Trail Information
Most of our weekly rides follow the beautiful Warburton Trail. This is undoubtedly one of the most scenic short rides available near Melbourne and offers an array of spectacular scenery.
Very importantly, because the trail follows the path of the old train line, the gradients are all relatively gentle. There are no ferocious hills for the fainthearted. A ride along this trail is not only good for the body it is also great for the soul.
The surface consists of lilydale toppings of various thicknesses. Although it can be soft in places, especially after it has just been topped up, it is generally suitable for most types of bikes, including mountain bikes and hybrids. Although I would not want to risk my best road bike on this surface I have ridden it well over 100 times on my old road bike.
Our
usual day of riding is Thursday afternoon, although this is sometimes changed
in Winter months if the weather dictates that it would make better sense to
switch to an alternate day.
Depending on your level of fitness you may choose to join the ride anywhere between Mt Evelyn and Launching Place, the important thing is that we all finish at Warburton at approx 2.45 pm for a cup of coffee, a cake, or a well earned lunch at the local tea rooms. A great place to enjoy a yarn and observe the (sometimes rather colourful) locals. Just remember that you still have to cycle back to your starting place - so don't blame us if your bum is sore!
| Location | Melways Reference | Approx time | Distance to Warburton (km) |
| Mt
Evelyn (experienced riders) |
120, C1 (next to COGS cafe) | 1.00 pm | 33 |
| Wandin
North (keen riders) |
119, B10 | 1.15 pm | 28 |
| Killara
Station |
285, G5 | 1.30 pm | 21 |
| Woori
Yallock Station |
286,E10 | 1.40 pm | 17 |
| Launching
Place Hotel (Newcomers) |
287,H6 | 1.50 pm | 12 |
| Yarra
Junction Reserve (the ride you have when you are not having a ride!) |
288, D7 | 2.00pm | 9 |
| Warburton
Town Lunchtime |
290, A4 | Approx
2.25 to 2.45 pm |
Hot coffee and lunch! |
In cooler months the temperature can be low so bring warm clothing, preferably windproof, to avoid getting cold.
New riders are always welcome, no matter what state of fitness you are in. We all have to start somewhere and one of our riders has actually made no progress whatsoever in the past THREE YEARS, so you won't feel out of place.
Upcoming Rides for 2010
- Thurs Mar 11th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Thurs Mar 18th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Sat Mar 20th - Social Ride - Details to be announced
- Thurs Mar 25th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Sun Mar 28th - Drouin/Warragul area ride (NEW) - starts in Drouin at 9.00 am
- Thur Apr 1st - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Sun Apr 4th - Buxton Loop (TBC) - convenor required in order to proceed
- Thur Apr 8th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Thur Apr 15th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Fri 16th Apr - Sun 18th Apr - Wangaratta to Bright Rail Trail Weekend
- Thur Apr 22nd - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Mon Apr 26th - Anzac Day - Great Southern Rail Trail 10 am at Meeniyan
- Thur Apr 29th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
Most Recent Ride Stories
17/12 In Which Seventeen Soggy Santas Spread Some Smiles
03/12 In Which the Wind Sucks
31/10 The Sixth Annual Lungbuster
22/10 In Which Unity Reigns Supreme
15/10 In Which Even Noah Stayed Home
08/10 In Which the Peloton is Splintered
For all previous weekday ride stories click HERE
Lots of other weekend stories can be found HERE
Previous Overseas Adventure Challenges
Click HERE for 2006 China Ride
Click HERE for 2007 China Ride
Click HERE for 2008 China Ride
Click HERE for our 2009 Himalayan Challenge and pictures
Click HERE for the 2009 Danube Ride Story
2009 Danube Ride - Read the full story of the ride HERE
2010 - South America Adventure Challenge - NOW OPEN
The Ghostriders will be heading off to South America on our longest and most ambitious challenge yet. You can be a part of it but you better not delay as spaces will fill fast. The trip will take place in Sep 2010. Strictly limited to 16 spaces.
Newsletter
Did you know that we also have an e-mail mailing list? If you would like to be informed/reminded of future cycling events by e-mail just drop a request to me at the following address ghostriders@netspace.net.au