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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which We Embrace Winter

June 4, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

After last week’s debacle (and the fact that my legs are atrophying in front of my own eyes) I was

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which the President Pulls the Pin

May 28, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

It was always goin to be touch and go whether or not I was going to be able to get

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In Which Real Ghosts Appear

May 21, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Since arriving back in Australia after the recent Nepal Adventure I have been accutely conscious of my severe lack of

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Past Overseas Rides 

Adventure in Nepal 2009

April 30, 2009August 3, 2015 admin

Background In March 2009, after almost two years of planning and endless hours of training, 27 Ghostriders and friends headed

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which an Annus Horribilis turns into an Annus Bloodycatastrophicus

February 19, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Queen Elizabeth may have thought that 1992 was a real Annus Horribilis for her but with the combined effects of

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which we Turn Lebanese

February 12, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

(Story supplied guest journalist- Jon Bate) Many thanks to Bob Needham for organising this Thursday ride. What a delight! All

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which the Temperature Rises

February 5, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

With a predicted top temperature of around 32C it was always going to be a hot ride. Under such conditions

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In Which Even the Mad Dogs Stayed Home

January 29, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

With the temperature in Melbourne soaring to an almost unbelievable 45.1C we made the only decision possible and cancelled the

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In Which it almost Finished before It Began

January 22, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Over the past 6 years we had faced danger squarely in the face on many occasions and we had always

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In Which Smokin Joe Turns 83

January 15, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Our 2009 Cycling year has certainly got off to a roaring start. Not only have we had large numbers present

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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 April 2023

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27March 27, 2023●(1 event)

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

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March 27, 2023

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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28March 28, 2023 29March 29, 2023 30March 30, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Wheelers Hills - start at 10 am

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March 30, 2023

This is an interesting loop ride, which proved to be very popular the last time we rode it. The route is meandering and full of surprises, the coffee shop is worth riding for.

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31March 31, 2023 1April 1, 2023 2April 2, 2023
3April 3, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 3, 2023

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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4April 4, 2023 5April 5, 2023 6April 6, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 6, 2023

Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am. All riders choose their own length of ride.

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7April 7, 2023 8April 8, 2023 9April 9, 2023
10April 10, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Easter Monday Ride - Melbourne Bike Paths Spectacular - start at Malvern East at 10 am

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April 10, 2023

Meet in Basil Drive Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. This ride samples a number of Melbourne's best bike trails, including the Gardners Creek, Ferndale, Anniversay, Koonung Creek, Mullum Mullum and more. The total length will be around 60 km, so it is not for beginners.

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11April 11, 2023 12April 12, 2023 13April 13, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 13, 2023

Meet near the kiosk for a start at 10 am. We will riding for around 45 km with a lunch stop along the way.

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14April 14, 2023 15April 15, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 15, 2023

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre for a start at 9 am. The ride will be around 45 km, with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

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

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April 17, 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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18April 18, 2023 19April 19, 2023 20April 20, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 20, 2023

Meet at the Woori Yallock Station car park in time for a 10 am start.

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21April 21, 2023 22April 22, 2023 23April 23, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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24April 24, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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

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April 24, 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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25April 25, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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26April 26, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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27April 27, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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28April 28, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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29April 29, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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30April 30, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

N/A
April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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