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2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED

July 16, 2018March 28, 2020 Dennis Dawson 0
2018 South American Adventure – COMPLETED
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2018 South American Adventure – COMPLETED

March 12, 2018March 3, 2019 Dennis Dawson 0
Ghostriders’ 2018 Camino Walk & Portugal Cycle – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders’ 2018 Camino Walk & Portugal Cycle – COMPLETED

March 11, 2018May 13, 2019 Dennis Dawson 0
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 1
Recent Featured Rides
Special Christmas Warby Trail Ride – Dec 14th
News Rides Special Club Rides 

Special Christmas Warby Trail Ride – Dec 14th

December 15, 2017 Dennis Dawson 0
2017 Queens Birthday Ride to Woodlands Homestead
News Special Club Rides 

2017 Queens Birthday Ride to Woodlands Homestead

June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 Dennis Dawson 0
Anzac Day Ride to Frankston – Tues 25th April
Special Club Rides 

Anzac Day Ride to Frankston – Tues 25th April

April 26, 2017April 26, 2017 Dennis Dawson 0
Feb 19th – Hastings to Balnarring Ride
Special Club Rides 

Feb 19th – Hastings to Balnarring Ride

February 20, 2017 Dennis Dawson 0

Latest News

New 2021 Calendar
News 

New 2021 Calendar

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 Dennis Dawson 0

Our new 2021 calendar is now available for download. You can either download it by following the link in the

2020 Christmas Ride
News Rides Weekly Ride Stories 

2020 Christmas Ride

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Dennis Dawson 0
News Rides Uncategorized Upcoming Rides 

Ghostriders’ Christmas Picnic – Wed 9th Dec

December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 Dennis Dawson 0
On the Trail Again
News Weekly Ride Stories 

On the Trail Again

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 Dennis Dawson 0
Back Under African Skies – African Safari – Now Postponed till 2022
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Back Under African Skies – African Safari – Now Postponed till 2022

February 15, 2020August 13, 2020 Dennis Dawson 0
News 

A New Domain for the Ghostriders for 2020

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 Dennis Dawson 0

Upcoming Overseas Rides

Back Under African Skies – African Safari – Now Postponed till 2022
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Back Under African Skies – African Safari – Now Postponed till 2022

February 15, 2020August 13, 2020 Dennis Dawson 0

UPDATE – This trip has now been postponed till April 2022, pending resumption of international travel. Although this is a

Another European Cycling Adventure – now postponed to Aug 2021
Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Another European Cycling Adventure – now postponed to Aug 2021

July 16, 2018July 3, 2020 Dennis Dawson 0

Past Overseas Rides

2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED

July 16, 2018March 28, 2020 Dennis Dawson 0

I am happy to announce that all the participants in this trip are now safely back home in Melbourne. We

2018 South American Adventure – COMPLETED
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2018 South American Adventure – COMPLETED

March 12, 2018March 3, 2019 Dennis Dawson 0
Ghostriders’ 2018 Camino Walk & Portugal Cycle – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders’ 2018 Camino Walk & Portugal Cycle – COMPLETED

March 11, 2018May 13, 2019 Dennis Dawson 0
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 1
2019 – French Fantasy Cycling Adventures  – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

2019 – French Fantasy Cycling Adventures – COMPLETED

March 9, 2018December 6, 2019 Dennis Dawson 0
Ghostriders’ 2017 European Rides
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders’ 2017 European Rides

September 1, 2017October 28, 2017 Dennis Dawson 0
2016 European Odyssey Ride – Bruges to Budapest- Read all about it
Past Overseas Rides 

2016 European Odyssey Ride – Bruges to Budapest- Read all about it

November 20, 2016May 24, 2017 Dennis Dawson 0
Ghostriders’ 2015 Renaissance Rides – Complete Chronicle
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders’ 2015 Renaissance Rides – Complete Chronicle

August 18, 2016August 19, 2016 Dennis Dawson 0

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  • January 26, 2021 – Australia Day Ride - Stud Rd to Mordialloc - 10 am start

    Meet at the Stud Rd indoor sports stadium in time for a start at 10am. We will be following a mixture of bike paths to Mordialloc and back. Those that want a shorter ride may choose to stop at Waterways instead.

    There will be NO NIGHT RIDE tonight.

  • January 28, 2021 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Twilight Ride

    The plan is to start later in the afternoon ( probably around 6 pm). We will then ride for a couple of hours before stopping for dinner in the twilight. After dinner there will be a short ride back to the start. Lights would be an advantage for this ride. The starting point will be published when known.

  • February 1, 2021 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

    Meet near the FTG LIbrary in time for a start at 9 am. The ride is normally around 50 km with a coffee stop along the way.

  • February 2, 2021 – Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm at 8 pm

    Enjoy a warm night of cycling under the stars. The ride starts at the Chesterfield Farm car park at 8 pm sharp. We follow a mixture of bike paths to Dandenong and back again. Good front and rear lights are essential.

  • February 4, 2021 – Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Wandin at 7 am

    Meet in the car park at Wandin in time for a start at 7 am sharp. All riders ride at their own pace towards Warburton, before turning back and meeting at the Carriage Cafe for breakfast from 9 am. Non riders are also invited to join with from 9 am at the cafe.

Monthly Calendar

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4January 4, 2021

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - Start at FTG at 9 am

Monday Morning Ride - Start at FTG at 9 am

January 4, 2021N/A

Start the new year on two wheels. Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. There are usually two ride options to choose from, with a coffee stop along the way.

More about Monday Morning Ride - Start at FTG at 9 am

5January 5, 2021 6January 6, 2021 7January 7, 2021

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Wandin at 7 am

Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Wandin at 7 am

January 7, 2021N/A

I know that it's an early start, but the effort is really worth it. The Warby Trail is absolutely beautiful early in the morning.

We start at Wandin Station carpark at 7 am and ride towards Warburton, before U turning and meeting at the Carriage Cafe for breakfast from 9 am. Each rider can choose to ride as far or as little as they choose. Non riding partners are welcome to join us for breakfast after the ride.

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Wandin at 7 am

8January 8, 2021 9January 9, 2021 10January 10, 2021

Category: GeneralHastings to Balnarring Ride - start at Hastings at 10 am

Hastings to Balnarring Ride - start at Hastings at 10 am

January 10, 2021N/A

Our first weekend ride for 2021 will take the form of a delightful ride along the bike paths and back roads from Hastings to Balnarring and back. The ride will begin near the Pelican Society Cafe in Hastings at 10 am. We will then head off via the incredible boardwalk to Crib Point. There we can take some time to see the submarine and then enjoy the first coffee of the day. Then we continue past HMAS Cerberus to Somers and onto Balnarring. That is where we stop for lunch before following a shorter route back to the start.

More about Hastings to Balnarring Ride - start at Hastings at 10 am

11January 11, 2021

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - Start at FTG at 9 am

Monday Morning Ride - Start at FTG at 9 am

January 11, 2021N/A

Start the new year on two wheels. Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. There are usually two ride options to choose from, with a coffee stop along the way.

More about Monday Morning Ride - Start at FTG at 9 am

12January 12, 2021

Category: GeneralSummer Night Ride - Start at Chesterfield Farm at 8 pm

Summer Night Ride - Start at Chesterfield Farm at 8 pm

January 12, 2021N/A

Meet in the car park outside Chesterfield Farm in time for a 8 pm start. The ride follows bike paths to Dandenong and back again. Excellent front and rear lights are required. We usually get back soon after 10 pm

More about Summer Night Ride - Start at Chesterfield Farm at 8 pm

13January 13, 2021

Category: GeneralGhostriders Group Picnic - Emerald Lake Park from 11 am

Ghostriders Group Picnic - Emerald Lake Park from 11 am

January 13, 2021N/A

This is intended as an informal time of fellowship around the picnic table. We will be meeting at "Hut 4", only a few metres from the car park.  You will need to bring along your own picnic lunch, table and folding chairs. If it is a sunny day you should also bring a nice shady hat. This picnic is open for anyone associated with the Ghostriders, including family and friends. There is a small charge for car parking ($2 per hour)

More about Ghostriders Group Picnic - Emerald Lake Park from 11 am

14January 14, 2021

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - start at Malvern East at 10 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Malvern East at 10 am

January 14, 2021N/A

We normally meet in Golfers Drive Malvern East in time for a start at 10 am, but this week we will be starting in a different location (due to Covid testing)

The new start point will be the East Malvern RSL Hall, Stanley Grose Drive, East Malvern. There is a big public car park at the reserve.

Lunch will be at either the Abbotsford Convent or the Studley Park Boatshed.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Malvern East at 10 am

15January 15, 2021 16January 16, 2021

Category: GeneralWeekend Ride - Fairfield to Williamstown - start at Fairfield at 10 am

Weekend Ride - Fairfield to Williamstown - start at Fairfield at 10 am

January 16, 2021N/A

This ride starts near the Fairfield Boathouse at 10 am and then follows local bike paths through Royal Park to Williamstown. That is where we stop for lunch before following a different route back to the start.

More about Weekend Ride - Fairfield to Williamstown - start at Fairfield at 10 am

17January 17, 2021
18January 18, 2021

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - Start at FTG at 9 am

Monday Morning Ride - Start at FTG at 9 am

January 18, 2021N/A

Start the new year on two wheels. Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. There are usually two ride options to choose from, with a coffee stop along the way.

More about Monday Morning Ride - Start at FTG at 9 am

19January 19, 2021

Category: GeneralNo Summer Night Ride Tonight

No Summer Night Ride Tonight

January 19, 2021N/A

There will be no Summer Night Ride tonight. The next night ride will be Tuesday 2nd Feb, starting at 8 pm

More about No Summer Night Ride Tonight

20January 20, 2021 21January 21, 2021

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Wandin at 7 am

Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Wandin at 7 am

January 21, 2021N/A

Meet in the car park at Wandin in time for a start at 7 am sharp. All riders ride at their own pace towards Warburton, before turning back and meeting at the Carriage Cafe for breakfast from 9 am. Non riders are also invited to join with from 9 am at the cafe.

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Wandin at 7 am

22January 22, 2021 23January 23, 2021 24January 24, 2021
25January 25, 2021 26January 26, 2021

Category: GeneralAustralia Day Ride - Stud Rd to Mordialloc - 10 am start

Australia Day Ride - Stud Rd to Mordialloc - 10 am start

January 26, 2021N/A

Meet at the Stud Rd indoor sports stadium in time for a start at 10am. We will be following a mixture of bike paths to Mordialloc and back. Those that want a shorter ride may choose to stop at Waterways instead.

There will be NO NIGHT RIDE tonight.

More about Australia Day Ride - Stud Rd to Mordialloc - 10 am start

27January 27, 2021 28January 28, 2021

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Twilight Ride

Alternate Thursday Ride - Twilight Ride

January 28, 2021N/A

The plan is to start later in the afternoon ( probably around 6 pm). We will then ride for a couple of hours before stopping for dinner in the twilight. After dinner there will be a short ride back to the start. Lights would be an advantage for this ride. The starting point will be published when known.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Twilight Ride

29January 29, 2021 30January 30, 2021 31January 31, 2021
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