You may have seen more dapper gentlemen than usual taking to Canberra's streets on Sunday.
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The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride rolled through Canberra on Sunday, with vintage motorbikes and tweed suits turning heads.
The event started 2012 as a way to combat negative stereotypes of men on motorcycles, while connecting niche motorcycle communities.
The ride is now held across Australia and the world and raises money and awareness of men's health issue, specifically prostate cancer and men's mental health.
About 120 riders took part in Canberra's ride this year, beginning at Fyshwick markets at 9.30am.
The ride made its way through the city, to Mount Ainslie and finishing at Fyshwick.
Canberra event host Huon Fairbairn's passion for bikes started on a trip to Vietnam when he explored via motorbike.
"I just love the freedom it gives you, traffic doesn't really limit you and you are united together," he said.
When he came back home he bought his own vintage style sol invictus scrambler.
The event was a chance to meet like-minded people while doing his bit for the community.
"Everyone seemed to like the look, we attracted a lot of attention and it seemed to be really well received by the public," Mr Fairbairn said,
"It was also a chance to show your bike off and meet like-minded people who ride the same kind of bike."
