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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 2025

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30June 30, 2025●(1 event)

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

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June 30, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

1July 1, 2025 2July 2, 2025 3July 3, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Ride = Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

N/A
July 3, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding towards Warburton with lunch at the Gladsydale Bakehouse from 12 noon.

More about Warby Trail Ride = Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start near end of South Rd at 10 am

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July 6, 2025

Meet at the war memorial "obelisk" near the beach end of South Rd in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Bayside Bike Path to Port Melbourne, then continue along the coast, under Westgate Bridge, to Docklands. Return via a different route.

More about Special Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start near end of South Rd at 10 am

7July 7, 2025●(1 event)

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

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July 7, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

8July 8, 2025 9July 9, 2025 10July 10, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Details to Follow

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July 10, 2025

Another mystery ride beckons, details to follow

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Details to Follow

11July 11, 2025 12July 12, 2025 13July 13, 2025
14July 14, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 14, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

15July 15, 2025 16July 16, 2025 17July 17, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 17, 2025

Meet in Basil St, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Gardiners Creel and Main Yarra Trails to the Studley Park Boathouse, then return via the Anniversary Trail

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

18July 18, 2025 19July 19, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

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July 19, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will follow local bike paths for around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

20July 20, 2025
21July 21, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 21, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

22July 22, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders 23rd Birthday Luncheon - Clematis Paradise Hotel from 12noon

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July 22, 2025

You are all invited to join us for lunch at the Paradise Hotel in Clematis. This is to celebrate the achievement of completing 23 years of rides, both in Australia and all over the world. Bookings are essential and must be made through David Yates.

More about Ghostriders 23rd Birthday Luncheon - Clematis Paradise Hotel from 12noon

23July 23, 2025 24July 24, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Start at Arkoonah Park - Beaconsfield

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July 24, 2025

Meet in Arkoonah Park, Beaconsfield in time for a 10 am start. There is plenty of parking available (and toilets), and sometimes even a coffee van as well. We will be expoloring some local bike networks with a special lunch stop along the way. The ride will be around 45 km in length with no serious hills.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Start at Arkoonah Park - Beaconsfield

25July 25, 2025 26July 26, 2025 27July 27, 2025
28July 28, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 28, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 40 to 50 km in length and may involve riding on roads and bike paths.

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

29July 29, 2025 30July 30, 2025 31July 31, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 31, 2025

Start at the Woori Yallock car cark at 10 am then ride towards Lilydale. Lunch at the Carriage Cafe from 12 noon.

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

1August 1, 2025 2August 2, 2025 3August 3, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - start at Chelsea Bicenntial Park at 10 am

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August 3, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Chelsea Bicenntenial Park in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Baxter and back.

More about Special Weekend Ride - start at Chelsea Bicenntial Park at 10 am

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