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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 May 2023

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1May 1, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

More about Surf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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

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May 1, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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

2May 2, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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3May 3, 2023 4May 4, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - start at Pakenham at 10 am

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May 4, 2023

We are now entering the time of the year when Mystery Rides are very popular additions to our schedule. This ride will begin at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham at 10 am sharp. We will be following a varied route to a mystery coffee shop (most of you will not have been there). The ride will be around 45 km, with a hill or two thrown in for good measure.

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5May 5, 2023 6May 6, 2023 7May 7, 2023
8May 8, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 8, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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

9May 9, 2023 10May 10, 2023 11May 11, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 11, 2023

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a start at 10 am. All riders can choose the length of the ride to choose their fitness. Lunch will be at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 12 noon.

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

12May 12, 2023 13May 13, 2023 14May 14, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMerri/Darebin Creek Trail Loop Ride. Start at Fairfield at 10 am- now postponed till Sunday 28th May

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May 14, 2023

The original date for this ride turned out to be Mothers Day. That would not have been a wise move to proceed on that date. The ride has now been postponed Sunday 28th May.  This is your chance to ride two of the most scenic trails in the inner metro area. The ride will start at Fairfield (meet in Yarra Bend Rd, near the Polytechnic) at 10 am. The ride will include the Merri Creek Trail, Western Ring Road and Darebin Creek Trails. The total distance will be around 50 km.

More about Merri/Darebin Creek Trail Loop Ride. Start at Fairfield at 10 am- now postponed till Sunday 28th May

15May 15, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 15, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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

16May 16, 2023 17May 17, 2023 18May 18, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

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May 18, 2023

Meet at the Jells Park kiosk in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding for about 50 km with a lunch stop along the way. The route will be unfamiliar to most of our riders.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

19May 19, 2023 20May 20, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 20, 2023

The ride will start at the Cardinia Cultural Centre car park at 9 am. We will then explore the local bike trails for around 45 km, with a coffee stop along the way. If the weather is bad, we may invoke the famous "Plan B" option (shorten the ride and head to a nearby coffee shop).

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

21May 21, 2023
22May 22, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 22, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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

23May 23, 2023 24May 24, 2023 25May 25, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 25, 2023

Meet at the Woori Yallock Station in time for a start at 10 am. This week we will be riding towards Lilydale, with lunch at the Carriage Cafe from 12 noon.

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

26May 26, 2023 27May 27, 2023 28May 28, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMerri/Darebin Creek Loop Ride - start at Fairfield at 10 am

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May 28, 2023

This is your chance to ride two of the most scenic trails in the inner metro area. The ride will start at Fairfield (meet in Yarra Bend Rd, near the Polytechnic) at 10 am. The ride will include the Merri Creek Trail, Western Ring Road and Darebin Creek Trails. The total distance will be around 50 km.

Please also note  that we have a Plan B and Plan C options, if the weather is not suitable for the full ride.

More about Merri/Darebin Creek Loop Ride - start at Fairfield at 10 am

29May 29, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 29, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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

30May 30, 2023 31May 31, 2023 1June 1, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

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June 1, 2023

Everyone loves a mystery and the mystery rides are a popular feature of the winter season. The ride will start at the familiar starring point at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am. The destination is known only to the ride leader David Yates. He assures me that it will be special and the coffee stop will be a highlight.

Come along and be mystified.

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