The numbers are in , and after two years of socially distanced riding , The Distinguished Gentleman ’ s Ride returned to its precovid format and has broken all previous editions fundraising records in the process . On Sunday June 5 , when the fundraising closed , a new fundraising record for The Distinguished Gentleman ’ s Ride was established : 93,456 riders in 802 cities , spread across 104 countries , dressed dapper and rode their classic motorcycles raising close to $ 6M USD to support prostate cancer research and men ’ s mental health . Compared to the last pre-covid edition , in 2019 , the 2022 edition raised 4 % more whilst , compared to last year ’ s event , the fundraising figure is a massive 47 % higher . “ What an incredible return to group riding !” says DGR Founder , Mark Hawwa .