ken Hand?
Some East Texas turnip farmer who is rumored to have ridden a mile or two on Guzzis.
Who's Ken Hand? I knew a John Hand once, don't think he rides, but could be a hipster!Sounds like a great dive bar, too bad it's a 3500 mi drive!
Hell I made ONE comment in this thread about "some" of the organizers being jerks and some dufus got so butthurt about it he bitched and got the post deleted.
Would they accept me if I showed up on my Moto Guzzi Robin wearing my penny loafers, double knit bell bottom pants, a flowered silk shirt and sporting a monocle?Texas Turnip
I wondered where that went. seems unnecesary. way more fun to bitch AT you than about you. So yeah...nobody ever gets turned away. Silly, unenforced stipulation. I imagine the website categories will continue to erode until the print matches the reality. Boatload of money has been raised. Nearly 40 mil. Hope its getting where intended. THAT would be worth raising hell over. until next year. You've got lots of time to find some tweed knickers, Kev.
I rode it for three years here in Chattanooga Tn, then they stopped having it here. I don’t know if we didn’t raise enough money or what. I’m a cancer (bladder) survivor. 6 months chemotherapy surgeries to remove bladder, prostate, gall bladder and several lymph nodes! (They would have removed the heart to but couldn’t find one, lol)Anyways I’m a 10 year cancer survivor (scans are still negative NED). The ride to me is for a superb cause just like the wounded warrior Memorial Day challenge ride I’m doing this weekend. Oh, and I rode my 72 Honda Cb 750 chopped in it so they can’t be too exclusive. Dress the part, raise some money instead of just spending it on bs and enjoy the ride. Loosen up a bit people! Lol have a good day!