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Now Available – The 2026 Calendar

January 15, 2026January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson

The brand new 2026 calendar is now complete and be ready for download. This is essential reference for all Ghostriders

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2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed

August 1, 2025January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson

The itineraries for both the main ride and the prologue ride have now been finalised. Since releasing these details just

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2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Dennis Dawson

I am thrilled to say that our highly anticipated Kiwi Capers Cycling Adventure has now been successfully (and safely) completed.

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Christmas Ride 2024

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson

On December 12th 2024 we conducted our final ride for the year. This took the form of a breakfast ride

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Comprehensive Cycling Insurance now required

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Dennis Dawson

After much consideration, we have decided that anyone planning to take part in any of our rides must have comprehensive

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News Rides 

New 2023 Riding Calendar – Now Ready

January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 Dennis Dawson

All Ghostriders, families and friends are now invited to download our latest calendar. The 2023 calendar shows every scheduled ride

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News Rides 

Welcome to a New Year of Cycling

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Dennis Dawson

After the past three challenging years, it will be good to finally get back to a “normal” year of cycling

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First Rides for 2022

December 13, 2021December 18, 2021 Dennis Dawson

I am sure that you are all keen to know what form our 2022 riding calendar will take. After the

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Remaining Rides For 2021

October 14, 2021November 6, 2021 Dennis Dawson

With the relaxation of restrictions in Victoria, we have now been able to reschedule some group rides between now and

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2022 Snowy Mountains & High Country

September 2, 2021September 15, 2021 Dennis Dawson

In the newsletter of the 1st September, I announced the first details of our 2022 Snowy Mountains and High Country

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Upcoming Events

  • February 16, 2026 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

    Meet in the FTG library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Since the rides often include significant road riding they are NOT for beginners.

  • February 19, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Bentleigh - start at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 9 am start. This week we will be riding our familiar route to Bentleigh and back. Lunch will be at the Double Pour Cafe in Tucker Rd.

  • February 23, 2026 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

    Meet in the FTG library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Since the rides often include significant road riding they are NOT for beginners.

  • February 26, 2026 – Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

    Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 9 am start. We will be riding towards Warburton with morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 11 am.

  • March 2, 2026 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

    Meet in the FTG library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Since the rides often include significant road riding they are NOT for beginners.

Monthly Calendar

Events in June 2025

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26May 26, 2025●(1 event)

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

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May 26, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

27May 27, 2025 28May 28, 2025 29May 29, 2025●(1 event)

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

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May 29, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding to Moorabbin Airport and back. Lunch will be at the Naked Racer Cafe.

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

30May 30, 2025 31May 31, 2025 1June 1, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Newport to Point Cook - this ride is now cancelled

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June 1, 2025

Unfortunately we have not much response to this ride, so it will have to be cancelled. Maybe next year ?????

More about Special Ride - Newport to Point Cook - this ride is now cancelled

2June 2, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
June 2, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

3June 3, 2025 4June 4, 2025 5June 5, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMystery Ride - Start at Basil St, Malvern East at 10 am

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June 5, 2025

Meet in the small car park opposite the RSL in Basil St, Malvern East. John Blain will lead us on a mysterious ride around some of his favourite trails in Melbourne. He has assured me that it will be a flat ride, so that even an analogue rider could do it.

More about Mystery Ride - Start at Basil St, Malvern East at 10 am

6June 6, 2025 7June 7, 2025 8June 8, 2025
9June 9, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralKings Birthday - Royal Ride - Start at Marie Wallace Reserve at 10 am

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June 9, 2025

All Ghostriders are formally summoned to join with their current King for a right Royal Ride. The ride will start at the Marie Wallace Reserve in Bayswater at 10 am. BE THERE.

More about Kings Birthday - Royal Ride - Start at Marie Wallace Reserve at 10 am

10June 10, 2025 11June 11, 2025 12June 12, 2025●(1 event)

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

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June 12, 2025

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

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

13June 13, 2025 14June 14, 2025 15June 15, 2025
16June 16, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
June 16, 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

17June 17, 2025 18June 18, 2025 19June 19, 2025●(1 event)

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

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June 19, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Mullum Mullum reserve in Donvale for a 10 am start. We will be following the Diamond Creek Trail to Wattle Glen and back.

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

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

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

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June 21, 2025

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

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

22June 22, 2025
23June 23, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
June 23, 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

24June 24, 2025 25June 25, 2025 26June 26, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMystery Ride - Details TBA

N/A
June 26, 2025

This is your chance to learn some unfamiliar bike routes around Melbourne. Details TBA

More about Mystery Ride - Details TBA

27June 27, 2025 28June 28, 2025 29June 29, 2025
30June 30, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
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

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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

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