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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which A Revival Takes Place

August 16, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

After the cold and wet of the Yarra Valley winter I suppose it was not surprising that our numbers had

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In Which we Get Blown Away

August 9, 2007September 3, 2012 admin

Referring to it merely as a “head wind” does not nearly do it justice. For the past month or so

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In Which Duncan Stages a Comeback

August 2, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

Those of our riders who have been with us for a long time may remember that way back in the

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“In Which The HWG’s (Head Wind Gods) Get Us Again!”

July 26, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

By special guest Rider Constable Paul “Tubby” Clarke Ever since joining the Warby Ghost Riders, it has been my ambition

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In Which all but the Silly stayed Home

July 19, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

With continuous rain pouring from the leaden sky all morning I took the only sensible decision and stayed home. I

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In Which The Brass Monkeys Needed Counselling

July 12, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

I heard from Peter yesterday. He is enjoying himself up in sunny Mackay and had just finished yet another of

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In Which Jon is Thankful he’s NOT a Brass Monkey

June 29, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

Story Provided by Jon Bate I looked out the window on Thursday morning, the 28 th, pondering if I’d ride

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In Which The Solstice Slays the Peloton

June 21, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

I don’t know the reason, but it seems that ever since I returned from China I have not stopped running.

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In Which Wicked Wobblers Wuin our Wide

May 24, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

Although I have been back from the latest China Ride for over a month I have only been able to

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In Which Andrew Embraces the Wetness

May 17, 2007September 3, 2012 admin

Story suplied by Andrew Dunne after the President exercised common sense and stayed home I met Paul at Mount Evelyn

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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 October 2025

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29September 29, 2025●(1 event)

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

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September 29, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

30September 30, 2025 1October 1, 2025 2October 2, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
October 2, 2025

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

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

3October 3, 2025 4October 4, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Kororoit Creek Trail - now cancelled

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October 4, 2025

The ride will start in Altona at 10am. This ride was put together by David Yates, but since he is now out of action, we will have to cancel it this time. Maybe next year ?

More about Special Weekend Ride - Kororoit Creek Trail - now cancelled

5October 5, 2025
6October 6, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
October 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

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

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

N/A
October 9, 2025

This week many of our regular riders will be absent while taking part in our Canberra Rides. Those that are left can meet for a ride starting at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am. The destination will be chosen by those present at the start.

More about Special Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

10October 10, 2025 11October 11, 2025 12October 12, 2025
13October 13, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
October 13, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

14October 14, 2025 15October 15, 2025 16October 16, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Thursday Ride starting at Jells Park at 10am

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October 16, 2025

This week many of our regular riders will be absent while taking part in our Canberra Rides. Those that are left can meet for a ride starting at the Jells Park at 10 am. Meet at the kiosk. The destination will be chosen by those present at the start.

More about Special Thursday Ride starting at Jells Park at 10am

17October 17, 2025 18October 18, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride = start in Pakenham at 9 am

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October 18, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride = start in Pakenham at 9 am

19October 19, 2025
20October 20, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
October 20, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

21October 21, 2025 22October 22, 2025 23October 23, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Thursday Ride - start at Stud RD Indoor Stadium at 10 am

N/A
October 23, 2025

This week many of our regular riders will be absent while taking part in our Canberra Rides. Those that are left can meet for a ride starting at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am. The destination will be chosen by those present at the start.

More about Special Thursday Ride - start at Stud RD Indoor Stadium at 10 am

24October 24, 2025 25October 25, 2025 26October 26, 2025
27October 27, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
October 27, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

28October 28, 2025 29October 29, 2025 30October 30, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
October 30, 2025

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

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

31October 31, 2025 1November 1, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Fish Creek to Toora and back

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November 1, 2025

Start at Fish Creek Picnic Shelter at 10 am and ride the Great Southern Rail Trail to Toora and back. Lunch will be at Toora.

More about Special Ride - Fish Creek to Toora and back

2November 2, 2025
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