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Dapper bikers raise nearly £5000 taking part in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Inverness


By Alan Shields

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John Williams and Paul Marrs, both Triumph mounted.
John Williams and Paul Marrs, both Triumph mounted.

Nearly 100 classic motorbikes and their riders recently held a rally in order to raise nearly £5000 for good causes.

The bikers were raising money for prostate cancer research and men's mental health charities as part of the worldwide Distinguished Gentleman's Ride event.

Dode Fraser with his 1999 Triumph Thunderbird Sport.
Dode Fraser with his 1999 Triumph Thunderbird Sport.

Many dressed up in dapper outfits befitting of the title of the event.

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride encourages classic and vintage motorcycle owners to come together for one day to take part in a mass ride-out.

Emma Hall on her Vellocette LE200 from the late 50's.
Emma Hall on her Vellocette LE200 from the late 50's.

A total of 97 vehicles collected in Inverness with models ranging in age from 1919 to 2002.

The Inverness riders raised £4058 for the chosen charities.

Jens Kohz and his Honda CB1100, all the way from Germany.
Jens Kohz and his Honda CB1100, all the way from Germany.
Paul Marrs on his Triumph Bonneville America model.
Paul Marrs on his Triumph Bonneville America model.

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