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THR: The Chain Reaction.

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Due to the overwhelming support from so many, we decided it would be rude not to continue helping as long as we can... we're going to do a 4 day ride from Mandrah to Albany, finishing same place we did last year, also starting same time friday 7th August All money raised will go to the Black Dog Instutute as we believe in the great work they do.

Be part of the journey! The whole way or a day, or a checkpoint... upto you, main thing is getting out and working together to help others.
There will be awards and shirts etc made up for milestones and we will be reaching out to see if anyone would like to sponsor / support us and have them on our apparel etc, we are still going through details but roughly 150km a day stopping at towns along the way, there will likely be some interesting costumes for some stretches of the ride to spark a laugh.

If your interested please feel free to get in contact ! let's see what impact you we make.

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Rust Beneath the Paint By Jacob Sauer

Saturday 25th Jul

You know, I've spent a lot of my life fixing things.
Old bikes. Busted four-wheel drives. The kind of cars most people would've given up on.
And one thing I've learned, again and again...
Rust never sleeps.
You can sand it back, throw on some primer, and make it shine.
But if you don't fix what's underneath...
...it'll always come back.
Sometimes worse.
Sometimes deeper.
And I've realised that's a lot like us.
We're all carrying a bit of rust.
Stress.
Grief.
Trauma.
Loneliness.
The pressure to keep providing.
The pressure to keep smiling.
The pressure to keep saying...
"Nah... I'm alright."

A year ago, I stood at the start of The Hard Road carrying plenty of my own rust.
When Flynn and I ran / limped from Perth to Albany, I thought the challenge was about endurance.
I was wrong.
It was about honesty.
Every kilometre stripped another layer away.
Every painful step reminded me that strength isn't pretending you're okay.
Strength is choosing to keep moving... and letting people walk beside you.
I crossed that finish line thinking I'd completed something.
But looking back...
I think it was only the beginning.
Because healing isn't something you finish.
It's something you keep choosing.
Every day.
Every conversation.
Every time you ask someone, "How are you really going?"
That's why we're back.
This year, we're not running.
We're riding.
Four days.
More than 500 kilometres.
From Mandurah to Albany.

We've called it The Chain Reaction because that's exactly what we hope it can become.
One conversation leads to another.
One person opening up gives someone else permission to do the same.
One act of kindness becomes another.
One rider inspires another.
Until suddenly...
an entire community is moving together.
People often ask why we'd choose to ride this far.
The truth is...
the kilometres aren't the hard part.
The hard part is believing you're worth saving when life tells you otherwise.
The hard part is asking for help.
The hard part is believing you don't have to carry it all alone.

Mental health isn't much different to restoring an old car.
You can't just paint over the damage.
You've got to strip it back.
Cut the rust out.
Repair what's underneath.
Sometimes that means talking to your mates.
Sometimes it means seeing a professional.
Sometimes it simply means saying the words...
"I'm not okay."
That's not weakness.
That's maintenance...

So the next time you're working on a car...
Or tightening the chain on your bike...
Or looking at someone who's gone a bit quiet...
Or even just looking in the mirror...
Remember this.
Rust doesn't mean it's over.
It just means there's work to do.

Strip it back.
Clean it.
Rebuild it.
Because once you get back to solid metal...
That's where real strength begins.
And if this ride achieves anything...
I hope it's this...

That one conversation starts another.
That one act of courage inspires another.
That one person choosing to speak up creates a 
Chain Reaction.

Because no one should travel their hard road alone.
And maybe...
just maybe...
the person you're helping rebuild...
is yourself.

Why The Chain Reaction?

Monday 22nd Jun
On a bike, the chain connects everything.
One turn of the pedals becomes forward movement.
Life is much the same.

One conversation can spark another. One act of kindness can inspire another. One person speaking up can encourage someone else to seek help.

The Chain Reaction is about creating momentum for mental health awareness and reminding people that even the smallest action can make a difference.

Together, let's keep the wheels turning.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Reece Jones

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Renae Seaward

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Shane Hall

Well done mate for your big effort to a great cause.

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Amanda Larchet

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Prout Family

You guys are amazing! Keep up the good work & safe travels xx

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Tanya Storrie

Great work ❤️

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Kris Ovens

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Breanna

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Alex And Lauren Mclennan

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Leonie Wills

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John Powell

Good luck boys, JP

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Georgia Milentis

A great cause. Well done.

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Malakai Knighton

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Vincent Walker

Wish you all the best mate

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Ashley Ang

Good luck guys you got this!!

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Denika

I am truly proud of you boys well done 🩷

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Samuel Anaru

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Anonymous

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Theresa Sonneveld

Outstanding effort Sauer family.

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Jorja Aitchison

I work with your dad, he was telling me about this a few days ago, he’s a legend. i think what you’re all doing is so incredible & truely for such a great cause.

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Roger Leighton

Go Jacob , it would be a fantastic 4 days all the best

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Ashley Smith

Keep up the good work mate

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Joe Karuthiru

Keep up the good fight for a worthwhile cause.