Team Triumph helps drive The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to record-breaking success, raising $130,000 for Movember as over 127,000 riders worldwide unite for men’s health
- 127,000 riders worldwide
- 1038 rides worldwide
- 108 countries
- $US7.6M raised worldwide
- 5152 riders in Australia
- $AUD879,000 raised in Australia
DGR at Melbourne, Australia
In a record-breaking year for The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), more than 127,000 riders around the world raised an incredible US$7.6 million (A$11.66M) in support of men’s mental health and prostate cancer research through Movember. Among them was Triumph Motorcycles’ official rider group, Team Triumph, which alone raised a remarkable US$130,000 (A$199,480).
Founded in Sydney in 2012 by Mark Hawwa, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has grown from a stylish tribute to classic motorcycling into the world’s largest charitable motorcycling event. This year’s ride, held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, spanned 1038 cities across 108 countries, with participants donning dapper attire and firing up vintage and modern classic bikes in a united charge for men’s health.
“This year marks our most successful yet – not just in funds raised, but in lives reached and conversations started,” Hawwa said. “Together with Triumph Motorcycles, we are driving a movement that saves lives and reminds folks around the world that men’s health matters everywhere.”
Team Triumph’s contribution stood out not only for its fundraising total but also for its camaraderie and presence at key rides around the globe. Among the 491 members were high-profile names from the worlds of entertainment and motorsport. 007 stunt coordinator Lee Morrison took part on a Bonneville Bobber, while four-time Enduro World Champion and James Bond stunt rider Paul Edmondson tackled the roads of Warwickshire aboard a Scrambler 400 X.
“What an event! It’s great to see so many Triumphs and classic bikes all in one place – and it’s a brilliant showcase for our biker community. Lots of money raised too, for a cause that means a lot to me and so many others,” Edmondson noted.
Musicians also got in on the ride. Skinny Kangur, bassist for industrial metal band Deathstars, rode a Bonneville T120 Icon Edition in Stockholm, where he and his team raised around 110,000 SEK (approx. US$11,480 / A$17,600). “What a great day we had. A fantastic event made possible by the DGR Stockholm hosts and their sponsors,” he said.
In the UK, Dougie Poynter of pop-rock band McFly rode a Speed Twin 900 at the London ride. “This was my first DGR and I loved it! Having bikers all unite and connect for a good cause feels incredible and personally for me it felt like Christmas!”
Across the Atlantic, World Champion MMA fighter Impa Kasanganay participated in the Los Angeles ride on a Speed Twin 1200 RS. He echoed the sentiment felt by many first-timers worldwide: “Participating in this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was one of the most memorable experiences of my life… Riding alongside fellow enthusiasts to raise awareness for men’s mental health and prostate care – it was a privilege to be part of something far greater than ourselves.”
Globally, the top DGR fundraiser for 2025 was Canadian Joseph Mancinelli, who participated in Hamilton, Ontario and brought in US$62,624.75 (A$96,084), earning a Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Icon Edition. His total contributions since he began riding DGR in 2017 now top US$550,000 (A$844,000). Joining him in the top three and receiving their own Triumph Modern Classic bikes are Andrew Cook of Idaho (US$56,640 / A$86,906) and Nick Politis of Florida (US$46,999 / A$72,114).
In Australia, 5,152 riders participated across dozens of cities, raising a combined total of US$573,038 (A$879,109) – placing the country third globally behind the United States and England.
Top Aussie fundraiser Johnny Barron of Toowoomba, Queensland, raised US$7779 (A$11,940) riding his Triumph Bonneville. His efforts since 2022 have brought in over US$24,000 (A$37,295). WA’s Miles Kennedy (US$7,278 / A$11,165) and Brisbane’s Malcolm Duff (US$6,032 / A$9,254) completed Australia’s top-three fundraisers.
Australia’s most successful DGR cities were Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide — with Sydney leading the national leaderboard by contributing US$85,946 (A$131,897) from 584 riders.
The winner of this year’s Gentlefolk Prize draw was Joseph Mannion, who rode in Manchester in the UK and will take home a brand-new Bonneville Bobber.
This year also marks a milestone in the partnership between Triumph and Movember, celebrating 10 years of collaboration. Dan Cooper, Movember’s Director of Global Innovations, presented Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Director Ramsey Sayed with a unique, hand-painted Triumph tank at the London event to commemorate the decade-long partnership.
“Thank you to these incredible fundraisers who raise such large sums for Movember at the DGR year after year,” said Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer at Triumph. “We’re delighted to reward the top four with iconic models from our Modern Classic range… It was fantastic to see so many riders showing how much our community cares about men’s health.”
Triumph’s long-standing dedication to the ride, its riders, and the cause is part of a larger mission to unite motorcycle culture with meaningful community impact — one mile at a time.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride will return in 2026, with next year’s event scheduled for Sunday, May 17. For more information or to register, visit: www.gentlemansride.com
