Links
If you are looking for some useful cycling links, then this might be a good place to start.
Australia's Rail Trails - This is a fantastic resource for information about Australia's growing network of Rail Trails. A literal feast of information awaits you.
Murray to the Mountains - A special site devoted to the 94 km rail trail from Wangaratta to Bright. It is 94 km and a sealed surface ALL the way !!! Even longer if you take the additional offshoot to Beechworth.
Dean Woods Direct - A great range of products at very competitive prices. All available by purchase over the Internet. They also give very good advice to the inexperienced rider.
Shimano - the place to spend a few minutes drooling over cycling accessories and what to spend your money on, but don't tell your wife !!!
How to Repair Your Bike - This useful site has a great deal of useful guides for performing most basic bike repairs. A good way to spend a few hours reading and learning. All instructions are amply illustrated.
Gripsport - Australian business that specialises in unique products for cycling and also in a wide range of frame repairs. Situated in the rolling hills of Research, outside Melbourne.
Bike Paths - The ideal place to start looking for information on the best bike paths around Victoria. Also has a comprehensive list of riding links.
Bicycle Victoria - This is the ultimate reference for information relating to cycling in Victoria. A good place to spend a few hours searching.
Bicycling Australia - A great general source of bicycle information and also a good source of bike classifieds.
Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club - A good source of ride information, especially if you are looking for a lot of shorter, social rides.
Recumbant Bikes - If you are fascinated or horrified by the idea of a recumbant bike, you might like to read some more about them by checking out this site.
Vancouver Bicycle Club - Read about cycling events in Canada. We even have an official Warby Ghost Rider who is completing her residency with this club. Since we have a link on their web site we could even regard them as our "sister club".
Russian Cycle Touring Club This is an interesting site with lots of news and stories about cycling in Russia. It even has a story about a couple of their members who did a ride in Australia. A good read. I have also exchanged e-mails with them. Maybe they will become our first "sister club" in Russia.
Bike Asia - very professional adventure travel company offering great value cycling tours through China, Mongolia, Tibet, Japan, Laos, Nepal, Borneo and Cambodia. As used by the Ghost Riders in our 2006 China Ride and also for our forthcoming 2007 Ride.
Torpedo 7 - Internet based business selling bicycle accessories and clothing at hugely discounted prices. Based in NZ, the company ships goods directly to Australia. Some really amazing prices. Well worth a look.
Warrens Sport and Recreation - Avanti dealer in Emerald, specialists in bike service and repairs, also sports and camping equipment supplier.
LeTour Cycles - Wide range of cycles and accessories for all those in the Ringwood/Mitcham area. Plenty of off street parking available.
Creaks, Clicks and Groans -How to locate and fix those annoying noises on your bike.
If any of our riders have other suggestions for useful links, why not e-mail me or leave a message on our noticeboard.
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Upcoming Rides - August/September
- Tues 26th Aug - Nite Riders Night Ride - Warburton Trail
- Thurs 28th Aug - Warburton Trail Ride - start at COGS at 1.00 pm
- Sun 31st Aug - Warburton to Marysville Ride - 9.00 am start at Warburton (note change of date)
- Tues 2nd Sep- Nite Riders Night Ride - Warburton Trail
- Thurs 4th Sep - Warburton Trail Ride - start at COGS at 1.00 pm
- Sat 6th Sep - Annual Phillip Island Ride - start at Cranborne 9.00 am
- Tues 9th Sep - Nite Riders Night Ride - Warburton Trail
- Thurs 11th Sep - Warburton Trail Ride - start at COGS at 1.00 pm
- Tues 16th Sep - Nite Riders Night Ride - Warburton Trail
- Thurs 18th Sep - Warburton Trail Ride - start at COGS at 1.00 pm
- Sun 21st Sept - Dandenong Creek Social Ride
- Tues 23rd Sep - Nite Riders Night Ride - Warburton Trail
- Thurs 25th Sep - Warburton Trail Ride - start at COGS at 1.00 pm
- Sat 27th Sep - Annual Donna Buang Lungbuster - The Biggest Ride of the Year
- Tues 30th Sep - Nite Riders Night Ride - Warburton Trail
Latest Ride Stories
31/07 In Which The Prodigal Sun Returns
26/07 The Annual Hanging Rock Ride
24/07 In Which an Indian Summer Arrives
20/07 The Starling Gap Mountain Bike Ride
17/07 In Which Patience Pays
10/07 In Which Many are Cold but Few are Frozen
03/07 In Which our Eyes Don't Deceive Us
12/06 In Which the Force Comes Out in Force
05/06 In Which the Fungi Fight Back
2006 Great China Ride
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2007 Great China Ride
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2008 Great China Ride
You can read about our Third Great China Ride here.
2009 Nepal Adventure Challenge (only 1 place left)
Two groups will be travelling to Nepal in March 2009. The first group of 15 is full, but we have 1 place remaining in Group 2 for anyone interested
2009 Danube Ride - almost full !
Planning has now progressed to the next stage for the 2009 Danube Ride. This will take place in Sep 2009 and will consist of a 15 day ride along the Danube, starting in Germany and progressing through Austria, Slovakia and ending at Budapest in Hungary. Suitable for anyone of good health and fitness. Only 1 or 2 places left
2010 - Mongolia, Vietnam, China, New Zealand, South America ????
Watch for more details later this year.
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Donna Buang 2007
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