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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

  • June 25, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Studley Park Boathouse car park at 10 am

    This one will be led by Steve Marriot. He always has a knack for leading us into new and unfamiliar territory, and this one will be no different. The ride will start in the car park of the Satdley Park Boathouse at 10 am. The entry is from the Yarra Boulevarde.

  • June 29, 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.

  • July 2, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in order to start at 10 am sharp. All riders can choose how far they wish to go, before meeting for lunch from 12 noon

  • July 6, 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.

  • July 9, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to Follow

    A feature of our rides at this time of the year are a series of designated Mystery Ride. They are a great opportunity to explore bike route outside our normal comfort zone

Monthly Calendar

Events in July 2026

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29June 29, 2026●(1 event)

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

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June 29, 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

30June 30, 2026 1July 1, 2026 2July 2, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 2, 2026

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in order to start at 10 am sharp. All riders can choose how far they wish to go, before meeting for lunch from 12 noon

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

3July 3, 2026 4July 4, 2026 5July 5, 2026
6July 6, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 6, 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

7July 7, 2026 8July 8, 2026 9July 9, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to Follow

N/A
July 9, 2026

A feature of our rides at this time of the year are a series of designated Mystery Ride. They are a great opportunity to explore bike route outside our normal comfort zone

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to Follow

10July 10, 2026 11July 11, 2026 12July 12, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - South Rd to Frankston or Waterways

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July 12, 2026

This is our annual ride from South Rd to either Waterways or Frankston, depending on how far you choose to ride. The ride will start at the war memorial "obelisk" near the end of South RD.  Start at 10 am

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13July 13, 2026●(1 event)

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

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July 13, 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

14July 14, 2026 15July 15, 2026 16July 16, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Studley Park and back

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July 16, 2026

Meet in the car park in Basil St, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Gardiners Creek Trail to the Studly Park Boathouse and then returning via the Anniversary Trail

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Studley Park and back

17July 17, 2026 18July 18, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - starts in Pakenham at 9 am

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July 18, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 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.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - starts in Pakenham at 9 am

19July 19, 2026
20July 20, 2026●(1 event)

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

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July 20, 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

21July 21, 2026 22July 22, 2026 23July 23, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 23, 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

24July 24, 2026 25July 25, 2026 26July 26, 2026
27July 27, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 27, 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

28July 28, 2026 29July 29, 2026 30July 30, 2026●(1 event)

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

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July 30, 2026

Come along and explore bike trails that you may never have ventured before. More details will be posted closer to the event.

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

31July 31, 2026 1August 1, 2026 2August 2, 2026
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