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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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Weekly Ride Stories 

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

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25September 25, 2023●(1 event)

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

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September 25, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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26September 26, 2023 27September 27, 2023 28September 28, 2023●(1 event)

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

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September 28, 2023

Meet at the Woori Yallock car park in time for a start at 10 am

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

29September 29, 2023 30September 30, 2023 1October 1, 2023
2October 2, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 2, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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3October 3, 2023 4October 4, 2023 5October 5, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Croydon to Pettys Orchard - start at 10 am

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October 5, 2023

Meet at Kirtain Drive, Croydon, in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the Mullum Mullum Trail to Pettys Orchard and back again.

 

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6October 6, 2023 7October 7, 2023 8October 8, 2023
9October 9, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 9, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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10October 10, 2023 11October 11, 2023 12October 12, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 12, 2023

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

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13October 13, 2023 14October 14, 2023 15October 15, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAcheron Way to Narbethong - start at Cement Creek car park at 10 am

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October 15, 2023

Meet in the Cement Creek car park (near the toilet block) in time for a 10 am start. The ride follows the famous Acheron Way to Narbethong and back. Since much of the surface is unsealed, this ride is not suitable for road bikes. It is also not for inexperienced riders.

More about Acheron Way to Narbethong - start at Cement Creek car park at 10 am

16October 16, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 16, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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17October 17, 2023 18October 18, 2023 19October 19, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 19, 2023

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium, in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow an assortment of bike trails to Berwick and back again. Lunch will be in Berwick.

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20October 20, 2023 21October 21, 2023 22October 22, 2023
23October 23, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 23, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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24October 24, 2023 25October 25, 2023 26October 26, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 26, 2023

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

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27October 27, 2023 28October 28, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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October 28, 2023

The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am sharp. It will follow a mixture of local bike paths for around 40 km, with a coffee stop along the way.

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29October 29, 2023
30October 30, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 30, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

31October 31, 2023 1November 1, 2023 2November 2, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at 10 am at Chelsea Bicentennial Park

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November 2, 2023

Meet in the carpark of the Chelsea Bicentennial Park in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the local bike paths and Peninsula Link to Baxter and back again. Lunch will be at Sage's Cottage Homestead Cafe.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at 10 am at Chelsea Bicentennial Park

3November 3, 2023 4November 4, 2023 5November 5, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGreat Vic Rail Trail - Yea to Alexandra - start at Yea at 10am sharp

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November 5, 2023

The ride will start at the old Yea Railway Station at 10 am sharp. If you get there early, you may have time to share a coffee at the bakery before the ride starts. The ride will follow the rail trail to Alexandra and back again. Lunch will be in Alexandra. The total ride length will be around 80km, so not for beginners.

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