Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride

[Guy Wilson]

Could be some interesting comparison pictures!

or casualty comparison pictures...

[Greybeard]

I've done a few DGR's on my A10. Most riders are on modern machines and I have found it hard to keep up with the group on fast roads.

[RDfella]

You need a 357 cam and  pair of clip-ons, Neil.

[Topdad]

The move to May suits me , next I'm determined to start off with the Big Breakfast at Prees heath in April and to have the DBR the next month should keep the momentum going for me, .
GB thats a bit naughty of them ,the one I attend keeps the speed to 30 ish and it moves very safely , well mostly !!

[RichardL]

[quote
Back to topic. If, and it's still a big if, the Covid pandemic is under control, I'm contemplating taking the 1913 Douglas on the DGR.
Clutchless, minimal brakes. Could be fun!

I have a 1922 Triumph SD which could be a my 2021 DGR... similar stopping capabilities to your Douglas. we could discuss the 'fun' aspects afterwards if we survive...
Guy
[/quote]

Participation of either of these bikes is certain to make the international recap video. We can make sure Mikey and Mark (the directors) are aware.

Richard L.

[Butch (cb)]

I have done the Cambridge DGR on my '37 Nimbus before. Bit of a modern compared with the stuff you're talking about. It did feel a bit incongruous sitting alongside what seemed to be a fully kitted Montjuic at one point.

First year of the DGR I did in London, and on my A10. Went west all the way out to the power station. That leg was all pretty slow and congested. Traffic cleared on the way back and had an amusing dice (if you can call it that) on the south bank with an S7D Sunbeam and a ratty 400/4 with about the loudest pipe I've ever heard. Cracking.

[RichardL]

Guys,

I’m planning on participating in DGR again this year. I see Topdad Bob has signed up, but unaware of any others. Common complaint is confusion in the website. I did not try to make a forum team this year because I’m cutting it so close for my bike to be roadworthy. On that note, I’ve chosen the very small, around the corner from me, ride in Naperville, IL, rather than the Chicago ride that is 30 miles from me and has a $50 minimum contribution. I'd be OK with that, but it's too soon after major work, and I'm sick right now, anyway.

Richard L

[Greybeard]

I'm not sure about doing the DGR this year. I can never get any sponsorship from my small circle of possible donors, family members. I have donated in the past but I'm feeling rather jaded about the whole enterprise. Do you feel that it's a genuinely useful way to support men's health or is the organisation all fizz and no substance, just an excuse for a gang of bikers to make a lot of noise riding through urban areas?

The DGR website makes me cross every year!

My wife and I already support several charities

On the plus side, riding the modern bike I should not get left behind this time😁

[muskrat]

G'day Fellas.
I entered and bought a stubby holder and patch plus a donation.
I won't be able to ride for another 5 weeks so wish all riders a safe and enjoyable day.
Cheers

[Rex]

I'm not sure about doing the DGR this year. I can never get any sponsorship from my small circle of possible donors, family members. I have donated in the past but I'm feeling rather jaded about the whole enterprise. Do you feel that it's a genuinely useful way to support men's health or is the organisation all fizz and no substance, just an excuse for a gang of bikers to make a lot of noise riding through urban areas?

The DGR website makes me cross every year!

My wife and I already support several charities

On the plus side, riding the modern bike I should not get left behind this time😁

Can't disagree with any of that. A very good cause, but mostly dickheads riding modern bikes badly, and the runs are all stop-start it seems.
Deeply unsatisfying, I found.

[RichardL]

Chicago ride has leaders and side riders from the local TonUp club. No stopping at any stop signs or traffic signals while 400, or so, bikes go by. In general, I've found the other riders to be pleasant and cautious, where I am, at least. I agree about the lack of respect for the spirit of the ride, as in failing to adhere to the defined bike types (hogs, go do your own thing, of which, there are plenty) and donning some semblance of "distinguished" apparel.

Richard L.

[jhg1958]

Neil

Sorry to hear that you are jaded with the DGR. I rode for the first time on my Triumph in the Derbyshire run. I am looking forward to the run next week on my GF.

Is anyone else going to the Derbyshire run

John

[RichardL]

Fought to get my bike back on the road just in time for DGR. I had already opted for the much shorter 14 mile local ride that starts around the corner from me, versus the 60 mile round trip to the 20 mile Chicago ride (but a very fun event). Spanner in the works. Wife tells/reminds me that Sunday is a big remembrance day for my father-in-law (gone about 18 months), with a church service and graveside gathering. Wife says (sincerely, I believe), “it’s OK if you don’t go, I’ll tell  (95-year-old) Mom you have prior plans.” (Mom knows about the DGR.) Uh, uh, “thanks sweetheart, let me give it some thought.”

Well, wanting to please Mom and honor my WWII-vet father-in-law (who was both bristly and kind), I’ve decided that, pending a more conclusive riding test of the bike, my DGR will be a hundred-mile “ride solo” version convoying with my wife to the services. Ride wise, kind of a bonus over doing another circuit of my town I’ve done (let’s say) 75 times. The loss, some minor camaraderie (with people I don’t know) and missing the oohs and aahs for the bike. Not a huge sacrifice, I think.

(There! I think I’ve convinced myself.)

Richard L.

[Topdad]

Good choice Richard

[BigJim]

Nice one Rich. Supposed to be for charity. It's nice to be with other like minded folks of course but state of mind is the most important thing and kind of what it's all about. The Bristol route this year starts in Cheddar a fare way away for me, I'll prob go for that one but may just b....r off to Wales on roads i love in my Tweed on my lonesome. The thing i'd miss most is the atmos in the car park prior to launch.