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European Ride 2011 

Ingolstadt to Kelheim

August 29, 2011August 16, 2012 admin

The weather today was probably the best we have enjoyed so far in this trip. With a top tem of

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European Ride 2011 

Donauworth to Ingolstadt 75 km

August 28, 2011August 16, 2012 admin

So far on this ride we have had one very hot day and one cold and wet day. Just like

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European Ride 2011 

Lauingen to Donauworth

August 27, 2011August 16, 2012 admin

Yesterday the temperature was an (apparently unusual) 35C. With the sun beating down all day from a cloudless sky there

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European Ride 2011 

Free Day in Ulm

August 25, 2011August 16, 2012 admin

Beautiful Ulm – Einstein’s birthplace and our starting point for our Danube ride. Last night we walked to a restaurant

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European Ride 2011 

Ulm Bavaria

August 21, 2011August 16, 2012 admin

After the mother of all trips we have finally arrived in Ulm, ready to start our ride. It’s now been

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European Ride 2011 

The Day before Departure

August 21, 2011August 16, 2012 admin

As soon as we returned from our first European ride in 2009 I started to plan a return ride in

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which You Could See Us from the Moon

April 8, 2010September 3, 2012 admin

For the past couple of months I have been arriving at Woori Yallock an hour earlier than usual and using

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Weekly Ride Stories 

A New Decade Begins

January 7, 2010September 16, 2012 admin

Not only was Thursday 7th Jan 2010 the first Thursday in the new year but it was also the first

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Seventeen Soggy Santas Spread Some Smiles

December 17, 2009September 3, 2012 admin

The final Thursday ride for each year is always an event of some significance. Not only does this mark our

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In Which the Wind Sucks

December 3, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

It was a warm and windy outlook when I arrived at Woori Yallock. Since I had not been able to

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Upcoming Events

  • April 20, 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 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.

Monthly Calendar

Events in June 2023

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29May 29, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 29, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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30May 30, 2023 31May 31, 2023 1June 1, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

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June 1, 2023

Everyone loves a mystery and the mystery rides are a popular feature of the winter season. The ride will start at the familiar starring point at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am. The destination is known only to the ride leader David Yates. He assures me that it will be special and the coffee stop will be a highlight.

Come along and be mystified.

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2June 2, 2023 3June 3, 2023 4June 4, 2023
5June 5, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 5, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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6June 6, 2023 7June 7, 2023 8June 8, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 8, 2023

Meet at the old Woori Yallock Station car park in time for a start at 10 am. This week we will be riding towards Warburton, with lunch at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 12 noon. If the weather is poor, the ride may be shortened accordingly.

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9June 9, 2023 10June 10, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Newport to Point Cook - start at Newport at 10 am

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June 10, 2023

Meet in the Strand Car Park in time for a 10 am start. The car park is near the old Newport Power Station and is right on the bike path. The ride will follow the bayside through Williamstown, Altona and on to Point Cook. After lunch we will follow a different route back to the start.

 

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11June 11, 2023
12June 12, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralKings Birthday Royal Ride - led by Michael Slattery - start at Chelsea Centennial Park at 10 am

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June 12, 2023

Perhaps the most important ride of the year is the Annual Royal Ride. This is the opportunity for the reigning King or Queen to lead the peloton on a very special Mystery Ride. This year's Royal Ride will be held next Monday 12th June (only appropriate that the whole of Australia has a public holiday in honor of the event).
So Michael & Christine Slattery summon all their loyal subjects to gather at the Chelsea Centennial Park at 9.30 am for a start at 10 am.

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13June 13, 2023 14June 14, 2023 15June 15, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Moorabbin Airport - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

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June 15, 2023

Start at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. The ride will follow a modified loop route to Moorabbin Airport and back again. The total distance will be around 47 km.

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16June 16, 2023 17June 17, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 17, 2023

The ride starts at the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am. It will follow an interesting collection of local bike trails, with a coffee stop along the way. The ride will be around 40 km in length.

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18June 18, 2023
19June 19, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 19, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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20June 20, 2023 21June 21, 2023 22June 22, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Arkoonah Park, Beaconsfield at 10 am

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June 22, 2023

Another Thursday - another Mystery.  Gordon Logan will be the ride leader. The ride will start at Arkoonah Park in Beaconsfield at 10 am. There is plenty of parking there, also toilets. Be prepared to be mystified.

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23June 23, 2023 24June 24, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSenior's Free Travel Day - Non-cycling event- Sat 24th June

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June 24, 2023

This year's destination will be historic Kyneton. The plan is to utilise our free travel passes to enjoy a day on the train and exploring this lovely little town. One of the highlights is the 100 year old bakery - an absolute gem.

If you plan to join, you will need to let Dennis know by Tuesday 6th June.

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25June 25, 2023
26June 26, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 26, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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27June 27, 2023 28June 28, 2023 29June 29, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Marriot Waters - start at 10 am

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June 29, 2023

Meet at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. The ride will follow a meandering route along many bike trails to Marriot Waters and back. Lunch will be at the Bite in Time Cafe.

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30June 30, 2023 1July 1, 2023 2July 2, 2023
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