NYC Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Memories : THREE
Lady Liberty joins the NYC Distinguished Gentleman's Ride this year shining her inspirational light on the 'city that never sleeps'. — Tempus Deficit
With the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride coming up quickly (Sunday, May 17), and the global fundraising event celebrating its 15th *Crystal* Anniversary this year, NYC Motorcyclist has decided to share some memories of years past from NYC organizers, volunteers and sponsors. And we are putting out a call to our New York dapper folk to share a tale and a photo of your special DGR moment here in the 'City that Never Sleeps'.
You can use our submission form at the bottom of this page or send us an email at rahoul@nycmotorcyclist.com. Remember to include a high quality image.
Who knows, we may give away a prize for the best, most meaningful memory submitted.
Conceived in Sydney, Australia in 2012, the DGR broadened its scope a year later tripling its global participation, and the event hasn't looked back; in the 13 years New York City has participated, the city has hosted 8251 riders and raised more than $1.7 million US. That first year NYC had 37 riders who contributed $3200. The city’s top fundraising year was 2023 ($238,711) and the largest registered group was in 2017, with a whopping 1017 riders. Proudly the Big Apple has topped the global leaderboard three times over the years, without relying on celebrity hosts or corporate benefactors. The city is and always has been generous beyond its means.
The DGR is an event that brings friends and moto family together to raise funds for and public awareness of prostate cancer research and men’s mental health resources. It’s an excuse to shine up those vintage rides, dress to the nines, and put smiles on those watching your group go by on ride day. And it’s a chance to raise the public profile of motorcyclists in general as a socially conscious, caring community.
We have many special things planned for 2026, starting with a quintessential NYC poster created by Douglas Thompson (@tempusdeficit), entreating Lady Liberty to join the cause and help us to achieve the city's most successful year to date.
We hope you’ll join us this year, and create more memories.
Don’t forget to sign up for the NYC ride at gentlemansride.com.
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DGR NYC: THE MEN IN BLUE
The NYPD Highway Patrol motor unit swings into the Grand Central Terminal viadact to set up for the DGR start. — Rahoul Ghose
It’s hard to fully state the level of appreciation we have for the NYPD Highway Patrol, its incredible support for the NYC DGR, and its invaluable help in route planning, day-of logistics and crowd management.
Seeing our local men in blue, often in vintage dress uniforms at the start, and buzzing by the 1000-plus group in the left lane on motorcycles as part of the motor unit, always caps an incredible day.
As the son-in-law of a former decorated motor officer, the sight fills me with pride.
On May 17, please take time to thank these officers. Without them the local ride would be a very different experience from the world-class event Hosts Mike Higgins and Allister Kilingensmith plan every year.
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RE-LIVE NYC DGR 2023
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride NYC 2023 Video — Matt Koffel, Nikolai Berger & Zoltan Suhay
The 2023 NYC Distinguished Gentleman's Ride united more than 1000 gentlefolk and 800-plus classic bikes May 21 in aid of prostate cancer research and men's mental health resources, with the 'Big Apple' raising a city record $236,442K through rider donations and local contributions to top the world.
This year's inspired video -- 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 lands in the Meatpacking District for après festivities including live music by Julia Haltigan.
Both the riders and the cityscape are key features in the piece which combines Sony a7 sIII camera footage shot on gimbals from 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 two Urals provided by Dapper Tours NYC owner Will Davis and Patrick Brennan.
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, Chris Logsdon, Hatim Banaja 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 19, 2024.
Stay dapper folks ... and keep the rubber side down.
Video credits:
Matt Koffel: co-director, cinematographer and editor (@mattkoffel_)
Nikolai Berger: co-director, cinematographer (_nikolaiberger)
Zoltan Suhay: cinematographer (z_motophoto)
Additional footage: Adam Espaillat (armand1700) & Dante Mojares (crwth.nyc)
Check out the eight DGR NYC 2023 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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