As part of the national series of rides, the Dubbo '1 Dayer' featured 130 motorcycle riders take off from the Macquarie Inn on Sunday, to help kick-start conversations about depression and suicide prevention.

This year the group rode through to Dunedoo immersing themselves among a number of the local establishments, which Dubbo Black Dog Ride coordinator Wayne Amor said would help spread the message further through communities.

"It's a really simple concept," he said.

"I think it worked really well because there was a good spread of people right around the town."

Mr Amor said due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the hardship inflicted over the last 12 months, organisers didn't push for fundraising or sponsorship from businesses.

However, they were able to raise almost $600 in donations on the day, with almost $500 donated from the Macquarie Inn from the breakfast sales.

While the rain kept some riders at bay for the annual charity ride, Mr Amor said the amount of generosity was still high.

"It was excellent," Mr Amor said.

"We had a great day and we didn't get any rain on us until after Dunedoo, which was really surprising."

One in five Australians experience a mental health condition each year and three million Australians are living with depression or anxiety, according to the Black Dog Ride.

Tragically, 180 Australians attempt to suicide each day and eight take their lives each day, which is nearly 3000 lives lost to suicide every year.

Mr Amor said the aim of the charity ride was to kick-start conversations about a tough topic, encouraging locals in the region living with depression to seek assistance.

"It's one of those things, it's not like a normal injury you can see," he said.

"Somebody mentioned to me we're all a little bit broken, but I guess you can't see how broken some of us are, and I think that's a really good way of putting it."

Mr Amor thanked all volunteers and supporters for making it happen.

The Black Dog Ride began in 2009 as a ride to raise awareness of depression.

Since then, it has evolved into a national charity involving thousands of Australians who have raised millions for mental health programs and fostered mental health awareness around the nation.

Visit blackdogride.org.au for more information or to donate.

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