The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2013

[OmegaRacer]

It's almost time again for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride of 2013. Last year saw the very first edition and already had a massive following all over the world right from the start. I tried to beat the drum here in Thailand but apart from a few "yeah, cool", there was no real interest. I ended up riding by myself all dressed up in a suit. Silly? Maybe. Definitely more fun to ride in a group of like-minded lunatics.

I'm not one to give up easily, so I'm here again to make you riders aware of this fun event and beat the drum. Maybe this year a few more are willing to join...

Possible locations: Bangkok/Pattaya/Chonburi (Bang Saen)....just because it's where I live.

Riders from Bangkok could ride South, people from Pattaya ride up North and we could all meet in Bang Saen for a beer or two.

When: to be defined with the main organizers in Australia

What to wear: you must look like a gentleman from days past and present. Be distinguished.

There isn't supposed to be any commercial gain involved, just a simple and short ride in good company, dressed up as the gentlemen we really are.

If you're interested, let me know and spread the news!

Mr.Omega

[BSJ]

I could pretend to be a Gentleman......but the truth is very different!

How about something from days of old?

[Ticketmaster]

At first I read this and thought how silly it was. But the more I thought about it, the more intriguing it became. I mean, what would the BIB's at a checkpoint think as this throng of bikers dressed in suits and ties approached? It's a juxtaposition. It would just be too weird for them. I think they would run for cover.

Anybody coming close to Phit'kok?

[OmegaRacer]

Some pictures from last year's ride...

[Spoonman]

I'd be keen to ride along but dressing up for the occasion is not really favourable to me.

[VocalNeal]

Sort of like this then? But with two wheels?

http://thechapmagazine.co.uk/category/am-i-chap/

1. THOU SHALT ALWAYS WEAR TWEED. No other fabric says so defiantly: I am a man of panache, savoir-faire and devil-may-care, and I will not be served Continental lager beer under any circumstances.

2. THOU SHALT NEVER NOT SMOKE. Health and Safety “executives” and jobsworth medical practitioners keep trying to convince us that smoking is bad for the lungs/heart/skin/eyebrows, but we all know that smoking a bent apple billiard full of rich Cavendish tobacco raises one’s general sense of well-being to levels unimaginable by the aforementioned spoilsports.

3. THOU SHALT ALWAYS BE COURTEOUS TO THE LADIES. A gentleman is never truly seated on an omnibus or railway carriage: he is merely keeping the seat warm for when a lady might need it. Those who take offence at being offered a seat are not really Ladies.

4. THOU SHALT NEVER, EVER, WEAR PANTALOONS DE NIMES. When you have progressed beyond fondling girls in the back seats of cinemas, you can stop wearing jeans. Wear fabrics appropriate to your age, and, who knows, you might even get a quick fumble in your box at the opera.

5. THOU SHALT ALWAYS DOFF ONE’S HAT. Alright, so you own a couple of trilbies. Good for you – but it’s hardly going to change the world. Once you start actually lifting them off your head when greeting, departing or simply saluting passers-by, then the revolution will really begin.

6. THOU SHALT NEVER FASTEN THE LOWEST BUTTON ON THY WAISTCOAT. Look, we don’t make the rules, we simply try to keep them going. This one dates back to Edward VII, sufficient reason in itself to observe it.

7. THOU SHALT ALWAYS SPEAK PROPERLY. It’s quite simple really. Instead of saying “Yo, wassup?”, say “How do you do?”

8. THOU SHALT NEVER WEAR PLIMSOLLS WHEN NOT DOING SPORT. Nor even when doing sport. Which you shouldn’t be doing anyway. Except cricket.

9. THOU SHALT ALWAYS WORSHIP AT THE TROUSER PRESS. At the end of each day, your trousers should be placed in one of Mr. Corby’s magical contraptions, and by the next morning your creases will be so sharp that they will start a riot on the high street.

10. THOU SHALT ALWAYS CULTIVATE INTERESTING FACIAL HAIR. By interesting we mean moustaches, not beards.

[H1w4yR1da]

I kind of just perused through this thread but let me get this right. Riders are expected to forego the usual protective wear of boots, gloves and motorcycle jacket and dress in a suit? With just a helmet for protection? On Thai roads?

Yep, great idea!

[Big Guns]

I kind of just perused through this thread but let me get this right. Riders are expected to forego the usual protective wear of boots, gloves and motorcycle jacket and dress in a suit? With just a helmet for protection? On Thai roads?

Yep, great idea!

Hold on the usual standard protection in Pattaya is a condom . Sorry I meant to say a beer chang vest, 1980's football shorts and a pair of flip flops

[OmegaRacer]

I kind of just perused through this thread but let me get this right. Riders are expected to forego the usual protective wear of boots, gloves and motorcycle jacket and dress in a suit? With just a helmet for protection? On Thai roads?

Yep, great idea!

This isn't supposed to be a race, just a slow pleasure ride. Thousands of people all over the world participated last year and amazingly nobody died.

But you're right, it will be safer for you on the couch watching TV.

Distinguished greetings

[OmegaRacer]

The date has been confirmed: Sunday, 29th of September

[OmegaRacer]

from the creators of the event....

A day where cafe racers, classics, bobbers come together and ride in a distinguished manner spreading merriment along the way.

Mission
To bring classic and cafe racers bike owners together around the world for a dapper of a ride.

Description
DGR is a worldwide event for owners or Customs, Café Racers, Bobbers, Flat Trackers, Retro’s, Classics and Quirky Motorcycles and their owners. It is an event that takes place all around the world on the exact same day. It is about motorcycles and dapper. We don’t care about work/social or life status for the one day we all ride the world together distinguished. This means Suits, Tuxedos, and Button up shirts, ties, bowties, top hats, canes, monocles, blazers, coats and all the rest of it!

To take part you need to be in the correct attire. Be as creative or bland as you want. The most important thing is make others laugh, make yourself laugh and have fun along the way.

[H1w4yR1da]

I kind of just perused through this thread but let me get this right. Riders are expected to forego the usual protective wear of boots, gloves and motorcycle jacket and dress in a suit? With just a helmet for protection? On Thai roads?

Yep, great idea!

This isn't supposed to be a race, just a slow pleasure ride. Thousands of people all over the world participated last year and amazingly nobody died.

But you're right, it will be safer for you on the couch watching TV.

Distinguished greetings

Actually I may be riding over the long weekend on my Superbike (fully geared up, natch) but you carry on with your not so distinguished assumptions. Edited July 19, 2013 by H1w4yR1da

[H1w4yR1da]

Double post!

Edited July 19, 2013 by H1w4yR1da

[Spoonman]

I kind of just perused through this thread but let me get this right. Riders are expected to forego the usual protective wear of boots, gloves and motorcycle jacket and dress in a suit? With just a helmet for protection? On Thai roads?

Yep, great idea!

This isn't supposed to be a race, just a slow pleasure ride. Thousands of people all over the world participated last year and amazingly nobody died.

But you're right, it will be safer for you on the couch watching TV.

Distinguished greetings

Actually I may be riding over the long weekend on my Superbike (fully geared up, natch) but you carry on with your not so distinguished assumptions.

H1w4yR1da, Do you ride with the fun police ?

[Familyonthemove]

Sounds like a wizard wheeze to me. I never use my suit in Bangkok anyway so may as well get some wear out of the old whistle by using it for a ride out to Bang Saen.

However (comma), to get the full effect we'll need a decent group of chaps. Anyone else up for a ripping good time in old Bang Saen?

[H1w4yR1da]

H1w4yR1da, Do you ride with the fun police ?

No, I ride with people who believe ATGATT.

[BSJ]

I kind of just perused through this thread but let me get this right. Riders are expected to forego the usual protective wear of boots, gloves and motorcycle jacket and dress in a suit? With just a helmet for protection? On Thai roads?

Yep, great idea!

Hold on the usual standard protection in Pattaya is a condom . Sorry I meant to say a beer chang vest, 1980's football shorts and a pair of flip flops

Sounds right! The other guy must be on drugs....or something!

[Spoonman]

H1w4yR1da, Do you ride with the fun police ?

No, I ride with people who believe ATGATT.

Good for you.

[H1w4yR1da]

Good for you.

To be honest, I'm getting a little tired of you following me from thread to thread posting bitchy little comments. Why don't you just FOAD?

[OmegaRacer]

Gentlemen, nobody said you can't take care of your safety. You can and should wear a helmet and gloves, even boots are ok. You can also wear a back protection under your suit jacket if you like.

The whole point of the event however is to look distinguished and have fun together.

No point in arguing. If you like the idea, cool...if you don't, no point reading and commenting here. This is an event that should unite us, and not be a bickering competition.

A dedicated Facebook group is being set up by the promoters as we speak. Further details will follow.

Sent from my GT-I8160L using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

[Spoonman]

Good for you.

To be honest, I'm getting a little tired of you following me from thread to thread posting bitchy little comments. Why don't you just FOAD?

What, your the smarmy @#$%$#^&% that likes to get into me with you facetious remarks so hows bout take your own advice and FOAD you Ass#$%@.

[Spoonman]

Gentlemen, nobody said you can't take care of your safety. You can and should wear a helmet and gloves, even boots are ok. You can also wear a back protection under your suit jacket if you like.

The whole point of the event however is to look distinguished and have fun together.

No point in arguing. If you like the idea, cool...if you don't, no point reading and commenting here. This is an event that should unite us, and not be a bickering competition.

A dedicated Facebook group is being set up by the promoters as we speak. Further details will follow.

Sent from my GT-I8160L using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

I found a shirt and tie in the cupboard, should go all right with my board shorts and surfer joe flip flops (I'll wear a helmet.... open face off course)........

Just need to get the bike back together and I should be good to go.

[H1w4yR1da]

What, your the smarmy @#$%$#^&% that likes to get into me with you facetious remarks so hows bout take your own advice and FOAD you Ass#$%@.

Oh-oh! Internet tough guy FAIL alert!

By the way, it's "you're". Is that facetious enough? ;-/

[Spoonman]

Ohhh christ, after you take of your fun police patch you put on your spelling nazi hat, aint you a barrel of laughs.

[BSJ]

So this is what it comes down to:Your or You're!


All in all, I don't care, but it probably matters to some!

[Banzai99]

I just want Spoonman to kick H1w4y1da's azz.

Correctly attired, of course.

[Ticketmaster]

Good for you.

To be honest, I'm getting a little tired of you following me from thread to thread posting bitchy little comments. Why don't you just FOAD?

What, your the smarmy @#$%$#^&% that likes to get into me with you facetious remarks so hows bout take your own advice and FOAD you Ass#$%@.

Girls, girls, settle down, now.

[OmegaRacer]

ufff...we're off to a good start, I see

[Neilly]

ufff...we're off to a good start, I see

Hope it takes off Omega

I posted the 2012 Singapore ride in bike vids on here...here it is again

[KRS1]

I dare all of you to ride around in bras and g-strings instead.