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Past Overseas Rides 

The 2008 Great China Ride “The Limestone Trail”

April 10, 2008September 9, 2012 admin

Thursday 20th March – Melbourne After 12 months of planning our plane finally took off from Tullamarine airport at 9.20

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which I return to the Peloton

April 10, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

After being absent in China for the last three weeks I was really starting to miss the regular Thursday afternoon

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In Which Global Warming Hits Home

March 13, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

It’s no secret. I hate hot water. No. I don’t just mean dislike – I mean HATE with a capital

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In Which The Bermuda Triangle Moves to Warburton

March 6, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

Lothar was obviously agitated and concerned. “I don’t know vot has happened to Jon”, he stammered “vun minute he voz

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Heather Brings her Bionic Leg

February 21, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

There is no doubt that Heather is a keen rider. Ever since she started riding the trail with us last

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In Which Steve Shows His Skill

February 14, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

“I’ve got a brand new pair of cycling shoes”, Steve boldly announced as he got out of the car, “and

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In Which I Could Not Believe My Eyes

January 31, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

“Could I please ride with you this Thursday?”, the mystery emailer implored me. He also went on to explain that,

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In Which The President Comes Unstuck

January 24, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

I figure that if you are going to the doctor you may as well get your money’s worth. “Just give

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In Which We Encounter Miss December and the Voodoo Dofunny

January 17, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

During the solar enriched annual period of daylight savings it has become customary to schedule one or two of our

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ride cancelled due to heat

January 10, 2008August 14, 2012 admin
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Upcoming Events

  • April 20, 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.

  • April 23, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Jells Park top Tooronga - start at 10 am

    Meet near the kiosk in Jells Park in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Tooronga and back.

  • April 25, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - Newport to Pt Cook - start at 10 am

    Meet in the Strand Car Park in time for a 10 am start. This is near the big chimney at the old power station. We will be following a series of bike paths along the bay to Pt Cook and back.

  • April 27, 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.

  • April 30, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start.

Monthly Calendar

Events in February 2025

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27January 27, 2025 28January 28, 2025 29January 29, 2025 30January 30, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralOfficial Opening of the the Koo Wee Rup Trail - start in the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am

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January 30, 2025

We have been invited by the people behind the Victoria's Big Build to participate in the opening of the new Koo Wee Rup Trail from Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup. In return for our participation, they will bribe us with free coffee.

The plans are still being finalised, but the start point will be the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am. Please meet there and await further instructions. Apparently we will be filmed and photographed and our progress may even be followed by official drone camera.

After the welcome at the start, we will be making our way to Gloria Jeans for our free coffees, before joining the new trail to Koo Wee Rup. Lunch will be at Deganis Cafe in Koo Wee Rup.

More about Official Opening of the the Koo Wee Rup Trail - start in the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am

31January 31, 2025 1February 1, 2025 2February 2, 2025
3February 3, 2025●(1 event)

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

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February 3, 2025

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km or so, with a morning tea stop along the way. It may involve road riding and so is not for beginners.

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

4February 4, 2025 5February 5, 2025 6February 6, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park along the Elster Trail - start at 10 am

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February 6, 2025

Meet in Higgins Rd Bentleigh in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Elster Canal, Elwood Canal and Bayside Paths to Albert Park and back. Lunch will be at the Sons of Mary Cafe.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park along the Elster Trail - start at 10 am

7February 7, 2025 8February 8, 2025 9February 9, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Darebin Creek/Latrobe Uni - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am

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February 9, 2025

We will be following the Main Yarra and Darebin Creek Trails to Latrobe Uni and back again.

More about Special Ride - Darebin Creek/Latrobe Uni - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am

10February 10, 2025●(1 event)

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

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February 10, 2025

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km or so, with a morning tea stop along the way. It may involve road riding and so is not for beginners.

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

11February 11, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFirst Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm, Knoxfield at 8 pm

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February 11, 2025

Time to charge up your lights and join us under the full moon. We will be following the Dandenong Creek and Eastlink Trails to Dandenong and back. High powered lights required (not flashing).

More about First Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm, Knoxfield at 8 pm

12February 12, 2025 13February 13, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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February 13, 2025

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for an 8 am start. We will be riding towards Lilydale with morning tea at the Carriage Cafe from 10 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

14February 14, 2025 15February 15, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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February 15, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

16February 16, 2025
17February 17, 2025●(1 event)

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

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February 17, 2025

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km or so, with a morning tea stop along the way. It may involve road riding and so is not for beginners.

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

18February 18, 2025 19February 19, 2025 20February 20, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Bentleigh East - start at 10 am

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February 20, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a series of bike paths to Bentleigh East and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Bentleigh East - start at 10 am

21February 21, 2025 22February 22, 2025 23February 23, 2025
24February 24, 2025●(1 event)

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

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February 24, 2025

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km or so, with a morning tea stop along the way. It may involve road riding and so is not for beginners.

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

25February 25, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSecond Summer Night Ride - Warby Trail - start at Woori Yallock at 8 pm

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February 25, 2025

Charge up your headlights and meet us at Woori at 8 pm. We will be riding the Warby Trail under the stars and hopefully looking for a place to have coffee.

More about Second Summer Night Ride - Warby Trail - start at Woori Yallock at 8 pm

26February 26, 2025 27February 27, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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February 27, 2025

This week we will be riding towards Warburton, with morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse at 10 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

28February 28, 2025 1March 1, 2025 2March 2, 2025
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