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Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride rolls through Charlotte

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride rolls through Charlotte The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a vintage-style motorcycle event raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Juan Torres and Ted Rosenau are inviting riders to suit up for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) - the world’s largest motorcycling charity event returning for its 15th edition in 2026. The DGR brings together riders on classic and vintage-styled motorcycles, dressed in dapper attire, to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, with all proceeds supporting Movember-funded prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs.

In Charlotte, the local ride rolls out at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 17 from NoDa Brewing Company, with riders once again escorted by the CMPD motorcycle division around the city. Participants can also expect entertainment plus complimentary food and coffee for all riders; worldwide, the event takes place in 1,100+ cities across 110 countries, with 125,000+ riders expected and more than $60 million raised globally since 2012.

To learn more visit gentlemansride.com and select Charlotte.

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