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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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Weekly Ride Stories 

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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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 2024

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1April 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEaster Monday Ride - Yea to Tallarook - start at Yea Railway Station at 10 am

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April 1, 2024

The ride will start at the Yea Railways Station car park at 10 am. Many riders will choose to arrange in Yea some time earlier to enjoy a coffee before the ride. We will ride the Great Vic Rail Trail from Yea to Tallarook and back

 

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

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

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April 4, 2024

Meet near the kiosk in Jells Park in time for a start at 10 am sharp. We will be following the Scotchman's Creek Trail (and a few others) to Tooronga and back

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5April 5, 2024 6April 6, 2024 7April 7, 2024
8April 8, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 8, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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

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

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April 11, 2024

Meet in the carpark of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium, in time for a start at 10 am. This week we will be heading to Beaconsfield and back.

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12April 12, 2024 13April 13, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 13, 2024

This is a ride for those who live in the Eastern Suburbs or Dandenong Ranges. The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre and follows local paths for 40-50 km, with a morning tea atop along the way. After the ride you are all invited to have lunch in the cafe by the lakeside.

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14April 14, 2024
15April 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 15, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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16April 16, 2024 17April 17, 2024 18April 18, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralSpecial Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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April 18, 2024

This is a special ride for those who are not taking part in our Centrail Vic Rides. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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19April 19, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralWagirra Bike Path - Albury Wodonga

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April 19, 2024

Ride the Wagirra Bike Path. The ride will start cnr of Murray Valley Highway and Wodonga St ay 10 am (near the Brekky Box)

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20April 20, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralWodonga to Tallangatta Trail - start at 10 am

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April 20, 2024

Start at car park at cnr of Mahers Rd and the trail at 10 am, then ride to Tallangatta and back (45 km) or continue to Old Tallangatta Lookout and back (around 65 km)

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21April 21, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBeechworth to Yackandandah Trail - start at 10 am

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April 21, 2024

Start at Beechworth Railway Station at 10 am and ride to Yackandandah and back (50 km)

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22April 22, 2024●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralEverton to Beechworth and Back - start at 10 am

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April 22, 2024

. Meet at Everton Railway Station at 10 am and ride to Beechworth and back (35 km with 500 m of climb)

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

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April 22, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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23April 23, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBright to Harrietville and back - start at 10 am

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April 23, 2024

Ride Bright to Harrietville and back(55km).  Start at Bright Railway Station at 10 am.

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24April 24, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBenalla to Winton Wetlands and back again

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April 24, 2024

Meet in Witt St for a start at 10 am then follow the trail to Winton Wetlands and back.

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25April 25, 2024●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralMansfield to Bonnie Doon and back - start at 9 am

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April 25, 2024

The ride will start at the Mansfield Information Centre car park (Ultimo St) at 9.00 am  (Note early start time)

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Category: GeneralSpecial Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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April 25, 2024

This is a special ride for those who are not taking part in our Centrail Vic Rides. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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

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

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April 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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30April 30, 2024 1May 1, 2024 2May 2, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralStud Rd to Bentleigh - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

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May 2, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Indoor stadium in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the bike paths to Bentleigh and back

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3May 3, 2024 4May 4, 2024 5May 5, 2024
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