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I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on Sunday 18th May 2025
Friday 11th Apr 2025I am taking part in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to raise funds and awareness for men's health on behalf of Movember, and I need your help.
This year is more poignant than ever with our family having recently been affected by the devastating impact of men's poor mental health.
Movember is the world’s largest men’s health organisation focused on universal, game-changing and realistic outcomes for prostate cancer and men's mental health. Here are some statistics below:-
Prostate Cancer Statistics
- Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.
- 307,000 men will die from prostate cancer each year.
Suicide Prevention – Men’s Mental Health
- Suicide is the biggest killer of men aged 20-39, with ¾ of all suicides being male.
- 510,000 men die from suicide each year, that's one every minute.
This is a number that we seek to drastically change and can only been made possible through raising funds and awareness to help prevent men from dying too young.
Please support me on my ride by going to https://www.gentlemansride.com/fundraisers/NigelSoloman358705 and making a donation to help fund men's health programs, and will help benefit men all over the world.
Thank you,
Nigel.
My Sponsors
Anonymous
Fond memories of a great kind man
$681 USD
Bennington Green
In memory of our valued colleague Matt.
$345 USD
Anonymous
$140 USD
Tom Pammenter
$140 USD
Griff Griffiths
For Matt
$139 USD
Alexandra Eaton
Indicators on…… indicators off!!!! 😉🤣❤️❤️❤️
$139 USD
AB&C
With love to Nigel and my Bro In memory of my dear Nephew Matt. How well our motorbike mad family did on the day. Riders, pillions and supporters. Love to all
$139 USD
Carl Heider
For Matt! To Griff, my deepest condolences my friend. What a sad news… Thinking of you, Carl
$139 USD
Pete Gaulton
$139 USD
Nicola Stacey
For Matt, sending love to the family x
$138 USD
Jane Fenton
For Matt
$138 USD
Jayne & Stuart
For Matt xx
$138 USD
Celia Sharpe
Well done to you and Griff.
$138 USD
Helen And Mark Cook
We are totally inspired by what you are doing Nigel and truly hope you will find some reflection time during your ride tomorrow ♥️ With Love from Helen and Mark xx
$138 USD
James Tovey
Best of luck and in the loving memory of Matt x
$138 USD
Amy John Kyla Rowbotham
Thank you. Thinking of you Griff and Nigel. Love you Matt.
$138 USD
Parkgate Aspen
Great cause. Best of luck!
$133 USD
Nigel Soloman
$94 USD
Barbara And Richard
Well done - a great effort by both! With fond memories of Matt
$85 USD
Richard Bray
Well done Griff and Nigel. Thinking of you, Jane and all your family. With love, Louise & Richard
$84 USD
Geoff & Lynn Sharp
For Matt . Thinking off you all at a very sad time
$83 USD
John Corderoy
Lovely old job
$83 USD
Nick Eaton
Go Nige 🥳 !! Xx
$82 USD
Chris Walker
A great cause in memory of a lovely bloke. Good luck Nigel on behalf of everyone at Ralley Ltd
$80 USD
David & Linda Percival
For Matt. Well done to you both.
$69 USD
Christine TURNER
Well done Griff for completing what must have been a tough ride.
$69 USD
Mairi Steele
For Matt, Sending love to Family at this sad time. Mairi & Colin ❤️xxx
$69 USD
Dawn & Paul Green
A great cause , well done . The Greens x
$69 USD
Paula Lindsell
Good luck Nigel. All the best Vic and Paula
$69 USD
Guy & Helen
Go Nigeee! Love Guy & Helen
$69 USD
Terry Taiani
Well done on giving it another go to help raise money for a good cause.Best of luck Nigel.
$69 USD
Trish & Ian Anderson
Good luck Nigel
$69 USD
Sally Royce
Good luck Nigel, you’ve got this and a great cause to be raising money for. Love Always The Royces.xxx
$69 USD
Kim And Will Staniland
Thinking of all you guys
$69 USD
Russell Walton
$69 USD
Caron , Chris And Alex Pettit
Good Luck, Ride safe and know you are making a real difference Nigel With love Caron, Chris and Alex
$69 USD
Sue & Rick
Sending all our love & best wishes from Girona to you, what a good cause and huge hugs to Griff, Jane & the family.. race well! We’ll join you next year, lol - we’ve just bought a Piaggio scooter brum brum ❤️❤️ xxxx
$69 USD
The Vikings
For Matt from Alastair and Liz, and Griffin and Jane xxxx
$69 USD
Meg, James & P
For Matt x
$69 USD
Kathy And Ken Greenwood
Good luck for such a special cause
$69 USD
Amy Furze
$69 USD
Richard Soloman
Good luck Nige lots of love Richard & Janet
$69 USD
Simran Sangha
For Matt, a great friend through childhood. Rest in peace brother x
$66 USD
Griff Griffiths
What a fantastic effort from everyone, thank you all, griff 🏍
$63 USD
Graham Turner
$56 USD
Sue Green
In memory of my nephew Matt x
$55 USD
Anonymous
Cherish your loved ones.
$55 USD
Fell, Sarah, Ali And Emi
All the best Nigee!! Amazing cause, well done!
$55 USD
Keith Kirkwood
Good luck Nigel and we’ll do e a good charity We were always gentlemen!!
$53 USD
Graham Robertson
Enjoy
$53 USD
Debra Slee
Good luck Nigel, great cause, thinking of you all and sending love, Deb and Rich xx
$42 USD
Mairead Dwane
$35 USD
Jacqueline McElhatton
Great cause! Drive carefully and enjoy! 🛵
$35 USD
Frances Miles
Good riding Nigel!
$35 USD
Diane Bantten
Go get 'em Tiger! Good luck x
$35 USD
Alex Alderton
We'll wave from Poole Park :)
$35 USD
Brenda Homer
A very special cause. Sending love. You go Nige ❤️
$35 USD
Maggi Elphinstone
Go go go Nigel🚲🚲🚲😊👍
$35 USD
Keith Toffoletti
👍
$35 USD
Richard Cooke
Last minute . Com donation And Richard Tyner is also doing it. Have a great ride X
$35 USD
Sarah Vincent
Well done Nigel and Good Luck.
$35 USD
Jo Whitfield
$35 USD
Nicholas Eaton
Hope you had a great day Nige A little extra to get you over 4K Xx
$35 USD
Hannah Harvey
$35 USD
Sophie
For Matt and the fun teenage memories! X
$35 USD
Dom And Pomme Lowis
Devastated to hear of the loss of Matt.
$35 USD
Maugie Lyons
Hi Nige, 18th May is the date my brother took his life. I’m so sorry to hear such loss has touched your family. You and all participants are supporting an important and often ignored cause. Good luck fundraising. Maugs
$35 USD
Anonymous
For Matt x
$35 USD
Anonymous
💕 A particularly emotional ride for you this year for fantastic charities. It will be amazing - enjoy the moment Jenny x
$34 USD
Emily Aitchison
$34 USD
Laura Hooper
For Matt. Sending all of our love to Maddie, Margot and Max. Laura, Steve, Freya & Bonnie XXxx
$34 USD
Elizabeth Hunter
Good luck Nigel. Very worthy cause. x
$33 USD
Angus MacLean
Thanks to you and Griff for the effort in raising funds for these causes.
$33 USD
Louise Southam
A distinguished gentleman indeed!
$33 USD
Andy G
See you in SOBO - for Matt x
$33 USD
Chris Parramore
Stay safe...
$33 USD
Sophie Taylor
$28 USD
Steve Little
Good luck Nigel
$28 USD
Shawnie
Good luck Nigel!
$28 USD
Stephanie Gallagher
Sending love to you all. Matt will always be in our hearts. ❤️
$28 USD
Vicki, Andrew And Quinn
We wish we could give more but hope our contribution shows our support for this incredibly important cause. In memory of Matt and with much love to Maddy, Margot and Max xXx
$28 USD
Luke Williams
$28 USD
Huw And Alison Nurse
Go Nigel 🏍️ Very worthy cause and very important for awareness!! Safe Riding ❣️Love Huw & Ali xx
$28 USD
Tracey Bray
Good luck Nigel!
$27 USD
Elaine Savaria
Go Nige!! 🏍️
$27 USD
Danielle Bish
A fantastic cause. Well done :)
$27 USD
Terry Boddy Boddy
Well done mate.
$21 USD
Katie Grant
Xx
$21 USD
Diana Kerr
Go for it Nigel!!
$21 USD
Jules Ryan
Safe riding Nigel! Well done on your sponsorship!
$20 USD
Rebecca Smith
$14 USD
Zoe Chapman
Good luck Nige!
$14 USD
Laura Cake
$14 USD
Anna Phil, Sebastian And Sophia Polden
Very worthy cause in memory of Matt - good luck!
$14 USD
James Froker
Well done Nigel from everyone at your Bournemouth Rugby family
$14 USD
Sonia Shaw
$14 USD
Kate Shaw
Go well, Nigel! 🏍️ x
$14 USD
Erinna Lock
Well done Nigel x
$14 USD
India Lawton
$13 USD
Nicole Savaria
Well done Nigee!!
$13 USD
Rich Tyner
Just a token of support to fellow DGR rider...through motorcycling I met Cookie and his mates for which Im eternally grateful....