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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

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29July 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

30July 30, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders Annual Birthday Luncheon

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July 30, 2024

This year we celebrate our 22nd Birthday and you are all invited to join us for a Birthday Luncheon at the Paradise Hotel. The function will be on Tuesday 30th July, from 12.30 pm. Anyone who has ever shared a ride with us (or wanted to) is invited.

Bookings are essential and must be made with David Yates.

More about Ghostriders Annual Birthday Luncheon

31July 31, 2024 1August 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Croydon to Mont Albert - start at Kirtain Drive at 10am

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August 1, 2024

The ride will begin in Kirtain Drive Croydon at 10 am sharp. David Yates will be leading a ride to Mont Albert and back.

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2August 2, 2024 3August 3, 2024 4August 4, 2024
5August 5, 2024●(1 event)

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

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August 5, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

6August 6, 2024 7August 7, 2024 8August 8, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWinter Mystery Ride - Start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

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August 8, 2024

Meet at the Mullum Mullum Reserve (cnr Reynolds and Springvale Rds) in time for a 10 am start. Henk will be leading the group on another Winter Mystery Ride

More about Winter Mystery Ride - Start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

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

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Fairfield to Williamstown and back - start at 10am

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August 11, 2024

Start in Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield at 10am. There are usually plenty of free parks available in the car park of the Polytechnic Institute. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Williamstown and back again.

More about Special Ride - Fairfield to Williamstown and back - start at 10am

12August 12, 2024●(1 event)

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

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August 12, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

13August 13, 2024 14August 14, 2024 15August 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

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August 15, 2024

Meet at the car park of the Woori Yallock station in time for a 10 am start

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

16August 16, 2024 17August 17, 2024 18August 18, 2024
19August 19, 2024●(1 event)

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

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August 19, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

20August 20, 2024 21August 21, 2024 22August 22, 2024●(1 event)

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

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August 22, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow an assortment of bike paths to Waterways and back again.

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

23August 23, 2024 24August 24, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Pakenham at 9 am

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August 24, 2024

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. Riders are also invited to stay behind after the ride to share lunch at the Chimes Eatery by the lake.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Pakenham at 9 am

25August 25, 2024
26August 26, 2024●●(2 events)

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

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August 26, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

Category: GeneralTeam Departs for 2024 Epic Elbe Ride

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August 26, 2024

22 Riders will be taking part in an epic ride across Europe from Hamburg to Vienna.

More about Team Departs for 2024 Epic Elbe Ride

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

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

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August 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of Arkoonah Park (enter via Gate 5) in time for a 10 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a lunch stop along the way.

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

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