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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

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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.

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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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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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Canberra and Northern Vic Cycling Adventure

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 Dennis Dawson

In October 2025 the Ghostriders will be conducting their first cycling adventure in Canberra and you are invited to be

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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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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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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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The 2024 Epic Elbe Cycling Adventure – Now Completed

August 23, 2022October 9, 2024 Dennis Dawson

This ride has now been successfully completed

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First Rides for 2022

December 13, 2021December 18, 2021 Dennis Dawson

I am sure that you are all keen to know what form our 2022 riding calendar will take. After the

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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 .

Events in February 2024

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
			1 Alternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at Bentleigh at 10 am N/A February 1, 2024 The ride will start at Bentleigh Reserve (Higgins Rd) at 10am. We will be following the Elster Canal Trail and the Bayside Trail to Albert Park and back again. Lunch will be at Sons of Mary in Brighton. More	2	3	4
5 Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am N/A February 5, 2024 Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph. More	6 Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm car park at 8 pm N/A February 6, 2024 Come join us for a ride under the starry summer night sky. The ride will start at the car park outside Chesterfield Farm at 8 pm sharp. We will follow the Dandenong Creek and Eastlink Trail to Dandenong and back again. Good front and rear lights are essential. We will be stopping for coffee in Dandenong. More	7	8 Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am N/A February 8, 2024 Meet at the Woori Yallock Station car park in time for a start at 8 am. We will be riding towards Lilydale, before meeting at the Carriage Cafe for Morning Tea at 10 am More	9	10	11 Special Weekend Ride - Darebin Creek Trail - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am N/A February 11, 2024 Meet in the Yarra Flats car park in time for a 10 am start. We will be heading along the Yarra to join the Darebin Creek Trail up to Latrobe Uni, before returning for lunch at the Artiga Cafe. More
12 Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am N/A February 12, 2024 Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph. More	13	14	15 Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am N/A February 15, 2024 Meet at the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding to East Bentleigh and back again. More	16	17 Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am N/A February 17, 2024 Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a start at 9 am. The ride will follow local bike paths for around 45 km, with a coffee stop along the way. More	18
19 Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am N/A February 19, 2024 Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph. More	20 Second Summer Night Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to follow N/A February 20, 2024 This will be our second and final Summer Night Ride for 2024. We are looking at a new route option for this ride. Watch out for details. Good front and rear lights will be essential. More	21	22 Dual Ride Day - Two rides to pick from. N/A February 22, 2024 This week we have two rides to choose from. One of these will be led by Ron Thomas. It will be a "Special Ride’ for e-bikes and the very fit only, up the proposed Olinda Creek Bicycle Nature Trail in February from Tramway Track Mt Everlyn to Olinda and back. Coffee at Ranges. Riders are asked to meet near the corner of York and Tramway Rds in Mt Evelyn around 9:15 am. There will be a press conference to promote the proposed trail, before the ride gets underway at 10 am. The ride is best suited to hybrids or MTBs (ebikes an asset). Road bikes would not be suitable. For those that would prefer a more familiar option, you could join a Warby Trail Breakfast ride instead. That ride will also start at corner of York and Tramway, then proceed via back roads to join the Warburton Trail. Lunch will probably be taken at the Carriage Cafe in Seville. More	23	24	25
26 Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am N/A February 26, 2024 Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph. More	27	28	29 Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am N/A February 29, 2024 Meet at the Woori Yallock car park in time for a start at 8 am. This week we will be riding towards Warburton, with morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 10 am More

The Ghostriders

Author: Dennis Dawson

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

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete

Christmas Ride 2024

Comprehensive Cycling Insurance now required

Canberra and Northern Vic Cycling Adventure

2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed

New 2023 Riding Calendar – Now Ready

Welcome to a New Year of Cycling

The 2024 Epic Elbe Cycling Adventure – Now Completed

First Rides for 2022

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at Bentleigh at 10 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm car park at 8 pm

Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

Special Weekend Ride - Darebin Creek Trail - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am

Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Second Summer Night Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to follow

Dual Ride Day - Two rides to pick from.

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am

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

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at Bentleigh at 10 am

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

Category: GeneralSummer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm car park at 8 pm

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Darebin Creek Trail - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am

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

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

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

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

Category: GeneralSecond Summer Night Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to follow

Category: GeneralDual Ride Day - Two rides to pick from.

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

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at Bentleigh at 10 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm car park at 8 pm

Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

Special Weekend Ride - Darebin Creek Trail - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am

Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Second Summer Night Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to follow

Dual Ride Day - Two rides to pick from.

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am