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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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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 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.

 

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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