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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which we Enjoy Our Day in the Sun

July 8, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

In a winter beset with coldness, wetness and persistant gale force winds, it was indeed a pleasant surprise to find

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In Which we Sink in Deeper & Deeper

June 29, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

The last time we rode the trail I was almost brought to grief by a patch of soft new Lilydale

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In Which The Warbies Suffer a Bad Blow

June 23, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

I guess I should have taken more notice of such an ominous portent of forthcoming doom. After all, it is

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In Which All Were Cold But I was Frozen

June 17, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

The past couple of Winters have proven to be what we could refer to as “Claytons’s Winters”, in other words

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In Which we Enjoy an Indian Summer

June 8, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

With the sun shining from a pure blue sky and the temperature actually hitting 20C it was hard to believe

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In Which we Meet Two St Kilda Girls

June 1, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

At 11.50 am my chances of being able to participate in the planned ride were starting to look about as

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In Which we Meet the Kryptonite Kid

May 29, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

Yesterday as I looked out my office window at the dark, low clouds and the torrential rain I knew that

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In Which we all Enjoy a Clayton’s

May 27, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

With the ever so fickle nature of Melbourne’s weather it is sometimes very hard to make the call on whether

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In Which we Get Passed by a Glacier

May 13, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

Long, long ago, far back in the dreamtime of the Ghost Riders there was talk of a mysterious extra Ghost

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In Which Age Catches Up WIth Us

May 6, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

Medical experts warn that by the time someone reaches Bob’s age almost 72% of their brain is no longer functioning.

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Upcoming Events

  • June 25, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Studley Park Boathouse car park at 10 am

    This one will be led by Steve Marriot. He always has a knack for leading us into new and unfamiliar territory, and this one will be no different. The ride will start in the car park of the Satdley Park Boathouse at 10 am. The entry is from the Yarra Boulevarde.

  • June 29, 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.

  • July 2, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in order to start at 10 am sharp. All riders can choose how far they wish to go, before meeting for lunch from 12 noon

  • July 6, 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.

  • July 9, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to Follow

    A feature of our rides at this time of the year are a series of designated Mystery Ride. They are a great opportunity to explore bike route outside our normal comfort zone

Monthly Calendar

Events in August 2026

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27July 27, 2026●(1 event)

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

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July 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 60 km in length and may include significant on road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Details to Follow

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July 30, 2026

Come along and explore bike trails that you may never have ventured before. More details will be posted closer to the event.

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3August 3, 2026●(1 event)

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

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August 3, 2026

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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10August 10, 2026●(1 event)

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

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August 10, 2026

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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17August 17, 2026●(1 event)

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

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August 17, 2026

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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24August 24, 2026●(1 event)

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

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August 24, 2026

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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31August 31, 2026●(1 event)

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

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August 31, 2026

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.

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

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