2016 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

Now in its fifth year, the ride consists of tens of thousands of participants spread across multiple cities in 79 countries, each completing a ride on the same day.
Photography by Peter Aylward

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The charity-driven event almost seems like a flash mob at the start, with the London ride attracting more than 1,200 riders and close to £100,000 for worthy causes unique to the area—each part of the world supports different charities. #DistinguishedGentlemensRide #Petrolicious Photography by Peter Aylward

#DistinguishedGentlemensRide #Petrolicious Photography by Peter Aylward

In years’ past, the sense of occasion and high spirits enjoyed by all participants was almost Goodwood Revival-esque, in that people dressed, for the most part, in period clothing to match the bikes they rode. #DistinguishedGentlemensRide #Petrolicious Photography by Peter Aylward

I hope the ride stays the way it is, without the closed roads and crowd control that so many events these days have. With more than $2 million already raised this year, let’s dig deep and help them on their way to the $5M target—and be ready to see some distinguished riders this coming weekend. #DistinguishedGentlemensRide #Petrolicious Photography by Peter Aylward

#DistinguishedGentlemensRide #Petrolicious Photography by Peter Aylward

For me, what really set it apart was when the bikes took to the road, the vintage-inspired machines with dapper ladies and gents riding en masse through many of London’s classic architectural streets; quite the visual treat. #DistinguishedGentlemensRide #Petrolicious Photography by Peter Aylward

#DistinguishedGentlemensRide #Petrolicious Photography by Peter Aylward

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