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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

  • August 6, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    All riders start at the old Woori Yallock Station car park at 10 am and ride for 2 hours before meeting together for lunch.

  • August 9, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - Yarra Flats to Latrobe Uni Loop - start at 10 am

    This ride starts in the Yarra Flats car park at 10 am and then follow the Darebin Creek Trail to Latrobe Uni and back

  • August 10, 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 60 km in length and may include significant on road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

  • August 13, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Akoonah Park, Beaconsfield at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of Akoonah Park, in time for a 10 am start. We meet near the entrance to the caravan park. There are public toilets available. The ride will be around 36 km in length and will showcase some of the ever growing network of bike trails in this region.

  • August 15, 2026 – Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

    meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd Pakenham, 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 we usually stop for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

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