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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

  • April 30, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start.

  • 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.

Monthly Calendar

Events in August 2024

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29July 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

30July 30, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders Annual Birthday Luncheon

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July 30, 2024

This year we celebrate our 22nd Birthday and you are all invited to join us for a Birthday Luncheon at the Paradise Hotel. The function will be on Tuesday 30th July, from 12.30 pm. Anyone who has ever shared a ride with us (or wanted to) is invited.

Bookings are essential and must be made with David Yates.

More about Ghostriders Annual Birthday Luncheon

31July 31, 2024 1August 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Croydon to Mont Albert - start at Kirtain Drive at 10am

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August 1, 2024

The ride will begin in Kirtain Drive Croydon at 10 am sharp. David Yates will be leading a ride to Mont Albert and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Croydon to Mont Albert - start at Kirtain Drive at 10am

2August 2, 2024 3August 3, 2024 4August 4, 2024
5August 5, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
August 5, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

6August 6, 2024 7August 7, 2024 8August 8, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWinter Mystery Ride - Start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

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August 8, 2024

Meet at the Mullum Mullum Reserve (cnr Reynolds and Springvale Rds) in time for a 10 am start. Henk will be leading the group on another Winter Mystery Ride

More about Winter Mystery Ride - Start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

9August 9, 2024 10August 10, 2024 11August 11, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Fairfield to Williamstown and back - start at 10am

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August 11, 2024

Start in Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield at 10am. There are usually plenty of free parks available in the car park of the Polytechnic Institute. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Williamstown and back again.

More about Special Ride - Fairfield to Williamstown and back - start at 10am

12August 12, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
August 12, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

13August 13, 2024 14August 14, 2024 15August 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
August 15, 2024

Meet at the car park of the Woori Yallock station in time for a 10 am start

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

16August 16, 2024 17August 17, 2024 18August 18, 2024
19August 19, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
August 19, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

20August 20, 2024 21August 21, 2024 22August 22, 2024●(1 event)

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

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August 22, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow an assortment of bike paths to Waterways and back again.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Waterways - start at 10 am

23August 23, 2024 24August 24, 2024●(1 event)

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

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August 24, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will follow local bike paths for around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Riders are also invited to stay behind after the ride to share lunch at the Chimes Eatery by the lake.

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

25August 25, 2024
26August 26, 2024●●(2 events)

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

N/A
August 26, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

Category: GeneralTeam Departs for 2024 Epic Elbe Ride

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August 26, 2024

22 Riders will be taking part in an epic ride across Europe from Hamburg to Vienna.

More about Team Departs for 2024 Epic Elbe Ride

27August 27, 2024 28August 28, 2024 29August 29, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Start at Arkoonah Park at 10 am

N/A
August 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of Arkoonah Park (enter via Gate 5) in time for a 10 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a lunch stop along the way.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Start at Arkoonah Park at 10 am

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