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Cairns - QLD - Black Dog Ride 1 Dayer 2026
12
Apr
Date
12 Apr (Sunday)
Time
Sun, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Venue
The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, 2 Skyrail Dr
Smithfield QLD, Australia
📝 Useful Information
The Cairns Black Dog Ride 1 Dayer 2026 has been postponed to Sunday, 12 April 2026 due to severe weather and poor road conditions. The event originally scheduled for March 15th will now take place in April, starting in the Smithfield/Caravonica area to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
Would you like the contact details for the Ride Coordinator or information on how to join the Cairns BDR Facebook group?
Event Schedule & Location
Ride Route & Destination
Registration & Participation
•Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026.
•Check-in Time: 7:00 am – 8:30 am.
•Start Location: Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, 2 Skyrail Drive, Smithfield/Caravonica QLD 4878.
•Ride Briefing: 8:30 am.
•Departure ("Stands Up"): 9:00 am sharp.
•Route: The approximately 160km ride travels from Smithfield to Ravenshoe, with a coffee and comfort stop at Atherton (regrouping near the Chinese Temple on Herberton Road).
•Highlights: A quick photo opportunity is planned at the Windy Hill Windfarm on the way to Ravenshoe.
•Finish Line: Ravenshoe Railway Station, where there will be live entertainment by "The G Strings," raffles, and the conclusion of the silent auction for the "BDR Sprocket".
•Ravenshoe Railway Station
•Online Only: Registration must be completed online via 123 Tix; there are no paper registrations available at the event.
•Inclusions: Registered participants receive a rider kit at check-in, which includes a 1 Dayer patch and bike stickers.
•Lunch: Riders are strongly encouraged to pre-order lunch from the Popular Cafe in Ravenshoe to ensure catering is available upon arrival.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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