Victoria and Tasmania 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
Back up of a Support Vehicle en route to Alice Springs
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: Saturday 6th August 2021. Check in 7:30am, departure 8:00am.

Start point: Hopwood Gardens, Hopwood Place, Echuca VIC 3564

Total Distance: Echuca To Alice Springs 3,594km.

Daily route:

Saturday 6th August - 628km (Echuca to Cobar)
Sunday 7th August – 621km (Cobar to Charleville)
Monday 8th August – 525km (Charleville to Longreach)
Tuesday 9th August - Rest Day
Wednesday 10th August - 650km (Longreach to Mt Isa)
Thursday 11th August - 660km (Mt Isa to Tennent Creek)
Friday 12th August - 510km (Tennent Creek to Alice Springs)

Tasmanian Feeder Ride information is HERE

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.

Bike Transport Home:

We have secured a deal with Bikes Only for the transport of motorbikes back to capital cities after the end of the Red Centre ride to Alice Springs. If you're interested in having your bike shipped back, here are the costs and booking details. From Alice Springs to:

Melbourne - $770
Sydney - $880
Brisbane - $990
Adelaide - $660
Perth - $930
Hobart - $1645

Places are strictly limited to the first 28 bookings and are first come - first served. No Deposit Required, Full payment to be made 2 weeks prior to pick up and non-refundable if cancelled. Please book directly with Bikes Only. To book online go to their website (www.bikesonly.com.au) and book through the link stating you are with BLACK DOG RIDE. Alternatively call 1300 735 468.

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 links to the state groups.

Victoria

Tasmania

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 Coordinators

Your coordinators for this ride are Bernie Garvey (Vic) and Jeremy Gill (Tas). You can reach Bernie via email on vic@blackdogride.org.au and Jeremy via tas@blackdogride.org.au if you have any specific questions about the ride.