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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

  • August 9, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - Yarra Flats to Latrobe Uni Loop - Now Cancelled

    This ride starts in the Yarra Flats car park at 10 am and then follow the Darebin Creek Trail to Latrobe Uni and back. Due to the poor response and the challenging weather conditions,, this ride has now been cancelled.

  • 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.

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