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Hundreds of bikers hit Bacchus Marsh to ‘hound the black dog’

30/04/2012

By Star Weekly

More than 300 motorcyclists (pictured) took off from Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, on Sunday for the annual ‘Black Dog Ride’ to Maldon.

The 100-kilometre ride through the central highlands raises vital funds for suicide prevention organisation Lifeline.

Bacchus Marsh resident and Lions club member David Still said more than $10,000 was raised for the charity.

“It was an outstanding turnout. I’ll definitely take part next year. It was a two-hour ride through some beautiful terrain and was very enjoyable being surrounded by a great group of people getting together for a good cause.”

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