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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

  • 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

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26August 26, 2024●●(2 events)

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

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August 26, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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Category: GeneralTeam Departs for 2024 Epic Elbe Ride

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August 26, 2024

22 Riders will be taking part in an epic ride across Europe from Hamburg to Vienna.

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27August 27, 2024 28August 28, 2024 29August 29, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Start at Arkoonah Park at 10 am

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August 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of Arkoonah Park (enter via Gate 5) in time for a 10 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a lunch stop along the way.

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30August 30, 2024 31August 31, 2024 1September 1, 2024
2September 2, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 2, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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3September 3, 2024 4September 4, 2024 5September 5, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Beaconsfield - start at 10 am

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September 5, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow an interesting collection of bike paths to Beaconsfield and back. Lunch will be at BTs Cafe in Beaconsfield/.

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6September 6, 2024 7September 7, 2024 8September 8, 2024
9September 9, 2024 10September 10, 2024 11September 11, 2024 12September 12, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSmall Group Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

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September 12, 2024

Since we will have 22 riders in Europe and another 20 or more in Adelaide, the numbers will eb depleted. Those that would like to meet to share a small group ride could meet by the Kiosk in Jells Park in time for a 10 am start.

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13September 13, 2024 14September 14, 2024 15September 15, 2024
16September 16, 2024 17September 17, 2024 18September 18, 2024 19September 19, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 19, 2024

Meet in the car park in Basil Drive, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. The ride will be to Docklands and back again.

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20September 20, 2024 21September 21, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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September 21, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way. Aftet the ride the riders are invited to stay around to share lunch at the Chimes Eatery by the lake.

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22September 22, 2024
23September 23, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 23, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be between 40 to 60 km with a mixture of bike paths and road riding. Not for beginners.

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24September 24, 2024 25September 25, 2024 26September 26, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 26, 2024

Meet in the car park at the old Woori Yallock Station, in time for a 10 am start.

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27September 27, 2024 28September 28, 2024 29September 29, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Clematis to Gembrook - start at Clematis at 10 am

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September 29, 2024

Meet in the far end of the car park at Paradise Hotel in time for 10 am start. The ride will follow the trail through Emerald and Cockatoo to Gembrook and back.

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30September 30, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 30, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be between 40 to 60 km with a mixture of bike paths and road riding. Not for beginners.

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

1October 1, 2024 2October 2, 2024 3October 3, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Croydon to Pettys Orchard - start at 10 am

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October 3, 2024

Meet in Kirtain Drive, Croydon for a start at 10 am. The ride will proceed to Pettys Orchard and back

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4October 4, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders 2024 Epic Elbe Ride Finishes in Vienna

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October 4, 2024

The team arrives in Vienna, after riding along the Elbe, Vltava and Danube Rivers from Hamburg

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5October 5, 2024 6October 6, 2024
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