Brett Cowell

Why We Ride

Wednesday 9th Apr 2025

 

The title of this blog is taken from a wonderful movie called Why We Ride (here's a link on YouTube to a trailer: https://youtu.be/h-AEZ6hFEuQ?si=nTTzafJTe2gdX23Z) and my favorite quote is:" motorcycles have put me in touch with wonderful people. As a result of that I have an elevated idea of how good everyone in the world is".

We all ride for our own reasons, often deeply personal. In my case, some of my reasons include silencing (or at least slowing down) the voices in my head. Another is to push myself to go further and faster, on the track only, obviously 😉.

I ride to grow, to develop, to become better.

What ever your reason for riding is, remember that we are here for you. Be it to escape, meditate, mourn, process, cry, hug or even more, this tribe has been there for me and we are here for you.

Where to begin?

Thursday 27th Mar 2025

For deeply personal reasons, like many of us who ride on the day, the message of DGR hits home. Hard. To make a difference in others lives, to help through the darkness..... a honour and a privilege to be a part of this. 

I'll pause here now. The next blog will have more words linked to the emotions felt. 

 

Let us all ride for a cause. 

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

Tuesday 25th Mar 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.