Friday, September 03, 2010

Thanks

Dear Banishers of Black Dogs,

Thank you for your magnificent generosity in participating in the Banish the Black Dog Ride 2010. It has exceeded our expectations in every way.

We are happy that all riders returned safe and sound; any falls were relatively minor. For those who missed Malcolm B… He had a fall on Thursday and was unable to participate.

Our fundraising total is set to exceed $40 000. If you are holding donations please ensure that they are passed on and are receipted. You may deposit them directly to the account of

Rotary Club of Townsville Central,
BSB: 704 640
Account #: 640 558. Please remember to provide a reference to the BtBD Ride and your surname.

Or make a cheque payment and post it to:
PO Box 653 CastleTown
HYDE PARK QLD 4812.

Ray, who drove for the Golden Labradors, has found a bike tail light and would like to return it to its owner. Paul, our driver coordinator, has a pair of knickers and a pair of sand-shoes. Please contact us if they are yours. If you have lost or found items please let us know and we’ll try return them to their owners.

Bruce has already added photos to the Banish the Black Dog page on Facebook. If you have photos that we can upload, please email them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We’d love to see them all. There is a link to the Facebook page from the webpage: banishtheblackdog.org.au

We will be seeking your feedback in the very near future in order to start our planning for 2011! (Did I really type that?! J )

Magnificent weather, fresh air, tasty food – and so much of it, wonderful company… what more could we wish for? Nothing…. nothing at all.

Thank you one and all for making this year’s ride such a wonderful event.

Cheers,
(on behalf of the committee)
Vicki

Vicki & Rob Dorgelo
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2010 Banish the Black Dog Bike Ride

SATURDAY 15TH & SUNDAY 16TH MAY 2010

The Banish the Black Dog Ride is a relaxed cycling tour which raises funds for Australian Rotary Health Fund – targeting and supporting mental health research. The purpose of the ride is to raise awareness of mental health issues in the broader community and to raise funds to support research into mental health.

The inaugural ride was held in 2009 and received magnificent support with 85 riders raising over $22 000 for ARH.

This year we had 113 riders and have raised in excess of $40,000 for ARH.

Participants in the 2010 ride departed Townsville on Saturday 15th May, and cycled through the cane fields and crops of the magnificent Burdekin region of North Queensland to the Australian Agricultural College (AAC) at Clare.

At AAC riders camped out on the broad, shaded lawns of the college. On Sunday morning they returned to Townsville via a different route which passed around the base of Mount Elliot.

Cyclists traveled at their nominated speed in their small group supported by a group leader and two support vehicles. Meals were provided.

Keep an eye on this website for news of the 2011 Banish the Black Dog Ride

What to Bring

We suggest you consider including the following when setting up your gear

Sunscreen
Tent or swag
Camera
Glasses
Bedding
Torch/batteries
Toiletries
Towel
$$$ for a drink
Insect repellent
Chair (optional)
Change of clothes
Spare tubes
Pump
Own massage therapist
When it is time to get your bike checked and you need someone to do it, we recommend BnG at Domain Central – a sponsor for this event. Please support them.