Pedals 'n' Pistons

Hi BDR Supporter

Exciting news Black Dog Ride fans. In what we believe could be a world first, push bikes will be joining the more traditional motor bikes on the upcoming April 17 BDR for Lamp. Don't panic, the pushies will be on a completely different course but will end up at Signal Park Busselton at around the same time as the motor bikes to join in the Community Carnival. Check out the details here .

For those on the piston powered bikes if you are considering joining us in Bridgetown on Saturday evening for the fun at Nelsons we suggest you book your accommodation soon as the town is filling fast. It should be a great night in the lead up to an awesome Ride on the Sunday. More information here .

Can't make the Ride but would love to support the cause? Feel free to make a donation , all funds raised go to Lamp to help them continue their wonderful work with the mentally ill in the community.

Ride to the Red Centre

Plans for our Ride to the Red Centre are progressing well. We now have ride coordinators in every mainland Capital and detailed itineraries will be posted on the website in coming weeks with registrations opening on April 18th. Start planning now if you're going to ride all the way to the Red Centre and get your registration in early so you won't be disappointed. We will be capping the numbers at 250 for our end destination Glen Helen Resort but hope that all bikers will join in the launch events on Sunday 21 August in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth and on 24 August in Adelaide and Darwin. More details soon. 

Cheers....Steve

 Black Dog

When the black dog comes calling
You lose track of reason
For it’s darkest of winter
No matter what season

When the black dog comes howling
You’ll wonder what hit you
For it’s hard to think straight
When the black dog has bit you

When the black dog is hunting
It’s you that he’s after
He will steal all your joy
He will still all your laughter

When the black dog is growling
You will think the sky’s falling
When you’ve lost all your hope
It’s the black dog that’s calling

For the black dog will eat you
One bite at a time
And he feels no remorse
For committing this crime

And the black dog will grip you
His jaws like a vice
His breath like a fog
His touch just like ice

When the black dog comes sneaking
Your will must not break
For the black dog’s a coward
Just a mean shabby fake

When the black dog sits down
It’s a sign and a warning
But hold on one night
And he’s gone with the morning

For the black dog depression
Comes hunting us all
It’s hard to resist him
But don’t follow his call

The black dog can’t take you
If you understand him
If you can’t fight him off
It’s your life that you’ll hand him

So banish the black dog
Or bring him to heal
But you must understand that
The black dog is real

Marc