On your bike for men’s health in Tipperary
For the eleventh year, motorcyclists will arrive in South Tipperary for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Motorcyclists from Tipperary, all over Ireland, and from overseas will participate in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride that will take place on Sunday, May 17.
On the same day, similar events will be taking place all over the world to raise funds for the Movember Foundation.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride started fifteen years ago in Sydney, and a local man, Cyril Helnwein, who took part in the GDR in Dublin at that time, felt that an event could be organised in Tipperary. Both men and women can participate in the event.
“This will be the eleventh year that the event will be held in Clonmel, and so far we have raised almost €70,000 for the Movember Foundation,” said Cyril.
“It is the world’s largest men’s charity. The focus is on creating awareness about prostate cancer and on men’s suicide,” said Cyril.
Cyril said it was important for men to meet and talk about such issues in a friendly environment, and he was delighted to see that the local event had gone from strength to strength.
“It is so important for men to make real connections, meet up and have a chat and a cup of tea, and this day out gives everybody a great lift,” said Cyril.
The event will start in the morning in Clonmel, travel on to Cahir via Ardfinnan, and finish up in Bansha at the Lismacue House.
“We are very grateful to the lady in Lismacue House, who takes part in the event, for hosting us at the conclusion of the event. Everybody is really looking forward to it. It is a very enjoyable day out, said Cyril.
“It has grown and grown since it all started off in Sydney, and I am delighted that the Clonmel event is now well established. Because of social media, we are losing our way in terms of social connectivity. It is important for us to get out and meet one another, as it brings our spirits up,” said Cyril.
He hopes people will come out and support the event, have a look at the motorcycles, and meet the riders.
Cyril is calling on motorcyclists to register to take part at Gentleman’s Ride.com
“You have to register on the site to take part in the ride. People can also go on the side and make a donation by selecting Clomel on the venue options,” said Cyril.
He said, as usual, the event was attracting local cyclists as well as people from overseas.
“We have had people from Australia, America, and England taking part in the event in Clonmel. This year, one motorcyclist is riding his BMW sidecar from Germany to Clonmel to take part,” said Cyril.