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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 February 2025

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27January 27, 2025 28January 28, 2025 29January 29, 2025 30January 30, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralOfficial Opening of the the Koo Wee Rup Trail - start in the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am

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January 30, 2025

We have been invited by the people behind the Victoria's Big Build to participate in the opening of the new Koo Wee Rup Trail from Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup. In return for our participation, they will bribe us with free coffee.

The plans are still being finalised, but the start point will be the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am. Please meet there and await further instructions. Apparently we will be filmed and photographed and our progress may even be followed by official drone camera.

After the welcome at the start, we will be making our way to Gloria Jeans for our free coffees, before joining the new trail to Koo Wee Rup. Lunch will be at Deganis Cafe in Koo Wee Rup.

More about Official Opening of the the Koo Wee Rup Trail - start in the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am

31January 31, 2025 1February 1, 2025 2February 2, 2025
3February 3, 2025●(1 event)

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

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February 3, 2025

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km or so, with a morning tea stop along the way. It may involve road riding and so is not for beginners.

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

4February 4, 2025 5February 5, 2025 6February 6, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park along the Elster Trail - start at 10 am

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February 6, 2025

Meet in Higgins Rd Bentleigh in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Elster Canal, Elwood Canal and Bayside Paths to Albert Park and back. Lunch will be at the Sons of Mary Cafe.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park along the Elster Trail - start at 10 am

7February 7, 2025 8February 8, 2025 9February 9, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Darebin Creek/Latrobe Uni - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am

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February 9, 2025

We will be following the Main Yarra and Darebin Creek Trails to Latrobe Uni and back again.

More about Special Ride - Darebin Creek/Latrobe Uni - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am

10February 10, 2025●(1 event)

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

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February 10, 2025

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km or so, with a morning tea stop along the way. It may involve road riding and so is not for beginners.

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

11February 11, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFirst Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm, Knoxfield at 8 pm

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February 11, 2025

Time to charge up your lights and join us under the full moon. We will be following the Dandenong Creek and Eastlink Trails to Dandenong and back. High powered lights required (not flashing).

More about First Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm, Knoxfield at 8 pm

12February 12, 2025 13February 13, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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February 13, 2025

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for an 8 am start. We will be riding towards Lilydale with morning tea at the Carriage Cafe from 10 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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February 15, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

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

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

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February 17, 2025

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km or so, with a morning tea stop along the way. It may involve road riding and so is not for beginners.

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

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

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Bentleigh East - start at 10 am

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February 20, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a series of bike paths to Bentleigh East and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Bentleigh East - start at 10 am

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

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

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February 24, 2025

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km or so, with a morning tea stop along the way. It may involve road riding and so is not for beginners.

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

25February 25, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSecond Summer Night Ride - Warby Trail - start at Woori Yallock at 8 pm

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February 25, 2025

Charge up your headlights and meet us at Woori at 8 pm. We will be riding the Warby Trail under the stars and hopefully looking for a place to have coffee.

More about Second Summer Night Ride - Warby Trail - start at Woori Yallock at 8 pm

26February 26, 2025 27February 27, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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February 27, 2025

This week we will be riding towards Warburton, with morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse at 10 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

28February 28, 2025 1March 1, 2025 2March 2, 2025
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