Victorian State Great Escape Ride

Black Dog Ride's Victorian State Great Escape Ride aims to start a conversation about depression and suicide prevention around the state. Help us get the state talking and join us on this scenic ride at Echuca VIC and beautiful surrounding areas.

Ride Registration

Registration cost to ride all the way with Black Dog Ride is:

Rider: $50

Pillion: $20

Ride Itinerary

Friday 4th

Please join us for a pre ride catch up/dinner at Bridge Hotel 1 Hopwood Place Echuca, from 6.00 pm.

Saturday 5th

Ride registration from 8 am Beechworth Bakery 513 High Street Echuca VIC 3564.

Rider briefing at 8.30 am

Ride departs at 9.00 am

We will be riding via Gunbower to Wedderburn for coffees at around 11 am, then on to Logan Pub for Photo shoot at 11.30 am.

We will then be riding to Castlemaine for BBQ lunch provided by Tony and Leanne Farrell (all donations above cost will be donated back).

After lunch we will ride to Tooleen for a mid arvo stop and also a stop at Rochester for a look at the Silo Art before heading back to Echuca around 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm.

Dinner - Meet at Bridge Hotel, 1 Hopwood Place Echuca 3564 at 6.00 pm for dinner.

Sunday 6th

Riders are free to leave the ride and continue home from here.

Accomodation

Check booking.com for options and then ring the motel direct.
I have listed a few options for you:

NRMA Echuca Holiday Park

8 Crofton Street, Echuca, 3564 Echuca, Australia

Ph:(03) 5482 2157

https://www.booking.com/hotel/...

Nirebo Motel

251 Hare Street, Echuca, 3564 Echuca, Australia

Ph: (03) 5482 2033

https://www.booking.com/hotel/...

Paddlewheel motel

389 High St , Echuca, 3564 Echuca, Australia

Ph: (03) 5482 3822

https://www.booking.com/hotel/...

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.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/vicblackdogriders/

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

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