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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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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 December 2023

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27November 27, 2023●(1 event)

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

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November 27, 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

28November 28, 2023 29November 29, 2023 30November 30, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Darebin Creek

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November 30, 2023

This ride will start at the Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am sharp, then proceed along the Main Yarra Trail to the Darebin Creek turnoff. We then ride up the Darebin Creek Trail for around 5 km to the Artiga Coffee Shop for lunch. The return ride will be along the same route.

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1December 1, 2023 2December 2, 2023 3December 3, 2023
4December 4, 2023●(1 event)

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

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December 4, 2023

The ride starts near the toilet block near the FTG library at 9 am sharp. These rides are for experienced riders only. They may be up to 70 km or more in length, and all riders need to be able to maintain an average speed between 18 to 25 kph. Definitely not for beginners.

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

5December 5, 2023 6December 6, 2023 7December 7, 2023●(1 event)

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

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December 7, 2023

The ride will start near the RSL building in Basil Drive, Malvern East. We will then follow the Gardiners Creek and Yarra Trails into the city. Lunch will be at Docklands.

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8December 8, 2023 9December 9, 2023 10December 10, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralTraditional Xmas Ride to Frankston - Waterways to Frankston- start at 10 am - NOW POSTPONED TO SUNDAY 10TH DEC

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December 10, 2023

This is our traditional ride from Waterways to Frankston and back. The ride will start near The Nest Cafe at Waterways, then follow an interesting assortment of trails to Frankston and back. We will stop in Frankston for lunch, before heading back to the start.

This ride was originally scheduled for Saturday, but has been delayed to Sunday because of predicted poor weather.

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11December 11, 2023●(1 event)

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

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December 11, 2023

The ride starts near the toilet block near the FTG library at 9 am sharp. These rides are for experienced riders only. They may be up to 70 km or more in length, and all riders need to be able to maintain an average speed between 18 to 25 kph. Definitely not for beginners.

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

12December 12, 2023 13December 13, 2023 14December 14, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Christmas Breakfast Ride - The Most Important Ride of the Year - Start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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December 14, 2023

This ride is the most important ride of the year for many reasons. Not only is it our last ride for 2023, but it is also our first Breakfast Ride for the summer season. It is also the time to mark the end of Michael's reign as King, and also anoint his successor. Who will be the new King or Queen ????  You will have to come along and find out. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 8 am, then proceed towards Lilydale, before we all meet at the Carriage Cafe for the celebration and coronation.

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15December 15, 2023 16December 16, 2023 17December 17, 2023
18December 18, 2023 19December 19, 2023 20December 20, 2023 21December 21, 2023 22December 22, 2023 23December 23, 2023 24December 24, 2023
25December 25, 2023 26December 26, 2023 27December 27, 2023 28December 28, 2023 29December 29, 2023 30December 30, 2023 31December 31, 2023
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