NT Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre 2022

NT Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre 2022 - Third Time Lucky!

This will be subject to COVID19 Situation and current Health Directions at the time of the ride, which are being monitored.

Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre aims to start a national conversation about depression and suicide prevention. Help us get the country talking and join us on this epic journey to the beautiful red centre of our great country.

We will have ride groups from all states and territories of Australia travelling to meet up at our final destination, Alice Springs NT.

Ride Registration

Registrations to ride all the way to Alice Springs with Black Dog Ride are strictly limited. Registrations close when all places are filled, or at 5pm AEST 30th July 2022.

Registration for the full Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre 2022 includes:

• Entry and participation in the fully organised Ride 
• Commemorative Red Centre 2022 cloth patch, round ride decal, and bumper sticker
• Commemorative Red Centre 2022 lapel pin 
• Commemorative Red Centre 2022 tee shirt
• Commemorative Red Centre 2022 wristband
• Entry and participation in the Alice Springs all states group ride, Saturday morning, 13th August 
• Black Dog Ride Red Centre 2022 celebration dinner, Saturday 13th August (drinks not included)

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 broad itinerary for this ride is as follows.

Check in: Wednesday 10th August 2021. Check in 8:00am, departure 9:00am.

Start point: Noonamah Tavern Car Park, Stuart Highway Noonamah 0837.

Total Distance: Darwin To Alice Springs total distance 1,500km.

Daily route:

Tuesday 9th August - 550km (Darwin to Daly Waters Pub)
Wednesday 10th August - 410km (Daly Waters Pub to Tennant Creek) meet Queensland Riders in Tennant Creek.
Thursday 11th August - 540km (Tennant Creek to Alice Springs)  Victorian Riders in Tennant Creek.
Friday 12th August – Rest day in Alice (or Tennant Creek to Alice Springs with Vic Riders for those that left Wed 10th 

Please Note: NT Riders leaving Tuesday 9th Aug will meet Qld Riders in Tennant Creek on Wed 10th Aug.  Those who prefer to leave Darwin/Katherine on 10th August will meet Victorian Riders in Tennant Creek 11th Aug.

Alice Springs Accomodation

• BIG4 MacDonnell Range Holiday Park, 25 Palm Pl, Ross NT 0870 Phone: 1800 808 373 Discount rate for Black Dog Ride participants - 15% off. Camping and cabin accommodation available.
• Heritage Caravan Park, 40 Ragonesi Rd, Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: 08 8953 1418 Discount rates for Black Dog Ride - off peak rates during peak season as follows.
• Alice on Todd. Powered site. Unpowered Site. Bush camp. Range of Cabins. Family Studio Cabin. Apartments. 1 Strehlow St, The Gap NT (08) 8953 8033
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs, 82 Barrett Dr, Alice Springs NT (08) 8950 8000 email: aspad_res@hilton.com (Click HERE for BDR discounts). Also, check Hilton Honours, it's free to sign up and may give more discount. 
• Desert Palms Alice Springs, 74 Barrett Dr, Alice Springs NT (08) 8952 5977. Discount rate for Black Dog Ride participants.
• Quest Alice Springs, 10 South Terrace, Alice Springs NT (08) 8959 0000. Discount rates for Black Dog Ride reference number available soon.

Saturday 13th August end of ride events: 

All States and territories 1/2 hour group ride in Alice Springs on Saturday 13th August, check in at 9:00am for 9:30am departure, location to be advised.
All states and territories celebration dinner in Alice Springs, 6:00pm Saturday 13th August, venue to be advised. 

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.

From February 2022 Black Dog Ride will be sending Rider Updates via email periodically in the lead-up to the ride. Please read these updates to become aware of the information contained in these updates prior to the ride start.

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.

https://www.facebook.com/group...

Fundraising

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

Merchandise

From the month of April 2022 we will make our Polo Shirts and Red Centre 2022 merchandise available to pre-order online through our shop, HERE.

Our Online Shop has our standard range of merchandise for sale all year round. You can access our shop HERE.

Ride Coordinator

You Coordinator for this ride is Shane Klein. You can reach Shane via email on darwin@blackdogride.org.au if you have any specific questions about the ride.