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2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete
News Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Dennis Dawson
2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed

August 11, 2024January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson
The 2024 Epic Elbe Cycling Adventure – Now Completed
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

The 2024 Epic Elbe Cycling Adventure – Now Completed

August 23, 2022October 9, 2024 Dennis Dawson
2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED

July 16, 2018March 28, 2020 Dennis Dawson
Recent Featured Rides
Christmas Ride 2024
News Special Club Rides 

Christmas Ride 2024

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson
News Rides Special Club Rides Upcoming Rides 

2022 Snowy Mountains & High Country

September 2, 2021September 15, 2021 Dennis Dawson
Special Christmas Warby Trail Ride – Dec 14th
News Rides Special Club Rides 

Special Christmas Warby Trail Ride – Dec 14th

December 15, 2017 Dennis Dawson
2017 Queens Birthday Ride to Woodlands Homestead
News Special Club Rides 

2017 Queens Birthday Ride to Woodlands Homestead

June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 Dennis Dawson

Latest News

Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk 2
News Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk 2

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Dennis Dawson 0

In March 2027 the Ghostriders plan to return to the South Island of New Zealand to complete another sensational week

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Dennis Dawson
Now Available  – The 2026 Calendar
News Rides 

Now Available – The 2026 Calendar

January 15, 2026January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson
2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides Upcoming Rides 

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed

August 1, 2025January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson
2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete
News Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Dennis Dawson
Christmas Ride 2024
News Special Club Rides 

Christmas Ride 2024

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson

Upcoming Overseas Rides

Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk 2
News Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk 2

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Dennis Dawson 0

In March 2027 the Ghostriders plan to return to the South Island of New Zealand to complete another sensational week

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Dennis Dawson
2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed
News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides Upcoming Rides 

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed

August 1, 2025January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson

Past Overseas Rides

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete
News Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

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.

2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed

August 11, 2024January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson
The 2024 Epic Elbe Cycling Adventure – Now Completed
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

The 2024 Epic Elbe Cycling Adventure – Now Completed

August 23, 2022October 9, 2024 Dennis Dawson
2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

2020 Cuba Cycling Adventure – COMPLETED

July 16, 2018March 28, 2020 Dennis Dawson
2018 South American Adventure – COMPLETED
Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2018 South American Adventure – COMPLETED

March 12, 2018March 3, 2019 Dennis Dawson
Ghostriders’ 2018 Camino Walk & Portugal Cycle – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders’ 2018 Camino Walk & Portugal Cycle – COMPLETED

March 11, 2018May 13, 2019 Dennis Dawson
2019 Cycle the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia -NOW COMPLETED
News Past Overseas Rides 

2019 Cycle the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia -NOW COMPLETED

March 10, 2018July 15, 2019 Dennis Dawson
2019 – French Fantasy Cycling Adventures  – COMPLETED
Past Overseas Rides 

2019 – French Fantasy Cycling Adventures – COMPLETED

March 9, 2018December 6, 2019 Dennis Dawson

Upcoming Events

  • March 14, 2026 – Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

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

  • March 15, 2026 – Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk2 Information Meeting

    This is the only Information Meeting for all those wanting to find out more about the planned 2027 New Zealand Cycling Adventure. The meeting will take place in my home in Officer, starting from 7 pm. Since seating is limited, bookings are essential.

  • March 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.

  • March 19, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Arkoona Park to Marriot Waters - start at 10 am

    Meet in the car park at Arkoonah Park Berwick in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Marriot Waters and back .

  • March 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.

Monthly Calendar

Events in March 2026

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23February 23, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
February 23, 2026

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.

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

24February 24, 2026 25February 25, 2026 26February 26, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

N/A
February 26, 2026

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.

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

27February 27, 2026 28February 28, 2026 1March 1, 2026
2March 2, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
March 2, 2026

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.

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

3March 3, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSecond Summer Night Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 pm

N/A
March 3, 2026

Meet in the Woori Yallock Station car in time for a 8 pm start. All riders will need good headlights and tailights (NOT Flashing) to enable them to safely see the way in the dark. We have arranged for a full moon to help provide some extra light.

More about Second Summer Night Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 pm

4March 4, 2026 5March 5, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Fairfield Boathouse - start at 10- am

N/A
March 5, 2026

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the bike paths to Fairfield Boathouse and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Fairfield Boathouse - start at 10- am

6March 6, 2026 7March 7, 2026 8March 8, 2026
9March 9, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korumburra - start at 10 am

N/A
March 9, 2026

Meet at the old Nyora Railway Station in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding the beautiful Great Southern Rail Rail Trail to Korumburra and back.

This ride replaces the normal Monday Morning Ride from FTG

 

More about Special Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korumburra - start at 10 am

10March 10, 2026 11March 11, 2026 12March 12, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

N/A
March 12, 2026

Meet in the Woori Yallock car park in time for a 9 am start. All riders can choose how far to ride, before meeting together for morning tea at 11 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

13March 13, 2026 14March 14, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
March 14, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are 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

15March 15, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk2 Information Meeting

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 15, 2026

This is the only Information Meeting for all those wanting to find out more about the planned 2027 New Zealand Cycling Adventure. The meeting will take place in my home in Officer, starting from 7 pm. Since seating is limited, bookings are essential.

More about Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk2 Information Meeting

16March 16, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
March 16, 2026

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.

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

17March 17, 2026 18March 18, 2026 19March 19, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Arkoona Park to Marriot Waters - start at 10 am

N/A
March 19, 2026

Meet in the car park at Arkoonah Park Berwick in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Marriot Waters and back .

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Arkoona Park to Marriot Waters - start at 10 am

20March 20, 2026 21March 21, 2026 22March 22, 2026
23March 23, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
March 23, 2026

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.

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

24March 24, 2026 25March 25, 2026 26March 26, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFinal Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

N/A
March 26, 2026

Meet in the old Woori Yallock Station car park in time for a start at 9 am. All riders choose how far they wish to ride before meeting for morning tea from 11 am

More about Final Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

27March 27, 2026 28March 28, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
March 28, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Melbourne Polytechnic Yarra Bend Rd in time for a 10 am start. We will be following an interesting bike path network to Williamstown and back. Lunch will be in Williamstown.

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

29March 29, 2026
30March 30, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
March 30, 2026

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.

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

31March 31, 2026 1April 1, 2026 2April 2, 2026 3April 3, 2026 4April 4, 2026 5April 5, 2026
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