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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

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26January 26, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Australia Day Ride - Kilcunda to Cowes - start at Kilcunda at 10 am

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January 26, 2026

The ride will officially start at Kilcunda (opposite the coffee shop) at 10 am. We will follow the Bass Coast Rail Trail to Anderson, then proceed via San Remo to Cowes. Those that want a longer ride could start at the Wonthaggi Mitre 10 at 9 am and follow the full length of the rail trail to join the rest at Kilcunda.

More about Special Australia Day Ride - Kilcunda to Cowes - start at Kilcunda at 10 am

27January 27, 2026 28January 28, 2026 29January 29, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

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January 29, 2026

Warby Trail Breakfast Ride, Start at Woori Yallock at 9 am.

 

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30January 30, 2026 31January 31, 2026 1February 1, 2026
2February 2, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 2, 2026

Meet in the FTG library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Since the rides often include significant road riding they are NOT for beginners.

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

3February 3, 2026 4February 4, 2026 5February 5, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at 10 am

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February 5, 2026

Meet in Higgins Rd, alongside the reserve, in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Elster Creek and Elwood Canals to the Bay m then continue to Albert Park. Lunch will be at Sons of Mary in Gardenvale

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6February 6, 2026 7February 7, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Hastings to Balnarring - start in Hastings at 9 am

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February 7, 2026

Meet near the Pelican Society in Hastings in time for a 9 am start. We will be riding the bike path to Balnarring and back. Lunch will be by the beach in Balnarring.

More about Special Ride - Hastings to Balnarring - start in Hastings at 9 am

8February 8, 2026
9February 9, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 9, 2026

Meet in the FTG library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Since the rides often include significant road riding they are NOT for beginners.

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

10February 10, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 10, 2026

Meet in the car park outside Chesterfield Farm in time for a 8 pm start. You will need an appropriate light to see the way (NOT flashing). We will have a coffee stop in Dandenong

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11February 11, 2026 12February 12, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

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February 12, 2026

Meet in the Woori Yallock station car park in time for a 9 am start. We will be riding towards Lilydale, with morning tea at the Carriage Cafe from 11 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

13February 13, 2026 14February 14, 2026 15February 15, 2026
16February 16, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 16, 2026

Meet in the FTG library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Since the rides often include significant road riding they are NOT for beginners.

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

17February 17, 2026 18February 18, 2026 19February 19, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 19, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 9 am start. This week we will be riding our familiar route to Bentleigh and back. Lunch will be at the Double Pour Cafe in Tucker Rd.

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

20February 20, 2026 21February 21, 2026 22February 22, 2026
23February 23, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 23, 2026

Meet in the FTG library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Since the rides often include significant road riding they are NOT for beginners.

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

24February 24, 2026 25February 25, 2026 26February 26, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

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February 26, 2026

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 9 am start. We will be riding towards Warburton with morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 11 am.

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

27February 27, 2026 28February 28, 2026 1March 1, 2026
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