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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 July 2023

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26June 26, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 26, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

27June 27, 2023 28June 28, 2023 29June 29, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 29, 2023

Meet at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. The ride will follow a meandering route along many bike trails to Marriot Waters and back. Lunch will be at the Bite in Time Cafe.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Marriot Waters - start at 10 am

30June 30, 2023 1July 1, 2023 2July 2, 2023
3July 3, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 3, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

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

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

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July 6, 2023

Start at the Mullum Mullum Reserve in Donvale at 10am, then follow the Diamond Creek Trail to Wattle Glen and back again.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

7July 7, 2023 8July 8, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Bayside Bike Path - start at South Rd at 10 am

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July 8, 2023

The ride will start near the end of South Rd and then follow the Bayside Trail to Docklands and back again. This is always a popular ride.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Bayside Bike Path - start at South Rd at 10 am

9July 9, 2023
10July 10, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 10, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

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

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE -Start at Kirtain Drive, Croydon at 10 am

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July 13, 2023

Another day, another mystery. Dave McMorran will be leading this ride, starting from Kirtain Drive, Croydon at 10 am sharp. There is parking along the Oval, and also a public toilet.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE -Start at Kirtain Drive, Croydon at 10 am

14July 14, 2023 15July 15, 2023 16July 16, 2023
17July 17, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 17, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

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

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

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July 20, 2023

Start at the old Woori Yallock Station at 10 am. This will we will be riding towards Lilydale, with lunch at the Carriage Cafe from 12 noon.

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

21July 21, 2023 22July 22, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am (note date change)

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July 22, 2023

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

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am (note date change)

23July 23, 2023
24July 24, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 24, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

25July 25, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders' 21st Birthday Celebration - Paradise Hotel - Bookings Essential

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July 25, 2023

In July 2002, the very first documented Ghostriders' ride took place on the Warby Trail, with four riders taking part. We have continued to conduct rides on the Warby Trail, as well as other trails all over Melbourne every week since. Our rides have taken us all over Victoria and to every continent on earth.

To celebrate our 21st Birthday milestone, all Ghostriders (past, present and future), as well as friends and family, are invited to join us for a luncheon on Tuesday 25th July at the Paradise Hotel in Clematis. Bookings are essential and must be made with David Yates.

More about Ghostriders' 21st Birthday Celebration - Paradise Hotel - Bookings Essential

26July 26, 2023 27July 27, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - start at Marie Wallace Park Bayswater at 10 am

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July 27, 2023

Meet at Marie Wallace Park Bayswater. Ride starting at 10.00am. Ride leaders Karlo and Will.
We will be riding to: Mystery route to Mystery location

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - start at Marie Wallace Park Bayswater at 10 am

28July 28, 2023 29July 29, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend RIde - North Rd to Frankston (or Waterways) - start at 10 am

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July 29, 2023

This ride will start at the cafe at the end of North Rd. The main aim is to follow the classic Beach Rd route to Frankston and back, however if you want a shorter ride, you can turn off at Mordialloc and head to Waterways instead. This is your chance to experience the epicentre of Melbourne's cycling culture.

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30July 30, 2023
31July 31, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 31, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

1August 1, 2023 2August 2, 2023 3August 3, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 3, 2023

This weel we will be riding from Stud Rd to Wheelers Hill, via a loop route. Lunch will be at the Code 5 Cafe in Wheelers Hill .

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4August 4, 2023 5August 5, 2023 6August 6, 2023
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