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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

  • June 25, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Studley Park Boathouse car park at 10 am

    This one will be led by Steve Marriot. He always has a knack for leading us into new and unfamiliar territory, and this one will be no different. The ride will start in the car park of the Satdley Park Boathouse at 10 am. The entry is from the Yarra Boulevarde.

  • June 29, 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.

  • July 2, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in order to start at 10 am sharp. All riders can choose how far they wish to go, before meeting for lunch from 12 noon

  • July 6, 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.

  • July 9, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to Follow

    A feature of our rides at this time of the year are a series of designated Mystery Ride. They are a great opportunity to explore bike route outside our normal comfort zone

Monthly Calendar

Events in December 2023

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27November 27, 2023●(1 event)

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

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November 27, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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28November 28, 2023 29November 29, 2023 30November 30, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Darebin Creek

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November 30, 2023

This ride will start at the Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am sharp, then proceed along the Main Yarra Trail to the Darebin Creek turnoff. We then ride up the Darebin Creek Trail for around 5 km to the Artiga Coffee Shop for lunch. The return ride will be along the same route.

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1December 1, 2023 2December 2, 2023 3December 3, 2023
4December 4, 2023●(1 event)

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

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December 4, 2023

The ride starts near the toilet block near the FTG library at 9 am sharp. These rides are for experienced riders only. They may be up to 70 km or more in length, and all riders need to be able to maintain an average speed between 18 to 25 kph. Definitely not for beginners.

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5December 5, 2023 6December 6, 2023 7December 7, 2023●(1 event)

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

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December 7, 2023

The ride will start near the RSL building in Basil Drive, Malvern East. We will then follow the Gardiners Creek and Yarra Trails into the city. Lunch will be at Docklands.

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8December 8, 2023 9December 9, 2023 10December 10, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralTraditional Xmas Ride to Frankston - Waterways to Frankston- start at 10 am - NOW POSTPONED TO SUNDAY 10TH DEC

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December 10, 2023

This is our traditional ride from Waterways to Frankston and back. The ride will start near The Nest Cafe at Waterways, then follow an interesting assortment of trails to Frankston and back. We will stop in Frankston for lunch, before heading back to the start.

This ride was originally scheduled for Saturday, but has been delayed to Sunday because of predicted poor weather.

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11December 11, 2023●(1 event)

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

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December 11, 2023

The ride starts near the toilet block near the FTG library at 9 am sharp. These rides are for experienced riders only. They may be up to 70 km or more in length, and all riders need to be able to maintain an average speed between 18 to 25 kph. Definitely not for beginners.

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12December 12, 2023 13December 13, 2023 14December 14, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Christmas Breakfast Ride - The Most Important Ride of the Year - Start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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December 14, 2023

This ride is the most important ride of the year for many reasons. Not only is it our last ride for 2023, but it is also our first Breakfast Ride for the summer season. It is also the time to mark the end of Michael's reign as King, and also anoint his successor. Who will be the new King or Queen ????  You will have to come along and find out. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 8 am, then proceed towards Lilydale, before we all meet at the Carriage Cafe for the celebration and coronation.

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18December 18, 2023 19December 19, 2023 20December 20, 2023 21December 21, 2023 22December 22, 2023 23December 23, 2023 24December 24, 2023
25December 25, 2023 26December 26, 2023 27December 27, 2023 28December 28, 2023 29December 29, 2023 30December 30, 2023 31December 31, 2023
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