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Old Mar 19, 2017 | 06:55 AM
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Had a short ride today raising funds and awareness for the Black Dog (depression and suicide prevention) it's an annual ride held all over Australia.
Black Dog Ride - Raising Awareness of Depression and Suicide Prevention Since 2009

We have had lots of rain lately and I wasn't sure I would go even though I'd pre-paid but the day turned out ok so I went. There are lots of road closures and damage to some roads. We rode from Coffs Harbour to McLean only passing through a shower so didn't get too wet.

The organiser Margaret giving a certificate

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A guy I ride with regular David and his better half

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Because of the road closures etc most went back down the highway but a few of us went on the back roads. Here we are waiting for the Lawrence Ferry

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On board the ferry

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I decided to check out the flooding on the way back, yes there is a road under there, the sign on the left indicates 5.6 metres of water over the road. That's 19 feet. Clearly I wasn't going that way.

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Turned around and crossed over to the Highway and came home, of course rode through heavy rain and got wet, oh well that's motorcycling

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Old Mar 19, 2017 | 03:37 PM
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Looks like a nice ride for a good cause. Thanks for the story and photos.

I took both the KLX and KDX out for short rides. Nothing special.
 
Old Mar 19, 2017 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by IDRIDR
I took both the KLX and KDX out for short rides. Nothing special.
You got out for a ride
 
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