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Weekly Ride Stories

Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which We Get a Pleasant Surprise

May 1, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

I know I’m a chicken, but I really don’t like riding the trail in pouring rain. Although I love cycling

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which an Evil Premonition Comes True

April 24, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

I could not help but feel an uncomfortable forboding as I loaded the bike on the back of the car.

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In Which the Downhill goes Uphill

April 17, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

OK It’s no secret that, with my weight, I am not a natural hill climber. I also don’t really like

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In Which I return to the Peloton

April 10, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

After being absent in China for the last three weeks I was really starting to miss the regular Thursday afternoon

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In Which Global Warming Hits Home

March 13, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

It’s no secret. I hate hot water. No. I don’t just mean dislike – I mean HATE with a capital

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In Which The Bermuda Triangle Moves to Warburton

March 6, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

Lothar was obviously agitated and concerned. “I don’t know vot has happened to Jon”, he stammered “vun minute he voz

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In Which Heather Brings her Bionic Leg

February 21, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

There is no doubt that Heather is a keen rider. Ever since she started riding the trail with us last

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Steve Shows His Skill

February 14, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

“I’ve got a brand new pair of cycling shoes”, Steve boldly announced as he got out of the car, “and

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In Which I Could Not Believe My Eyes

January 31, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

“Could I please ride with you this Thursday?”, the mystery emailer implored me. He also went on to explain that,

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In Which The President Comes Unstuck

January 24, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

I figure that if you are going to the doctor you may as well get your money’s worth. “Just give

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Upcoming Events

  • September 3, 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. We ride for two hours before meeting together for lunch.

  • September 7, 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.

  • September 10, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Beaconsfield - start at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike trails to Beaconsfield and back

  • September 13, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - Newport to Brimbank Park - start at 10 am

    Meet in the Strand car park in Newport, in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the beautiful Maribyrnong River Trail to Brimbank Park and back.

  • September 14, 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 September 2026

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31August 31, 2026●(1 event)

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

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August 31, 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

1September 1, 2026 2September 2, 2026 3September 3, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 3, 2026

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start. We ride for two hours before meeting together for lunch.

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

4September 4, 2026 5September 5, 2026 6September 6, 2026
7September 7, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 7, 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

8September 8, 2026 9September 9, 2026 10September 10, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 10, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike trails to Beaconsfield and back

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

11September 11, 2026 12September 12, 2026 13September 13, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Newport to Brimbank Park - start at 10 am

N/A
September 13, 2026

Meet in the Strand car park in Newport, in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the beautiful Maribyrnong River Trail to Brimbank Park and back.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Newport to Brimbank Park - start at 10 am

14September 14, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 14, 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

15September 15, 2026 16September 16, 2026 17September 17, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 17, 2026

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start. We ride for 2 hours before meeting together for lunch.

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

18September 18, 2026 19September 19, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

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September 19, 2026

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. After the ride we usually stop for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

20September 20, 2026
21September 21, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 21, 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

22September 22, 2026 23September 23, 2026 24September 24, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - details to follow

N/A
September 24, 2026

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - details to follow

25September 25, 2026 26September 26, 2026 27September 27, 2026
28September 28, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 28, 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

29September 29, 2026 30September 30, 2026 1October 1, 2026●(1 event)

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

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October 1, 2026

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start. We ride for 2 hours before meeting together for lunch at 12 noon.

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

2October 2, 2026 3October 3, 2026 4October 4, 2026
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