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who we are
Whitehorse Cyclists... are a wonderful assortment of people of all ages,sizes,shapes and conditions who enjoy cycling.
Most of us live in the area covered by the Whitehorse Council, in Melbourne Australia. This includes parts or all of the suburbs of Mont Albert, Surrey Hills, Box Hill, Bennetswood,Blackburn, Burwood, Forest Hill, Vermont, Mitcham and Nunawading in the state of Victoria, Australia. But, like our rides, our members know no boundaries. Anyone can join!
We don't always dress in slick style. For our usual assorted look, have a look at us on our Events in story & picture page.
How to become a member
Rates for 2008 -2009 are $30 individual or $50 household. You can download
a copy of the joining form - here if you
wish and snail mail it to us.
We suggest that you try out some rides first before you join.
Have a look at the ride calendar and phone the
leader for more information.
The Value of Membership
What value do you get from your $30 ($50 couple/family) annual membership of Whitehorse Cyclists? Well there’s- Over 100 organised and led day Bike Rides per year, for you to join and enjoy, in the city and in the country, with a range of standards, on weekends and week days
- Three or four “adventure holiday” rides locally or overseas at unbeatable value, eg. Walhalla Weekend Tour, River riding at Echuca, Bendigo Bikeabout, Around The Bay in 2 days, The High Country Trail, Tasmania’s East Cost, NZ’ s Marlborough District.
- Twelve Club Nights (2nd Tuesday of month) with guest speakers and plenty of socialising
- Monthly issues of ‘Whitehorse Wheels’ newsletter with all future ride details, news, views and a calendar of Club and Bicycle Victoria events
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An information-packed and regularly-updated Club Website
with a calendar of rides for visitors/ non-members to join. - Opportunity to purchase and wear the exclusive Whitehorse Cyclists Club Jersey at an excellent price
- A graduated ‘Back to Cycling’ program, starting with our Tuesday Easy rides, then a range of Easy, Medium and Hard rides for you to graduate to.
- Fun and fellowship with over 150 active adults who love the freedom and fitness that comes with cycling
- Special Events to enjoy such as our January Club BBQ, Annual Dinner for members and family, and our Christmas Club Night function.
- An organised, incorporated club
- While most members are in the east/ southeast suburbs of Melbourne, a Club that is open to all grades of cyclists and those intending to cycle, no matter where you live.
Our Rides
Over many years,we have run a strong program of rides - generally at least two per week throughout the year. We aim to offer a variety of rides at times to suit as many riders as possible.
Twilight rides on on summer nights are popular with workers wanting
to unwind
Thursday riders might take a train to the city and
head off for Williamstown
Half-mad members tackle serious hills on outings to
such places as Toolangi
We also plan weekend stays in country towns to explore more territory.
We ride interstate and internationally : rides in France, Austria,Vietnam and New Zealand have been held in the last few years.
Club nights
The club conducts regular meetings and elects office-bearers. We publish a newsletter free to all members. Club nights are held
the second Tuesday of each month, 7.45 pm at the Box Hill Community Arts
Centre Station Street Box Hill.See the calendar for
meeting dates. Call Bob Ballard for any further information on 9801 2809