2023 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride NYC

[adventurelounger]

Hello friends,

Thought you might get a kick out of this. For the second year in a row, I rode my 2016 V7II Stornello in the NYC DGR. For those of you unfamiliar with it, the DGR (https://www.gentlemansride.com/) is a global charity ride to raise awareness and funds for men’s prostate cancer and men’s health, and the NYC DGR is the biggest ride of all the cities in the world. And as you can see, folks get dressed up in their Sunday “dappererst” for the event. My middle daughter rode pillion with me this year.



She’s a real Guzzi Girl.



We rode with my best friend and college roommate, who was on the Triumph Bonnie.



Greetings from the top of the Manhattan Bridge, looking south towards FiDi and the Brooklyn Bridge.



Not exactly ATGATT, but we make an exception for this particular event.



Finally, a hero shot I purchased (for a donation) from one of the official event photographers. Notice the other Guzzi Guy next to me, rocking a kilt.



A superb event, and very likely there’s a DGR ride near you https://www.gentlemansride.com/ (they’re in cities and towns the world over).

Already looking forward to 2024…if you’ve ever thought about doing it, do it!

[blackcat]

I didn't know that staging was at Grand Central, nice photos.

[adventurelounger]

Yep they stage it at GCT…first couple of hours before the ride are like a dressed up NYC moto block party. It’s fantastic. Entire ride is escorted by the NYPD mounted highway patrol  so you never have to wait at a stoplight or intersection. Breaks on the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges…and a great post-ride block party in Meatpacking afterwards. It really is a 10/10 event…well worth doing! Here’s the official video from the 2023 May ride:  https://nycmotorcyclist.com/#video(Scroll down on the landing page to view video)

[Scout63]

Great pictures and nice ride report. It sounds like it was a great time. Nice looking Guzzi also.

[kidsmoke]

Agreed on all points. There are several regulars here who make it a habit. This was my 8th year. Lots of photos over those years. This is perhaps my favorite, from this years ride.

'79 G5 with original fag packets, and a Galleto on the the helmet. Represent!