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Author: Dennis Dawson

Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

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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Gippsland Cycling Adventure – NOW COMPLETED

December 4, 2021December 4, 2021 Dennis Dawson

Our long awaited Gippsland and Bass Coast Cycling Adventure has now been completed. Over a period of 9 days we

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Remaining Rides For 2021

October 14, 2021November 6, 2021 Dennis Dawson

With the relaxation of restrictions in Victoria, we have now been able to reschedule some group rides between now and

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2022 Snowy Mountains & High Country

September 2, 2021September 15, 2021 Dennis Dawson

In the newsletter of the 1st September, I announced the first details of our 2022 Snowy Mountains and High Country

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News 

Ghostriders & Vaccination

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 Dennis Dawson

Over the past couple of weeks, I have had numerous enquiries from within the Ghostrider community about our stance with

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New 2021 Calendar

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 Dennis Dawson

Our new 2021 calendar is now available for download. You can either download it by following the link in the

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Past Overseas Rides 

2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED

July 16, 2018March 28, 2020 Dennis Dawson

I am happy to announce that all the participants in this trip are now safely back home in Melbourne. We

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2018 South American Adventure – COMPLETED

March 12, 2018March 3, 2019 Dennis Dawson

This trip has now just been completed and, once again, was an enormous success. Thirteen riders took part in some

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Ghostriders’ 2018 Camino Walk & Portugal Cycle – COMPLETED

March 11, 2018May 13, 2019 Dennis Dawson

In September and October of 2018 the Ghostriders completed a 16 day walk along the famous Camino Trail (Walk of

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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 November 2025

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27October 27, 2025●(1 event)

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

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October 27, 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

28October 28, 2025 29October 29, 2025 30October 30, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
October 30, 2025

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

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

31October 31, 2025 1November 1, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Fish Creek to Toora and back

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November 1, 2025

Start at Fish Creek Picnic Shelter at 10 am and ride the Great Southern Rail Trail to Toora and back. Lunch will be at Toora.

More about Special Ride - Fish Creek to Toora and back

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

Category: GeneralNo Monday Ride Today because of Special Cup Day Ride Tomorrow

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November 3, 2025

No Ride Today

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4November 4, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMelbourne Cup Day - Special Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra and back - NOW CANCELLED

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November 4, 2025

Start at the old Railway Station at Nyora and ride the beautiful Great Southern Rail Trail to Korrumburra (or Leongatha) and back. Lunch will be at either Korrumburra or Leongatha

This ride has now been cancelled due to persistent steady rain in Gippsland and predicted further rain on Tuesday

More about Melbourne Cup Day - Special Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra and back - NOW CANCELLED

5November 5, 2025 6November 6, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Arkoonah Park to Deloray and Co

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November 6, 2025

Start at Arkoonah Park in Beaconsfield at 10 am and follow a mixture of bike paths to Clyde and back. Lunch will be at the popular Deloray and Co (formerly Deoro and Co).

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Arkoonah Park to Deloray and Co

7November 7, 2025 8November 8, 2025 9November 9, 2025
10November 10, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
November 10, 2025

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.

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

11November 11, 2025 12November 12, 2025 13November 13, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
November 13, 2025

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Railway Station in time for a 10 am start. All riders can choose how far they wish to ride, before meeting together for lunch at 12 noon.

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

14November 14, 2025 15November 15, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start in Pakenham at 9 am

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November 15, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length (all on bike trails) with a coffee stop along the way. After the ride all riders are invited to stay behind for lunch at the cafe by the big lake.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start in Pakenham at 9 am

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

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

N/A
November 17, 2025

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.

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

18November 18, 2025 19November 19, 2025 20November 20, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Jells-Scotchmans-Djerring Loop Ride

N/A
November 20, 2025

Meet near the Jells Park Kiosk for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the Scotchmans Creek, Djerring TRail and Dandenong Creek Trails (and yes there will be some hills). Lunch will probably be at Oakleigh.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Jells-Scotchmans-Djerring Loop Ride

21November 21, 2025 22November 22, 2025 23November 23, 2025
24November 24, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
November 24, 2025

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.

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

25November 25, 2025 26November 26, 2025 27November 27, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
November 27, 2025

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Railway Station in time for a 10 am start. All riders can choose how far they wish to ride, before meeting for lunch at 12 noon.

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

28November 28, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

29November 29, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

30November 30, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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