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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 April 2024

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1April 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEaster Monday Ride - Yea to Tallarook - start at Yea Railway Station at 10 am

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April 1, 2024

The ride will start at the Yea Railways Station car park at 10 am. Many riders will choose to arrange in Yea some time earlier to enjoy a coffee before the ride. We will ride the Great Vic Rail Trail from Yea to Tallarook and back

 

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2April 2, 2024 3April 3, 2024 4April 4, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 4, 2024

Meet near the kiosk in Jells Park in time for a start at 10 am sharp. We will be following the Scotchman's Creek Trail (and a few others) to Tooronga and back

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8April 8, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 8, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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9April 9, 2024 10April 10, 2024 11April 11, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 11, 2024

Meet in the carpark of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium, in time for a start at 10 am. This week we will be heading to Beaconsfield and back.

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12April 12, 2024 13April 13, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 13, 2024

This is a ride for those who live in the Eastern Suburbs or Dandenong Ranges. The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre and follows local paths for 40-50 km, with a morning tea atop along the way. After the ride you are all invited to have lunch in the cafe by the lakeside.

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14April 14, 2024
15April 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 15, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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16April 16, 2024 17April 17, 2024 18April 18, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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

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April 18, 2024

This is a special ride for those who are not taking part in our Centrail Vic Rides. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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19April 19, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralWagirra Bike Path - Albury Wodonga

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April 19, 2024

Ride the Wagirra Bike Path. The ride will start cnr of Murray Valley Highway and Wodonga St ay 10 am (near the Brekky Box)

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20April 20, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralWodonga to Tallangatta Trail - start at 10 am

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April 20, 2024

Start at car park at cnr of Mahers Rd and the trail at 10 am, then ride to Tallangatta and back (45 km) or continue to Old Tallangatta Lookout and back (around 65 km)

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21April 21, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBeechworth to Yackandandah Trail - start at 10 am

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April 21, 2024

Start at Beechworth Railway Station at 10 am and ride to Yackandandah and back (50 km)

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22April 22, 2024●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralEverton to Beechworth and Back - start at 10 am

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April 22, 2024

. Meet at Everton Railway Station at 10 am and ride to Beechworth and back (35 km with 500 m of climb)

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

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April 22, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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

23April 23, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBright to Harrietville and back - start at 10 am

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April 23, 2024

Ride Bright to Harrietville and back(55km).  Start at Bright Railway Station at 10 am.

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24April 24, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBenalla to Winton Wetlands and back again

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April 24, 2024

Meet in Witt St for a start at 10 am then follow the trail to Winton Wetlands and back.

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25April 25, 2024●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralMansfield to Bonnie Doon and back - start at 9 am

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April 25, 2024

The ride will start at the Mansfield Information Centre car park (Ultimo St) at 9.00 am  (Note early start time)

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

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April 25, 2024

This is a special ride for those who are not taking part in our Centrail Vic Rides. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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29April 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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30April 30, 2024 1May 1, 2024 2May 2, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralStud Rd to Bentleigh - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

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May 2, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Indoor stadium in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the bike paths to Bentleigh and back

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