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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

  • August 6, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    All riders start at the old Woori Yallock Station car park at 10 am and ride for 2 hours before meeting together for lunch.

  • August 9, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - Yarra Flats to Latrobe Uni Loop - start at 10 am

    This ride starts in the Yarra Flats car park at 10 am and then follow the Darebin Creek Trail to Latrobe Uni and back

  • August 10, 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.

  • August 13, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Akoonah Park, Beaconsfield at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of Akoonah Park, in time for a 10 am start. We meet near the entrance to the caravan park. There are public toilets available. The ride will be around 36 km in length and will showcase some of the ever growing network of bike trails in this region.

  • August 15, 2026 – Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

    meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd Pakenham, in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride we usually stop for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

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