TOMORROW, (September 27) motorcyclists from across Somerset will join together and give a two-wheeled ‘salute’ to prostate cancer.

As part of global movement, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), encourages bikers from the region join more than 30,000 other riders from 400 cities across the world, donning their finest attire and riding beautiful bikes on a tour from Taunton, through Wellington to Tiverton.

Founded in 2012 in Australia, the event has grown rapidly in popularity as it aims to shake off the sometime negative reputation of biker meets, while raising money for an extremely important cause.

The global event is sponsored by Triumph Motorcycles, Britain’s biggest manufacturer of large capacity motorbikes.

Somerset’s ride is being actively supported by local motorcycle dealership, Total Triumph and will see riders meet at the Hankridge Arms and travel across Taunton, through Wellington to Tiverton; dressed in tweed, suits, bow ties and sporting eccentric facial hair!

Rick Cawley, UK general manager at Triumph, said: “The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a fantastic event that brings together like-minded people in a fun environment. It’s great to see a global event showcasing the pleasurable aspects of biking and the camaraderie that comes with owning a motorcycle.

“In addition to being a fun and inclusive event, the DGR raises valuable funds to fight prostate cancer. The most common cancer in men in the UK, prostate cancer kills one man every hour, 10,500 every year so, we’re happy to do our bit in that respect too.

Somerset’s ride will be an excellent day – bringing together loads of riders from across the region for what’s sure to be a memorable occasion. If last year’s outfits are anything to go by, it will certainly be a spectacle for anyone who happens to pass, so keep your eyes out, although they’ll be hard to miss!”

To find out more about The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, or to register for details about your local event, please visit www.gentlemansride.com or visit your participating dealer website www.totaltriumph.co.uk