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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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26February 26, 2024●(1 event)

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

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February 26, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

27February 27, 2024 28February 28, 2024 29February 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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February 29, 2024

Meet at the Woori Yallock car park in time for a start at 8 am. This week we will be riding towards Warburton, with morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 10 am

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

1March 1, 2024 2March 2, 2024 3March 3, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am

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March 3, 2024

Meet in the Centennial Park in Chelsea in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Peninsula Link Trail and other bike trails to Baxter and back.

More about Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am

4March 4, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 4, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

5March 5, 2024 6March 6, 2024 7March 7, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 7, 2024

Meet at Arkoonah Park in Beaconsfield in time for a start at 10 am. We will be exploring the labyrinth of bike trails towards Clyde/Cranborne

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Arkoonah Park at 10 am

8March 8, 2024 9March 9, 2024 10March 10, 2024
11March 11, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra - start 10 am- CANCELLED

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March 11, 2024

Due to the predicted 38C top temperature, I have had no alternative than to cancel this ride. It would be unsafe, unpleasant, unwise and probably illegal to ride on the rail trail in such conditions. It is disappointing, but the health of our riders is the highest priority.

Stay home, stay safe, stay cool

 

More about Special Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra - start 10 am- CANCELLED

12March 12, 2024 13March 13, 2024 14March 14, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 14, 2024

Meet at Woori Yallock in time for a start at 8 am. We will be riding towards Lilydale, with morning tea at the Carriage Cafe from 10am

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15March 15, 2024 16March 16, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 16, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

17March 17, 2024
18March 18, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 18, 2024

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides can be up to 70 km in length and are not for beginners.

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19March 19, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Event for eBike Riders - Healesville to Mt St Leonards

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March 19, 2024

This is one for the proud ebike riders. If you have always wanted to try out your ebike on a significant hill climb, then this is your chance. The ride will start at Coronation Park in Healesville and then follow Chum Creek Rd to Toolangi, before continuing to the Mt St Leonards turnoff. Finally we have about 2 km of unsealed road to take us to the Lookout Tower at the summit of Mt St Leonards. The total climb will be around 700 metres, but it is not extreme (around 4% for most of the climb). After we reach the summit we will return via the same (downhill) route back to Healesville and a celebratory coffee at the Beechworth Bakery.

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20March 20, 2024 21March 21, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 21, 2024

Meet in Basil Drive, Malvern East in time for a start at 10 am. The plan is to ride to the Fairfield Boathouse for lunch, and then return via the Anniversary Trail

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22March 22, 2024 23March 23, 2024 24March 24, 2024
25March 25, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 25, 2024

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides can be up to 70 km in length and are not for beginners.

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

26March 26, 2024 27March 27, 2024 28March 28, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 28, 2024

This will be the final breakfast ride for this year. We will start at Woori Yallock at 8 am and ride towards Warburton, before meeting for morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 10 am

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

29March 29, 2024 30March 30, 2024 31March 31, 2024
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