Distinguished Gentleman Ride 2020

There is another thread on this, though I can't remember the title. Guillermo started it.

I'll be out on the bike, but it'll be a camping trip with Mrs. JtC on the Goldwing. I have contributed, however.

 

I’ll be doing it in the Newcastle Upon Tyne City centre Area . Speed Twin, Tweed and moustache !! If anyone of you kind Sirs would like to sponsor me a couple of pound for this worthy cause please see my profile
https://gfolk.me/Carlfortescue373874

 

Sept 27th

 

I've done the DGR the past two years, Mark. It has been a terrific and fun event in Tucson with lots of support. I don't know that I'm going to do it this year, however, since it's designed as more of a "Ride Solo" fundraiser thanks to COVID restrictions. I've had lots of friends and family contribute generously in the past but will probably skip this year and participate again next year. I'll just make a donation myself through the DGR website.

 

Did this year before last. Small bunch out of Davenport. I raised a bunch of cash, but it was difficult to convince locals to donate when most of the funds end up getting spent in Australia or NZ. All of the local dealers declined to sponsor. Last year, the prime sponsor (Front Street Brewery) was washed out in the big flood, so they didn't participate. This year, simply begging for money to send abroad and riding some lonesome route isn't very appealing. Not clicking this year.

 

Looking forward to tomorrow’s DGR. Hoping to be at Triumph Newcastle for about 1300 then ride around the town for a couple of hours. Any of you dapper gentlemen going to be in the area?