Why is mental health research so important?
One in five Australians has a diagnosed mental health condition, and more people between 15-44 years are dying from suicide than any other cause.
There’s an enormous amount of work being done to treat people who have a mental health illness. But it’s time the question was answered – why does it happen? And more importantly, how can we stop it?
Only research will provide the answers and create a life free from mental illness.
How it works
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Register for the event
Dust off your lycra, register now and we'll send you all the info you need to get going.
Choose your ride
50km ($89)
or 100km ($109)
Make an impact
Start raising money for vital mental health research. Together, we can help create a life free from mental illness.
Get on your bike!
Do it on your own or form a team and start your training. Don't forget to share your journey on social media.
Bike routes for 2024!
50km Ride - Starting at Government House , head south through Unley, picturesque Hawthorne and lower Mitcham, before making your way towards the beachside suburb of Seacliff. Travel along the esplanade and stop for a short refreshment at Glenelg. Follow the beach to Henley then ride back to the city, entering along the spectacular War Memorial Drive and back to Government House.
100km Ride - Head to Eagle on the Hill via the big path along the Freeway. Then to Crafers and Piccadilly where you can stop for a refreshment. Next is Uraidla before heading across to Norton Summit and then descending down Old Norton Summit Rd. Upon returning to Government House you can recharge before tackling the flat seaside 50km.
What's included?
Register for the Big Bike Ride today for the chance to be part of something groundbreaking and phenomenal! Your registration fee will cover:
Breakthrough's Big Bike Ride Event Gear
Event management support
First aid
Mechanical support
Sweep vehicle support
Start, refreshment stops and finish facilities including toilets, water and light refreshments
Cloak facilities
Route Map
Access to the finish celebration at the Big Bike Village for riders and their families
You'll be making a wheely big impact.
Breakthrough's Big Bike Ride for mental health research is organised by Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to tackling mental health head on.
As Australia’s only dedicated mental health research foundation, Breakthrough exist to support ground breaking research that will help to transform the lives of those affected by mental health issues.
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