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Weekly Ride Stories 

In which everything goes PFFFF!

October 10, 2002August 11, 2012 admin

I had been looking forward to a ride all week and when the weather man said that this afternoon was

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In which John unveils his new wardrobe

October 1, 2002September 3, 2012 admin

On a fine day, everything looked promising for a great afternoon ride. This was to be our first October ride

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In which a sausage roll causes a nasty injury

September 26, 2002August 11, 2012 admin

Thursday dawned bright and relatively clear and with a maximum forecast temperature of 19C – another (almost) perfect riding day.

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In which a storm causes havoc

September 17, 2002August 11, 2012 admin

This page was accidentally deleted. If any of our readers have a hard copy of the original story, I would

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Special Club Rides 

First Ascent of Donna Buang – In which 4 brave men make a first ascent!

September 14, 2002September 3, 2012 admin

For countless aeons it had stood there, huge, impassive, impregnable, scoffing at the puny attempts of humans to challenge its

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In which we are attacked by an evil BDOH

September 5, 2002August 11, 2012 admin

After battling through the past Winter we were all keen for the arrival of springtime. There is nothing better than

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In which a catastrophe is narrowly averted

August 27, 2002August 11, 2012 admin

When Mal rang in to say that he had fallen off his training wheels and hurt his hand I suppose

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In which we all chase a cow

August 22, 2002August 11, 2012 admin

The day dawned bright and sunny but the man inside the radio said that the afternoon was going to turn

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In which a record is broken

August 15, 2002August 11, 2012 admin

In order to build up his speed for the Mt Evelyn Alps Bob started riding last evening from somewhere down

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In which new shoes draw blood

August 8, 2002August 11, 2012 admin

After hearing the weather forecast for another fine and warm afternoon, I am sure we were all keen for a

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Upcoming Events

  • August 31, 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.

  • September 3, 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 two hours before meeting together for lunch.

  • September 7, 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.

  • September 10, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Beaconsfield - start at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike trails to Beaconsfield and back

  • September 13, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - Newport to Brimbank Park - start at 10 am

    Meet in the Strand car park in Newport, in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the beautiful Maribyrnong River Trail to Brimbank Park and back.

Monthly Calendar

Events in October 2026

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28September 28, 2026●(1 event)

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

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September 28, 2026

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.

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

29September 29, 2026 30September 30, 2026 1October 1, 2026●(1 event)

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

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October 1, 2026

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.

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

2October 2, 2026 3October 3, 2026 4October 4, 2026
5October 5, 2026●(1 event)

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

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October 5, 2026

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.

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

6October 6, 2026 7October 7, 2026 8October 8, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

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October 8, 2026

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.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

9October 9, 2026 10October 10, 2026 11October 11, 2026
12October 12, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
October 12, 2026

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.

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

13October 13, 2026 14October 14, 2026 15October 15, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd Stadium at 10 am

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October 15, 2026

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

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16October 16, 2026 17October 17, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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October 17, 2026

Start in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am sharp. The ride will follow an assortment of bike trails for around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stop for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

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18October 18, 2026
19October 19, 2026●(1 event)

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

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October 19, 2026

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.

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

20October 20, 2026 21October 21, 2026 22October 22, 2026●(1 event)

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

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October 22, 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

23October 23, 2026 24October 24, 2026 25October 25, 2026
26October 26, 2026●(1 event)

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

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October 26, 2026

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.

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

27October 27, 2026 28October 28, 2026 29October 29, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Alternate Thursday Ride Arkoonah Park to Marriot Waters, start at 10 am

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October 29, 2026

Meet in Akoonah Park Berwick in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow an assortment of bike trails to Marriot Waters and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Alternate Thursday Ride Arkoonah Park to Marriot Waters, start at 10 am

30October 30, 2026 31October 31, 2026 1November 1, 2026
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