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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 

2022 Snowy Mountains & High Country

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

Special Christmas Warby Trail Ride – Dec 14th

December 15, 2017 Dennis Dawson
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

Latest News

Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk 2
News Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk 2

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Dennis Dawson

In March 2027 the Ghostriders plan to return to the South Island of New Zealand to complete another sensational week

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Dennis Dawson
Now Available  – The 2026 Calendar
News Rides 

Now Available – The 2026 Calendar

January 15, 2026January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson
2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides Upcoming Rides 

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed

August 1, 2025January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson
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

Upcoming Overseas Rides

Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk 2
News Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk 2

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Dennis Dawson

In March 2027 the Ghostriders plan to return to the South Island of New Zealand to complete another sensational week

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Dennis Dawson
2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides Upcoming Rides 

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed

August 1, 2025January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson

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

  • May 4, 2026 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

    Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be between 40 to 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

  • May 7, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE

    Special Mystery Ride - Details TBA

  • May 11, 2026 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

    Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be between 40 to 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

  • May 14, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Meet at the Woori Yallock car park in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding towards Lilydale, with lunch at the Carriage Cafe.

  • May 16, 2026 – Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

    This is our monthly Eastern Suburbs ride, starting in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am. The rides are usually around 40 to 45 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stop for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

Monthly Calendar

Events in January 2024

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1January 1, 2024 2January 2, 2024 3January 3, 2024 4January 4, 2024 5January 5, 2024 6January 6, 2024 7January 7, 2024
8January 8, 2024 9January 9, 2024 10January 10, 2024 11January 11, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFirst Ride for 2024 - Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

N/A
January 11, 2024

This is our first ride for the new year. We will be starting at Woori Yallock at 8 am and then riding towards Warburton, before meeting at the Gladysdale Bakehouse for Brunch at 10 am.

More about First Ride for 2024 - Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

12January 12, 2024 13January 13, 2024 14January 14, 2024
15January 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
January 15, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

16January 16, 2024 17January 17, 2024 18January 18, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

N/A
January 18, 2024

The ride will start at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am and will be around 45 km in length, with a lunch stop along the way.

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19January 19, 2024 20January 20, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralHastings to Balnarring (or variation) - start at Hastings at 9 am

N/A
January 20, 2024

This is a popular ride, starting at Hastings at 9 am, then following a series of bike paths to Balnarring and back again. There is a chance we may be trying out a variation this year, so watch out for updates.

More about Hastings to Balnarring (or variation) - start at Hastings at 9 am

21January 21, 2024
22January 22, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
January 22, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

23January 23, 2024 24January 24, 2024 25January 25, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - NO RIDE TODAY BECAUSE OF SPECIAL RIDE TOMORROW

N/A
January 25, 2024

There will be no ride today because of the special Federation Trail Ride tomorrow (Australia Day)

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - NO RIDE TODAY BECAUSE OF SPECIAL RIDE TOMORROW

26January 26, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Australia Day Ride - Newport to Werribee along the Federation Trail - start at Newport at 10 am

N/A
January 26, 2024

The ride will start in The Strand car park, Newport at 10 am sharp. The car park has lots of free parking and is near the old Newport Power Station. The ride will follow the Federation Trail to Werribee. That is where we will stop for lunch, before returning via the Bayside Trail

More about Special Australia Day Ride - Newport to Werribee along the Federation Trail - start at Newport at 10 am

27January 27, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

N/A
January 27, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a start at 9 am. We usually follow local bike paths for around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way. If you live in the eastern suburbs you would be welcome to join us.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

28January 28, 2024
29January 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
January 29, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

30January 30, 2024 31January 31, 2024 1February 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at Bentleigh at 10 am

N/A
February 1, 2024

The ride will start at Bentleigh Reserve (Higgins Rd) at 10am. We will be following the Elster Canal Trail and the Bayside Trail to Albert Park and back again. Lunch will be at Sons of Mary in Brighton.

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2February 2, 2024 3February 3, 2024 4February 4, 2024
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