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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which We Meet a “Real” Ghost

March 10, 2005August 12, 2012 admin

(Story Provided by Guest Writer – Peter Warren) Dennis was to attend a meeting with BV today so it was

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which we Experience the Perfect TEN

March 3, 2005August 12, 2012 admin

Cruising down the long hill from Mt Evelyn, it was impossible not to feel exhilerated. After all, it was Thursday

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In Which we are Pursued by a TOPLESS Warby Groupie

February 24, 2005August 12, 2012 admin

With the temperature tipped to rocket to near 40C on the trail, I suspected that this was always going to

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In Which a Weckweational Wider Wuns Over a Wicious Weptile

February 17, 2005August 12, 2012 admin

With the influx of new members into our weekday peloton I had been looking forward to getting all of our

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In Which New Recruits Rush to Join the Warbies

February 10, 2005September 3, 2012 admin

After the chronicle of confusion that constituted last week’s ride I was more than a little anxious that the Warbies

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In Which Murphy Makes His Presence Felt

February 3, 2005August 12, 2012 admin

The weather wallahs at the Bureau had described it as “the perfect storm”. With over 150 mm of rain dumped

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In which we Achieve a Decoloton

January 20, 2005August 12, 2012 admin

I have always said that the prospect of new riders joining the group is a very exciting thought, even more

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In Which we Face a Scorcher

January 13, 2005August 12, 2012 admin

Hills, Head winds and Heat are the three pet hates of most cyclists (especially recreational ones). Although this was going

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In Which we introduce Snow White and Her 7 Dorks

December 16, 2004September 3, 2012 admin

It was with a degree of concern that I stood and looked at the sight before me. I always considered

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In Which Crasher Unveils His New Bike

December 9, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

“I can’t possibly ride this afternoon” John explained. “I checked on the Internet and there is a small cloud hovering

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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

Events in April 2026

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30March 30, 2026●(1 event)

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

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March 30, 2026

Meet in the FTG library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Since the rides often include significant road riding they are NOT for beginners.

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

31March 31, 2026 1April 1, 2026 2April 2, 2026●(1 event)

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

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April 2, 2026

Meet near the Jells Park kiosk in time for a 10 am start. The plan is to ride to Mont Albert and back, although this may be changed at the start.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Start at Jells Park at 10 am

3April 3, 2026 4April 4, 2026 5April 5, 2026
6April 6, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Easter Monday Ride - Berwick to Cranbourne Botanical Garden - start at 10 am

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April 6, 2026

Meet in Arkoonah Park Beaconsfield in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Cranbourne Botanical Garden and back/ This ride replaces the regular Monday morning ride from FTG.

More about Special Easter Monday Ride - Berwick to Cranbourne Botanical Garden - start at 10 am

7April 7, 2026 8April 8, 2026 9April 9, 2026●(1 event)

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

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April 9, 2026

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

More about Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

10April 10, 2026 11April 11, 2026 12April 12, 2026
13April 13, 2026●(1 event)

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

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April 13, 2026

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.

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

14April 14, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride for ebike riders - Start at Healesville at 10 am

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April 14, 2026

This one is for ebike riders only. We will be starting in Healesville and then riding up Chum Creek Rd to Toolangi and back. The climb is steady and an excellent chance to test out your bike and your legs.

More about Special Ride for ebike riders - Start at Healesville at 10 am

15April 15, 2026 16April 16, 2026●(1 event)

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

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April 16, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Waterways and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Waterways - start at 10 am

17April 17, 2026 18April 18, 2026●(1 event)

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

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April 18, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a start at 9 am. We will be riding for around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stop for lunch by the lake.

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

19April 19, 2026
20April 20, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 20, 2026

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.

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

21April 21, 2026 22April 22, 2026 23April 23, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Jells Park top Tooronga - start at 10 am

N/A
April 23, 2026

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.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Jells Park top Tooronga - start at 10 am

24April 24, 2026 25April 25, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Newport to Pt Cook - start at 10 am

N/A
April 25, 2026

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.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Newport to Pt Cook - start at 10 am

26April 26, 2026
27April 27, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 27, 2026

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.

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

28April 28, 2026 29April 29, 2026 30April 30, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 30, 2026

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

More about Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

1May 1, 2026 2May 2, 2026 3May 3, 2026
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