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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 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.

  • May 4, 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.

Monthly Calendar

Events in May 2023

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1May 1, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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

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May 1, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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2May 2, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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3May 3, 2023 4May 4, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - start at Pakenham at 10 am

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May 4, 2023

We are now entering the time of the year when Mystery Rides are very popular additions to our schedule. This ride will begin at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham at 10 am sharp. We will be following a varied route to a mystery coffee shop (most of you will not have been there). The ride will be around 45 km, with a hill or two thrown in for good measure.

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5May 5, 2023 6May 6, 2023 7May 7, 2023
8May 8, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 8, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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9May 9, 2023 10May 10, 2023 11May 11, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 11, 2023

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a start at 10 am. All riders can choose the length of the ride to choose their fitness. Lunch will be at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 12 noon.

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

Category: GeneralMerri/Darebin Creek Trail Loop Ride. Start at Fairfield at 10 am- now postponed till Sunday 28th May

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May 14, 2023

The original date for this ride turned out to be Mothers Day. That would not have been a wise move to proceed on that date. The ride has now been postponed Sunday 28th May.  This is your chance to ride two of the most scenic trails in the inner metro area. The ride will start at Fairfield (meet in Yarra Bend Rd, near the Polytechnic) at 10 am. The ride will include the Merri Creek Trail, Western Ring Road and Darebin Creek Trails. The total distance will be around 50 km.

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15May 15, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 15, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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16May 16, 2023 17May 17, 2023 18May 18, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 18, 2023

Meet at the Jells Park kiosk in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding for about 50 km with a lunch stop along the way. The route will be unfamiliar to most of our riders.

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19May 19, 2023 20May 20, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Pakenham at 9 am

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May 20, 2023

The ride will start at the Cardinia Cultural Centre car park at 9 am. We will then explore the local bike trails for around 45 km, with a coffee stop along the way. If the weather is bad, we may invoke the famous "Plan B" option (shorten the ride and head to a nearby coffee shop).

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21May 21, 2023
22May 22, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 22, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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23May 23, 2023 24May 24, 2023 25May 25, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 25, 2023

Meet at the Woori Yallock Station in time for a start at 10 am. This week we will be riding towards Lilydale, with lunch at the Carriage Cafe from 12 noon.

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26May 26, 2023 27May 27, 2023 28May 28, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMerri/Darebin Creek Loop Ride - start at Fairfield at 10 am

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May 28, 2023

This is your chance to ride two of the most scenic trails in the inner metro area. The ride will start at Fairfield (meet in Yarra Bend Rd, near the Polytechnic) at 10 am. The ride will include the Merri Creek Trail, Western Ring Road and Darebin Creek Trails. The total distance will be around 50 km.

Please also note  that we have a Plan B and Plan C options, if the weather is not suitable for the full ride.

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29May 29, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 29, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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30May 30, 2023 31May 31, 2023 1June 1, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

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June 1, 2023

Everyone loves a mystery and the mystery rides are a popular feature of the winter season. The ride will start at the familiar starring point at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am. The destination is known only to the ride leader David Yates. He assures me that it will be special and the coffee stop will be a highlight.

Come along and be mystified.

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