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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which It’s All Happening

October 16, 2008September 3, 2012 admin

For most people climate change might be a most unwelcome development, but for cyclists it does at least help to

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In Which Absolutely Nothing Happened

October 9, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

A couple of weeks ago when Lothar and I were riding side by side we were trying to estimate how

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In Which Size Matters

October 2, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

With the first month of springtime already behind us, we can really start to look forward to the best cycling

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In Which Crasher Gatecrashes

September 25, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

The prospect of a day in the mid 20s (both temperature & size of peloton) was enough to gladden the

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In Which The President gets Pooped On

September 18, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

Six years ago, when the Ghostriders first started riding the Warburton Trail each Thursday afternoon, one precept was clearly stated

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In Which New Recruits Shine

September 11, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

A lot can change in just 7 years. How could any of us ever forget that dreadful day when the

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In Which Avian Hormones Run Wild

September 4, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

The first springtime ride for the year is a time for great rejoicing in the peloton. With the short, cold

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In Which Jo Turns 75

August 28, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

As we started the ride there were a couple of good reasons for excitement. After what seemed a particularly long

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In Which The Prodigal Sun Returns

July 31, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

For all those legion, lonely, late night scholars who spend the wee small hours of the mornings poring over the

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In Which an Indian Summer Arrives

July 24, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

There is absolutely no doubt that blue skies and sunshine in the middle of a Melbourne winter do a lot

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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 November 2025

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27October 27, 2025●(1 event)

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

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October 27, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

28October 28, 2025 29October 29, 2025 30October 30, 2025●(1 event)

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

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October 30, 2025

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

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

31October 31, 2025 1November 1, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Fish Creek to Toora and back

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November 1, 2025

Start at Fish Creek Picnic Shelter at 10 am and ride the Great Southern Rail Trail to Toora and back. Lunch will be at Toora.

More about Special Ride - Fish Creek to Toora and back

2November 2, 2025
3November 3, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralNo Monday Ride Today because of Special Cup Day Ride Tomorrow

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November 3, 2025

No Ride Today

More about No Monday Ride Today because of Special Cup Day Ride Tomorrow

4November 4, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMelbourne Cup Day - Special Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra and back - NOW CANCELLED

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November 4, 2025

Start at the old Railway Station at Nyora and ride the beautiful Great Southern Rail Trail to Korrumburra (or Leongatha) and back. Lunch will be at either Korrumburra or Leongatha

This ride has now been cancelled due to persistent steady rain in Gippsland and predicted further rain on Tuesday

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5November 5, 2025 6November 6, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Arkoonah Park to Deloray and Co

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November 6, 2025

Start at Arkoonah Park in Beaconsfield at 10 am and follow a mixture of bike paths to Clyde and back. Lunch will be at the popular Deloray and Co (formerly Deoro and Co).

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Arkoonah Park to Deloray and Co

7November 7, 2025 8November 8, 2025 9November 9, 2025
10November 10, 2025●(1 event)

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

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November 10, 2025

Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

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

11November 11, 2025 12November 12, 2025 13November 13, 2025●(1 event)

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

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November 13, 2025

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Railway Station in time for a 10 am start. All riders can choose how far they wish to ride, before meeting together for lunch at 12 noon.

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

14November 14, 2025 15November 15, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start in Pakenham at 9 am

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November 15, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length (all on bike trails) with a coffee stop along the way. After the ride all riders are invited to stay behind for lunch at the cafe by the big lake.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start in Pakenham at 9 am

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

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

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November 17, 2025

Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

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

18November 18, 2025 19November 19, 2025 20November 20, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Jells-Scotchmans-Djerring Loop Ride

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November 20, 2025

Meet near the Jells Park Kiosk for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the Scotchmans Creek, Djerring TRail and Dandenong Creek Trails (and yes there will be some hills). Lunch will probably be at Oakleigh.

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21November 21, 2025 22November 22, 2025 23November 23, 2025
24November 24, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
November 24, 2025

Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

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

25November 25, 2025 26November 26, 2025 27November 27, 2025●(1 event)

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

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November 27, 2025

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Railway Station in time for a 10 am start. All riders can choose how far they wish to ride, before meeting for lunch at 12 noon.

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

28November 28, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

29November 29, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

30November 30, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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