Motorcycle enthusiasts across Australia and around the world have donned their smartest suits and ties for the 2017 Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride.
Dressed to impress they took to the streets of Sydney, Manilla, Auckland, London and many other cities around the world aboard bikes and mopeds on Sunday.
The ride took place to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer research and suicide prevention.
The event – founded in Sydney by Australian Mark Hawwa – aims to connect riding communities while battling the negative stereotypes of men on motorcycles.
A very dapper gentleman captures an action shot of the Victorian riders taking part in the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride
A congregation of bikes and dapper gentlemen form in Brisbane to take part in the annual Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride
Posing for a photo with his glossy bike, this young man gets ready to ride through Sydney for men’s health awareness
A quick selfie before the ride took off in Sydney on Sunday shows a bunch of gentlemen on board their bikes
Motorcycle enthusiasts participate during the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride event in Manila, Philippines, on Sunday
Motorcycles of vintage styles took part, including: Cafe racer, Bobber, Classic, Tracker, Scrambler, Old School Chopper, Modern Classic, Sidecar, Classic Scooter, and Brat Styled.
Rides were held across Australia, with the ride in Sydney involving 750 riders, the event in Melbourne attracting 969 participants and Brisbane’s notching up 510 eager motorcyclists.
Other cities that held rides included Adelaide, Ballarat, Busselton, Canberra, Darwin, Gold Coast, Hobart, Karratha, Mackay, Newcastle, Perth, Townsville and Wollongong.
Thirty-three cities in Australia took part, with more than 5,800 riders working together to raise more than $960,580.
Crowds of Australian gentlemen gather in Sydney on Sunday, riding together for the annual Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride
The event – founded in Sydney by Australian Mark Hawwa – aims to connect riding communities while battling the negative stereotypes of men on motorcycles
Event creator Mark Hawwa wrote online that he would be taking part in the Sydney ride aboard a Triumph Thruxton R.
‘I will don my finest attire with my fellow men and women across the globe to join the fight with The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s mental health,’ he wrote.
‘But before I press my tweed and polish my boots, I need you to donate what you can for this meaningful cause and help me reach my goal.
‘For your uncles, your brothers, your fathers and friends. Donate what you can, for their lives need not end.’
The ride is a worldwide event where classic, vintage and custom motorcycle enthusiasts raise awareness and funds for men’s health
Motorcycles of vintage styles took part, including: Cafe racer, Bobber, Classic, Tracker, Scrambler, Old School Chopper and Modern Classic
With his helmet and aviators on, one rider in Manila gets ready to take part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride on Sunday
Only vintage and unique styled bikes are allowed to participate in the ride, according to the official rules
The sunny weather in the Philippines made each bike shine as they made their way around the city
This bright red
According to the official Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride website, the United States have so far raised the most for the cause, with $1,583,440 donated.
Australia is following in second place, while England has raised $708,475.
Over 600 cities around the world, with over 70,000 participants, take part in the ride each year to raise funds for men’s health.
Only vintage and unique styled bikes are allowed to participate in the ride, according to the official rules.
A very dapper gentleman poses with his bike in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge for the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride
A couple join forces to ride together in Marrickville, Sydney, raising funds for men’s health
While the event raises money for men’s health, women are invited to join the ride as well
An impressive line up of vintage bikes gather for the annual Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride
While the event raises money for men’s health, women are invited to join the ride as well.
‘The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride raises money for men’s causes, yet in much the same way we support our fellow ladies upon women’s based charity initiatives we would love as many gentle ladies on our ride as possible,’ the organisation wrote.
Many women took part in the event dressed in pressed shirts with bow ties or suspenders to match their male companions.
Coming together to support men’s health, this couple were all smiles as they took to the streets on their motorcycle
Donning a pink suit to match her brilliantly pink motorcycle, this English rider stood out at the Gentlemen’s Ride
One rider took a moment to touch up her lipstick before riding through Brisbane for the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride
Bringing a touch of old school glamour to the ride was this couple, matching his tie to her scarf
A dazzling blue Harley Davidson shined and ready to go for the Distiguished Gentlemen’s Ride on the Gold Coast