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Author: Dennis Dawson

Special Club Rides 

Anzac Day Ride – Monday April 25th – Federation Trail

April 19, 2016May 3, 2016 Dennis Dawson

On Anzac Day 2016 28 Ghostriders enjoyed delightful cycling conditions to explore the Federation Trail from Newport to Werribee and

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News Special Club Rides 

Sunday 20th March – Great Vic Rail Trail – Yea to Tallarook

January 15, 2016March 21, 2016 Dennis Dawson

On Sunday 20th March 19 Ghostriders travelled to Yea to sample the Great Victorian Rail Trail.

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Sunday 10th January – Special Weekend Ride – Maribyrnong River Trail

January 9, 2016 Dennis Dawson

All riders are invited to join us on Sunday 10th January for a special ride along the Maribyrnong River Trail

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News Rides 

2016 Gets Off to a Flying Start

January 7, 2016 Dennis Dawson

We are now a week into a brand new year and our rides have got off to a flying start.

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News 

Saturday 2nd Jan – Social Ride from Pakenham

December 12, 2015December 30, 2015 Dennis Dawson

START THE NEW YEAR ON TWO WHEELS  There is no better way to start the new year than on two

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Point Nepean Ride – Sunday 29th November

November 25, 2015December 6, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On the 4th November 1852 a clipper called The Ticonderoga sailed through the Heads of Port Phillip Bay. On board

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Bass Coast Weekend – Sat 21st and Sun 22nd Nov

November 15, 2015November 15, 2015 Dennis Dawson

You are all invited to join us on the beautiful Bass Coast for a weekend of cycling and/or walking along some of the best coastal scenery in Australia.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Days 69 and 70 – In Which we Circle the Planet and Reach Home

November 10, 2015November 11, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Although we had arrived in Amsterdam with no clear idea of what to expect, in the space of the past

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 68 – In Which we Start the Long Journey Home

October 31, 2015October 31, 2015 Dennis Dawson

In a couple of hours we begin the long journey back to Melbourne. We sat at the breakfast table and

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 67 – In Which we Escape with our Lives (but our nerves are shot)

October 31, 2015October 31, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Anyone planning to walk around Amsterdam would be well advised to first practise a few exclamations. Goodness knows that, in

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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

Events in February 2025

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27January 27, 2025 28January 28, 2025 29January 29, 2025 30January 30, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralOfficial Opening of the the Koo Wee Rup Trail - start in the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am

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January 30, 2025

We have been invited by the people behind the Victoria's Big Build to participate in the opening of the new Koo Wee Rup Trail from Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup. In return for our participation, they will bribe us with free coffee.

The plans are still being finalised, but the start point will be the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am. Please meet there and await further instructions. Apparently we will be filmed and photographed and our progress may even be followed by official drone camera.

After the welcome at the start, we will be making our way to Gloria Jeans for our free coffees, before joining the new trail to Koo Wee Rup. Lunch will be at Deganis Cafe in Koo Wee Rup.

More about Official Opening of the the Koo Wee Rup Trail - start in the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am

31January 31, 2025 1February 1, 2025 2February 2, 2025
3February 3, 2025●(1 event)

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

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February 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

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

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park along the Elster Trail - start at 10 am

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February 6, 2025

Meet in Higgins Rd Bentleigh in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Elster Canal, Elwood Canal and Bayside Paths to Albert Park and back. Lunch will be at the Sons of Mary Cafe.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park along the Elster Trail - start at 10 am

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

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Darebin Creek/Latrobe Uni - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am

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February 9, 2025

We will be following the Main Yarra and Darebin Creek Trails to Latrobe Uni and back again.

More about Special Ride - Darebin Creek/Latrobe Uni - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am

10February 10, 2025●(1 event)

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

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February 10, 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

11February 11, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFirst Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm, Knoxfield at 8 pm

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February 11, 2025

Time to charge up your lights and join us under the full moon. We will be following the Dandenong Creek and Eastlink Trails to Dandenong and back. High powered lights required (not flashing).

More about First Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm, Knoxfield at 8 pm

12February 12, 2025 13February 13, 2025●(1 event)

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

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February 13, 2025

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for an 8 am start. We will be riding towards Lilydale with morning tea at the Carriage Cafe from 10 am

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

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

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

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February 15, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

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

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February 17, 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

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

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

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February 20, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a series of bike paths to Bentleigh East and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Bentleigh East - start at 10 am

21February 21, 2025 22February 22, 2025 23February 23, 2025
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

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28February 28, 2025 1March 1, 2025 2March 2, 2025
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