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Who we are

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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!

The Club has been in existence for over 16 years. Read our history.

We dont 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

We recommend you try up to 3 rides first and then, if we suit your needs, join up.

Rates for 2010 -2011 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?

Over 200 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. South Australia, Europe, Mornington Peninsula, Foster, River riding at Echuca, Bendigo Bikeabout, Around The Bay in 2 days, The High Country Trail, Tasmania’s East Coast, NZ’ s Marlborough District.
Club Nights (2nd Tuesday of month) with guest speakers and plenty of socialising
Monthly issues of the club's Whitehorse Wheels newsletter and calendar with all future ride details, news, views and a calendar of Club and Bicycle Victoria events
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 200 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 4 per week throughout the year. We aim to offer a variety of rides at times to suit as many riders as possible.

Tuesday easy rides are for people wanting a shorter ride

Thursday riders like to get in at least 50km of riding at a good pace.

Thursday easy riders might take a train to the city and head off for Williamstown. Pace is more leisurely.

Half-mad members on Tuesday hard rides tackle serious hills on outings to such places as Toolangi

Sunday rides for beginners and a separate ride for others are generally on the calendar all year

We also plan weekend stays in country towns to explore more territory.

We ride countryside, interstate and internationally : rides in South Australia, France, Thailand, Austria,Vietnam and New Zealand have been held in the last few years. Rides in Thailand, South Australia, Tatura were run in 2009. 2010 Will feature a ride in New South Wales and Northern Victoria.2011 we went to Austria, Italy and Croatia. Also to Flinders Island.

Club nights

The club conducts regular meetings and elects office-bearers. We publish a newsletter free to all members. Club nights are held