Bryan Rodrigues

Riding for Men's Mental Health

Thursday 10th Apr 2025

This year, I'm delighted to be taking part in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2025 once again. It's a wonderful event, uniting us classic motorcycle enthusiasts for a truly important reason: raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer and, something particularly close to my heart, men's mental health.

For a number of years, I experienced a period of significant difficulty with my mental well-being. This had a detrimental impact, not only on my own life but also on my friendships and relationships. Looking back, I can clearly see the damage that struggling in silence can inflict. It creates barriers and makes it challenging to connect with others, often leading to feelings of profound isolation.

Far too often, men feel pressured to suppress their emotions and "tough it out." However, mental health is something that affects us all, and it's perfectly acceptable to acknowledge when you're not feeling well. This is a lesson I've learned through personal experience, and it's why this ride carries such significance for me.

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride proudly supports Movember, who undertake vital work in assisting men with both their mental and physical health. By participating in this event, dressed smartly and riding our classic machines, we are helping to challenge the stigma surrounding men's mental health and raise crucial funds for their initiatives.

This is where your support becomes invaluable. If you are able to contribute, however small the amount, please consider sponsoring my ride. Every donation enables Movember to continue their essential work, providing support and fostering open conversations about men's mental well-being. Your contribution can genuinely make a positive difference to someone navigating a challenging time.

Thank you sincerely for your support – it truly means a great deal. Let's ride together towards a future where men feel comfortable discussing their struggles and accessing the help they need without hesitation.

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

Thursday 10th 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.