Cale Phelps of Narooma Motorcycles sees this Sunday’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride as a tribute to both the wellbeing aspects of motorcycling and the raising of awareness of men’s health issues. Photo: Supplied.
Cale Phelps of Narooma Motorcycles sees Narooma’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) this Sunday (18 May) as a celebration of both the wellbeing aspects of motorcycling and the importance of men’s health.
“Motorcycling has so many health benefits – developing core strength and stimulating high-level awareness – but it’s also about adventure, freedom and, as Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance puts it, ‘you’re in the scene, not just watching it anymore [through a window] and the sense of presence is overwhelming,” he said. “There’s also a certain old-world charm about it.”
Mr Phelps has been a Narooma DGR supporter from day one.
“Everyone was so impressed with the success of the first DGR last year, they want their friends to also come along,” he said. “Some are a bit slow to register, including me, but I’m onto it.”
The DGR helps raise awareness of men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, as well as funds for research and men’s mental health programs.
The Narooma Rotary initiative is one of more than 900 DGRs to be held around the world on Sunday to bring people together to celebrate bikes and the ”gentlefolk” who ride them, men and women.
All riders must register online before Sunday to take part and must ”dress dapper”. Donations for riders and pillions in the Narooma DGR can be made online.
All funds raised by the DGR are invested by the official charity partner, Movember, in both local and global prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs.
Riders assemble from 9 am on NATA Oval on Sunday. The ride starts at 11 am. Refreshments will be available until 2 pm.
More details are on Narooma Rotary’s Facebook page, including the special talk on Saturday (17 May) by a Canberra-based physiotherapist and pharmacist for anyone affected by, or who knows someone with, prostate cancer.
For Narooma DGR inquiries, phone Francoise Cleret on 0402 967 494.
