DGD 2026 - An intro

Tuesday 3rd

Last year I was one of the organisers of Nelson's first DGD, but didn't get to drive on it. This year, I've done less organising, but will be there at the start line and (hopefully) at the finish. My co-driver and I will cover the distance in a car superbly suited to the Nelson region's lovely roads - our 1975 Mk3 Mini 1000, known as Leaky. When we first bought Leaky around the start of the century for $600 from a dealer, with a dodgy WOF, it was leaking, oil, coolant, fuel, brake fluid, exhaust fumes, and air, so was dubbed Leaky by our mate Chris O. Many years on the rolling restoration project is still underway, with some of the jobs first done already having been done again, better this time.

I know there are a lot of people out there asking for donations to many worthy causes, so no pressure from me. If you'd like to contribute to men's health causes then this is one way you can help. Last year Nelson raised the most funds in NZ, hopefully we can do so again.

There are still spaces on the drive, so if you like the idea of dressing sharp and driving for a good cause, sign up and come along.

Cheers, Mike.

Getting behind the wheel for The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive

Tuesday 16th On Sunday, September 29th 2024, I'll be taking part in The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive. Together with thousands of classic car enthusiasts around the world, I will be raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health for the charity, Movember.

Before the dapper day, I'll be looking to raise as much as possible for the cause, to help men around the world live happier and healthier lives. With men's chances of developing prostate cancer later in life increasing, and one man dying every minute by suicide, we must do all we can to prevent more men from suffering.

This is something that affects us all and together, we can make a change. Please give what you can.