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2012 Rides
29 April | National One Day Ride - A huge success and a NEW WORLD RECORD
Proudly supporting Lifeline
The 2012 BDR 'National 1 Day Ride' is over and by all accounts was hugely successful in acheiving its goals of raising awareness of depression and suicide prevention. Along the way the nearly 2,000 riders raised funds for Lifeline and just as importantly had a lot of fun. Check out the chatter on the BDR Facebook page & on Twitter. Here are the numbers for your State or Territory.
WA
399 Total number of bikes
330 Winstons on Bikes NEW WORLD RECORD
NSW
250 Bikes
237 Winstons
VIC
271 Bikes
230 Winstons
ACT
150 Bikes
120 Winstons
QLD
139 Bikes
100 Winstons
SA
87 Bikes
22 Winstons
Coober Pedy
17 Bikes
17 Winstons
Alice Springs
63 Bikes
53 Winstons
Darwin
83 Bikes
54 Winstons
Kalgoorlie
60 Bikes
49 Winstons
Tasmania
204 Bikes
133 Winstons PREVIOUS WORLD RECORD
So the totals for the ride on the 22 & 29th are:
Total Bikes: 1723 (there were 260 pillion passengers making nearly 2,000 participants in total)
Total number of Black Dogs on Motorbikes: 1345
Well done to the sensational Ride Coordinators in each State & Territory and the intrepid Black Dog Riders all over the country for supporting the cause.
18 - 24 August 2012 | Ride to the Red Centre
Proudly supporting the Black Dog Institute
If you feel like a challenge and enjoy riding the open road, then you'll love this awesome adventure. On Saturday 18 August groups of riders from cities around Australia - Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide - will take to the road and eventually converged on Alice Springs in the Red Centre. For 2012 we've moved the start to a Saturday so riders who would like to be part of the Ride but have limited time can join in the fun by doing the first day and night then return home on the Sunday.
Registration and Itineraries will be available on the website in early May.
Cheque Presentation
Photgraphed above: Peter Clarke, National Chairman Lions Australia; Steve Andrews from Black Dog Ride; Bob Haywood, President Herefords WA; Prof. Gordon Parker, Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute.
Our Angry Ambassador
Meet our Black Dog Ride Ambassador - Angry Anderson.
Angry says...
"Having dealt with depression most of my life and having made a decision years ago to be part of the solution not part of the problem as a basic philosophy to live my life by,..I am proud to be an ambassador to the Black Dog Ride and for any efforts to free sufferers from the grip of depression that the organisation makes in the future,..together we are the solution,..together we can beat this shadowy monster that stalks us,...join hands brothers and sisters for together we are strong,..Angry Anderson,AM"
Remember, depression is an illness, not a weakness and effective treatments are available. It's important to seek help early and with the right treatment most people recover. If you are concerned that you or someone you know may be suffering from depression talk to a doctor or another health professional today. If we talk about depression and work together we can make a difference.
Steve Andrews
Join the Twitter talk by using the #blackdogride hashtag.
I think I want one!? But where would Winston sit on #blackdogride ? http://t.co/FLeazptH
Lions Australia Convention Gala Banquet in Perth. Proud to be a Lion #blackdogridehttp://t.co/kZsTsYB0
RT @StolenQuotesCom: We r so happy 2 b supporting this years #blackdogride- b sure 2 #follow them & show your support! http://t.co/wm34fftd
Tragically Lori has suffered loss through suicide. On Sunday's #blackdogride she discovered some sunshine in the clouds http://t.co/XLtDjTNd
