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 Proudly Supporting Mental Health First Aid AustraliaBlack Dog Ride Proudly Supporting Lifeline AustraliaBlack 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!