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The 2007 Great China Ride

The Trip Begins When I first had the privilege of completing a bicycle ride through Yunnan Province to Tiger Leaping

After the late end to our event filled night ride of the previous evening and a significant backlog of work

Although I have now ridden the Warburton Trail over 200 times over the past 5 years, I can’t recall ever

I had to admit that I was starting to get more than a little anxious. After all the time was

After all those months of fighting our way along the dusty trail under an unforgiving sun and with the flies

While there is absolutely no doubt that all cyclists enjoy eating cream cakes and drinking coffee it is equally true

Sometimes it is illuminating to look back into our official archives to relive the stories of rides past. At other

RIDING THE DUSKY TRAIL – story by Jon Bate Peter Warren is batching for a week, whilst wife Joan dutifully

The newcomer had been hovering around at Mt Evelyn for some time before finally coming over to us and introducing

Up till that point it had been yet another successful and most enjoyable ride along the Warburton Trail. Not only

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.
August 17, 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.