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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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Weekly Ride Stories 

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 29, 2026 – Ghostriders Epic France Ride Start in Joigny, France

    38 riders from the Ghostriders will be taking part in an epic, long distance ride across France, from Burgundy to the Atlantic Coast at Le Croisic.

  • August 31, 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.

  • September 3, 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. We ride for two hours before meeting together for lunch.

  • September 7, 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.

  • September 10, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Beaconsfield - start at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike trails to Beaconsfield and back

Monthly Calendar

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31August 31, 2026●(1 event)

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

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August 31, 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

1September 1, 2026 2September 2, 2026 3September 3, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 3, 2026

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start. We ride for two hours before meeting together for lunch.

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

4September 4, 2026 5September 5, 2026 6September 6, 2026
7September 7, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 7, 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

8September 8, 2026 9September 9, 2026 10September 10, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 10, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike trails to Beaconsfield and back

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

11September 11, 2026 12September 12, 2026 13September 13, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Newport to Brimbank Park - start at 10 am

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September 13, 2026

Meet in the Strand car park in Newport, in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the beautiful Maribyrnong River Trail to Brimbank Park and back.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Newport to Brimbank Park - start at 10 am

14September 14, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 14, 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

15September 15, 2026 16September 16, 2026 17September 17, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 17, 2026

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start. We ride for 2 hours before meeting together for lunch.

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

18September 18, 2026 19September 19, 2026●(1 event)

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

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September 19, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre 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 we usually stop for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

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

20September 20, 2026
21September 21, 2026●(1 event)

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

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September 21, 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

22September 22, 2026 23September 23, 2026 24September 24, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 24, 2026

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - details to follow

25September 25, 2026 26September 26, 2026 27September 27, 2026
28September 28, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 28, 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

29September 29, 2026 30September 30, 2026 1October 1, 2026●(1 event)

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

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October 1, 2026

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start. We ride for 2 hours before meeting together for lunch at 12 noon.

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

2October 2, 2026 3October 3, 2026 4October 4, 2026
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