Hundreds of motorcyclists took to the roads of Bristol today, dressed in their finery to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer research and men's mental health. It was part of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, which takes place in 121 countries around the world with some 340,000 classic and vintage riders taking part in total.
The rides have raised some £30m in total for men's health so far, since 2012 when it was founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa. It was inspired by a photo of TV show Mad Men's Don Draper astride a classic bike and wearing his finest suit.
So founder Mark decided that a themed ride would be a great way of connecting niche motorcycle enthusiasts and communities while raising funds to "support the men in our lives". Today in Bristol, if you were walking around the city centre you may have spotted a mass of motorcyclists dressed in suits, blazers and jeans, or similar and riding some pretty 'stunning' motorbikes through the city.
