Rushi Luhar

Why I’m Riding the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in 2025

Tuesday 15th Apr 2025

On the 18th of May, I’ll be suiting up and riding my beloved Triumph Bonneville to Leesburg, VA, for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR). The DGR is a global movement to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health and prostate cancer.

The DGR’s mission is close to my heart.

I’m in my mid-40s and, yes, fully leaning into the midlife-crisis stereotype of riding motorcycles. But the truth is, the last five years have been full of change — and extremely challenging at times. I moved countries, stepped into the most demanding role of my career, and became a father to two beautiful children. I also lost my father suddenly and faced both personal health challenges and the passing of other close family members in a short span of time.

Grief, stress, and the daily pressures of life and work have, at times, taken a real toll on my mental health. Through it all, rediscovering my love of motorcycles has been a gift.

For me, riding is more than just a love of beautiful machines and the joy of the open road. It’s therapy. It’s a sanctuary — a way to clear my head, feel grounded, and process everything life has thrown my way.

Mental health is a tough conversation for many men — especially those of my generation, and particularly those raised in cultures where talking about emotions just wasn’t something men were supposed to do. I never really had (or still have) the tools to talk openly about what it means to struggle, to age, or to ask for help when things feel overwhelming.

That’s why this ride matters. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has partnered with Movember, a charity committed to changing the face of men’s health by bringing people together and creating space for these important conversations.

If you feel moved to support these causes, I’d be deeply grateful for your donation. You can find my fundraising link below. I’ll be sharing more of my journey in the coming weeks.

Until then, ride safe.

And take care of yourself.

I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

Monday 7th Apr 2025 On Sunday the 18th of May 2025, I'm riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember. Men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. The number of men that are suffering is growing, and we need to do something about that. So, before I press my tweed and polish my boots, I'm asking you to join me in raising funds and awareness for these causes by donating what you can for this meaningful cause and to help the men we love, live happier and healthier lives.