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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

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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

More about Stud Rd to Bentleigh - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

3May 3, 2024 4May 4, 2024 5May 5, 2024
6May 6, 2024●(1 event)

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

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May 6, 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.

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

7May 7, 2024 8May 8, 2024 9May 9, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Mystery Ride - Start at Sweeney Reserve Berwick at 10 am

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May 9, 2024

This ride will take the form of a very special MYSTERY RIDE, led by Good King Gordon and his partner Sue. The ride will start at Sweeney Reserve Berwick at 10 am. You should park in the car park next to the Soccer Pavilion. There is plenty of parking (and toilets) available. The ride will be around 55km in length with a new coffee shop as our special lunch location. The weather is looking great, so come along and be mystified.

More about Special Mystery Ride - Start at Sweeney Reserve Berwick at 10 am

10May 10, 2024 11May 11, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Merri/Darebin Creek Loop - start at Fairfield at 10 am

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May 11, 2024

Meet near the Polytechnic Institute in time for a 10 am start.  This ride was originally scheduled for Sunday, until someone pointed out that it was Mothers' Day !

More about Special Ride - Merri/Darebin Creek Loop - start at Fairfield at 10 am

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

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

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May 13, 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.

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

14May 14, 2024 15May 15, 2024 16May 16, 2024●(1 event)

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

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May 16, 2024

Meet in the station car park in time for a 10 am start.

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

17May 17, 2024 18May 18, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 10 am

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May 18, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a 10 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 10 am

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

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

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May 20, 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.

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

21May 21, 2024 22May 22, 2024 23May 23, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - start at Malvern East at 10 am

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May 23, 2024

This week we will be exploring the Gardiners Creek and Anniversary Trails.

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24May 24, 2024 25May 25, 2024 26May 26, 2024
27May 27, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 27, 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.

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

28May 28, 2024 29May 29, 2024 30May 30, 2024●(1 event)

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

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May 30, 2024

Meet near the kiosk in time for a 10 am start.

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31May 31, 2024 1June 1, 2024 2June 2, 2024
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