Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride hits Santa Monica

· California Post

Since it started in 2012, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has raised over $60 million for men’s health. Dan Abraham is riding for his 12th year. He says he is riding for men’s health, suicide prevention and prostate cancer awareness.

Kris Noble rode in the event for his first time. Noble is a one year cancer survivor as of last month, so he felt it was important to come for men’s cancer research and suicide prevention.

Founded in Sydney, Australia by Mark Hawwa, the classic and vintage styled motorcycle ride brings together riders from all over the world raising the awareness for prostate cancer research.

John and Osaka Lu said “this only our second time doing this, and we love all the riders, the camaraderie, the friendliness, and most important the sense of organization. It’s just phenomenal, and all for charitable costs.”

John Lu and Osaka Lu at the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Santa Monica, California. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post
A participant sits on a motorcycle. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post
David Buchan says, I’m back on a bike after 31 years, and it’s a great cause for men’s mental health. I’m glad to be here. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post
A rider takes off for the ride. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post
A participant smokes a pipe prior to the event. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post
Riders get ready to go. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post
A couple participants looking dapper in yellow. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post
Dan Abraham is riding for his 12th year. He says he is riding for men’s health, suicide prevention, and prostate cancer awareness. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post
The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride unites riders from all over the world. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post
Kris Noble is riding for his first time. Kris is a one year cancer survivor as of last month, so he felt it was important to come for men’s cancer research, and suicide prevention. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post