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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Matt Carr

Why dapper motorcyclists were whipping through Newcastle

Gary Brown with his 2013 Speedmaster Triumph at The Station ahead of Sunday's Distinguished Gentleman ride in aid of Movember. Picture by Peter Lorimer

HUNDREDS of bikers donned their Sunday best in aid of Movember at the weekend as part of the Distinguished Gentleman's ride.

The charity fundraiser encourages motorcyclists to get dapper and hit the road on classic and vintage-style bikes, beginning at The Station in Newcastle East.

The global ride has been running in multiple locations for 12 years, with Newcastle on board since its inception. This year's Hunter event had already raised more than $32,000 by Sunday morning. Donations remain open.

Chad Campbell with his 2005 Triumph called Bonny. Pictures by Peter Lorimer

Organiser Steve Meek said globally the event had raised far beyond $5 million, with Newcastle a success.

"Everybody was happy, the turnout was great," he said. "We had quite a few pople pull over and jump out with their cameras ... massive smiles, which is what we want to see basically."

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