THR: The Chain Reaction.

By Jacob Sauer Join Me

Help me make it meaningful

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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Anonymous

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The Drage Family

So proud of everyone involved!

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Leanne Dunphy

Legends!! Keep going

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Chris Holdman

Well done Flynn! You guys are making a great impact.

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Tobi Brown

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Mark Hatfield

Well done guys! Really impressive effort.

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Amy Thomsen

Have done an incredible job guys.

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Jackie And Jimmy

Absolute legends. Well done for raising funds for such an important cause.

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Anonymous

You guys are absolute legends!!

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Dan Stewart

Keep up the good work gents

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Elijah Brown

Keep up the good work guys

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Ebony Sauer

A bit more on behalf of the whole family (everyone chipping in). We’re all cheering you on!

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Corban Fleming

Such an amazing effort, you are doing great work spreading the word.

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Chantelle And Lloyd Smith

I just want to say how bloody proud I am to call these people my family ❤️ Today is the FINAL day, and probably one of the hardest stretches yet. The mission is to get from Walpole, through Denmark and all the way home to Albany by around 5:30pm. And of course, the weather has decided it isn’t going to make their final day easy either 😅 It’s absolutely pouring with rain. My windscreen wipers can barely keep up driving behind them, the hills through Denmark are going to be brutal and they are absolutely freezing… but somehow the spirits are still so high ❤️ But the crazy thing is, this isn’t just today’s weather. Every single day since they started this ride they have dealt with rain and hail. They’ve had a few tiny bits of sunshine here and there, but honestly, not bloody many 😂 They’ve ridden gravel roads. They’ve ridden bitumen roads. They’ve damaged their bikes. They’ve broken things. They’ve even managed to crash into each other 😂🤦‍♀️ Their bodies are hurting, their bikes have definitely been put through their paces and Mother Nature has thrown just about everything she can at them. But you know what? They’re still going. And they’re still going SO strong. ❤️ They came prepared, they’ve dealt with every little setback that’s been thrown at them and they’ve just kept pushing forward. Last year Flynn and Jacob walked from Perth to Albany in ONE WEEK for mental health. This year, apparently that wasn’t enough of a challenge 😂 so they’ve jumped on bicycles and taken on Mandurah to Albany. And today is the final push home. ❤️ Flynn and Jacob, I am honestly so unbelievably proud of you both. And of course Ronnie, their dad, who has been right there alongside them supporting them through it all. And I have to give a mention to my big brother Zac ❤️ Only around 8 months ago he came out of a coma… and today he’s out there taking on the Walpole to Albany stretch with the boys. seeing him out there today pushing through the rain, cold and those horrible hills makes me so incredibly proud. I got to see them this morning, even if it was only for a brief moment, and I honestly can’t explain how proud I felt. You can tell they’re hurting. They’re definitely feeling every kilometre they’ve already done. They’re cold, they’re sore and they’re exhausted. But they’re STILL laughing. They’re still joking around. They’re still cracking jokes and showing me all the places they’re hurting 😂 They’re still smiling. And they’re still pushing forward. That says absolutely everything about these boys. ❤️ The amount raised this year might be less than last year, but every single cent counts. Because this was never just about a number. It’s about mental health. It’s about starting conversations. It’s about showing people that they’re not alone. It’s about making a difference, even if that difference is only for one person. Flynn and Jacob might only be two people, but boy are they making a difference in this world. ❤️ Seeing everyone get behind them, ride alongside them, support them, donate, share their journey and cheer them on makes me so proud to call them my family. They’ve battled rain, hail, gravel, hills, crashes, broken bikes, sore bodies and everything else this ride has thrown at them. And now there’s only ONE LAST PUSH. Walpole ➡️ Denmark ➡️ ALBANY 🏁 Then they can finally get home, put their feet up, have the most well-deserved beer of their lives 🍻 and RELAX. Well… at least until next year when they inevitably come up with another crazy bloody idea 😂❤️ I cannot WAIT to see you all cross that finish line in Albany today. I’m so incredibly proud of you Flynn, Jacob, Ronnie and my big brother Zac. More than I could ever put into words. You’ve made your families proud. You’ve made everyone following along proud. And most importantly, you’re doing something that actually means something. One last push boys. You’re nearly home. ❤️ BRING IT HOME TO ALBANY!!! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏁❤️

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Ebony Sauer

From the whole Fam xo You guys are amazing and we love you. This is huge to suffer like you did last year and then come back and do it again. You are legends

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Josh

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Anonymous

You are doing a great job. Enjoy the ride.

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Rochelle And Mike Kelly

Well done Flynn and Jacob- such an important cause.

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Anonymous

Doing well safe travels

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Daniel Prout

Good job Ronnie and the boys!! Legends

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Jaki

Thankyou for helping those who need it x

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Anonymous

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Zac Hansen

Sorry its not more doing great boys

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George Law

Great effort for a great cause.

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Lindsey N Jono

Well done !!! A big ride !!!

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Amy Thomsen

To all the incredible boys out there raising awareness and Funds I just wanted to send a message to say how much I admire and appreciate what you are doing. Seeing you out there riding your bikes through rain, hail and some absolutely horrible weather, all to raise awareness and funds for the Black Dog Foundation, is pretty incredible. You could have chosen to stay warm and dry, but instead you’re out there pushing yourselves for something that matters. Mental health is a subject extremely close to my heart, both personally and through my family and my career working in mental health. In particular, men’s mental health is something I feel incredibly strongly about. Too many men still feel like they have to stay quiet, tough it out, or deal with things on their own. Every kilometre you ride, every conversation you start and every person who sees what you’re doing helps challenge that. You may never know how many people your journey reaches. There could be someone watching your story who is struggling silently, and seeing a group of blokes willing to stand up and say that mental health matters might just be what encourages them to speak up or ask for help. So from myself and my family, thank you. Thank you for braving the cold, the rain and the hail. Thank you for putting your bodies through it. Thank you for raising funds, but most importantly, thank you for raising awareness and creating conversations that desperately need to be had. Keep those wheels turning, boys. 🚲💙 What you're doing matters far beyond the kilometres you ride. You should all be incredibly proud.

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Bres Friend

Good luck guys!!!!

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Julie Giannini

What a great job doing

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Reece Jones

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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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Breanna

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Alex And Lauren Mclennan

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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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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.