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The 2024 NYC Distinguished Gentleman's Ride brought together more than 1000 gentlefolk and 800-plus classic bikes May 19 to raise funds for prostate cancer research and men's mental health resources, with the 'Big Apple' raising a US-topping $206,470 through rider donations and local contributions.

This year's teaser -- courtesy of filmmakers Matt Koffel and Nikolai Berger -- covers the panoramic start at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, the ride up the Westside Highway, back down the FDR and and across the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges before the dapper group finished at Peck Slip in the Seaport District.

Both the riders and the cityscape are key features in the piece which combines Sony a7 sIII camera footage shot on gimbals from a single Ural sidecars with Mavik Air 2s drone scenes shot above the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges and down the FDR. Two cameras ... two drones, one operated by Zoltan Suhay (the other by Berger), and our lone Ural provided by Patricia Alonso.

Many thanks to all who participated this year: the enthusiastic riders, the generous sponsors, our dedicated volunteers, the NYPD Highway Patrol, and the spirited, untiring organizers for a hugely successful event.

NYC ride hosts Mike Higgins, Allister Klingensmith and Rahoul Ghose are honored to be a part of this great experience. Relive the day and don't forget to bookmark next year's DGR date: Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Stay dapper folks ... and keep the rubber side down.

Video credits:

Matt Koffel: co-director, cinematographer and editor (@matt.koffel)
Nikolai Berger: co-director, cinematographer (@_nikolaiberger)
Zoltan Suhay: cinematographer (@z_motophoto)

Music: We Trying to Stay Alive - Wyclef Jean

Check out the eight DGR NYC 2024 Photo Galleries. And if you have a New York City motorcycle-related video you'd like us to showcase on the site, contact us at rahoul@nycmotorcyclist.com or via IM @nyc_motorcyclist.

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