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.
Official Sponsors
Warren's Sport and Recreation
Crossbow Computers
Subaru Fountain Gate
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
Comics (click for enlarged view)
For more crazy Garibaldi Cartoons click HERE
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 dennis@crossbow.com.au