York Motorcycle Festival Black Dog Ride 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.

Black Dog Ride is the Official Charity for this event. Come along and enjoy an incredible day with fellow Black Dog Riders on a ride to the York Motorcycle Festival. We have 2 start points to choose from – Midland Gate Carpark & Narrogin Ampol. Entry to the festival is free.

York Motorcycle Festival 2026 Details: 

Ride Registration: ONLINE ONLY REGISTRATIONS!

By registering, you will also receive your rider kit at the end of the ride, which includes:

• Participation Patch 
• Round York participation bike sticker 

Please Note: Online ticket sales for this event will close at 9.00am AWST on Sunday 22nd March 2026.

Ride Itinerary: 2 Start Points

Midland Gate Carpark -Midland Gate Carpark, Cnr Great Eastern Hwy and Lloyd St

8.00am Check in

9.00am Stands up

Narrogin Ampol -12 Clayton Rd, Narrogin WA 6312

7.30am Check in

8.30am Stands Up

Narrogin to York ride hosted by Hotham Cruisers WA

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. Here’s the link to your ride and state group.

• WA Black Dog Riders
• Merchandise

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.

We will have Merchandise on the ride for purchase.

• Ride Coordinator – John Hitchcock
• You can reach him via email on wa@blackdogride.org.au if you have any specific questions about the ride
• Black Dog Ride contact:  e: office@blackdogride.org.au
• 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.