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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

  • August 9, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - Yarra Flats to Latrobe Uni Loop - start at 10 am

    This ride starts in the Yarra Flats car park at 10 am and then follow the Darebin Creek Trail to Latrobe Uni and back

  • 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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