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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 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.

  • May 4, 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.

Monthly Calendar

Events in August 2023

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31July 31, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 31, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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1August 1, 2023 2August 2, 2023 3August 3, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 3, 2023

This weel we will be riding from Stud Rd to Wheelers Hill, via a loop route. Lunch will be at the Code 5 Cafe in Wheelers Hill .

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4August 4, 2023 5August 5, 2023 6August 6, 2023
7August 7, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 7, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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8August 8, 2023 9August 9, 2023 10August 10, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Arkoonha Park at 10 am

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August 10, 2023

Our program of winter Mystery Rides continues. This is our final winter Mystery Ride for this year. The ride will start at Arkoonah Park in Beaconsfield at 10 am sharp. We will be enjoying a mysterious route around lots of different bike paths, including a lovely lunch stop. The total ride will be around 45 km in length.

 

 

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Arkoonha Park at 10 am

11August 11, 2023 12August 12, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Newport to Brimbank Park along the Maribyrnong River Trail - start at 10 am

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August 12, 2023

Meet in The Strand car park in Newport in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the Maribyrnong River Trail to Brimbank Park and back again.

 

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13August 13, 2023
14August 14, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 14, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

15August 15, 2023 16August 16, 2023 17August 17, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 17, 2023

Meet at the Woori Yallock station car park in time for a 10 am start. All riders are free to ride as far as they like, before meeting for lunch at 12 noon.

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18August 18, 2023 19August 19, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 19, 2023

This monthly ride is intended to give riders who live in the Eastern suburbs a chance to explore the local bike paths and make new friends. The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am sharp, and is usually around 40 km in length, with a coffee stop along the way. All types of bike are welcome.

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

20August 20, 2023
21August 21, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 21, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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22August 22, 2023 23August 23, 2023 24August 24, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

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August 24, 2023

Meet in the car park of the Mullum Mullum Reserve Donvale, in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a succession of bike paths to Wattle Glen (or Hurstbridge) and back again.

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25August 25, 2023 26August 26, 2023 27August 27, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFairfield to Williamstown Ride - Start at Fairfield at 10 am

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August 27, 2023

Meet in Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield in time for a 10 am start. The ride follows an interesting succession of bike trails to Williamstown and back again.

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28August 28, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 28, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

29August 29, 2023 30August 30, 2023 31August 31, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Wheelers Hill - start at Malvern East at 10 am

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August 31, 2023

The ride will start in Malvern East at 10 am. Meet in the car park on Basil Drive (near the RSL). The ride will follow the Scothman's Creek Trail to Wheelers Hill and back again.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Wheelers Hill - start at Malvern East at 10 am

1September 1, 2023 2September 2, 2023 3September 3, 2023
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