Thor Thiele

Reason 1 to ride the DGR

Sunday 12th May 2024

1. BREAK THE STEREOTYPE

Joining the DGR could be your opportunity to break away from that ‘Rogue Biker’ image, and expose that gentlemanly side of you to the world. Let everybody know that bikers are not just some thrill-seeking, law-breaking, menace makers that they are so often made out to be in the popular media. Bikers are civilized people too, in-fact more so and more often than the cagers dealing with the outside world from their climate-controlled comfort. After all, why shouldn’t you put your fine mannerisms on display when you own a fine machine? As far as Classic bikes are concerned, the machine and the mannerism, both go hand-in-hand. And it’s high time the world takes a note of that. This is your chance to be the instrument of that image makeover.

My Background

Sunday 28th Apr 2024

I got infected with the 'virus' motorcycles early on in my life. My childhood bedroom's wall was decorated with motorcycle posters. Unable to officially obtain a Driver's License (I was too young), I 'borrowed' my father's bike occasionally...

I watched him fixing and re-painting the bike.

In Highschool, I got my beginner license and got a 50cc bike. One month later I crashed it- a rooky mistake. My father and I were hiding the fact from my mother. We eventually brought the bike to an overhaul shop to have to fixed. Once repaired we told my mother about the incident (sparing her from a heart attack...). Later I upgraded my license and bike. I started off with a 250cc true classic from 1958 and upgraded to a bigger 350cc Horex Resident from 1956. My father was disappointed that I spent my money on old 'unreliable' bikes. However, he rode the bike secretly when I wasn't around, a neighbour said.

During those years I attended bike meets, met with friends and was privileged enough to look over some very talented shoulders- building or restoring their vintage bike. My weekend rides to bike meets and races eventually turned into an interest to go further. I rode 500cc to 1000cc bikes in many countries.

I always shared my passion for bikes with my father until 2015, when he passed away on prostate cancer.

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

Sunday 24th Mar 2024 On Sunday the 19th of May 2024, 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.