Dozens of riders have rallied together in a bid to shine a light on depression.
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The annual Black Dog Ride left from Lavington on Saturday stopping at sites along the journey to the east coast, with riders talking about depression at each stop.
Organiser Nerolie Falconer said many of the 48 participants who rode from Lavington knew people who had taken their lives.
"The aim is to interact with as many people as we can and let them know there is help out there," she said.
"It's all about pulling over, having a chat, and if that can help people then it's a good thing.
"Depression is very quiet, it's something that no-one discusses but we need people to talk about it.
The aim is to interact with as many people as we can and let them know there is help out there
- Black Dog Ride organiser Nerolie Falconer
"We need to let people know to ring Lifeline and beyondblue and other organisations."
The ride had also raised about $1000.
The national event started in 2009 with the next ride to be held in March.
Those involved travelled from the Border to Tumbarumba, Batlow, Adelong and Tumut before the first overnight stop at Cooma.
The group will end the run at Nowra on Monday.