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Weekly Ride Stories 

In which One of Our Bikes Suffers a Catastrophe

March 12, 2003August 11, 2012 admin

The fine and sunny weather at the start of this ride gave no precognition of the disaster that was to

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Mal Fails to Complete yet Another Ride

March 4, 2003August 11, 2012 admin

After the hot ride of last week it was encouraging to see that the weather was going to be a

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In Which the Riders Take a Beating (and an Unwelcome Enemy makes a Reappearance)

February 18, 2003August 11, 2012 admin

With our most senior rider languishing in the Maroondah Hospital, Mal resting at home with “sore lungs” (whatever they are)

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In which disaster is narrowly averted

February 12, 2003August 11, 2012 admin

With the days slowly starting to get shorter this was probably going to be our last chance for a Twilight

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In which a jinx is finally broken

February 2, 2003August 11, 2012 admin

Our previous ride on the Carrum Bike Trail had not been without their share of mishaps. With a growing littany

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In which much bloodletting takes place

January 31, 2003September 3, 2012 admin

Since we had never planned a Friday afternoon ride before this was going to be something of an experiment for

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In Which we Enjoy Summer’s Last Ride

January 25, 2003August 11, 2012 admin

Although Summer was rapidly drawing to a close, it was evident that it was NOT quite over. As I packed

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Mal introduces Mr Whiskers (and we all enjoy another Slow Leak)

January 23, 2003August 11, 2012 admin

I had been looking forward to a good ride all week and I could hardly wait to clip the red

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In Which we all Enjoy a “Slow Leak” (by twilight)

January 14, 2003August 11, 2012 admin

It had been a rather hectic morning at work so I was really looking forward to our first “twilight” ride.

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In which I meet whistler’s wife

January 9, 2003August 11, 2012 admin

Since this was to be the first regular weekday ride for the new year I could not help but feel

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Upcoming Events

  • October 1, 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. We ride for 2 hours before meeting together for lunch at 12 noon.

  • October 5, 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.

  • October 8, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

    Meet near the Jells Park kiosk in time for a 10 am start. The destination will be chosen by the riders at the start. There are many options to choose from.

  • October 12, 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.

  • October 15, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd Stadium at 10 am

    Special Ride starting at Stud Rd Stadium at 10 am. Destination to be decided by the riders at the start.

Monthly Calendar

Events in January 1861

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31December 31, 1860 1January 1, 1861 2January 2, 1861 3January 3, 1861 4January 4, 1861 5January 5, 1861 6January 6, 1861
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21January 21, 1861 22January 22, 1861 23January 23, 1861 24January 24, 1861 25January 25, 1861 26January 26, 1861 27January 27, 1861
28January 28, 1861 29January 29, 1861 30January 30, 1861 31January 31, 1861 1February 1, 1861 2February 2, 1861 3February 3, 1861
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