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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which we Discover Secret Evidence of an Equine Monster

November 12, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

I had often wanted to see what Bob would look like riding a genuine mountain bike and therefore it was

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In Which we almost Get Recycled

November 6, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

Watching Peter’s backside rapidly disappearing into the distance as we were careering down the hill at something approaching 40 kph

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In Which we meet a group of Nude Naval Workers

October 30, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

story not supplied.

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In Which we all get Down and Dirty

October 23, 2003September 3, 2012 admin

For many months Peter, the proprietor of the local bike shop, had been pleading with me to let him have

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In Which we are Attacked by a Demented Collngwood Supporter

October 3, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

Following the wettest few months we have experienced for some years I think some of us were starting to feel

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In Which we are joined by an Aggressive Female Riding Companion

September 25, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

It seems to me that the past couple of months must have been about the windiest months on record. It

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In which we meet Tripod

September 9, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

Dogs take on a special significance when you are riding a bike. No matter how big or small they may

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In which we see a Horse with a Big Smile

September 4, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

Sometimes I think it would be much easier to teach 20 chickens to dance the Swan Lake Ballet than to

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In which John suffers an Acute Attack of Wind

August 28, 2003August 12, 2012 admin

It had been an incredibly busy week and with a long appointment in Doveton scheduled for Thursday morning it would

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In which we help Deliver a Baby!

August 7, 2003September 3, 2012 admin

The full story of this amazing experience will be posted shortly – this is a MUST READ. With Mal still

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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 January 2024

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1January 1, 2024 2January 2, 2024 3January 3, 2024 4January 4, 2024 5January 5, 2024 6January 6, 2024 7January 7, 2024
8January 8, 2024 9January 9, 2024 10January 10, 2024 11January 11, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFirst Ride for 2024 - Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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January 11, 2024

This is our first ride for the new year. We will be starting at Woori Yallock at 8 am and then riding towards Warburton, before meeting at the Gladysdale Bakehouse for Brunch at 10 am.

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12January 12, 2024 13January 13, 2024 14January 14, 2024
15January 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

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January 15, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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16January 16, 2024 17January 17, 2024 18January 18, 2024●(1 event)

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

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January 18, 2024

The ride will start at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am and will be around 45 km in length, with a lunch stop along the way.

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19January 19, 2024 20January 20, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralHastings to Balnarring (or variation) - start at Hastings at 9 am

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January 20, 2024

This is a popular ride, starting at Hastings at 9 am, then following a series of bike paths to Balnarring and back again. There is a chance we may be trying out a variation this year, so watch out for updates.

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21January 21, 2024
22January 22, 2024●(1 event)

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

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January 22, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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23January 23, 2024 24January 24, 2024 25January 25, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - NO RIDE TODAY BECAUSE OF SPECIAL RIDE TOMORROW

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January 25, 2024

There will be no ride today because of the special Federation Trail Ride tomorrow (Australia Day)

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26January 26, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Australia Day Ride - Newport to Werribee along the Federation Trail - start at Newport at 10 am

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January 26, 2024

The ride will start in The Strand car park, Newport at 10 am sharp. The car park has lots of free parking and is near the old Newport Power Station. The ride will follow the Federation Trail to Werribee. That is where we will stop for lunch, before returning via the Bayside Trail

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27January 27, 2024●(1 event)

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

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January 27, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a start at 9 am. We usually follow local bike paths for around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way. If you live in the eastern suburbs you would be welcome to join us.

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28January 28, 2024
29January 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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January 29, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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30January 30, 2024 31January 31, 2024 1February 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at Bentleigh at 10 am

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February 1, 2024

The ride will start at Bentleigh Reserve (Higgins Rd) at 10am. We will be following the Elster Canal Trail and the Bayside Trail to Albert Park and back again. Lunch will be at Sons of Mary in Brighton.

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2February 2, 2024 3February 3, 2024 4February 4, 2024
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