The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - 2014

What would happen if two era’s or cultures converged on the same day, everywhere?  Mark your calendars because on the last Sunday of September a growing number (currently 46 countries) of dapper gents and elegant ladies will be donning their snappiest wares. Upon so doing, they shall henceforth motor themselves across the countryside on their metallic steeds.  Yes lads and lasses, I infer to a time when gentleman were chivalrous and ladies were championed by such men.  On 28 September 2014 all will be dressed accordingly as they converge in a global event.  Now imagine a collection of mechanized sculpture, forged into hooliganesque steeds of legend and glory.  Bring them together and you have the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.

The Distinguished Gentlemen Ride 2013, Los Alamos Ride

Why do it?... what does it accomplish? A simple answer is, “because we can.”  More so, it is because we are raising awareness and research funding to battle prostate cancer.  Statistically, prostate cancer affects 1 in 6 men and roughly 500,000 gentlemen will loose this battle in a given year. Therefor when I say, “Because we can,” there is a much broader meaning.  We ride to make a difference.  We ride to support those fighting the battle.  We ride to honor those who are with us only in spirit.  So yes, We ride “because we can.”  What else do we accomplish?  We make new friends and spread merriment along the way.  Joyously purposeful… I dare say it doesn’t get much better than that.

Here on the Central Coast of California we will once again assemble for jaunt through the countryside. It will be a short ride but hopefully one with a big effect and there will be plenty to see.  Please join us in this challenge to make a difference by donating to a rider or a team.

If you are one of those dapper folk with a vintage, bobber, café or related 2/3-wheel steed please sign-up and join our cause. For those who would rather ride with us in the virtual realm, please donate if you can.

Click HERE to donate to the Sidetrak’n Team.



Thank You! …In advance from Distinguished Gentleman and the ladies they champion worldwide. Tally ho! --jp