John Rattray is on a mission to help us all examine our own mental health. In memory of his sister, Katrina, and pro-skater Ben Raemers, John rode his bike 100 miles and finally — in his early 40s — did his first Sad Plant.

All money raised was split between three organisations doing some of the best work to reduce depression and provide access to tools, knowledge and services to improve our mental health.

Why So Sad Mission - Scotland - 2019

Why So Sad patch at Kelvingrove Skatepark in Glasgow before the start of the Why So Sad Mission, Scotland 2019.

Gary Brown and Robo at the Arches DIY before the Why So Sad Mission in Scotland 2019.

John Rattray warming up before the ride a the Arches DIY in Glasgow.

John Rattray warming up before the Why So Sad Mission at the Arches DIY in Glasgow.

Starting off on the Why So Sad Mission from Glasgow to Edinburgh.

During the ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh via Falkirk.

Steven 'Robbo' Robertson had to leave the ride early and head home.

Farewell and 'bonne journée' to Steven 'Robbo' Robertson on the Why So Sad Mission 2019.

Steven 'Robbo' Robertson. A true gentleman.

On the road to Falkirk.

Checking Directions on the Why So Sad Mission - Scotland - 2019.

The Falkirk Wheel.

John Rattray at the Falkirk Wheel.

Gary Browne checking the time and directions to Edinbugh from Falkirk skatepark on the Why So Sad Mission.

John Rattray ready to drop in at Falkirk Skatepark.

John Rattray warming up at Falkirk Skatepark.

John Rattray warming up at Falkirk Skatepark on the Why So Sad Mission, Scotland 2019.

Fellow Scot, cyclist and skateboarder Mark Foster at Falkirk on the Why So Sad Mission in Scotland 2019.

John Rattray gets a Sad one at Falkirk Skatepark on the Why So Sad Mission, Scotland 2019.

A reminder of one of the reasons we were at Falkirk that day. RIP Ben Raemers 1990-2019.

Luggage Rack. Why So Sad Mission. Scotland 2019.

John Rattray on the Why So Sad Mission Scotland 2019.

Gary Browne, Mark Foster and John Rattray leaving Falkirk on the 17th of August 2019.

Mark Foster and John Rattray in Falkirk on the Why So Sad Mission on the 17th of August 2019.

John Rattray on the way into Grangemouth on the Why So Sad Mission.

John Rattray and Gary Browne travelling through Grangemouth on the way to Edinburgh.

Mark Foster travelling by bicycle from Falkirk through to Edinburgh.

John Rattray and Gary Browne travelling through Grangemouth on the way to Edinburgh.

The rain the recedes and the light changes in the late afternoon of Saturday the 17th of August 2019.

Saying goodbye to Mark on the edge of Edinbugh after being soaked by the rain on the way through Grangemouth.

Mark Foster on outskirts of Edinburgh after the Why So Sad Mission in August 2019.

Gary Browne on outskirts of Edinburgh after the Why So Sad Mission in August 2019.

John Rattray and Gary Browne on the way through the outskirts of Edinburgh at the end of the Why So Sad Mission, Scotland 2019.

John Rattray in Edinburgh on the Why So Sad Mission in Scotland 2019.

Read John’s insiteful interview with Neil Macdonald from Science Versus Life in The Skateboarders Companion Magazine here.

Thrasher Magazine made a film about the two Why So Sad Missions that John did in 2019. Watch Below.

Animated short featuring the voice of John Rattray with drawings by John Horner linked below.