Black Dog Ride - SA 2016
October 22nd - 29th
Join Black Dog Ride on our unforgettable intra-state ride to raise regional awareness of depression and suicide prevention! Registrations close September 22nd. Don't miss out!
Fundraising and Awareness Activities
Black Dog Ride is fundraising to continue our support of Lifeline Australia's Online Crisis Support chat service, and continue funding MHFA Australia's teen MHFA training in Australian High Schools.
Black Dog Ride's fundraising has doubled the hours of operation of Lifeline's Online Crisis Support chat service, and has already funded the training of over 700 Australian youth in teen MHFA.
You can help us continue to provide vital mental health support to the community by opening a fundraising page, and organising community fundraising activities.
Click here: http://www.blackdogride.com.au/fundraising2016 to get started!
Registration Information
Black Dog Ride uses Eventbrite for online registrations. You will need a credit or debit card to complete registration. If you don't have one, you can get a pre-paid one from Australia Post here.
You will need your bike registration (plate) number and next of kin name and contact number to complete registration. This is for safety purposes whilst on the ride so we can assist you in case of accident or emergency. Please do not use your pillion or visa versa as a next of kin contact. Use the details of a trusted person whom we can contact should you require assistance on the ride. We also need your date of birth for emergency services/hospitals in case of accident or illness on the ride. We need your shipping address to send out your Rider's Kit before the ride.
Register for SA 2016 here: https://blackdogridesa2016.eventbrite.com.au
Ride FAQs
We receive a number of frequently asked questions about the ride and have collated them here: http://www.blackdogride.com.au/states2016faqs for your easy reference. Please read them before contacting your volunteer Ride Coordinator.
Coordinator Information
Coordinator: Merv Storton
Email: sa@blackdogride.com.au
Mobile: 0488 743 323
Please read the Ride FAQs before contacting your volunteer Ride Coordinator .
Ride Flyers
SA 2016 General Flyers
For sharing across social media - Facebook, Twitter etc, emails and forums
Download the low-res JPEG for sharing across email and social media HERE
Download the hi-res PDF for printing HERE
SA 2016 Community Flyers
For sharing in the communities Black Dog Ride will be visiting
Download the low-res JPEG blank community flyer HERE
Download the hi-res PDF blank community flyer HERE
SA 2016 Rider Flyers
For sharing in your workplace or club
Download the low-res JPEG rider flyer HERE
Download the hi-res PDF flyer HERE
Ride Itinerary
Sedan to Port Augusta - 1771kms
Below are the departure and destination points for each day of the ride. As more planning is completed, detail on each day's activities will be updated here. Please book your accommodation ASAP! Please note, the itinerary and map may change closer to the date of ride departure. Your Ride Coordinator will keep you informed.
Pre-Ride Dinner
Saturday 22nd October
Sedan Hotel
3:00pm Arrival and booking into accomodation.
6:00pm Dinner and Entertainment
Accommodation 1: Sedan Hotel, 1 Main St Sedan
or on the day and leave onsite to pick up after the ride and no cost.
Phone: Call Merv 0488 743 323 for more info Email: sedanhotel@gmail.com
Only 5 rooms available. You can bring your tents or caravan down anytime the day before or on the day and leave onsite to pick up after the ride and no cost.
Please advise venue that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - SA 2016 to receive any specials that may apply and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 1
Sunday 23rd October
Sedan to Rawnsley Park, Flinders - 409kms
7:30am Breakfast at the Sedan Hotel
9:00am Ride Departs for Burra (144kms)
11:00am Fuel stop and leg stretch at Burra
11:30am Ride departs for Orroroo (130kms)
1:00pm Lunch at Orroroo Commercial Hotel - $15 Buffet
2:30pm Ride departs for Hawker (111kms)
3:15pm Fuel stop at Hawker
3:45pm Ride departs for Rawnsley Park (38kms)
4:30pm Arrival at Rawnsley Park, settle into accomodation
Dinner Time TBA, pre-paid via registration fees, at the Woolshed Restaurant
Accommodation: Rawnsey Park Station Caravan Park, Wilpena Rd, Hawker
Phone: (08) 8648 0008 Email: reception@rawnsleypark.com.au
Website: http://www.rawnsleypark.com.au/accommodation/caravan-park/
Please advise venue that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - SA 2016 to receive 10% discount and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 2
Monday 24th October
Rawnsley Park to Whyalla - 219kms
7:30am Breakfast available at Rawnsley Park for $28ph, will open for 6+ people
9:00am Ride Departs for Hawker (38kms)
9:45am Fuel stop and optional breakfast
10:45am Depart Hawker for Port Augusta (106kms)
12:30pm Ride arrives in Port Augusta for lunch - details TBA
2:00pm Ride departs for Whyalla (79kms)
3:00pm Arrival in Whyalla with visit to Whyalla Mens Shed
Dinner Time TBA, BBQ at Caravan Park $10 per head
Accommodation: Whyalla Foreshore Caravan Park Broadbent Tce Whyalla
Phone: 1800 352 966 / (08) 8645 7474 Email: whyalla@discoveryparks.com.au
Please advise venue that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - SA 2016 to receive any available discounts and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 3
Tuesday 25th October
Whyalla to Port Lincoln - 270kms
8:00am Informal breakfast options in town, say g'bye to Night Riders
9:00am Ride departs for Arno Bay (151kms)
11:00am Fuel Stop and leg stretch at Arno Bay
11:30am Depart Arno Bay for Tumby Bay (71kms)
12:30pm Lunch in Tumby Bay - details TBA
2:00pm Ride departs for Port Lincoln (51kms)
3:30pm Arrive in Port Lincoln, settle into accomodation
Dinner Time and location TBA
Accommodation: Port Lincoln Tourist Park, 11 Hindmarsh St Port Lincoln
Phone: 08 8621 4444 Email: reservations@portlincolntouristpark.com.au
Website: http://www.portlincolntouristpark.com.au/
Please book for 2 nights (Tues and Wed) and advise venue that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - SA 2016 to receive any available discounts and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 4
Wednesday 26th October
Community Day in Port Lincoln
Activities TBA!
Dinner Boston Bay Winery (prepaid via registration fees) with Guest speaker, Time TBA
Accommodation: Port Lincoln Tourist Park, 11 Hindmarsh St Port Lincoln
Phone: 08 8621 4444 Email: reservations@portlincolntouristpark.com.au
Website: http://www.portlincolntouristpark.com.au/
Please book for 2 nights (Tues and Wed) and advise venue that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - SA 2016 to receive any available discounts and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 5
Thursday 27th October
Port Lincoln to Ceduna - 403kms
7:30am Informal breakfasting in town
9:00am Ride departs for Elliston (168kms)
11:00am Fuel stop and leg stretch at Elliston
11:30 Ride departs for Streaky Bay (126kms)
1:00pm Arrive in Steaky Bay for lunch - details TBA
2:30pm Ride departs for Ceduna (111kms)
4:00pm Arrival in Ceduna, settle into accomodation
Dinner Time and details TBA
Accommodation 1: Ceduna Foreshore Motel, 32 O'Loughlin Tce Ceduna
Phone: 08 8625 2008 Email: frontoffice@cedunahotel.com.au
Website: http://www.cedunahotel.com.au/
Accommodation 2: Ceduna Foreshore Caravan Park, 25 Poynton St Ceduna
Phone: (08) 8625 2290 or 1300 666 290 Email: cedunatoptourist@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.cedunaforeshorecaravanpark.com.au
Please advise venue that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - SA 2016 to receive any available discounts and if you are willing to share rooms
Ride Day 6
Friday 28h October
Ceduna to Port Augusta - 470kms
7:30am Informal breakfasting in town
9:00am Ride departs for Wudinna (211kms)
12:00pm Arrive in Wudinna for Lions Lunch
1:30pm Depart Wudinna for Kimba (103kms)
2:30pm Fuel stop and leg stretch in Kimba
3:30pm Ride departs Kimba for Port Augusta (159kms)
5:30pm Arrival in Port Augusta, settle into accomodation
Dinner Time and location TBA, Ride Finale Dinner provided by Lions
Accommodation: Shoreline Caravan Park, Gardiner Ave, Pt Augusta
Phone: (08) 8642 2965 Email: info@shorelinecaravanpark.com.auWebsite: http://shorelinecaravanpark.com/
Please advise venue that you are involved with Black Dog Ride - SA 2016 to receive any available discounts and if you are willing to share rooms
Saturday 29th October
DIY Brekky with Black Dog Riders then home time!
After breakfast the organised part of BDR is finished. You are free to stay on, tour the region, head home or continue travelling.
Thanks again for your support and commitment on this great two wheeled suicide prevention project!