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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

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27March 27, 2023●(1 event)

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

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March 27, 2023

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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

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

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March 30, 2023

This is an interesting loop ride, which proved to be very popular the last time we rode it. The route is meandering and full of surprises, the coffee shop is worth riding for.

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31March 31, 2023 1April 1, 2023 2April 2, 2023
3April 3, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 3, 2023

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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4April 4, 2023 5April 5, 2023 6April 6, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 6, 2023

Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am. All riders choose their own length of ride.

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7April 7, 2023 8April 8, 2023 9April 9, 2023
10April 10, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Easter Monday Ride - Melbourne Bike Paths Spectacular - start at Malvern East at 10 am

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April 10, 2023

Meet in Basil Drive Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. This ride samples a number of Melbourne's best bike trails, including the Gardners Creek, Ferndale, Anniversay, Koonung Creek, Mullum Mullum and more. The total length will be around 60 km, so it is not for beginners.

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11April 11, 2023 12April 12, 2023 13April 13, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

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April 13, 2023

Meet near the kiosk for a start at 10 am. We will riding for around 45 km with a lunch stop along the way.

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14April 14, 2023 15April 15, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 15, 2023

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre for a start at 9 am. The ride will be around 45 km, with a morning tea stop along the way.

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16April 16, 2023
17April 17, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 17, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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18April 18, 2023 19April 19, 2023 20April 20, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 20, 2023

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

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21April 21, 2023 22April 22, 2023 23April 23, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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24April 24, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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

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April 24, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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25April 25, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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26April 26, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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27April 27, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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28April 28, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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29April 29, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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30April 30, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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