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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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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 May 2025

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28April 28, 2025●(1 event)

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

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April 28, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

29April 29, 2025 30April 30, 2025 1May 1, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Banyan Reserve at 10 am

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May 1, 2025

Our first Mystery Ride will start at Banyan Reserve, Carrum Downs at 10 am sharp. The entry is from Luscombe Ave and there is a car park available. The ride will be around 45 km in length, mostly on bike paths. Come along and be mystified.

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2May 2, 2025 3May 3, 2025 4May 4, 2025●(1 event)

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

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May 4, 2025

This ride combines two of Melbournes best inner city bike trails. The ride will start in the car park of the Polytechnic in Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield at 10am. There is free parking there at the weekend.

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

5May 5, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 5, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

6May 6, 2025 7May 7, 2025 8May 8, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Start at Arkoonah Park at 10 am

N/A
May 8, 2025

Meet in the car park of Arkoonah Park Berwick in time for a 10 am start

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9May 9, 2025 10May 10, 2025 11May 11, 2025
12May 12, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 12, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

13May 13, 2025 14May 14, 2025 15May 15, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 15, 2025

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station Car Park in time for a 10 am start. All riders can choose how far they wish to ride.

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16May 16, 2025 17May 17, 2025●(1 event)

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

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May 17, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stay behind for lunch at the cafe by the big lake.

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

18May 18, 2025
19May 19, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 19, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

20May 20, 2025 21May 21, 2025 22May 22, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 22, 2025

Meet near the Jells Park Cafe in time for a 10 am start. The ride will be around 45 km in length with a lunch stop along the way.

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23May 23, 2025 24May 24, 2025 25May 25, 2025
26May 26, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 26, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

27May 27, 2025 28May 28, 2025 29May 29, 2025●(1 event)

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

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May 29, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding to Moorabbin Airport and back. Lunch will be at the Naked Racer Cafe.

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30May 30, 2025 31May 31, 2025 1June 1, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Newport to Point Cook - this ride is now cancelled

N/A
June 1, 2025

Unfortunately we have not much response to this ride, so it will have to be cancelled. Maybe next year ?????

More about Special Ride - Newport to Point Cook - this ride is now cancelled

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