You might hear the sound of vintage motorcycles and spot 50 riders dressed in tweed and their Sunday best in the Highlands on Sunday, May 23.
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Riders will be taking part in the worldwide Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, which aims to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer and mental health through the Movember Foundation.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the charity event, and the first time gentlemen will ride through the Highlands.
Event organiser and host Martin Elferink said about $4,000 had been raised so far in the region.
"We all know someone who has issues with mental health or prostate cancer," he said.
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"We want men to know that there is no shame in talking about it."
"We also want it to create momentum for research."
The ride is due to commence in the morning, and finish at Whitewall Art Projects at 11.30am weather permitting.
People are invited to come along to the gallery to see a range of vintage motorcycle on display.
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride has been going since 2012, and since then has connected more than 340,000 riders of classic and vintage style motorcycles from 107 countries around the world and raised more than $35 million AUD for men's health.
Inspired by Mad Men's Don Draper, the ride was a way to bring together well-dressed, dapper men and women on classic bikes, to help change the stereotype of motorcyclists.
DGR will mark a decade with the ambitious goal of raising a further $5 million for charity beneficiary Movember, with close to 50 events set to take place in locations across both metro and regional Australia, of which the Southern Highlands is one.
Funds raised by DGR are invested by Movember in mental health initiatives such as the Veterans and First Responders Mental Health Grant program, which aims to improve mental health and wellbeing and prevent suicide of firefighters, paramedics, police officers and military veterans who are disproportionately affected by poor mental health.
People can learn more at the Southern Highlands page on https://www.gentlemansride.com/.
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