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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which The King misses His Own Coronation

February 10, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

With such rapid swings in the weather this summer, it is essential that we watch out for the best days

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In Which we Meet a Singing Legend

February 4, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

With the weather fluctuating widly between pouring rain and high 30s temperatures, it had been a hard call to pick

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In Which we Dance with Danger

January 29, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

Sometimes belonging to a group of riders has both advantages and disadvantages. As I studied the radar weather map and

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In Which 5 Ghosts meet a Guest

January 22, 2004September 3, 2012 admin

Ever since we unveiled our new jerseys only 4 short weeks ago it seems that the reputation of the Warby

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In Which we Induct a New Recruit

January 14, 2004September 3, 2012 admin

The prospect of receiving a new recruit into membership is always an exciting one and when Peter informed me that

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In Which Troubles Come in Bursts

January 6, 2004August 12, 2012 admin

It would certainly be hard NOT to notice the brand new tyre that I was sporting on the red rattler.

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In Which we do Battle with the Phylum Gastropoda (and see Elmer Fudd)

December 18, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

We all knew that this would be our last chance for our regular weekday ride before Christmas so it was

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In Which we are Inspired by a Display of Pure Determination

December 11, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

It would be impossible not to admire such a display of single minded determination. Although we had witnessed many previous

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In Which we Ride By Twilight

December 4, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

As another (lesser known) writer once said “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. Over

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In Which we Learn the Boomerang Principle

November 27, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

Although we have been riding regularly together for 18 months or so, I still find it hard to believe that

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Upcoming Events

  • August 6, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    All riders start at the old Woori Yallock Station car park at 10 am and ride for 2 hours before meeting together for lunch.

  • 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.

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