Sunday 24 September 2017

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride


I took a run into town today to see this year's Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. This is a worldwide charity event where riders get a chance to dress up.

I was spectating only. This isn't my sort of thing and none of my bikes are hip or trendy enough to pass muster. But since my brother was dressing up like a fool I thought it was worth attending. It was wet, but that didn't stop a large amount of riders attending.


A very damp George Square

Dress code for the day


My brother arrives on his Bonneville

Not looking foolish at all


Facial hair was de rigueur


At the dealers - Triumphs and, er, Triumphs

Meriden metal

Keith on his Nimbus


David and his BMW R60/2

Classic Brit café racer



3 comments:

  1. Stylish, not foolish. The Ariel won 'Best Bike'.

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  2. I'd take the Ariel or the Nimbus in a heartbeat--what great designs! :D

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  3. Nice to see so many turn up in the rain.

    A good excuse for you to take incriminating pics of your brother too.

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