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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which we Rode the Warby Trail (I think)

January 18, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

Maybe I’m just getting old. Or maybe it’s because I waited too long before completing this official account of the

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In Which Heat Stress Fractures the Peloton

January 11, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

Out of respect for the predicted heat wave conditions I thought it only wise to reduce the length of the

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In Which Peter is Scratched from the Ride

January 4, 2007August 14, 2012 admin

The first ride of the year is certainly an important occasion in the life of any cycling group. An opportunity

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In Which the Warbies go Troppo

December 14, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

One of the (many) things that makes the Ghost Riders Group so special is the large number of hallowed traditions

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In Which we Achieve Perfection (well almost)

December 7, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

It certainly caught me by surprise. Just as we were making good progress riding up the steady hill to Wandin,

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In Which The Warbies are Exposed

November 30, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

With only 3 Thursday afternoon rides remaining for 2006 I was looking forward to a respectable turnout of riders. As

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In Which my mind Went Blank

November 23, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

They say that one of the first signs of getting old is loss of memory. Although I am sure I

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In Which Gary Retires at 52 not out

November 9, 2006September 3, 2012 admin

According to the official chronicles of the Ghost Riders, Gary joined us for the first time on 10th February 2005.

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In Which we are Attacked by A Giant Snake

October 26, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

It certainly was an horrific sight. Not only was the trail covered in protruding cobblestones, but the uphill gradient was

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In Which Big Al Makes His Comeback

October 19, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

Although I was still not feeling recovered enough to complete a full transit of the trail, the weather was just

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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 January 2025

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30December 30, 2024 31December 31, 2024 1January 1, 2025 2January 2, 2025 3January 3, 2025 4January 4, 2025 5January 5, 2025
6January 6, 2025 7January 7, 2025 8January 8, 2025 9January 9, 2025 10January 10, 2025 11January 11, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at 9 am

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January 11, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. Because of predicted high temperatures the ride will be shortened accordingly. After the ride you are invited to stay behind in the air conditioned comfort of the cafe by the lakeside.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at 9 am

12January 12, 2025
13January 13, 2025●(1 event)

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

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January 13, 2025

Meet in the car park near the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

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

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

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January 16, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for 10 am start. The ride will be around 45 km in length with a lunch stop along the way.

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17January 17, 2025 18January 18, 2025 19January 19, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Hastings to Balnarring - start at 9 am at Hastings

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January 19, 2025

Meet in the car park near the Pelican Society at Hastings in time for a 9 am start. We will be following the bike path and boardwalk to Balnarring and back.  Lunch will be at the Tulum Store at Balnarring Beach.

More about Special Ride - Hastings to Balnarring - start at 9 am at Hastings

20January 20, 2025●(1 event)

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

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January 20, 2025

Meet in the car park near the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

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

Category: GeneralWarby TRail Breakfast Ride - start at 8 am

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January 23, 2025

Meet in the Woori Station car park in time for a 8 am start. We will be riding towards Warburton before meeting at the Gladysdale Bakehouse for morning tea at 10 am

More about Warby TRail Breakfast Ride - start at 8 am

24January 24, 2025 25January 25, 2025 26January 26, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAustralia Day - Special RIde - Anderson to Cowes - start at 10 am NEW DATE - SUNDAY 26TH JAN

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January 26, 2025

After consideration it has been decided to bring this forward to Sunday 26th Jan, This is because the weather on Monday would be entirely unsuitable for riding. The weather on Sunday is looking perfect with a top temperature in the low 20s.

We have now been informed that the Annual Kilcunda Lobster Festival is being held on Sunday. That means that parking in and around Kilcunda will be difficult. The official start for this ride has now been shifted to the Anderson roundabout (just up the hill from Kilcunda). The start time will be 10 am. There are toilets at the car park.

If you want to start a little further on, you could join at Lookout Rd at around 10.15 am. Alternatively you could meet us at San Remo (probably around 10.35 am)

This ride replaces the regular FTG Monday Morning Ride.

More about Australia Day - Special RIde - Anderson to Cowes - start at 10 am NEW DATE - SUNDAY 26TH JAN

27January 27, 2025 28January 28, 2025 29January 29, 2025 30January 30, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralOfficial Opening of the the Koo Wee Rup Trail - start in the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am

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January 30, 2025

We have been invited by the people behind the Victoria's Big Build to participate in the opening of the new Koo Wee Rup Trail from Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup. In return for our participation, they will bribe us with free coffee.

The plans are still being finalised, but the start point will be the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am. Please meet there and await further instructions. Apparently we will be filmed and photographed and our progress may even be followed by official drone camera.

After the welcome at the start, we will be making our way to Gloria Jeans for our free coffees, before joining the new trail to Koo Wee Rup. Lunch will be at Deganis Cafe in Koo Wee Rup.

More about Official Opening of the the Koo Wee Rup Trail - start in the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am

31January 31, 2025 1February 1, 2025 2February 2, 2025
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