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Author: Dennis Dawson

News 

Plans for our Overseas Adventures in 2018 and 2019

February 5, 2017February 13, 2017 Dennis Dawson

Plans for our 2018 and 2019 European Adventures are now being finalised. Although this might seem a long way ahead, it is important that anyone wishing to join these trips register their interest NOW as spaces are very limited. Click the above title for more details.

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NEW 2017 Ghostrider Calendar is Available Now for Download

December 21, 2016 Dennis Dawson

Everyone needs a good calendar, especially if you want to know what rides are coming up in each month. The

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Past Overseas Rides 

2016 European Odyssey Ride – Bruges to Budapest- Read all about it

November 20, 2016May 24, 2017 Dennis Dawson

Thursday 25th Aug to Sat 27th August In Which the Wheels Fall Off Before we Even Start I know that many people

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Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders’ 2015 Renaissance Rides – Complete Chronicle

August 18, 2016August 19, 2016 Dennis Dawson

Days 1 & 2  – In Which we Learn it’s a Long Way from There to Here No matter which

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News Rides Special Club Rides 

Dan’s Mystery Ride – Sat Aug 6th 2016

August 8, 2016 Dennis Dawson

There is no doubt that Dan has a prolific knowledge of Melbourne’s bike paths and he has led us many

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News Weekly Ride Stories 

Janna’s Royal Ride – Saturday 30th July

July 29, 2016August 5, 2016 Dennis Dawson

Sixteen riders joined our reigning monarch on a fascinating loop ride around the northern suburbs.

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News 

Ghostriders 14th Birthday Celebration Luncheon

July 16, 2016August 1, 2016 Dennis Dawson

On Saturday 16th July around 75 Ghostriders gathered at the Paradise Valley Hotel in Clematis to celebrate the 14th Anniversary

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News Rides Special Club Rides 

Bayside Bike Paths Ride to Docklands – Sunday 26th June – 10 am start

June 11, 2016June 21, 2016 Dennis Dawson

Special Ride – Bayside Bike Paths to Docklands – 10 am start Sunday 26th June Start at South Rd at

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News Rides Special Club Rides 

O’Shannassy Aqueduct Ride – Saturday 21st May – 10 am

May 20, 2016May 23, 2016 Dennis Dawson

Twelve intrepid riders turned up at Launching Place on Saturday 21st May. Their aim was to ride the O’Shannassy Aqueduct

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News Special Club Rides 

Sunday May 15th – Pakenham to Warragul Ride

May 3, 2016May 14, 2016 Dennis Dawson

This ride was originally scheduled for Sunday May 8th, but since that is Mothers Day, it has been postponed for

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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 January 2023

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26December 26, 2022 27December 27, 2022 28December 28, 2022 29December 29, 2022 30December 30, 2022 31December 31, 2022 1January 1, 2023
2January 2, 2023 3January 3, 2023 4January 4, 2023 5January 5, 2023 6January 6, 2023 7January 7, 2023 8January 8, 2023
9January 9, 2023 10January 10, 2023 11January 11, 2023 12January 12, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at 8 am

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January 12, 2023

This will be our first ride for 2023. We will start at Woori Yallock at 8 am and ride towards Warburton, before meeting at the Gladysdale Bakehouse for breakfast/brunch from 10 am

 

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13January 13, 2023 14January 14, 2023 15January 15, 2023
16January 16, 2023●(1 event)

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

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January 16, 2023

Meet at the FTG Library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be about 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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17January 17, 2023 18January 18, 2023 19January 19, 2023●(1 event)

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

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January 19, 2023

Meet at the Stud Rd Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The destination will be chosen at the start of the ride.

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20January 20, 2023 21January 21, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralHastings to Balnarring Ride - start at Hastings at 9 am

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January 21, 2023

Meet in the car park near the Pelican Society in Hastings in time for a 9 am start. We will be following a mixture of bike paths to Balnarring and back. Much of the path is shaded and the proximity to the beach keeps the temperature moderated.

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22January 22, 2023
23January 23, 2023●(1 event)

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

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January 23, 2023

Meet at the FTG Library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be about 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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24January 24, 2023 25January 25, 2023 26January 26, 2023●(1 event)

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

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January 26, 2023

Start at Woori Yallock at 8 am and then ride towards Lilydale, before meeting for breakfast at the Carriage Cafe from 10 am

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27January 27, 2023 28January 28, 2023 29January 29, 2023●(1 event)

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

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January 29, 2023

This is our first eastern suburbs ride for 2023. We will start from the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre (Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham) at 9 am sharp. The ride will mostly be on dedicated bike paths and will be around 45km in length, with a coffee stop along the way. All riders living in Melbourne's east are invited to take part.

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30January 30, 2023●(1 event)

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

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January 30, 2023

Meet at the FTG Library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be about 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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31January 31, 2023 1February 1, 2023 2February 2, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park

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February 2, 2023

This ride will follow the Elster Canal Trail from Bentleigh to St Kilda, then join the Bayside Trail to Albert Park. After a lap of the lake we head back to Sons of Mary in Gardenvale for lunch. The start will be at Bentleigh Reserve (Higgins Rd) at 10 am

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