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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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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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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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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

  • 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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