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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Unity Triumphs

October 22, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

A couple of weeks ago I threw the proverbial cat into the pidgeon cage by suggesting that our Thursday rides

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Even Noah Stayed Home

October 15, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

The weather forecast was just about as bleak as it can get – heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, freezing temperatures,

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In Which the Peloton is Splintered

October 8, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

After being away from the Warburton Trail for the past couple of months I was obviously keen to finally be

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Past Overseas Rides 

Budapest or Bust – Danube Bike Path from Passau to Budapest 2009

October 1, 2009September 16, 2012 admin

It was one of those magic moments that I will remember for the rest of my life. This my first

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In Which a Mystery is Finally Solved

August 6, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

I guess we have all heard of the Bermuda Triangle. The place where the normal laws of nature are suspended

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Bev Turns 89

July 16, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Lately I have come to the conclusion that Michael must have taken up residence at the Woori Yallock car park.

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In Which Sun Swells the Peloton

July 9, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Ever since returning from Nepal almost three months ago, I have had the misfortune to have been struck down with

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In Which Werner Gets a Weally Wobbly Wheel

July 2, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

I arrived at Woori Yallock only about 20 minutes late and was not exactly surprised to see only two other

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In Which the Peloton is Plagued by a Proliferating Plethora of Perforating Punctures

June 25, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

After missing out on a full ride in recent Thursdays I finally managed to get away for an early start,

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In Which our Noses Run while We Ride

June 11, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

According to the laws of Physics, the absolute zero of temperature occurs at approximately minue 273.15 degrees Celsius. According 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 July 2024

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1July 1, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 1, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

2July 2, 2024 3July 3, 2024 4July 4, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

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July 4, 2024

Meet at Mullum Mullum Park in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding the Diamond Creek Trail to Wattle Glen and back

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

5July 5, 2024 6July 6, 2024 7July 7, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralBayside Bike Paths - Start at end of South Rd at 10 am

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July 7, 2024

Meet near the obelisk war memorial on Beach Rd (near the end of South RD) in time for a 10 am start. We will follow the Bayside Trail to Docklands and back again

More about Bayside Bike Paths - Start at end of South Rd at 10 am

8July 8, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 8, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

9July 9, 2024 10July 10, 2024 11July 11, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Malvern East at 10 am

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July 11, 2024

Meet at the usual car park in Basil Drive, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. This ride will be led by John Blain and will be a real mystery in every sense of the word. We will certainly be visiting places we have never ridden before. I am told that the ride will be around 40 km in length, with almost no hills.

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12July 12, 2024 13July 13, 2024 14July 14, 2024
15July 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 15, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

16July 16, 2024 17July 17, 2024 18July 18, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 18, 2024

Meet in the car park of Woori Yallock station for a 10 am start

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

19July 19, 2024 20July 20, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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July 20, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a start at 9 am sharp. The ride will follow local bike paths for around 45km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stop for lunch by the lakeside.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

21July 21, 2024
22July 22, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 22, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

23July 23, 2024 24July 24, 2024 25July 25, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to be announced

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July 25, 2024

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to be announced

26July 26, 2024 27July 27, 2024 28July 28, 2024
29July 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

30July 30, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders Annual Birthday Luncheon

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July 30, 2024

This year we celebrate our 22nd Birthday and you are all invited to join us for a Birthday Luncheon at the Paradise Hotel. The function will be on Tuesday 30th July, from 12.30 pm. Anyone who has ever shared a ride with us (or wanted to) is invited.

Bookings are essential and must be made with David Yates.

More about Ghostriders Annual Birthday Luncheon

31July 31, 2024 1August 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Croydon to Mont Albert - start at Kirtain Drive at 10am

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August 1, 2024

The ride will begin in Kirtain Drive Croydon at 10 am sharp. David Yates will be leading a ride to Mont Albert and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Croydon to Mont Albert - start at Kirtain Drive at 10am

2August 2, 2024 3August 3, 2024 4August 4, 2024
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