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2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete
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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
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Christmas Ride 2024

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson
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Canberra and Northern Vic Cycling Adventure

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 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
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Special Christmas Warby Trail Ride – Dec 14th

December 15, 2017 Dennis Dawson

Latest News

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Last Chance to Join
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2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Last Chance to Join

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Dennis Dawson

The itineraries for both the main ride and the prologue ride have now been finalised. Since releasing these details just

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete
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2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Dennis Dawson
Christmas Ride 2024
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Christmas Ride 2024

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson
News Uncategorized 

Comprehensive Cycling Insurance now required

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Dennis Dawson
News Rides Special Club Rides Upcoming Rides 

Canberra and Northern Vic Cycling Adventure

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 Dennis Dawson
2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed

August 11, 2024January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson

Upcoming Overseas Rides

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Last Chance to Join
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides Upcoming Rides 

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Last Chance to Join

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Dennis Dawson

The itineraries for both the main ride and the prologue ride have now been finalised. Since releasing these details just

Past Overseas Rides

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete
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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
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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

  • November 28, 2025 – December 11, 2025 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

    Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

  • December 8, 2025 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

    Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

  • December 14, 2025 – Special Weekend Ride - Waterways to Frankston - start at Waterways at 10 am

    This had become our traditional pre Christmas ride. Start near the Nest Cafe in Waterways at 10am and then we follow an interesting mixture of bike paths to Frankston and back. Lunch will be by the bay in Frankston.

  • December 15, 2025 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG library at 9 am

    Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

  • December 18, 2025 – Special Annual Christmas Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

    This will be the final ride for 2025 and it will also be the most important ride for the year. This year, due to popular demand, the start time has been put back one hour to 9 am (NOT 8 am as it says on the calendar).

    After assembling in the car park all riders will ride in the Lilydale direction, with each rider free to choose how far they wish to ride. After riding the trail we all meet at the Carriage Cafe in Seville at 11am for morning tea/lunch. This will also be a special Christmas and end of year celebration. The highlight will be the announcement of the next King or Queen of the Ghostriders. The recipient will be presented with the impressive trophy and crown.

    Whether you ride with us every week, or only a couple of times a year (or even if you have never ridden with us, but are interested in what we do), you are invited to come and share the fun with us. Non riders can just make their way directly to the Carriage Cafe and meet us there at 11am .

     

Monthly Calendar

Events in June 2025

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26May 26, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - start at FTG Library car park at 9 am

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May 26, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG Library car park at 9 am

27May 27, 2025 28May 28, 2025 29May 29, 2025●(1 event)

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

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May 29, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding to Moorabbin Airport and back. Lunch will be at the Naked Racer Cafe.

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

30May 30, 2025 31May 31, 2025 1June 1, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Newport to Point Cook - this ride is now cancelled

N/A
June 1, 2025

Unfortunately we have not much response to this ride, so it will have to be cancelled. Maybe next year ?????

More about Special Ride - Newport to Point Cook - this ride is now cancelled

2June 2, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonday Morning Ride - start at FTG Library car park at 9 am

N/A
June 2, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG Library car park at 9 am

3June 3, 2025 4June 4, 2025 5June 5, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMystery Ride - Start at Basil St, Malvern East at 10 am

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June 5, 2025

Meet in the small car park opposite the RSL in Basil St, Malvern East. John Blain will lead us on a mysterious ride around some of his favourite trails in Melbourne. He has assured me that it will be a flat ride, so that even an analogue rider could do it.

More about Mystery Ride - Start at Basil St, Malvern East at 10 am

6June 6, 2025 7June 7, 2025 8June 8, 2025
9June 9, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralKings Birthday - Royal Ride - Start at Marie Wallace Reserve at 10 am

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June 9, 2025

All Ghostriders are formally summoned to join with their current King for a right Royal Ride. The ride will start at the Marie Wallace Reserve in Bayswater at 10 am. BE THERE.

More about Kings Birthday - Royal Ride - Start at Marie Wallace Reserve at 10 am

10June 10, 2025 11June 11, 2025 12June 12, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
June 12, 2025

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

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

13June 13, 2025 14June 14, 2025 15June 15, 2025
16June 16, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
June 16, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

17June 17, 2025 18June 18, 2025 19June 19, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

N/A
June 19, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Mullum Mullum reserve in Donvale for a 10 am start. We will be following the Diamond Creek Trail to Wattle Glen and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

20June 20, 2025 21June 21, 2025●(1 event)

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

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June 21, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

22June 22, 2025
23June 23, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
June 23, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

24June 24, 2025 25June 25, 2025 26June 26, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMystery Ride - Details TBA

N/A
June 26, 2025

This is your chance to learn some unfamiliar bike routes around Melbourne. Details TBA

More about Mystery Ride - Details TBA

27June 27, 2025 28June 28, 2025 29June 29, 2025
30June 30, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
June 30, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

1July 1, 2025 2July 2, 2025 3July 3, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Ride = Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

N/A
July 3, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding towards Warburton with lunch at the Gladsydale Bakehouse from 12 noon.

More about Warby Trail Ride = Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

4July 4, 2025 5July 5, 2025 6July 6, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start near end of South Rd at 10 am

N/A
July 6, 2025

Meet at the war memorial "obelisk" near the beach end of South Rd in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Bayside Bike Path to Port Melbourne, then continue along the coast, under Westgate Bridge, to Docklands. Return via a different route.

More about Special Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start near end of South Rd at 10 am

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