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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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Weekly Ride Stories 

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 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

N/A
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

N/A
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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