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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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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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24February 24, 2025●(1 event)

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

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February 24, 2025

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km or so, with a morning tea stop along the way. It may involve road riding and so is not for beginners.

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

25February 25, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSecond Summer Night Ride - Warby Trail - start at Woori Yallock at 8 pm

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February 25, 2025

Charge up your headlights and meet us at Woori at 8 pm. We will be riding the Warby Trail under the stars and hopefully looking for a place to have coffee.

More about Second Summer Night Ride - Warby Trail - start at Woori Yallock at 8 pm

26February 26, 2025 27February 27, 2025●(1 event)

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

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February 27, 2025

This week we will be riding towards Warburton, with morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse at 10 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

28February 28, 2025 1March 1, 2025 2March 2, 2025
3March 3, 2025●(1 event)

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

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March 3, 2025

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km or so, with a morning tea stop along the way. It may involve road riding and so is not for beginners.

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

4March 4, 2025 5March 5, 2025 6March 6, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Arkoonah Park to Marriot Waters - start at 10 am

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March 6, 2025

Meet in Arkoonah Park, Berwick in time for a 10am start. We will be following a meandering route to Marriot Waters and back again. We may even try out a new cafe along the way.

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

Category: GeneralSpecial Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korumburra - start at 10 am

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March 10, 2025

This ride will start at the Old Nyora Railway Station car park at 10 am and then follow the Great Southern Rail Trail to Korumburra and back. Those who want a seriously longer ride may want to continue to Leongatha and back.

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

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

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March 13, 2025

This is our second last Breakfast Ride for this year. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 8 am and then head towards Lilydale. Morning tea will be at the Carriage Cafe from 10 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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

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

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March 15, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stay for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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

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

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March 17, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length and include some road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

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

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Fairfield Boathouse

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March 20, 2025

Start in Basil Rd Malvern East (opposite the RSL) at 10 am. The ride will follow the Gardiners Creek and Main Yarra Trails to the Fairfield Boathouse and back

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Fairfield Boathouse

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

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

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March 24, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length and include some road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

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

Category: GeneralFinal Warby Trail Breakfast Ride for this year - start at Woori Yallock at 8am

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March 27, 2025

This is the final earl morning for this season. Start at Woori Yallock at 8 am and ride towards Lilydale (this is to avoid the low sun in the eyes). Morning tea will be at the Carriage Cafe from 10 am

More about Final Warby Trail Breakfast Ride for this year - start at Woori Yallock at 8am

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

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Fairfield to Williamstown - start at Fairfield at 10 am

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March 30, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Polytechnic (Yarra Bend Rd, Fairlfield) in time for a 10 am start. There is usually plenty of free parking available there in the weekends. The ride will follow a mixture of interesting bike paths to Williamstown and back again.

More about Special Ride - Fairfield to Williamstown - start at Fairfield at 10 am

31March 31, 2025●(1 event)

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

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March 31, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length and include some road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

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

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Jells Park to Tooronga and back - start at 10 am

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April 3, 2025

The ride will start near the cafe in Jells Park at 10 am. We will be following the Scotchmans Creek and Gardiners Creek Trails to Tooronga and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Jells Park to Tooronga and back - start at 10 am

4April 4, 2025 5April 5, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Warby Trail Ride = start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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April 5, 2025

This is a special ride to welcome our two guests from Portland, Oregon. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 10 am and then meet up at the Carriage Cafe for lunch from 12 noon. It would be a great opportunity to say thanks to Jack and Mira for making the long journey from Portland to Melbourne to join us.

More about Special Warby Trail Ride = start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

6April 6, 2025
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