Author Topic: Distinguished Gentlemans Ride (Read 13095 times)

wahoo650 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 21, 2016, 06:44:10 AM »

Quote from: Rusnak_322 on September 20, 2016, 08:21:48 PM

My wife is going to ride my Monster. I need a chase vehicle as that will probably be my first real ride on the bike and I will need someone to carry tools (and keep an eye out for parts falling off)

FYI, if you haven't already, you do need to register to do the ride. Can't wait to see your cafe!

Rusnak_322 · « **Reply #31 on:** September 21, 2016, 07:44:20 AM »

I signed up, I will get my wife to sign up as well.

Looks like it is going to be dry, but cool, which will feel downright cold after all this great warm weather. Not sure how I will dress.

Rough Edge racing · « **Reply #32 on:** September 21, 2016, 08:04:39 AM »

It's looks like me and Petrus Rocks are riding in the Rochester NY event....I need to hit the Goodwill Store for something to wear....I also need to find an appropriator bike...Pete has a Guzzi bobber and a 70's Triumph so I may ride on of his...

wahoo650 · « **Reply #33 on:** September 21, 2016, 11:12:14 AM »

I wear thrift shopping mix and match. Again this year I'll be in "Used car salesman" attire, have about $6.00 invested. You won't miss me.

LowRyter · « **Reply #34 on:** September 21, 2016, 01:55:32 PM »

getting ready

https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/lowryter

Rough Edge racing · « **Reply #35 on:** September 21, 2016, 03:14:48 PM »

I'll be riding this thing... I built it for my race bike ride 5 years ago...

sidmonsters · « **Reply #36 on:** September 21, 2016, 05:49:08 PM »

Wahoo--does my wife (pillion) need to register? I'd hate to have to ride off and leave her standing on the curb....

Farmer Dan · « **Reply #37 on:** September 21, 2016, 07:48:22 PM »

Well now.... that's a bummer. Nearest ride group is almost 400miles way. Guess I'll be going solo since they won't let me start a group.

LowRyter · « **Reply #38 on:** September 21, 2016, 07:51:41 PM »

Quote from: sidmonsters on September 21, 2016, 05:49:08 PM

Wahoo--does my wife (pillion) need to register? I'd hate to have to ride off and leave her standing on the curb....

I am not sure anyone HAS to register. I mean it's on a public road.

Rusnak_322 · « **Reply #39 on:** September 21, 2016, 08:42:43 PM »

Quote from: Farmer Dan on September 21, 2016, 07:48:22 PM

Well now.... that's a bummer. Nearest ride group is almost 400miles way. Guess I'll be going solo since they won't let me start a group.

If you are in Marshall MI, then Detroit isn't that far.

Farmer Dan · « **Reply #40 on:** September 21, 2016, 11:56:16 PM »

Quote from: Rusnak_322 on September 21, 2016, 08:42:43 PM

If you are in Marshall MI, then Detroit isn't that far.

Not far as the crow flies, but it takes a good 2 1/2 hours on I94 if the traffic is light. I was hoping for something at least on my side of the state.

wahoo650 · « **Reply #41 on:** September 22, 2016, 06:22:00 AM »

Quote from: sidmonsters on September 21, 2016, 05:49:08 PM

Wahoo--does my wife (pillion) need to register? I'd hate to have to ride off and leave her standing on the curb....

The official position is yes, all participants need to be registered. That said, is there a role taken- No, at least not at our ride. I can say with some certainty that we have had more bikes ride out every year than were registered. But out here on the interwebz we have to stand be the rules (a winks as good as a nudge, no what I mean!). The other down side to not registering is you can't view any of the rides, pics, etc. It's kind of cool to start watching rides on the other side of the globe the night before ours as people post in real time.

Scud · « **Reply #42 on:** September 22, 2016, 09:15:45 AM »

The way I see it: It's a charity ride or it's a bike show.

If it's a charity ride, then register, make a small donation, participate fully, and follow the organization's rules.

If you don't want to pay, then it's a bike show. You can show up and look at the bikes for free, but don't park with the riders and don't ride in the event.

LowRyter · « **Reply #43 on:** September 22, 2016, 11:15:29 AM »

thanks Simone. Appreciate your support.

simonome · « **Reply #44 on:** September 23, 2016, 03:59:14 AM »

Quote from: LowRyter on September 22, 2016, 11:15:29 AM

thanks Simone. Appreciate your support.

I cannot take part to it in person, so I chose to sponsor someone :-)

LowRyter · « **Reply #45 on:** September 23, 2016, 01:24:11 PM »

thanks Chris (Two Wings)

oldbike54 · « **Reply #46 on:** September 23, 2016, 01:29:25 PM »

Looks like a bunch of hipsters to me , beards , retro clothes , etc

Dusty

LowRyter · « **Reply #47 on:** September 23, 2016, 01:39:32 PM »

yep Dusty.

At least here in OKC it's run by hipsters with old Beemers and BRAT-style rice burners, along with the RAT pack and some geezers on classics and new rides. Few "biker" types, no choppers that I am aware.

My Guzzi and me are with the RAT Pack (Triumph, Beemer & Duc store) but it's the same ride for all us. Triumph is big sponsor world-wide because it fits their products. Guzzi is very much the same deal.

The guy leading it here runs a novelty store that sells upscale shaving gear (he has a full beard) and classic motorcycle gear (metal flake helmets) and barber shop. I can't really figure it out. I think we rode past it when you were last in town.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #48 on:** September 23, 2016, 02:33:08 PM »

So John , despite the bashing of hipsters , seems maybe most of us are simply closeted

Dusty

oldbike54 · « **Reply #49 on:** September 23, 2016, 03:51:29 PM »

Quote from: wahoo650 on September 23, 2016, 03:30:01 PM

and there it is. Been waiting for some bashing, didn't expect it from a moderate. Awesome community.

I have no idea how you interpreted that as bashing

Merely pointing out the irony of so many anti-hipsters dressing up as hipsters to participate in a worthy cause . Sheesh

Dusty

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #50 on:** September 23, 2016, 04:54:08 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on September 23, 2016, 03:51:29 PM

I have no idea how you interpreted that as bashing Merely pointing out the irony of so many anti-hipsters dressing up as hipsters to participate in a worthy cause . Sheesh

Dusty

Hey, I resemble that remark. HeHe

oldbike54 · « **Reply #51 on:** September 23, 2016, 04:59:42 PM »

Quote from: Kiwi_Roy on September 23, 2016, 04:54:08 PM

Hey, I resemble that remark. HeHe

Good to see some of us still have a sense of humor about themselves

Dusty

Sheepdog · « **Reply #52 on:** September 23, 2016, 06:52:14 PM »

The first year, I was registered and ready to go. The day of the event, it rained (a lot). Since I live about 55 miles from New Orleans (the site of the event), I did not go. Last year, I crushed my foot in tractor accident (does that count as Guzzi content?) and was sidelined. This year, I am recovering from a knee replacement.

I may make this ride someday...maybe.

LowRyter · « **Reply #53 on:** September 24, 2016, 11:09:43 AM »

looks like rain and storms all day tomorrow here. Tweed and kilts might be a tad drafty.

Clancy · « **Reply #54 on:** September 25, 2016, 04:09:58 PM »

Our ride was great.
The rain held off.
Guzzi was nicely represented by my V7-II, a V7 Special, a V7 Racer and two 850 Lemans III.
And it was a thrill riding with so many bikes roaring into the grounds of Government House to meet the Governer General (the Queen's representative in Australia).

I even made the local rag in print & photo!

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-life/canberras-distinguished-gentleman-riders-raise-more-than-30000-20160925-grnww1.html

LowRyter · « **Reply #55 on:** September 25, 2016, 05:15:04 PM »

we had rain and some of us preserved and others say they are going to try later.

I am the Distinguished Gentleman

3 T Birds, a Bonnie Scrambler and an EV. One smart guy and some fools in kilts

PJPR01 · « **Reply #56 on:** September 25, 2016, 05:29:53 PM »

Looks like great fun!! Nothing wrong at all about getting a little bit dressed up...very stylish guys!

canuck750 · « **Reply #57 on:** September 25, 2016, 06:18:02 PM »

We had a great Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride in Edmonton today, beautiful 18C sunny weather, 84 riders, mostly younger fellas with beards and a few pretty lady's plus a handful of us old farts on old bikes. An eclectic mix of cafe racers, modern retro bikes (3 of the Guzzi racers), old Hondas and a couple Guzzis. A very enjoyable day raising money for a good cause.

Rough Edge racing · « **Reply #58 on:** September 25, 2016, 06:38:12 PM »

Me on the right, Petrus rocks on the left. This was this morning just before we left

About 80 bikes in Rochester NY, two Nortons, five older Triumphs, three BMW airheads, about 15 classic Japanese bikes, the rest were a mix of newer standard bikes...Not one Guzzi....
The event seemed to be run by Hipsters, some of the riders were Hipsters.....I talk to Hipsters, one of my best friends is a Hipster. There were hot Hipster women there....

LowRyter · « **Reply #59 on:** September 25, 2016, 06:57:30 PM »

our hipsters called it for rain. They'll give it a shot in a few weeks.

Us geezers, as you can see, we made it.

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