Black Dog Ride's iconic annual 1 Dayer aims to start a national conversation about depression and suicide prevention. Help us get the country talking and join your local 1 Dayer on 15th March 2026.An average of 9 Australians take their lives every single day, that's one Aussie every 3 hours losing their life to the black dog.
On the third Sunday of March, Black Dog Ride is uniting under one banner with one voice on one single day to amplify a national message of hope, awareness and prevention. Let's get the conversation started, register for the Black Dog Ride 1 Dayer 2026 today!
Canberra 1 Dayer 2026 Details: Online Registrations Only!
Ride Registration:
By registering, you will also receive your rider kit upon check-in on the day at the ride, which includes:
1 Dayer patch
Round 1 Dayer 2026 participation bike sticker
'Black Dog Rider' bike sticker
Please Note: Online ticket sales for this event will close at 8:30 am AEDT on Sunday 15th March 2026.
Ride Itinerary:
7.00 am Checkin & Registrations at the Spanish Australian Club of Canberra
9.00 am Rider Safety Briefing
9.15 am Stands up and roll-out ride via Queanbeyan to Braidwood, Kings Highway NSW
10:30 am arrive at destination
Ride Route: 1 hr 5 min (81.7 km)
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JXtjbt8LJwuvDpEE9
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
Most rides have a Facebook Group to help you connect with fellow riders. Once you have registered for this ride you can go to your ride's Facebook Group and apply for membership.
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Fundraising
Start your fundraising efforts HERE. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Merchandise
NEW! There are merchandise packs with free delivery available during registration for a limited time only.
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 - Sonia Van Den Berg
You can reach her via email on [email protected] if you have any specific questions about the ride.
Contact
Black Dog Ride contact: e: [email protected]
https://www.blackdogride.org.au
The safety and wellbeing of all 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 at Black Dog Ride events, the use of illegal substances is prohibited. Non-compliance of this requirement will result in your immediate disqualification from further participation in the event, and no refunds will be given.
Event Venue
Spanish Club, Narrabundah, Australia
Tickets
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