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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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News Uncategorized 

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 October 2025

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29September 29, 2025●(1 event)

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

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September 29, 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

30September 30, 2025 1October 1, 2025 2October 2, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
October 2, 2025

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

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

3October 3, 2025 4October 4, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Kororoit Creek Trail - now cancelled

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October 4, 2025

The ride will start in Altona at 10am. This ride was put together by David Yates, but since he is now out of action, we will have to cancel it this time. Maybe next year ?

More about Special Weekend Ride - Kororoit Creek Trail - now cancelled

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

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

N/A
October 6, 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

7October 7, 2025 8October 8, 2025 9October 9, 2025●(1 event)

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

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October 9, 2025

This week many of our regular riders will be absent while taking part in our Canberra Rides. Those that are left can meet for a ride starting at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am. The destination will be chosen by those present at the start.

More about Special Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

10October 10, 2025 11October 11, 2025 12October 12, 2025
13October 13, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
October 13, 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

14October 14, 2025 15October 15, 2025 16October 16, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Thursday Ride starting at Jells Park at 10am

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October 16, 2025

This week many of our regular riders will be absent while taking part in our Canberra Rides. Those that are left can meet for a ride starting at the Jells Park at 10 am. Meet at the kiosk. The destination will be chosen by those present at the start.

More about Special Thursday Ride starting at Jells Park at 10am

17October 17, 2025 18October 18, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride = start in Pakenham at 9 am

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October 18, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride = start in Pakenham at 9 am

19October 19, 2025
20October 20, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
October 20, 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

21October 21, 2025 22October 22, 2025 23October 23, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Thursday Ride - start at Stud RD Indoor Stadium at 10 am

N/A
October 23, 2025

This week many of our regular riders will be absent while taking part in our Canberra Rides. Those that are left can meet for a ride starting at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am. The destination will be chosen by those present at the start.

More about Special Thursday Ride - start at Stud RD Indoor Stadium at 10 am

24October 24, 2025 25October 25, 2025 26October 26, 2025
27October 27, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
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

N/A
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
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