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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

  • 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 May 2026

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27April 27, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 27, 2026

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.

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

28April 28, 2026 29April 29, 2026 30April 30, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 30, 2026

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

1May 1, 2026 2May 2, 2026 3May 3, 2026
4May 4, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 4, 2026

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.

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

5May 5, 2026 6May 6, 2026 7May 7, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE

N/A
May 7, 2026

Special Mystery Ride - Details TBA

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE

8May 8, 2026 9May 9, 2026 10May 10, 2026
11May 11, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 11, 2026

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.

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

12May 12, 2026 13May 13, 2026 14May 14, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 14, 2026

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.

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

15May 15, 2026 16May 16, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

N/A
May 16, 2026

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.

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

17May 17, 2026
18May 18, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 18, 2026

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.

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

19May 19, 2026 20May 20, 2026 21May 21, 2026●(1 event)

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

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May 21, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Basketball Stadium in Stud Rd in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding to Moorabbin Airport and back. Lunch will be at the popular Naked Racer Cafe and Museum.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Moorabbin Airport - start at 10 am

22May 22, 2026 23May 23, 2026 24May 24, 2026
25May 25, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 25, 2026

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.

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

26May 26, 2026 27May 27, 2026 28May 28, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup - start at 10 am

N/A
May 28, 2026

This ride will start in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham at 10 am. This will be a repeat of the special ride we conducted a couple of years ago when we assisted with the opening of the new bike path from Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup. There has been some further development since then, so it's time to revisit it. Bike paths (almost) all the way.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup - start at 10 am

29May 29, 2026 30May 30, 2026 31May 31, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea at 10 am

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May 31, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Chelsea Bicentennial Park, Scotch Parade, Chelsea in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a mixture of bike paths to and from Baxter.

More about Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea at 10 am

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