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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 September 2023

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28August 28, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
August 28, 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

29August 29, 2023 30August 30, 2023 31August 31, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
August 31, 2023

The ride will start in Malvern East at 10 am. Meet in the car park on Basil Drive (near the RSL). The ride will follow the Scothman's Creek Trail to Wheelers Hill and back again.

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

1September 1, 2023 2September 2, 2023 3September 3, 2023
4September 4, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 4, 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

5September 5, 2023 6September 6, 2023 7September 7, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 7, 2023

Meet at the Jells Park Kiosk in time for a 10 am start. The ride will proceed to Dandenong (or maybe a bit further).

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

8September 8, 2023 9September 9, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGreat Vic Rail Trail - Yea to Tallarook - start in Yea at 10 am

N/A
September 9, 2023

Meet at the Yea Railway Station in time for a start at 10 am. The ride will follow the spectacular Great Vic Rail Trail to Tallarook and back.

 

More about Great Vic Rail Trail - Yea to Tallarook - start in Yea at 10 am

10September 10, 2023
11September 11, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 11, 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

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

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

N/A
September 14, 2023

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

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

15September 15, 2023 16September 16, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 16, 2023

This is a monthly ride, specifically for riders who live in the Eastern suburbs. The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am sharp. The ride is usually around 40 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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

17September 17, 2023
18September 18, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 18, 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

19September 19, 2023 20September 20, 2023 21September 21, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 21, 2023

Meet at the Stud Rd Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The plan is to follow the familiar bike trails to Waterways and back

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

22September 22, 2023 23September 23, 2023 24September 24, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralClematis to Gembrook Trail - start at Clematis at 10 am

N/A
September 24, 2023

Meet in the far end of the Paradise Hotel car park in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the bike trail through Emerald, Cockatoo to Gembrook and back.

More about Clematis to Gembrook Trail - start at Clematis at 10 am

25September 25, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
September 25, 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

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

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

N/A
September 28, 2023

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

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

29September 29, 2023 30September 30, 2023 1October 1, 2023
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