The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

An elegant gathering with a charitable heart

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is much more than a motorcycle gathering: it's an international event that combines style, passion for engines, and charitable commitment. Every year, on a Sunday in May, thousands of motorcyclists in over 1,100 cities worldwide polish their boots, don their finest attire, and mount their classic and vintage motorcycles to parade together with elegance. The village of Castelvetro di Modena, in the province of Modena, is one of the Italian stops on this global event, organized by the dealership Schiatti Class (official Triumph dealer for the provinces of Reggio Emilia, Parma, and Modena) in collaboration with the Municipality of Castelvetro di Modena.

Origins: from Sydney to the whole world

The event was born in 2012 in Sydney, Australia, from an idea by Mark Hawwa, inspired by a photograph of Don Draper, the character from the television series Mad Men, depicted in elegant attire on a classic motorcycle. Since then, The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride has grown to become a global phenomenon: in the 2025 edition, over 127,000 participants took part in 1,038 rides in 108 countries, raising approximately $7.6 million.

An important cause: men's health

The ride raises funds to support the Movember foundation and has three main objectives: prostate cancer research, testicular cancer research, and programs dedicated to men's mental health, including suicide prevention. Participating therefore means combining the pleasure of the gathering with a concrete gesture of solidarity.

Style is mandatory

The dress code is an integral part of the event: jackets and ties, waistcoats, bow ties, hats, and tweed are welcome, while tracksuits, club patches, and ripped jeans are banned. Elegance, along with vintage motorcycles and café racer, scrambler, bobber, and classic styles, creates the unmistakable atmosphere of the day.

In Castelvetro: engines, territory, and conviviality

In Castelvetro di Modena, the organization by Schiatti Class transforms the gathering into a moment of community engagement, combining the passion for engines with the discovery of the territory. The village, famous for its towers, its Castle, and for the production of Lambrusco Grasparossa wine and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, welcomes participants in its squares. Alongside the parade, there are side events such as guided tours of the village, Palazzo Rangoni, and the Communal Vinegar Factory, as well as gastronomic offerings from local restaurants and wineries.