The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride – Wollongong has more than tripled its inaugural total. Fundraising closed on October 31 and the official figure raised is $65,215, compared to $20,568 in 2017.
On September 30, scores of dapper ladies and gents donned their finest attire aboard classic and vintage motorcycles. The annual event raises funds to support research into prostate cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention programs via the Movember Foundation.
Organiser Jane Sim from City Coast Motorcycles says the result is testament to the way the motorcycling community will band together for an important cause.
“In the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, we ride with a purpose. We want to help stop men dying too young.
“We had 227 registrations. 648 rides were held around the world and Wollongong ranked in the top 20.
“Caps off to participant Phill Critcher who raised over $12,300 and placed 15th globally,” said Jane.
The Wollongong ride also places the Illawarra on the map as a fantastic motorcycling destination.
“It’s not hard to find beautiful scenery, but I also try to come up with a new route every year so that the participants have a different experience each time.
“It delivers the ride to new spectators and spreads the message, further. We were honoured to feature in the global wrap-up video once again,” said Jane.
View 2018 Global Wrap-up Video
City Coast Motorcycles would like to thank the following individuals, community groups and businesses that assisted with planning, sponsorship and publicity:
Triumph Motorcycles
Zenith watches
Merlin Bike Gear
Coal Coast Emporium
Towradgi Beach Hotel
Illawarra Café Racers
Illawarra Classic Motorcycle Club
Wollongong City Council
Destination Wollongong
Wollongong Local Area Command
The Illawarra Mercury
96.5 Wave FM
Coal Coast Magazine
Keogh’s Vision Photography
Sarah’s Coffee Van
Aaron Huisman