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European Ride 2011 

Free Day in Vienna

September 11, 2011July 20, 2015 admin

Ah Vienna – the city of Mozart, music & museums (and free second hand tobacco smoke). Apparently we arrived just

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Traismaier to Vienna

September 10, 2011July 20, 2015 admin

There is absolutely no doubt that Vienna is one of the world’s most beautiful and romantic cities. It would be

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Pochlarn to Traismaier

September 9, 2011July 20, 2015 admin

With only 1 day of cycling left it is hard to believe that the first leg of of our 2011

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Linz to Grein

September 7, 2011July 20, 2015 admin

This morning we rode out of the city of Linz under a cool and overcast sky. The lack of sunshine

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Niederranna to Linz

September 6, 2011July 20, 2015 admin

After yesterday’s drizzle it was a relief to see the sun rise on an almost cloudless sky. The Austrian air

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Deggendorf to Passau

September 6, 2011July 20, 2015 admin

Another perfect day of cycling as we made our way inexorably from Deggendorf to Passau. Along the way I saw

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Passau to Niederranna

September 5, 2011August 17, 2012 admin

After two fantastic days in Passau we resumed our ride this morning. The weather over the weekend had been hot

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Straubing to Deggendorf

September 1, 2011August 17, 2012 admin

Another fine day in cycling paradise. Since most of us are now sporting red faces after the past few days

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Regensburg to Straubing

August 31, 2011August 16, 2012 admin

One of the most memorable features of this trip is the never ending variety of hotels and guesthouses we have

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Kelheim to Regensburg

August 30, 2011August 16, 2012 admin

Our stay at the Gasthaus Zum Schwan was certainly a highlight of our trip so far. The hotel is run

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Upcoming Events

  • April 18, 2026 – Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start in Pakenham at 9 am

    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.

  • April 20, 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 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.

Monthly Calendar

Events in July 2025

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30June 30, 2025●(1 event)

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

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June 30, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

1July 1, 2025 2July 2, 2025 3July 3, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Ride = Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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July 3, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding towards Warburton with lunch at the Gladsydale Bakehouse from 12 noon.

More about Warby Trail Ride = Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

4July 4, 2025 5July 5, 2025 6July 6, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start near end of South Rd at 10 am

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July 6, 2025

Meet at the war memorial "obelisk" near the beach end of South Rd in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Bayside Bike Path to Port Melbourne, then continue along the coast, under Westgate Bridge, to Docklands. Return via a different route.

More about Special Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start near end of South Rd at 10 am

7July 7, 2025●(1 event)

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

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July 7, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

8July 8, 2025 9July 9, 2025 10July 10, 2025●(1 event)

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

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July 10, 2025

Another mystery ride beckons, details to follow

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Details to Follow

11July 11, 2025 12July 12, 2025 13July 13, 2025
14July 14, 2025●(1 event)

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

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July 14, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

15July 15, 2025 16July 16, 2025 17July 17, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Studley Park - start at 10 am

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July 17, 2025

Meet in Basil St, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Gardiners Creel and Main Yarra Trails to the Studley Park Boathouse, then return via the Anniversary Trail

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Studley Park - start at 10 am

18July 18, 2025 19July 19, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

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July 19, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will follow local bike paths for around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

20July 20, 2025
21July 21, 2025●(1 event)

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

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July 21, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

22July 22, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders 23rd Birthday Luncheon - Clematis Paradise Hotel from 12noon

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July 22, 2025

You are all invited to join us for lunch at the Paradise Hotel in Clematis. This is to celebrate the achievement of completing 23 years of rides, both in Australia and all over the world. Bookings are essential and must be made through David Yates.

More about Ghostriders 23rd Birthday Luncheon - Clematis Paradise Hotel from 12noon

23July 23, 2025 24July 24, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Start at Arkoonah Park - Beaconsfield

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July 24, 2025

Meet in Arkoonah Park, Beaconsfield in time for a 10 am start. There is plenty of parking available (and toilets), and sometimes even a coffee van as well. We will be expoloring some local bike networks with a special lunch stop along the way. The ride will be around 45 km in length with no serious hills.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Start at Arkoonah Park - Beaconsfield

25July 25, 2025 26July 26, 2025 27July 27, 2025
28July 28, 2025●(1 event)

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

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July 28, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

29July 29, 2025 30July 30, 2025 31July 31, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Ride - Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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July 31, 2025

Start at the Woori Yallock car cark at 10 am then ride towards Lilydale. Lunch at the Carriage Cafe from 12 noon.

More about Warby Trail Ride - Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

1August 1, 2025 2August 2, 2025 3August 3, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - start at Chelsea Bicenntial Park at 10 am

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August 3, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Chelsea Bicenntenial Park in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Baxter and back.

More about Special Weekend Ride - start at Chelsea Bicenntial Park at 10 am

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