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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which the President Pikes Out

August 3, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

Once upon a time the decision would have been simple. Way back in the Ghostrider Dreamtime I saw everything in

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In Which we all Lose It!

July 27, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

Another fine day on the Warburton Trail. It is starting to look as if the normal winter’s rains have bypassed

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In Which we Have Spring in July

July 20, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

Although we are all committed cyclists I have to admit that is is so much easier to turn out for

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In Which UNO Where we Go

July 13, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

Once or twice a year we swap the familiar territory of the Warburton Trail for the more wide open spaces

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In Which we get a Police Escort

July 6, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

It is amazing how exercise and a disciplined mind can bring such a remarkable change to a person’s physique. When

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In Which the Sun Shines while The Wind Howls

June 29, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

It would be hard to overestimate the excitement we felt as we unpacked our bikes at Mt Evelyn. After all,

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In Which the Rain Goes to Cape Otway

June 22, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

I guess it’s true to say that no-one really loves riding in the rain. If we had our choice we

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In Which Ross Gains His Jersey

June 15, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

Flying up the final hill to Warburton at over 30 kph, it was hard to believe that the rider in

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In Which Bruno Goes a Bolting

June 8, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

The Peloton Mal Bowmaker Bob Leedham John Dawson Lothar Rockmann Phil Jones Dennis Dawson Peter Warren Garry Hall Willem Schadd

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In Which Winter Starts with a Bang

June 1, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

A Peloton (started from Emerald) Mal (Bolter) Doswell Lothar (Lex) Rockmann B Peloton (Mt Evelyn) 2 Bob Leedham Big Al

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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 July 2025

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30June 30, 2025●(1 event)

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

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June 30, 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

1July 1, 2025 2July 2, 2025 3July 3, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Ride = Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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July 3, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding towards Warburton with lunch at the Gladsydale Bakehouse from 12 noon.

More about Warby Trail Ride = Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

4July 4, 2025 5July 5, 2025 6July 6, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start near end of South Rd at 10 am

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July 6, 2025

Meet at the war memorial "obelisk" near the beach end of South Rd in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Bayside Bike Path to Port Melbourne, then continue along the coast, under Westgate Bridge, to Docklands. Return via a different route.

More about Special Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start near end of South Rd at 10 am

7July 7, 2025●(1 event)

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

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July 7, 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

8July 8, 2025 9July 9, 2025 10July 10, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Details to Follow

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July 10, 2025

Another mystery ride beckons, details to follow

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Details to Follow

11July 11, 2025 12July 12, 2025 13July 13, 2025
14July 14, 2025●(1 event)

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

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July 14, 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

15July 15, 2025 16July 16, 2025 17July 17, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Studley Park - start at 10 am

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July 17, 2025

Meet in Basil St, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Gardiners Creel and Main Yarra Trails to the Studley Park Boathouse, then return via the Anniversary Trail

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Studley Park - start at 10 am

18July 18, 2025 19July 19, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

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July 19, 2025

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

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

20July 20, 2025
21July 21, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 21, 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

22July 22, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders 23rd Birthday Luncheon - Clematis Paradise Hotel from 12noon

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July 22, 2025

You are all invited to join us for lunch at the Paradise Hotel in Clematis. This is to celebrate the achievement of completing 23 years of rides, both in Australia and all over the world. Bookings are essential and must be made through David Yates.

More about Ghostriders 23rd Birthday Luncheon - Clematis Paradise Hotel from 12noon

23July 23, 2025 24July 24, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Start at Arkoonah Park - Beaconsfield

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July 24, 2025

Meet in Arkoonah Park, Beaconsfield in time for a 10 am start. There is plenty of parking available (and toilets), and sometimes even a coffee van as well. We will be expoloring some local bike networks with a special lunch stop along the way. The ride will be around 45 km in length with no serious hills.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Start at Arkoonah Park - Beaconsfield

25July 25, 2025 26July 26, 2025 27July 27, 2025
28July 28, 2025●(1 event)

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

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July 28, 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

29July 29, 2025 30July 30, 2025 31July 31, 2025●(1 event)

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

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July 31, 2025

Start at the Woori Yallock car cark at 10 am then ride towards Lilydale. Lunch at the Carriage Cafe from 12 noon.

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

1August 1, 2025 2August 2, 2025 3August 3, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - start at Chelsea Bicenntial Park at 10 am

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August 3, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Chelsea Bicenntenial Park in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Baxter and back.

More about Special Weekend Ride - start at Chelsea Bicenntial Park at 10 am

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