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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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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

  • April 30, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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

  • 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.

Monthly Calendar

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28October 28, 2024●(1 event)

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

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October 28, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be between 40 to 60 km with a mixture of bike paths and road riding. Not for beginners.

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29October 29, 2024 30October 30, 2024 31October 31, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFULL Warby Trail Ride - start at Seville at 9 am. Then ride the full trail (maybe)

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October 31, 2024

Once a year we should ride the full Warby Trail. The ride will start at the Seville car park (near the Carriage Cafe) at 9 am, then ride first to the Lilydale end , before turning back. You might like to stop at the Carriage Cafe for coffee before continuing the ride to Warburton. You can stop for lunch either in Warburton or Yarra Junction, before heading back to the start in Seville. The total length will be around 80km, but some will choose to shorten to whatever length they wish.

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1November 1, 2024 2November 2, 2024 3November 3, 2024
4November 4, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralNo Monday Ride Today

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November 4, 2024

Due to the special CUP DAY Ride tomorrow, there will be no Monday Ride this morning.

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5November 5, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Cup Day Ride - Tues 5th November - Great Southern Rail Trail

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November 5, 2024

This is the time to enjoy a special Melbourne Cup Day Ride. The ride will start at the Old Nyora Railway Station and proceed along the beautiful Great Southern Rail Trail to Korrumburra and back. Since it is a festive day, we might even stop at Loch for the first coffee of the day. When we reach Korrumburra (22 km from Nyora) most will probably choose to stop for lunch. This will make the total ride around 45 km. For those who really want a bigger challenge, you could continue to Leongatha, about another 22km further along. If you choose to do that, you will be riding a total of around 76 km.

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6November 6, 2024 7November 7, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 7, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Indoor Stadium in Stud Rd in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a series of bike paths to either Berwick or Beaconsfield and back.

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8November 8, 2024 9November 9, 2024 10November 10, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Great Vic Rail Trail - Yea to Alexandra and back

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November 10, 2024

This is your chance to ride one of the finest rail trails in Victoria. Meet in Yea at 9.30 am for coffee before beginning the ride at the Yea Railway Station at 10 am. We will be following the trail to Alexandra and back again. The total length of the ride will be around 70 km.

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11November 11, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 11, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may follow a mixture of bike paths and public roads for around 40 to 60 km, with a morning tea stop along the way.

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12November 12, 2024 13November 13, 2024 14November 14, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 14, 2024

This week we will all be riding towards Warburton, with lunch at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 12 noon.

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15November 15, 2024 16November 16, 2024 17November 17, 2024
18November 18, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 18, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may follow a mixture of bike paths and public roads for around 40 to 60 km, with a morning tea stop along the way.

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19November 19, 2024 20November 20, 2024 21November 21, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 21, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Indoor Stadium in Stud Rd, in time for a start at 10am. We will be following a series of bikes paths to Marriot Waters and back again. Lunch will be at the Bite in Time Cafe from 12 noon.

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22November 22, 2024 23November 23, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 23, 2024

This will be the final Eastern Suburbs ride for 2024. The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am sharp. We ride for around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. This month we will be exploring the brand new skyrail and bike path that has only just opened to the public. We will also have a look at the progress on the giant new Officer Park. After the ride everyone is invited to stay to have lunch at the cafe by the big lake. This will be the final Pakenham ride till 2025.

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24November 24, 2024
25November 25, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 25, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may follow a mixture of bike paths and public roads for around 40 to 60 km, with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

26November 26, 2024 27November 27, 2024 28November 28, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 28, 2024

Meet in the old Woori Yallock Station car park in time for a start at 10 am. This week we all head towards Warburton before meeting at the Gladysdale Bakehouse for lunch from 12 noon.

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29November 29, 2024 30November 30, 2024 1December 1, 2024
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