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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

  • April 16, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Waterways - start at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Waterways and back.

  • April 18, 2026 – Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start in Pakenham at 9 am

    Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a start at 9 am. We will be riding for around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stop for lunch by the lake.

  • April 20, 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.

  • April 23, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Jells Park top Tooronga - start at 10 am

    Meet near the kiosk in Jells Park in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Tooronga and back.

  • April 25, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - Newport to Pt Cook - start at 10 am

    Meet in the Strand Car Park in time for a 10 am start. This is near the big chimney at the old power station. We will be following a series of bike paths along the bay to Pt Cook and back.

Monthly Calendar

Events in May 2025

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28April 28, 2025●(1 event)

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

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April 28, 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

29April 29, 2025 30April 30, 2025 1May 1, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Banyan Reserve at 10 am

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May 1, 2025

Our first Mystery Ride will start at Banyan Reserve, Carrum Downs at 10 am sharp. The entry is from Luscombe Ave and there is a car park available. The ride will be around 45 km in length, mostly on bike paths. Come along and be mystified.

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2May 2, 2025 3May 3, 2025 4May 4, 2025●(1 event)

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

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May 4, 2025

This ride combines two of Melbournes best inner city bike trails. The ride will start in the car park of the Polytechnic in Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield at 10am. There is free parking there at the weekend.

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

5May 5, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 5, 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

6May 6, 2025 7May 7, 2025 8May 8, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 8, 2025

Meet in the car park of Arkoonah Park Berwick in time for a 10 am start

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9May 9, 2025 10May 10, 2025 11May 11, 2025
12May 12, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 12, 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

13May 13, 2025 14May 14, 2025 15May 15, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 15, 2025

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station Car Park in time for a 10 am start. All riders can choose how far they wish to ride.

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

16May 16, 2025 17May 17, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 17, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stay behind for lunch at the cafe by the big lake.

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

18May 18, 2025
19May 19, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 19, 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

20May 20, 2025 21May 21, 2025 22May 22, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 22, 2025

Meet near the Jells Park Cafe in time for a 10 am start. The ride will be around 45 km in length with a lunch stop along the way.

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23May 23, 2025 24May 24, 2025 25May 25, 2025
26May 26, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
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.

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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 ?????

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