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2026 Nevers Again – French Cycle – Last Chance to Join

June 9, 2025June 10, 2025 Dennis Dawson

The itineraries for both the main ride and the prologue ride have now been finalised. We are now at the

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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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July 14, 2025 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am
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.
July 17, 2025 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Studley Park - start at 10 am
Meet in Basil St, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Gardiners Creel and Main Yarra Trails to the Studley Park Boathouse, then return via the Anniversary Trail
July 19, 2025 – Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am
Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will follow local bike paths for around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.
July 21, 2025 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am
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.
July 24, 2025 – Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Details TBA
Another mystery ride - watch out for details

Events in March 2024

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				1	2	3 Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am N/A March 3, 2024 Meet in the Centennial Park in Chelsea in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Peninsula Link Trail and other bike trails to Baxter and back. More
4 Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am N/A March 4, 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	5	6	7 Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Arkoonah Park at 10 am N/A March 7, 2024 Meet at Arkoonah Park in Beaconsfield in time for a start at 10 am. We will be exploring the labyrinth of bike trails towards Clyde/Cranborne More	8	9	10
11 Special Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra - start 10 am- CANCELLED N/A March 11, 2024 Due to the predicted 38C top temperature, I have had no alternative than to cancel this ride. It would be unsafe, unpleasant, unwise and probably illegal to ride on the rail trail in such conditions. It is disappointing, but the health of our riders is the highest priority. Stay home, stay safe, stay cool More	12	13	14 Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am N/A March 14, 2024 Meet at Woori Yallock in time for a start at 8 am. We will be riding towards Lilydale, with morning tea at the Carriage Cafe from 10am More	15	16 Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am N/A March 16, 2024 Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way. More	17
18 Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am N/A March 18, 2024 Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides can be up to 70 km in length and are not for beginners. More	19 Special Event for eBike Riders - Healesville to Mt St Leonards N/A March 19, 2024 This is one for the proud ebike riders. If you have always wanted to try out your ebike on a significant hill climb, then this is your chance. The ride will start at Coronation Park in Healesville and then follow Chum Creek Rd to Toolangi, before continuing to the Mt St Leonards turnoff. Finally we have about 2 km of unsealed road to take us to the Lookout Tower at the summit of Mt St Leonards. The total climb will be around 700 metres, but it is not extreme (around 4% for most of the climb). After we reach the summit we will return via the same (downhill) route back to Healesville and a celebratory coffee at the Beechworth Bakery. More	20	21 Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Malvern East at 10 am N/A March 21, 2024 Meet in Basil Drive, Malvern East in time for a start at 10 am. The plan is to ride to the Fairfield Boathouse for lunch, and then return via the Anniversary Trail More	22	23	24
25 Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am N/A March 25, 2024 Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides can be up to 70 km in length and are not for beginners. More	26	27	28 Final Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am N/A March 28, 2024 This will be the final breakfast ride for this year. We will start at Woori Yallock at 8 am and ride towards Warburton, before meeting for morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 10 am More	29	30	31

The Ghostriders

Author: Dennis Dawson

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycle – 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

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

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

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Arkoonah Park at 10 am

Special Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra - start 10 am- CANCELLED

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

Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Special Event for eBike Riders - Healesville to Mt St Leonards

Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Malvern East at 10 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

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

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

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

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

Category: GeneralSpecial Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra - start 10 am- CANCELLED

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

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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

Category: GeneralSpecial Event for eBike Riders - Healesville to Mt St Leonards

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

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

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

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

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Arkoonah Park at 10 am

Special Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra - start 10 am- CANCELLED

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

Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Special Event for eBike Riders - Healesville to Mt St Leonards

Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Malvern East at 10 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

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