Sunday 17 June 2012

Black Dog Ride

August this year sees the annual Black Dog Rider take place, a one week ride to raise awareness of a disease that affects 1 in 5 Australians - Depression.

This, like many other great rides, started as one man's journey and has since become one of the great motorcycling adventures.  What it has done to help people suffering from Depression and their family and friends is simpling amazing and I for one can't wait to do my little bit to help.

The ride officially starts on August 18 with riders from all over the country starting their journey to the heart of Australia - Alice Springs.  The Melbourne leg will start from the BP service station at Calder Park before heading to Bendigo via Heathcote and Shepperton for the first day of riding.  Here the Lions club will put on a dinner and presentation.

The next day is a ride to Swan Hill for the second night.  While this is probably the extent of my Black Dog Ride it will be a great way to see a little bit of country Victoria, a great way to share experiences with other riders and also a great way to help a fantastic cause.

If you would like to check out the Black Dog Ride and possibly experience the comradeship of such a great event then visit www.blackdogride.com.au for more information, or send me a message and I'll do what I can to point you in the right direction.

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