REPORT - 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Words & Photos: Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
In little more than a decade, what started in Sydney has become a global phenomenon, with the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) seeing men – and women – dress dapper and ride their classic and classically-styled motorcycles to raise funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs.
This year’s DGR, on Sunday, 18 May, attracted a tick over 127,000 classic and vintage-style motorcycles for rides in 1,038 cities and 108 countries.
They may have been separated by borders, mountains and oceans, but DGR participants around the world were united - by a passion for motorcycling, dressing in their finest vintage-style attire and supporting men’s health initiatives.
Since it was founded by Mark Hawwa in 2012, the DGR has grown into the world’s largest charity motorcycle ride. Triumph Motorcycles have supported the DGR event since 2013, providing motorcycles to the event’s top fundraisers, as well as creating special editions in tribute to the event.
Special Milestones
This year’s DGR marked a significant milestone, with participants collectively raising more than US$7.3 million (AU$9.82M approx.), contributing to a total of just over US$60 million (AU$80.7M approx.) that’s been raised since the event’s inception.
The 2025 DGR also celebrated 10 years of collaboration with Movember - an impressive milestone of the event’s impact on men’s health. In addition, 2025 also celebrates 10 years of the DGR’s partnership with luxury helmet makers, Hedon, who create unique helmets to reward the event’s top fundraisers.
Further support is provided by CMSNL, ELF Lubricants, Quad Lock and BRETT Eyewear
Top Fundraisers
Of the US$7.3 million raised this year, some very impressive fundraising totals were achieved by individuals. Leading the way was Joseph Mancinelli of Hamilton, Canada, who had raised AU$97,554 when fundraising for this year’s ride closed on 1 June.
Andrew Cook of Cour d’Alene, Idaho, and Nick Politis of Miami, Florida, completed the podium, raising AU$88,007 and AU$73,946, respectively. Behind them, Jaime Camill and Donald Leonhardt, both from Los Angeles, California, raised AU$73,051 and AU$67,468. Outside of North America, Peter Toye of Scotland was the top fundraiser, reaching AU$63,163, while Australia’s top fundraiser was Johnny Barron from Toowoomba, with AU$11,940 raised.
The top fundraising team was Motoworks Chicago, who raised an impressive AU$216,060, while DGR sponsors that hosted their own rides brought in great totals, too. Quad Lock raised AU$199,310, Triumph Motorcycles AU$193,987, and Hedon Helmets AU$90,267.
Cities that raised the most money were led by Los Angeles (AU$326,941 from 556 riders), with New York City second (AU$271,897 from 543 riders), and Chicago third (AU$248,650 from 236 riders). Bournemouth-Poole flew the flag for England, raising AU$244,884 from 1,071 riders - outpointing London by more than AU$14,000. Sydney was the top Australian fundraising city, reaching AU$135,357 with 586 riders.
Cities that raised the most money were led by Los Angeles (AU$326,941 from 556 riders), with New York City second (AU$271,897 from 543 riders), and Chicago third (AU$248,650 from 236 riders). Bournemouth-Poole flew the flag for England, raising AU$244,884 from 1,071 riders - outpointing London by more than AU$14,000. Sydney was the top Australian fundraising city, reaching AU$135,357 with 586 riders.
On the national league table, the USA unsurprisingly led the way, with a combined AU$4.03M raised. England was second, with AU$2.41M and Australia third with AU$903,548.
While prizes for the top fundraisers had not been confirmed at time of writing, the Top 3 Gentlefolk (a random draw that allows any participant to win, regardless of their fundraising total) had been named. Joseph Mannion won the main Gentlefolk prize of a new Triumph Bobber motorcycle, with runner-up Michael Crisp receiving a MotoGP VIP Experience from CMSNL. Third-placed Johan Svärd scored a DGR x Hedon 2025 helmet. A further six Gentlefolk winners received BRETT eyewear.
Thanks to All
Organisers of the 2025 DGR expressed gratitude to all of this year's participants, volunteers and partners for their unwavering support in advancing men's health worldwide.
“Every year, our community unites to raise critical funds and awareness to prostate cancer and men’s mental health.” Mark Hawwa said. “To see over 125,000 riders take to the streets in more than 1,000 cities around the world is nothing short of extraordinary.
“We’ve reached incredible milestones together. 2025 marks 10 years of support from Movember, and with their partnership, we’ve been able to include men’s mental health alongside prostate cancer.
“It’s inspiring to witness how far we’ve come - and it’s all thanks to the dedication of our riders, hosts and supporters who continue to make this movement matter.”
The DGR community continues to exemplify the power of unity and style in driving positive change. Next year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, 17 May, 2026. For more information on the DGR, plus photos and videos from this year’s event, visit gentlemansride.com
