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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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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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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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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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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 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.

  • August 17, 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 20, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Waterways - start at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Sports Stadium in time for a 10 am start

  • August 24, 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.

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