A routine with style!
04/10/2018
Last Sunday, September 30, as in the rest of the world, a new edition of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR) was held in the City of Buenos Aires.
a thematic ride would be a good way to take away the negative image that motorcyclists have and bring together the different groups. This shot was so big (more than 2,500 pilots in 64 cities) that Mark decided to take advantage of the move for noble causes.
In 2016, one of the hosts took his own life and the DGR decided to donate the proceeds to the Movember Foundation, which since 2003 has been responsible for raising awareness and investigating prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and physical inactivity. of the men.
The Argentinidad to the stick!
As if the porteños did not have enough reasons to enlarge, this fifth edition of the DGR gave them another reason. Since Buenos Aires was the city with the most participants from all over the world! 1,676 motorcyclists, who raised US $ 9,513, wore their best Sunday punch and were present at the Faculty of Engineering of the UBA from 9 in the morning. During the congregation we had the opportunity to admire the
motorcycles of our companions, that went from Suzukis GN 125 kustomizadas to Harley Davidson of recent patenting, happening through a great number of Vespas, Mini Bikers, Royal Enfield, Indian, classic and new, Triumph and an immaculate Norton 500 of '49, contributed for the friends of Clásicas Zona Norte. We also listen carefully to the words of Bear Marsán, organizer and responsible for being part of this struggle, who told us about the terrible statistics. As for example that a man dies in the world every 17 minutes for prostate cancer, or that because of depression commits suicide one per minute.
In our country alone, during 2016, 3,834 men died, according to data from the National Cancer Institute (INC). That is why, from the age of 50, it is necessary for men to perform the corresponding analysis, since the possibility of suffering increases with age.
After taking the traditional group photo, we went to the Usina del Arte, leaving for Plaza de Mayo, bordering Retiro, going through Recoleta, Palermo, Belgrano and Núñez. Causing, to our imposing step, the astonishment and the admiration of the passers-by. I would be lying if I did not say that more than one of us threw a whore, because the length of the caravan was such that many pedestrians delayed crossing the street.
It should also be noted that the cities Córdoba participated in Argentina, which attracted some 330 pilots and received a collection of US $ 1,775; the pearl of the Atlantic gathered 319 Mar del Plata motorcyclists and raised US $ 1,570 and the nearby Rosario contributed US $ 784 with a total of 145 registered.
While the weather was not ideal, it did not rain, but it was intimidating enough to suspend Food Trucks. However, the shot had that special magic that permeates the DGR, which makes it so unique and so expected. So you know, for next year to sign up, which is free, and if the economy allows it, make your donation and support this cause!
Review performed by Mauro and the Motonautas.
Foto: Victor Silva
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