DAPPER motorcycle enthusiasts from across the world are coming together to raise money for charity.

Nearly 200 motorbikes will roll through the streets of Edinburgh – and Professor Colin Cunningham, of Haddington, will be among those taking part in the eye-catching fundraiser for Movember.

The event tomorrow (Sunday) is raising funds in the fight against prostate cancer and for men’s mental health.

Colin, who will be aboard a 1968 BSA B44 Victor Special, said: “The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has been going just over 10 years.

“It is a worldwide project to raise funds for awareness and research in prostate cancer and men’s mental health, in particular trying to prevent suicide in men.

“I have been riding bikes for years and have got a few classic motorbikes.

“I saw the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride one year and decided to enter it, which is now eight years ago.”

Since the fundraiser was launched in 2012, more than $37 million has been raised.

The success has spread across the world, with events taking place from Adelaide to Addis Ababa.

In Edinburgh, 191 riders will meet at Two Wheels Motorcycle Shop on Peffermill Road before setting off.

Already, the Scottish fundraising total has surpassed £50,000, with further events in Aberdeen, Dumfries, Glasgow and Inverness adding another £15,000 to the fundraising pot.

For Colin, who is a visiting professor in systems engineering at the University of Edinburgh, this year will also see him pass a personal fundraising milestone.

The 71-year-old father of two will pass the £10,000 marker for his total since 2016.

He said: “I’m very proud.

“I’m very grateful to all the people that have contributed.

“Some of the people have contributed a lot of money over the years. It is fantastic.”

More than 10 million men across the world are facing a prostate cancer diagnosis.

At the same time, one man dies from suicide every minute, with men accounting for more than two thirds of all suicides.

Colin, who lives with wife Liz in Haddington, said: “I have had several friends who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and been treated successfully, which is why it is important for people to get diagnosed early.

“The other one, on the mental health, I have had several relatives and acquaintances who have committed suicide.

“Generally, they have been in their 30s and it is one of the major killers of young men.

“A lot of it is to do with the culture of not talking about things, particularly amongst men.”

To make a donation, go to gfolk.me/colinc