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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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News Special Club Rides 

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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Special Club Rides 

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

  • 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 March 2024

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26February 26, 2024●(1 event)

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

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February 26, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

27February 27, 2024 28February 28, 2024 29February 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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February 29, 2024

Meet at the Woori Yallock car park in time for a start at 8 am. This week we will be riding towards Warburton, with morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 10 am

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

1March 1, 2024 2March 2, 2024 3March 3, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am

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March 3, 2024

Meet in the Centennial Park in Chelsea in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Peninsula Link Trail and other bike trails to Baxter and back.

More about Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am

4March 4, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 4, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

5March 5, 2024 6March 6, 2024 7March 7, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 7, 2024

Meet at Arkoonah Park in Beaconsfield in time for a start at 10 am. We will be exploring the labyrinth of bike trails towards Clyde/Cranborne

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Arkoonah Park at 10 am

8March 8, 2024 9March 9, 2024 10March 10, 2024
11March 11, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra - start 10 am- CANCELLED

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March 11, 2024

Due to the predicted 38C top temperature, I have had no alternative than to cancel this ride. It would be unsafe, unpleasant, unwise and probably illegal to ride on the rail trail in such conditions. It is disappointing, but the health of our riders is the highest priority.

Stay home, stay safe, stay cool

 

More about Special Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra - start 10 am- CANCELLED

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

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

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March 14, 2024

Meet at Woori Yallock in time for a start at 8 am. We will be riding towards Lilydale, with morning tea at the Carriage Cafe from 10am

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

15March 15, 2024 16March 16, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 16, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

17March 17, 2024
18March 18, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 18, 2024

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides can be up to 70 km in length and are not for beginners.

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

19March 19, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Event for eBike Riders - Healesville to Mt St Leonards

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March 19, 2024

This is one for the proud ebike riders. If you have always wanted to try out your ebike on a significant hill climb, then this is your chance. The ride will start at Coronation Park in Healesville and then follow Chum Creek Rd to Toolangi, before continuing to the Mt St Leonards turnoff. Finally we have about 2 km of unsealed road to take us to the Lookout Tower at the summit of Mt St Leonards. The total climb will be around 700 metres, but it is not extreme (around 4% for most of the climb). After we reach the summit we will return via the same (downhill) route back to Healesville and a celebratory coffee at the Beechworth Bakery.

More about Special Event for eBike Riders - Healesville to Mt St Leonards

20March 20, 2024 21March 21, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - start at Malvern East at 10 am

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March 21, 2024

Meet in Basil Drive, Malvern East in time for a start at 10 am. The plan is to ride to the Fairfield Boathouse for lunch, and then return via the Anniversary Trail

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Malvern East at 10 am

22March 22, 2024 23March 23, 2024 24March 24, 2024
25March 25, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 25, 2024

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides can be up to 70 km in length and are not for beginners.

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

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

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

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March 28, 2024

This will be the final breakfast ride for this year. We will start at Woori Yallock at 8 am and ride towards Warburton, before meeting for morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 10 am

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

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