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Weekly Ride Stories

Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Even the Mad Dogs Stayed Home

January 29, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

With the temperature in Melbourne soaring to an almost unbelievable 45.1C we made the only decision possible and cancelled the

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which it almost Finished before It Began

January 22, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Over the past 6 years we had faced danger squarely in the face on many occasions and we had always

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In Which Smokin Joe Turns 83

January 15, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Our 2009 Cycling year has certainly got off to a roaring start. Not only have we had large numbers present

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In Which Rampaging Reptiles Run Rampant

January 8, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

After the previous Twilight Ride a few weeks ago I was a little apprehensive to see how many of our

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In Which the Shop had No Coffee!

January 1, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

After all the stresses and pressures of 2008 I think that many people have been looking forward to the turning

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In Which It’s Christmas on the Trail

December 18, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

The sky was full of dark and foreboding. Huge dark blue clouds swirled overhead, threatening to unleash a deluge at

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In Which Petticoats Proliferate in the Penultimate Peloton

December 11, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

As I unpacked my bike at Wandin it was hard to believe that this was the second last Thursday ride

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In Which The President Stayed Home

December 4, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

Sometimes life is so cruel. It would have been easier if it had been pouring down rain or blowing a

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In Which We do it in the Twilight

November 27, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

A couple of times each summer season it has become our tradition to conduct a “twilight ride” in whitch the

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In Which Russell Reveals his Risque Side

November 13, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

I was a little taken aback by the loud succession of wolf whistles. Although I have come to expect admiring

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Upcoming Events

  • June 1, 2026 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

    Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be between 40 to 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

  • June 4, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Start at the Woori Yallock car park at 10 am. Lunch will be at the Gladsydale Bakehouse from 12 noon

  • June 8, 2026 – Special Ride to Celebrate the Reign of Queen Sandie - start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am

    Each year the reigning King or Queen is honoured by allowing them to conduct a special "Royal Ride". All Ghostriders are summoned to come along and show respect and gratitude by joining this special ride. The ride will start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am. Where will it end ? Only Sandie knows.

    This ride replaces the regular Monday Morning Ride from FTG.

  • June 11, 2026 – Mystery Ride - Start at Schwerkolt Cottage at 10 am

    This is the ride that was cancelled a few weeks ago. Theo will lead us on a real mystery ride, starting at Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham at 10 am

  • June 14, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start at 10 am

    Meet near the war memorial shaped like an obelisk near the end of South Rd. We will be following the Bayside Bike Path to Docklands and back

Monthly Calendar

Events in June 2026

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1June 1, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

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June 1, 2026

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be between 40 to 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

2June 2, 2026 3June 3, 2026 4June 4, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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June 4, 2026

Start at the Woori Yallock car park at 10 am. Lunch will be at the Gladsydale Bakehouse from 12 noon

More about Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

5June 5, 2026 6June 6, 2026 7June 7, 2026
8June 8, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride to Celebrate the Reign of Queen Sandie - start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am

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June 8, 2026

Each year the reigning King or Queen is honoured by allowing them to conduct a special "Royal Ride". All Ghostriders are summoned to come along and show respect and gratitude by joining this special ride. The ride will start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am. Where will it end ? Only Sandie knows.

This ride replaces the regular Monday Morning Ride from FTG.

More about Special Ride to Celebrate the Reign of Queen Sandie - start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am

9June 9, 2026 10June 10, 2026 11June 11, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMystery Ride - Start at Schwerkolt Cottage at 10 am

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June 11, 2026

This is the ride that was cancelled a few weeks ago. Theo will lead us on a real mystery ride, starting at Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham at 10 am

More about Mystery Ride - Start at Schwerkolt Cottage at 10 am

12June 12, 2026 13June 13, 2026 14June 14, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start at 10 am

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June 14, 2026

Meet near the war memorial shaped like an obelisk near the end of South Rd. We will be following the Bayside Bike Path to Docklands and back

More about Special Weekend Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start at 10 am

15June 15, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - start at FTG Library at 9 am

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June 15, 2026

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be between 40 to 60 km in length and may include significant on road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG Library at 9 am

16June 16, 2026 17June 17, 2026 18June 18, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

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June 18, 2026

Meet in the Mullum Mullum Reserve is time for a start at 10 am sharp. We will be riding to Wattle Glen and back

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19June 19, 2026 20June 20, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

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June 20, 2026

Meet in the carpark of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stop around for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

21June 21, 2026
22June 22, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - start at FTG Library at 9 am

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June 22, 2026

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be between 40 to 60 km in length and may include significant on road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG Library at 9 am

23June 23, 2026 24June 24, 2026 25June 25, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to follow

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June 25, 2026

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26June 26, 2026 27June 27, 2026 28June 28, 2026
29June 29, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - start at FTG Library at 9 am

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June 29, 2026

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be between 40 to 60 km in length and may include significant on road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG Library at 9 am

30June 30, 2026 1July 1, 2026 2July 2, 2026 3July 3, 2026 4July 4, 2026 5July 5, 2026
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