Today was the annual day for the Bournemouth, Poole, Sandbanks Distinguished Gentleman’s Motorcycle Ride (DGR)!  We are very lucky to live on the route in Sandbanks and watch as these motorcyclist all drove past.

Each year motorcycle enthusiasts gather and begin a route to raise awareness for men’s health issues.  The drivers are all dressed distinguishably, some even wearing tuxedoes!  There are a variety of motorcycles, including the classic, sporty, and even one that looks like a Jet Ski!

The DGR is a global charity event that brings together thousands of riders to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health.  This year there were nearly 1000 riders taking part in the Dorset area event!

Sandbanks is a lovely route for all to see the Distinguished Gentleman’s Motorcycle Ride!

The ride started at Poole Quay, and proceeded down Banks road, right past our flat!  The route includes a stop off at Bournemouth Pier and will finish at Bournemouth School where there will be an event to celebrate the end of the ride.  People lined the route to watch, wave and enjoy!   The riders accommodated all along the route and waved back, tooted their horns and enjoyed the interaction too!

If you look closely, you’ll see how the riders were dressed ~ very distinguished!   Have a quick watch of the video below and see all of the different styles and makes of the motorcycles!

A fun time for all involved and for a great cause ~ as of this writing over £68,000 has been raised!

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