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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which The President Pops a Spoke

March 23, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

This brilliant account supplied by Warren Billson (aka Spanner) The weather for the Bright ride the previous week was absolutely

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In Which Doc Takes the High Road

March 9, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

After enduring so many hot days on the Warburton Trail I suspect that we will all be relieved when this

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In Which Bowie Achieves a PB

March 2, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

In my opinion there is nothing like a perfect Autumn day to experience the absolute best that cycling has to

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In Which Summer ends with a Bang

February 23, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

Although the long daylight hours of summer provide extra opportunities for cycling, I must admit that I am always a

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In Which Peter Takes a Short Detour

February 16, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

Ever since we started riding the Warburton Trail as a group, the “twilight ride” has been a very popular variation

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In Which The President Pulls the Plug

February 9, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

I like to pride myself on the fact that I have a better attendance record than any other member of

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In Which John Makes a Frightening Discovery

February 2, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

Over the past few weeks I have a succession of inquiries from the web site from potential riders wanting to

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In Which we Have TWO Fiery Encounters

January 24, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

As I headed off towards Warburton I have to admit that I was still feeling rather robbed. A lot of

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In Which Punctures Come in Pairs

January 19, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

“Where’s Bowie”, someone belatedly asked as we gathered at the Launching Place traffic lights. A few heads turned around. “Don’t

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In Which we Take our Business Elsewhere

January 12, 2006August 13, 2012 admin

“Is that the guy who is always paranoid about the weather at Cape Otway?” she asked. I could hardly believe

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Upcoming Events

  • May 31, 2026 – Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Chelsea Bicentennial Park, Scotch Parade, Chelsea in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a mixture of bike paths to and from Baxter.

    All riders planning to take part will need to let me know by Saturday morning. If there are insufficient starters the ride will be cancelled.

  • June 1, 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.

  • June 4, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Start at the Woori Yallock car park at 10 am. Lunch will be at the Gladsydale Bakehouse from 12 noon

  • June 8, 2026 – Special Ride to Celebrate the Reign of Queen Sandie - start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am

    Each year the reigning King or Queen is honoured by allowing them to conduct a special "Royal Ride". All Ghostriders are summoned to come along and show respect and gratitude by joining this special ride. The ride will start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am. Where will it end ? Only Sandie knows.

    This ride replaces the regular Monday Morning Ride from FTG.

  • June 11, 2026 – Mystery Ride - Start at Schwerkolt Cottage at 10 am

    This is the ride that was cancelled a few weeks ago. Theo will lead us on a real mystery ride, starting at Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham at 10 am

Monthly Calendar

Events in May 1957

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29April 29, 1957 30April 30, 1957 1May 1, 1957 2May 2, 1957 3May 3, 1957 4May 4, 1957 5May 5, 1957
6May 6, 1957 7May 7, 1957 8May 8, 1957 9May 9, 1957 10May 10, 1957 11May 11, 1957 12May 12, 1957
13May 13, 1957 14May 14, 1957 15May 15, 1957 16May 16, 1957 17May 17, 1957 18May 18, 1957 19May 19, 1957
20May 20, 1957 21May 21, 1957 22May 22, 1957 23May 23, 1957 24May 24, 1957 25May 25, 1957 26May 26, 1957
27May 27, 1957 28May 28, 1957 29May 29, 1957 30May 30, 1957 31May 31, 1957 1June 1, 1957 2June 2, 1957
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