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2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete
News Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Dennis Dawson
2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed

August 11, 2024January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson
The 2024 Epic Elbe Cycling Adventure – Now Completed
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

The 2024 Epic Elbe Cycling Adventure – Now Completed

August 23, 2022October 9, 2024 Dennis Dawson
2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED

July 16, 2018March 28, 2020 Dennis Dawson
Recent Featured Rides
Christmas Ride 2024
News Special Club Rides 

Christmas Ride 2024

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson
News Rides Special Club Rides Upcoming Rides 

Canberra and Northern Vic Cycling Adventure

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 Dennis Dawson
News Rides Special Club Rides Upcoming Rides 

2022 Snowy Mountains & High Country

September 2, 2021September 15, 2021 Dennis Dawson
Special Christmas Warby Trail Ride – Dec 14th
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Special Christmas Warby Trail Ride – Dec 14th

December 15, 2017 Dennis Dawson

Latest News

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Last Chance to Join
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2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Last Chance to Join

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Dennis Dawson

The itineraries for both the main ride and the prologue ride have now been finalised. Since releasing these details just

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete
News Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Dennis Dawson
Christmas Ride 2024
News Special Club Rides 

Christmas Ride 2024

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson
News Uncategorized 

Comprehensive Cycling Insurance now required

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Dennis Dawson
News Rides Special Club Rides Upcoming Rides 

Canberra and Northern Vic Cycling Adventure

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 Dennis Dawson
2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed

August 11, 2024January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson

Upcoming Overseas Rides

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Last Chance to Join
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides Upcoming Rides 

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Last Chance to Join

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Dennis Dawson

The itineraries for both the main ride and the prologue ride have now been finalised. Since releasing these details just

Past Overseas Rides

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete
News Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Dennis Dawson

I am thrilled to say that our highly anticipated Kiwi Capers Cycling Adventure has now been successfully (and safely) completed.

2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed

August 11, 2024January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson
The 2024 Epic Elbe Cycling Adventure – Now Completed
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

The 2024 Epic Elbe Cycling Adventure – Now Completed

August 23, 2022October 9, 2024 Dennis Dawson
2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED

July 16, 2018March 28, 2020 Dennis Dawson
2018 South American Adventure – COMPLETED
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2018 South American Adventure – COMPLETED

March 12, 2018March 3, 2019 Dennis Dawson
Ghostriders’ 2018 Camino Walk & Portugal Cycle – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders’ 2018 Camino Walk & Portugal Cycle – COMPLETED

March 11, 2018May 13, 2019 Dennis Dawson
2019 Cycle the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia -NOW COMPLETED
News Past Overseas Rides 

2019 Cycle the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia -NOW COMPLETED

March 10, 2018July 15, 2019 Dennis Dawson
2019 – French Fantasy Cycling Adventures  – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

2019 – French Fantasy Cycling Adventures – COMPLETED

March 9, 2018December 6, 2019 Dennis Dawson

Upcoming Events

  • November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

    Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

  • December 8, 2025 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

    Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

  • December 14, 2025 – Special Weekend Ride - Waterways to Frankston - start at Waterways at 10 am

    This had become our traditional pre Christmas ride. Start near the Nest Cafe in Waterways at 10am and then we follow an interesting mixture of bike paths to Frankston and back. Lunch will be by the bay in Frankston.

  • December 15, 2025 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

    Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

  • December 18, 2025 – Special Annual Christmas Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

    This will be the final ride for 2025 and it will also be the most important ride for the year. This year, due to popular demand, the start time has been put back one hour to 9 am (NOT 8 am as it says on the calendar).

    After assembling in the car park all riders will ride in the Lilydale direction, with each rider free to choose how far they wish to ride. After riding the trail we all meet at the Carriage Cafe in Seville at 11am for morning tea/lunch. This will also be a special Christmas and end of year celebration. The highlight will be the announcement of the next King or Queen of the Ghostriders. The recipient will be presented with the impressive trophy and crown.

    Whether you ride with us every week, or only a couple of times a year (or even if you have never ridden with us, but are interested in what we do), you are invited to come and share the fun with us. Non riders can just make their way directly to the Carriage Cafe and meet us there at 11am .

     

Monthly Calendar

Events in December 2025

MMonday TTuesday WWednesday TThursday FFriday SSaturday SSunday
1December 1, 2025●●(4 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

N/A
December 1, 2025

Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

2December 2, 2025●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

3December 3, 2025●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

4December 4, 2025●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

5December 5, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

6December 6, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

7December 7, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

8December 8, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

N/A
December 8, 2025

Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

9December 9, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

10December 10, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

11December 11, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

N/A
November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

12December 12, 2025 13December 13, 2025 14December 14, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Waterways to Frankston - start at Waterways at 10 am

N/A
December 14, 2025

This had become our traditional pre Christmas ride. Start near the Nest Cafe in Waterways at 10am and then we follow an interesting mixture of bike paths to Frankston and back. Lunch will be by the bay in Frankston.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Waterways to Frankston - start at Waterways at 10 am

15December 15, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

N/A
December 15, 2025

Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

16December 16, 2025 17December 17, 2025 18December 18, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Annual Christmas Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

N/A
December 18, 2025

This will be the final ride for 2025 and it will also be the most important ride for the year. This year, due to popular demand, the start time has been put back one hour to 9 am (NOT 8 am as it says on the calendar).

After assembling in the car park all riders will ride in the Lilydale direction, with each rider free to choose how far they wish to ride. After riding the trail we all meet at the Carriage Cafe in Seville at 11am for morning tea/lunch. This will also be a special Christmas and end of year celebration. The highlight will be the announcement of the next King or Queen of the Ghostriders. The recipient will be presented with the impressive trophy and crown.

Whether you ride with us every week, or only a couple of times a year (or even if you have never ridden with us, but are interested in what we do), you are invited to come and share the fun with us. Non riders can just make their way directly to the Carriage Cafe and meet us there at 11am .

 

More about Special Annual Christmas Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

19December 19, 2025 20December 20, 2025 21December 21, 2025
22December 22, 2025 23December 23, 2025 24December 24, 2025 25December 25, 2025 26December 26, 2025 27December 27, 2025 28December 28, 2025
29December 29, 2025 30December 30, 2025 31December 31, 2025 1January 1, 2026 2January 2, 2026 3January 3, 2026 4January 4, 2026
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