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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
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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 November 2023

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30October 30, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 30, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

31October 31, 2023 1November 1, 2023 2November 2, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at 10 am at Chelsea Bicentennial Park

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November 2, 2023

Meet in the carpark of the Chelsea Bicentennial Park in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the local bike paths and Peninsula Link to Baxter and back again. Lunch will be at Sage's Cottage Homestead Cafe.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at 10 am at Chelsea Bicentennial Park

3November 3, 2023 4November 4, 2023 5November 5, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGreat Vic Rail Trail - Yea to Alexandra - start at Yea at 10am sharp

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November 5, 2023

The ride will start at the old Yea Railway Station at 10 am sharp. If you get there early, you may have time to share a coffee at the bakery before the ride starts. The ride will follow the rail trail to Alexandra and back again. Lunch will be in Alexandra. The total ride length will be around 80km, so not for beginners.

More about Great Vic Rail Trail - Yea to Alexandra - start at Yea at 10am sharp

6November 6, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
November 6, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

7November 7, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Cup Day Ride - Great Southern Rail Trail - start at Nyora at10 am

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November 7, 2023

Come and celebrate Melbourne Cup Day on two wheels. The ride will start at the old Nyora Railway Station at 10 am sharp. We will then follow the Great Southern Rail Trail to Korrumburra and back again. The surface is best suited to MTBs and hybrid bikes.

More about Special Cup Day Ride - Great Southern Rail Trail - start at Nyora at10 am

8November 8, 2023 9November 9, 2023 10November 10, 2023 11November 11, 2023 12November 12, 2023
13November 13, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
November 13, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

14November 14, 2023 15November 15, 2023 16November 16, 2023 17November 17, 2023 18November 18, 2023 19November 19, 2023
20November 20, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
November 20, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

21November 21, 2023 22November 22, 2023 23November 23, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

N/A
November 23, 2023

This week we will be riding towards Lilydale, before meeting at the Carriage Cafe for lunch from 12 noon.

More about Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

24November 24, 2023 25November 25, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

N/A
November 25, 2023

This ride was originally scheduled for Sunday 26th November, but all Pakenham rides will now be held on Saturdays. The ride will start at the Cardinia Cultural Centre car park at 9 am sharp, then proceed for around 40 km on local bike paths. There will be a coffee/morning tea stop along the way.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

26November 26, 2023
27November 27, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
November 27, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

28November 28, 2023 29November 29, 2023 30November 30, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Darebin Creek

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November 30, 2023

This ride will start at the Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am sharp, then proceed along the Main Yarra Trail to the Darebin Creek turnoff. We then ride up the Darebin Creek Trail for around 5 km to the Artiga Coffee Shop for lunch. The return ride will be along the same route.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Darebin Creek

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