Black Dog Ride VIC State Ride 2023

Black Dog Ride Vic State Ride aims to start a national conversation about depression and suicide prevention. Help us get the country talking and join us on this epic journey around our great State.

Ride Registration

Registrations to ride all the way with Black Dog Ride are strictly limited. Registrations close when all places are filled, or at 9am AEDT 14th October 2023.

Registration for the full Black Dog Ride VIC State Ride 2023 includes:

Entry and participation in the fully organised Ride
State Ride 2023 cloth patch, round ride decal, and bumper sticker

Ride Itinerary

The detailed ride itinerary and accommodation options are currently being planned and will be updated online. Please do not book accommodation until you receive that update, as we will have some suggestions for each stop. That helps keep everyone together as well.

The itinerary for this ride is as follows.

Check in: 9:00am - 11:00am, Leongatha Vic, Biketoberfest

Sat 14 October - Day 1 Homes to Leongatha Check In 9am – 11am Group Ride 1pm – 4pm Dinner 6pm TBA - Full day community engagement at Biketoberfest

Sun 15 October - Day 2 Leongatha - Warragul Coffee - Walhalla Lunch - Traralgon Dinner and overnight - 285km

Mon 16 October - Day 3 Traralgon – Healesville Brunch – Bendigo Dinner and Overnight - 345 km

Tues 17 October - Day 4 Bendigo – Heathcote coffee – Alexandra lunch – Mansfield Dinner and Overnight - 309 km

Wed 18 October - Day 5 Mansfield – Whitfield coffee – Bright/Omeo lunch – Lakes Entrance Dinner and Overnight -393 km

Thur 19 October - Day 6 Lakes Entrance – Korumburra - Final Dinner

Note - The Barry Sheen Ride has been Cancelled.

Ride Preparation

It is imperative that riders ensure their bike is registered, roadworthy, and in proper working order, ready for the significant distance ride ahead. It is also imperative that riders and pillion passengers are fit and well enough for the journey. Black Dog Ride does not take responsibility for these matters.

Share the Ride

Each state has a Facebook Group to help you connect with fellow riders. Once you have registered for this ride you can go to your state's Facebook Group and apply for membership. Here's the link to the state group.

VIC Black Dog Riders

Fundraising

Start your fundraising efforts HERE. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Merchandise

Our Online Shop has our standard range of merchandise for sale all year round. You can access our shop via our website, www.blackdogride.org.au.

Ride Coordinator

Your Coordinator for this ride is Bernie Garvey. You can reach them via email on vic@blackdogride.org.au if you have any specific questions about the ride.

The safety and wellbeing of all Black Dog Ride participants is our priority: While participating in Black Dog ride events, at any time where you are, or are likely to be, in control of a vehicle, the consumption of alcohol and illegal drugs is prohibited. At all times, the use of illegal substances is prohibited. At the conclusion of the event or days documented riding, and/or if an event includes multiple days, including evening social events and meals, we expect your decision to consume alcohol to be in moderation and within legal limitations. Non-compliance of this requirement will result in your immediate disqualification from further participation in the event, and no refunds will be given