The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2020 – Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai | September | Motorcycle Charity Event
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2020 was always going to be different.
With the usual group ride cancelled due to COVID-19, this year’s event looked nothing like the previous ones.
No large gathering, no long procession of bikes rolling through the city. Just smaller, individual rides, keeping the spirit of DGR alive in a quieter way.
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Thailand DGR
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Thailand
DGR – Important Reminder
The Core Point
Health is at the core of the ride. Specifically prostate cancer and men’s mental health. I urge you to take the time to inform yourself and your loved ones about prostate cancer and to read up on the signs and symptoms. Cancer Research UK has a list of symptoms
Sunday 27th September 2020
Sunday 27th: A Different Kind of Ride
With restrictions in place globally, the traditional group format was set aside in favour of smaller, socially distanced rides.
Thailand had handled the situation relatively well, but the usual Chiang Mai gathering was still not possible. Instead, the ride became something more personal.
The Two DGR 2020 Bikes
The Bikes: Kawasaki Dtracker 250 & Suzuki SV650
This year, I rode my Kawasaki D-Tracker, while my friend was on her Suzuki SV650, making it a relaxed and familiar pairing for the day.
The Ride
Two Take a Ride – Samoeng Loop
This year, I rode with my friend. We chose the Samoeng Loop, one of Chiang Mai’s most well-known and enjoyable routes. It felt like the perfect setting for a quieter version of DGR.
DGR Style
Dressing the Part – Sort Of
I did make an effort to dress in some version of “gentleman style.” However, after lockdown and gaining weight, it turns out my previous DGR outfits were no longer quite so cooperative! This was the best I could manage.
Indulgent Treats
Food Stops & Treats
Of course, no Samoeng Loop ride is complete without food. We stopped along the way to indulge in some excellent local dishes and, naturally, dessert.
Diet plans were quietly ignored for the day.
The Message Still Stands
The Core Message Still Matters!
Even though the format changed this year, the purpose did not.
Men’s health, both mental and physical, remains at the heart of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Awareness, early detection, and open conversations are as important as ever.
DGR 2020 Video
This Years Video of the Ride
Final Thoughts
DGR 2017 – My Conclusion
This year’s DGR in Chiang Mai may have been smaller, but it did not feel any less meaningful.
Additional DGR Rides
Did you enjoy this story? Have you ever participated in the DGR? Leave a comment. I’d be interested to read your thoughts.
Nice one girls! Good on you for supporting and helping a good cause. 😀
Thank you James. Shame there was no big event this year, but good to still try to support the cause. My best! 🙂