SATURDAY 27TH & SUNDAY 28TH MAY 2017
WHAT IS THE BANISH THE BLACK DOG CHARITY RIDE?
The Banish the Black Dog Charity Bike Ride is a relaxed cycling tour promoted by the Rotary Club of Townsville Central to raise awareness of mental health issues in our community, and to raise funds to aid research into the causes and treatments of mental health disorders. The ride’s major donation recipient is Australian Rotary Health, the largest non government mental health research funding organization in Australia. We also support local initiatives in the treatment and support of those suffering mental illnesses.
WHO SHOULD GO ON THIS RIDE?
The ride caters to all riders from relative beginners to experienced with a range of group ride speeds to choose from to suit your own personal capability. Each speed group has their own support vehicle
FAST FACTS
Ride Date:
May 27th & Sunday 28th 2017
Registration Fee:
The 2017 registration fee will be confirmed by Dec 2016
Fundraising Target (minimum):
$200
Distance and Trip Duration:
260kms over 2 days
Physical Capability:
A level of fitness to be able to cycle up to 8 hours at a minimum speed of 20kph for 2 days
Accommodation:
Camping at the Ayr Showgrounds (BYO tent)
What is Provided?
Meals, snacks and drinks
Ride jersey
Bike Mechanic
Support Vehicles
Camping Fees
Sunscreen
Live music in camp
Cash bar with the cheapest prices in the Burdekin
A fun weekend
Event Briefing (compulsory):
Friday, 26th May, 6:30pm
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Recognise this trailer? Our thanks to supporters, 1300 Meteor Rentals, for supporting the ride again in 2016.
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.... but there's more .... part 2 of Budd Photography's photos of the ride.
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Thanks to Budd Photography for capturing the 2016 Black Dog ride so brilliantly! Photos will be uploaded to the Black Dog website as well, but here's a link to them on Budd Photography's website.
For anyone looking to view the Banish the Black Dog Charity Cycle Ride images please click on the link below for PART 1 of 2. Contact the committee for any enquiries. Please forward on to any other participants and Enjoy! www.buddphotography.com.au/black-dog-charity-ride-2016/
For those interested, one of our riders, Greg Pankhurst has created a new page for those wanting a ride on Saturday morning. Please note, this is not a Banish the Black Dog activity but we are happy to let you know about it.
"The new bunch is called the Dog Squad, and leaves Top Brand at 6am Saturdays. We will typically do a ride of 40-50km @ 25kph, ending with coffee. All are welcome. Please like the new page so communication is that little bit easier."
A weekly Townsville bunch ride formed off the back of Banish the Black Dog ride. Leaves Top Brand @ 6am Saturdays, and covers 30-50km @ 25kph.
Banish the Black Dog shared John Bowe's post.
Please do me a favour and share this. This is not easy for me to talk about, but if me speaking about it can help at least one other person battling depression, then it's been worth it. Here's the piece I did for Australia Wide on the ABC recently. Skip through to the 14min 30sec mark for the segment. If what I'm talking about here raises issues for you or someone you know, please contact Black Dog Institute. Reach out and don't suffer in silence. Cheers JB www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-01/australia-wide-june-4/7468130
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