New charity ride launched
Motorcyclists turn out in big numbers to support Ride Sunday
Ride Sunday is a new charity event started by the guys behind the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Operating in a similar vein, riders meet up and ride together raising money for their chosen charities in the process. The first event was on Sunday, June 4, and over 1200 riders participated globally, covering over 85,000 miles on 239 separate rides. Mark Hawwa, founder of Ride Sunday and the DGR, pledged to cover 1km for every $1 he raised, ultimately riding over 3000km. “The idea for Ride Sunday began in 2014 and there are lots of reasons why we have created it,” says Hawwa. “We want to create the ‘International Day of Riding’, to bring motorcyclists together to foster an atmosphere where friendships can be made and we want to change the world through the compassion that we see in motorcyclists daily.
“Ride Sunday is an opportunity to gear up, go for a proper ride and get some miles under the belt. It’s the opportunity to ride knowing that all
‘Bikers help other people, it’s what we do’ MARK HAWWA, RIDE SUNDAY FOUNDER
motorcyclists globally are riding on the same day and supporting those less fortunate then ourselves. As riders we know the value of life and that is why we help those in need. We pull over to help those in need. It’s who we are and what we do, despite the stereotypes we are painted with. “Ride Sunday’s goals are to unite all riders, manufacturers and dealerships. We want everyone in the motorcycle industry putting down their competitive swords and organising rides. There is no doubt our lives are busy, however we want this to be the one day a year where regardless of what you ride or where, you get out and ride.”