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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which You Can’t Believe the Forecasts

January 3, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

(This ride account submitted by Jon Bate) It was time for the Thursday arvo Warby Trail ride, the first for

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In Which Crasher Comes Back (Yet again)

November 14, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

I remember reading somewhere that Dame Nellie Melba made more comeback appearances than anyone else in history. While this may

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In Which Summer Draws Nigh

November 8, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

There is one part of the trail that typifies summer more than any other part. There is no doubt that

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In Which we Do the Snail Slalem

October 25, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

Although I don’t mind riding through the occasional passing shower on the bike, I must admit that I am not

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In Which Fear Strikes the Peloton

September 27, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

Since I had a job in Milgrove on Thursday morning it made sense for me to start the ride at

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In Which Paul Gets Stung

September 20, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

Sometimes all it takes is a very small thing to spoil a good ride. A minute hole in a tube

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In Which we see PINK!

September 13, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

As I pulled into the car park at Mt Evelyn I was pleased to see a group of yellow shirts

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In Which Tight Cleats Get Revenge

September 6, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

There is only one thing worse than suffering the ignomy of a “decleating incident” and that is suffering such an

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In Which Hooters pays a Rare Visit

August 30, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

The final Thursday ride for winter is always a cause for some celebration. Cyclists the world over eagerly look forward

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In Which Goldie does a Dossie

August 23, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

Sitting down in the sunshine at Milgrove I had an opportunity to do a quick head count. The final tally

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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 January 2026

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12January 12, 2026 13January 13, 2026 14January 14, 2026 15January 15, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFirst Ride for 2026 - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

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January 15, 2026

Meet in the car park at Woori Yallock Station in time for a 9 am start. We will be riding towards Lilydale before meeting at the Carriage Cafe for morning tea at 11 am. All riders can choose how far they wish to ride.

This is our first ride for 2026

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16January 16, 2026 17January 17, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFirst Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2026 - start ay Pakenham at 9 am

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January 17, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride all the riders are invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

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19January 19, 2026●(1 event)

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

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January 19, 2026

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for 9 am start.

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20January 20, 2026 21January 21, 2026 22January 22, 2026●(1 event)

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

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January 22, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Basketball Stadium in time for a 10 am start.

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23January 23, 2026 24January 24, 2026 25January 25, 2026
26January 26, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Australia Day Ride - Kilcunda to Cowes - start at Kilcunda at 10 am

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January 26, 2026

The ride will officially start at Kilcunda (opposite the coffee shop) at 10 am. We will follow the Bass Coast Rail Trail to Anderson, then proceed via San Remo to Cowes. Those that want a longer ride could start at the Wonthaggi Mitre 10 at 9 am and follow the full length of the rail trail to join the rest at Kilcunda.

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27January 27, 2026 28January 28, 2026 29January 29, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

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January 29, 2026

Warby Trail Breakfast Ride, Start at Woori Yallock at 9 am.

 

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