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Weekly Ride Stories

Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Sun Swells the Peloton

July 9, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Ever since returning from Nepal almost three months ago, I have had the misfortune to have been struck down with

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Werner Gets a Weally Wobbly Wheel

July 2, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

I arrived at Woori Yallock only about 20 minutes late and was not exactly surprised to see only two other

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In Which the Peloton is Plagued by a Proliferating Plethora of Perforating Punctures

June 25, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

After missing out on a full ride in recent Thursdays I finally managed to get away for an early start,

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In Which our Noses Run while We Ride

June 11, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

According to the laws of Physics, the absolute zero of temperature occurs at approximately minue 273.15 degrees Celsius. According to

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In Which We Embrace Winter

June 4, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

After last week’s debacle (and the fact that my legs are atrophying in front of my own eyes) I was

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In Which the President Pulls the Pin

May 28, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

It was always goin to be touch and go whether or not I was going to be able to get

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In Which Real Ghosts Appear

May 21, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Since arriving back in Australia after the recent Nepal Adventure I have been accutely conscious of my severe lack of

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In Which an Annus Horribilis turns into an Annus Bloodycatastrophicus

February 19, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Queen Elizabeth may have thought that 1992 was a real Annus Horribilis for her but with the combined effects of

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In Which we Turn Lebanese

February 12, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

(Story supplied guest journalist- Jon Bate) Many thanks to Bob Needham for organising this Thursday ride. What a delight! All

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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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Upcoming Events

  • April 6, 2026 – Special Easter Monday Ride - Berwick to Cranbourne Botanical Garden - start at 10 am

    Meet in Arkoonah Park Beaconsfield in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Cranbourne Botanical Garden and back/ This ride replaces the regular Monday morning ride from FTG.

  • April 9, 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.

  • April 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 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

  • April 14, 2026 – Special Ride for ebike riders - Start at Healesville at 10 am

    This one is for ebike riders only. We will be starting in Healesville and then riding up Chum Creek Rd to Toolangi and back. The climb is steady and an excellent chance to test out your bike and your legs.

  • April 16, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Waterways - start at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Waterways and back.

Monthly Calendar

Events in April 2026

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30March 30, 2026●(1 event)

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

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March 30, 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

31March 31, 2026 1April 1, 2026 2April 2, 2026●(1 event)

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

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April 2, 2026

Meet near the Jells Park kiosk in time for a 10 am start. The plan is to ride to Mont Albert and back, although this may be changed at the start.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Start at Jells Park at 10 am

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

Category: GeneralSpecial Easter Monday Ride - Berwick to Cranbourne Botanical Garden - start at 10 am

N/A
April 6, 2026

Meet in Arkoonah Park Beaconsfield in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Cranbourne Botanical Garden and back/ This ride replaces the regular Monday morning ride from FTG.

More about Special Easter Monday Ride - Berwick to Cranbourne Botanical Garden - start at 10 am

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

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

N/A
April 9, 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

10April 10, 2026 11April 11, 2026 12April 12, 2026
13April 13, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 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 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

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

14April 14, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride for ebike riders - Start at Healesville at 10 am

N/A
April 14, 2026

This one is for ebike riders only. We will be starting in Healesville and then riding up Chum Creek Rd to Toolangi and back. The climb is steady and an excellent chance to test out your bike and your legs.

More about Special Ride for ebike riders - Start at Healesville at 10 am

15April 15, 2026 16April 16, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 16, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Waterways and back.

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

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

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

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April 18, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a start at 9 am. We will be riding for around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stop for lunch by the lake.

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

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

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

N/A
April 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 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

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

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

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

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April 23, 2026

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.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Jells Park top Tooronga - start at 10 am

24April 24, 2026 25April 25, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Newport to Pt Cook - start at 10 am

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April 25, 2026

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.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Newport to Pt Cook - start at 10 am

26April 26, 2026
27April 27, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 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 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

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

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

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

N/A
April 30, 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

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