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17 May, 2023
Jump on your bikes
A MOTORBIKE show at Smithfield next weekend will be raising money for men’s health.
Motorcycle riders and aficionados are invited to Macalister Brewing Co for the inaugural “Bike Day Out” on Sunday, May 21, with a show and shine, live entertainment, a food truck and great prizes.
Entry for bikes and spectators will be via a gold coin donation with money raised going to Movember. Brewery owner Rob Callin said he hoped to make it an annual event.
“We know there are plenty of motorbike riders in Cairns and we have been thinking of ways to raise money for a worthwhile charity,” he said.
“That’s when we came up with the Bike Day Out. Our carpark will be closed to cars until 4pm and we will only allow bikes in there.
“We are hoping to have all sorts of bikes on display on the day including on and off-road bikes, vintage, classics and cruisers.”
Gates to the Bike Day Out open at noon and will coincide with the arrival of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) which is also taking place on May 21.
The DGR is a worldwide event where owners of classic and vintage style motorcycles dress in dapper suits and ride to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research.
Since 2012 the DGR has raised over $37 million for men’s mental health with rides taking place in over 121 countries.
The Cairns chapter of the DGR will arrive about midday at Macalister’s to take part in the Bike Day Out.
“We are happy that the Cairns DGR event have chosen to end their ride at Macalister’s”, Mr Callin said.
“They will be arriving on vintage motorcycles, dressed in vintage or tweed style suits.
“All we are asking for is a gold coin donation from bike riders and spectators, which will then go to the DGR which supports Movember and men’s health.”
Macalister Brewing is at 6 Danbulan St, Smithfield.
