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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which the Temperature Rises

February 5, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

With a predicted top temperature of around 32C it was always going to be a hot ride. Under such conditions

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Even the Mad Dogs Stayed Home

January 29, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

With the temperature in Melbourne soaring to an almost unbelievable 45.1C we made the only decision possible and cancelled the

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which it almost Finished before It Began

January 22, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Over the past 6 years we had faced danger squarely in the face on many occasions and we had always

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Smokin Joe Turns 83

January 15, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Our 2009 Cycling year has certainly got off to a roaring start. Not only have we had large numbers present

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Rampaging Reptiles Run Rampant

January 8, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

After the previous Twilight Ride a few weeks ago I was a little apprehensive to see how many of our

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which the Shop had No Coffee!

January 1, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

After all the stresses and pressures of 2008 I think that many people have been looking forward to the turning

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In Which It’s Christmas on the Trail

December 18, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

The sky was full of dark and foreboding. Huge dark blue clouds swirled overhead, threatening to unleash a deluge at

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Petticoats Proliferate in the Penultimate Peloton

December 11, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

As I unpacked my bike at Wandin it was hard to believe that this was the second last Thursday ride

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In Which The President Stayed Home

December 4, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

Sometimes life is so cruel. It would have been easier if it had been pouring down rain or blowing a

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which We do it in the Twilight

November 27, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

A couple of times each summer season it has become our tradition to conduct a “twilight ride” in whitch the

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Upcoming Events

  • July 12, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - South Rd to Frankston or Waterways

    This is our annual ride from South Rd to either Waterways or Frankston, depending on how far you choose to ride. The ride will start at the war memorial "obelisk" near the end of South RD.  Start at 10 am

  • July 13, 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 16, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Studley Park and back

    Meet in the car park in Basil St, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Gardiners Creek Trail to the Studly Park Boathouse and then returning via the Anniversary Trail

  • July 18, 2026 – Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - starts in Pakenham at 9 am

    Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stop for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

  • July 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 60 km in length and may include significant on road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

Monthly Calendar

Events in July 2026

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29June 29, 2026●(1 event)

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

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June 29, 2026

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.

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

30June 30, 2026 1July 1, 2026 2July 2, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 2, 2026

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

More about Warby Trail Ride - Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

3July 3, 2026 4July 4, 2026 5July 5, 2026
6July 6, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 6, 2026

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.

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

7July 7, 2026 8July 8, 2026 9July 9, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am

N/A
July 9, 2026

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. This one will start at the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am sharp. The ride will be around 45km with a lunch stop along the way.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am

10July 10, 2026 11July 11, 2026 12July 12, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - South Rd to Frankston or Waterways

N/A
July 12, 2026

This is our annual ride from South Rd to either Waterways or Frankston, depending on how far you choose to ride. The ride will start at the war memorial "obelisk" near the end of South RD.  Start at 10 am

More about Special Weekend Ride - South Rd to Frankston or Waterways

13July 13, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 13, 2026

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.

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

14July 14, 2026 15July 15, 2026 16July 16, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Studley Park and back

N/A
July 16, 2026

Meet in the car park in Basil St, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Gardiners Creek Trail to the Studly Park Boathouse and then returning via the Anniversary Trail

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Studley Park and back

17July 17, 2026 18July 18, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - starts in Pakenham at 9 am

N/A
July 18, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stop for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - starts in Pakenham at 9 am

19July 19, 2026
20July 20, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 20, 2026

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.

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

21July 21, 2026 22July 22, 2026 23July 23, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 23, 2026

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start.

More about Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

24July 24, 2026 25July 25, 2026 26July 26, 2026
27July 27, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 27, 2026

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.

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

28July 28, 2026 29July 29, 2026 30July 30, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Details to Follow

N/A
July 30, 2026

Come along and explore bike trails that you may never have ventured before. More details will be posted closer to the event.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Details to Follow

31July 31, 2026 1August 1, 2026 2August 2, 2026
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