Checking out the assembled bikes and their riders at Narooma’s first ever Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Photo: Laurelle Pacey.
Narooma’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) for Prostate Cancer and Men’s Mental Health on Sunday 18 May, is shaping up to be even bigger and better than last year’s.
“The response to our inaugural ride last year was awesome,” said Narooma Rotary DGR coordinator Francoise Cleret. “We had 73 riders from Batemans Bay to Merimbula, ‘dressed dapper’, and raised $10,967 for these great causes.
“Many rode classic or vintage styled motorbikes; they enjoyed the day so much they are coming again this year and bringing their friends. It created a huge amount of interest.”
Ms Cleret said Narooma’s DGR would be one of more than 900 DGRs across 104 countries held that day.
“They bring people together to celebrate these bikes and the ‘gentlefolk’ who ride them, men and women, while celebrating the power of community and making a lasting impact on men’s health worldwide.
“So while the cause couldn’t be more serious, coming together, dressing dapper and the ride itself does raise funds and awareness by having fun in style,” she said.
All riders must register online before 18 May to take part, and ‘dress dapper’.
Should you wish to donate to the Narooma DGR, go online and support one or more registered Narooma riders or pillions.
Bikes will assemble on NATA Oval (behind the Visitors’ Centre) from 9 am. The ride departs 11 am. The Rotary Food Van will serve breakfast and lunch from 9 am to 2 pm. Coffee and other refreshments will be available.
All funds raised by the DGR are invested by the official charity partner Movember in local and global prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs. For Narooma DGR inquiries, please phone Francoise Cleret on 0402 967 494.
