Motorheads of Mumbai will ride through South Mumbai in their best suits to spread the word of men’s health this weekend
A biker at a previous ride
Think bikers and you might picture tough bearded guys covered in tattoos chugging beers on highways, or perhaps that one time a rash biker cut you off and disappeared in the sea of Mumbai’s traffic jams. Not exactly gentleman-like, if you ask us. That’s set to change this weekend when motorheads suit up head to toe, and glide across South Mumbai on their classic and vintage bikes.
Titled the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), the one-day event by motorcycle makers Triumph, is set to see nearly 50 bikers ride to raise awareness about prostate cancer and men’s mental health.
Manik Nangia
The global movement that originated in Australia in 2012 will make its way to the heritage Fort precinct, much to the excitement of the city’s avid bikers. Among them is a familiar face, actor Amit Sadh. “Biking, for me, is a way of life and a source of strength. Every ride brings a sense of freedom, perspective, and connection, not just with the road, but with people from all walks of life,” shares Sadh, who will bring his prized classic bike to the ride.
“The ride encourages open conversations in a typically reserved space,” points out Manik Nangia, Triumph spokesperson and president, pro biking. We learn that the funds raised from the ride will go towards prostate cancer research and men’s mental health through a partnership with the Movember Foundation. “Spanning 105 countries, we have now been able to build a global brotherhood of riders who support each other and speak openly about health. It’s more than a ride. it’s a support system,” he reminds us.
Bikers in suits ride past the lanes in Fort. Pics Courtesy/Triumph
While we’re breaking into a sweat imagining riding in a full suit in Mumbai’s erratic weather, riders like Ivana Edwards, who grew up riding in the city see it as a welcome change of scenery. “It’s refreshing to see bikers depart from the biking gear and put effort to look dapper,” she chuckles. Mumbaikars seem to approve, we learn. “At our previous editions, people have often stopped by to ask us what the occasion was. It’s always fun to spread the word through such short conversations on the ground,” she reveals.
Sadh sums up his excitement leading up to the ride, “There’s something truly special about coming together, sharing our love for motorcycles, and riding to raise awareness for a good cause. What better way to channel our passion than by riding to glory and making a real difference together?”
Amit Sadh with his bike
ON May 18; 7 am
STARTING POINT Starbucks Reserve, Veer Nariman Road, Horniman Circle, Fort.
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