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Author: Dennis Dawson

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

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News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Dennis Dawson

Some overseas adventures take a lot of planning and evolving. This one came about by accident. It started as an

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News Rides 

Now Available – The 2026 Calendar

January 15, 2026January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson

The brand new 2026 calendar is now complete and be ready for download. This is essential reference for all Ghostriders

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News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides Upcoming Rides 

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed

August 1, 2025January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson

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

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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.

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News Special Club Rides 

Christmas Ride 2024

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson

On December 12th 2024 we conducted our final ride for the year. This took the form of a breakfast ride

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News Uncategorized 

Comprehensive Cycling Insurance now required

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Dennis Dawson

After much consideration, we have decided that anyone planning to take part in any of our rides must have comprehensive

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Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed

August 11, 2024January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson

After two years of planning and preparation, we can now report that our mammoth Epic Elbe Ride has now been

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News Rides 

New 2023 Riding Calendar – Now Ready

January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 Dennis Dawson

All Ghostriders, families and friends are now invited to download our latest calendar. The 2023 calendar shows every scheduled ride

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News Rides 

Welcome to a New Year of Cycling

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Dennis Dawson

After the past three challenging years, it will be good to finally get back to a “normal” year of cycling

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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 October 2023

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25September 25, 2023●(1 event)

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

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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.

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

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

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September 28, 2023

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

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29September 29, 2023 30September 30, 2023 1October 1, 2023
2October 2, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 2, 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.

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

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Croydon to Pettys Orchard - start at 10 am

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October 5, 2023

Meet at Kirtain Drive, Croydon, in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the Mullum Mullum Trail to Pettys Orchard and back again.

 

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6October 6, 2023 7October 7, 2023 8October 8, 2023
9October 9, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 9, 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.

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10October 10, 2023 11October 11, 2023 12October 12, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 12, 2023

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

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13October 13, 2023 14October 14, 2023 15October 15, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAcheron Way to Narbethong - start at Cement Creek car park at 10 am

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October 15, 2023

Meet in the Cement Creek car park (near the toilet block) in time for a 10 am start. The ride follows the famous Acheron Way to Narbethong and back. Since much of the surface is unsealed, this ride is not suitable for road bikes. It is also not for inexperienced riders.

More about Acheron Way to Narbethong - start at Cement Creek car park at 10 am

16October 16, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 16, 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

17October 17, 2023 18October 18, 2023 19October 19, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 19, 2023

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 trails to Berwick and back again. Lunch will be in Berwick.

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20October 20, 2023 21October 21, 2023 22October 22, 2023
23October 23, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 23, 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.

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24October 24, 2023 25October 25, 2023 26October 26, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 26, 2023

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

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27October 27, 2023 28October 28, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 28, 2023

The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am sharp. It will follow a mixture of local bike paths for around 40 km, with a coffee stop along the way.

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29October 29, 2023
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

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