The men are part of the group 'CASE' (Community Action for Suicide Elimination), which formed in response to a spate of suicides in their home town.

Members of CASE embarked on the 585 kilometre ride from Hay to Canberra, in an effort to raise suicide and mental health awareness in rural communities.

The group is raising money to put as many people as possible through a one-day suicide prevention program, known as CORES.

Former mayor of Hay and member of CASE, Peter Dwyer, said the response has been overwhelming.

"The support has been fantastic, we have so many people coming up to us and talking about it, as well as donating," he said.

With the group forming only in 2011, after the town of Hay lost six people to suicide in the space of 20 months, Mr Dwyer said he was proud of the immediate impact they’d had.

"We're very proud of what we've achieved in that short time," he said.

"We're just trying to get at least one person in every social group and sporting group keeping an eye out for their mates, that's what it's all about."

Awaiting the group outside Westpac in Comur Street was Yass Valley Mayor Rowena Abbey, and she congratulated the hearty riders on their 'fight it, don't hide it' campaign.

"I just want to welcome them to Yass and acknowledge the great work these guys do to make people aware of suicide in rural areas," Cr Abbey told the Tribune.

In her address to the group, Cr Abbey said "congratulations on a really great bike ride for a fantastic cause."