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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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Weekly Ride Stories 

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

  • September 24, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - details to follow
  • September 28, 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.

  • October 1, 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. We ride for 2 hours before meeting together for lunch at 12 noon.

  • October 5, 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.

  • October 8, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

    Meet near the Jells Park kiosk in time for a 10 am start. The destination will be chosen by the riders at the start. There are many options to choose from.

Monthly Calendar

Events in May 1867

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27May 27, 1867 28May 28, 1867 29May 29, 1867 30May 30, 1867 31May 31, 1867 1June 1, 1867 2June 2, 1867
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