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Past Overseas Rides 

September 2012 Turkish Delights Adventure

September 16, 2012August 15, 2015 admin

In September 2012 a group of 19 Ghostriders experienced an amazing 20 day adventure around Turkey. This adventure combined cycling,

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Past Overseas Rides 

May 2013 – Ghostriders Bhutan Adventure

September 16, 2012August 14, 2015 admin

I am excited to be able to announce that the next proposed Ghostrider Adventure will take place in Bhutan. This

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Past Overseas Rides 

Sep 2013 – Loire Valley Ride in France

September 16, 2012August 15, 2015 admin

In 2013 a group of 19 Ghostriders completed a ride along the Loire to the Atlantic Coast

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News 

Ghostriders Ride Program for September/October/November 2012

September 3, 2012July 20, 2015 admin

Our team of 19 Ghostriders is now overseas on our Turkey and Greek Adventures. While they are away the regular weekday and weekend rides will continue as normal. You can click here to see full details of all scheduled rides in that period.

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News 

2012 Lungbuster – Now Cancelled

September 3, 2012July 20, 2015 admin

Since the regular convenors of the Lungbuster will be overseas at the time of the event and since we have

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News 

Our next proposed adventure Bhutan “Land of the Thunder Dragon” – May 2013

August 3, 2012July 20, 2015 admin

Small number of Vacancies Remaining!  I am excited to be able to announce that the next proposed Ghostrider Adventure will

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Special Club Rides 

10th Birthday Celebration Ride – Bayside Bike Paths Ride

July 8, 2012July 20, 2015 admin

It was most encouraging to see so many of our newer riders join in our Bayside Bike Paths Ride on

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News 

Ghostriders “Under African Skies” Adventure – Now Completed

April 26, 2012July 20, 2015 admin

I am happy to report that our 2012 Under African Skies Adventure has now been safely and successfully completed. All

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Past Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders Under African Skies Adventure 2012

April 24, 2012July 20, 2015 admin

Introduction: Way back in the 1960s when I was a high school student, I was required to read a book

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Special Club Rides 

Yarra Junction to Noojee via “The Bump”

March 18, 2012July 20, 2015 admin

With fine and cool conditions this ride was enjoyed by all those who took part. The only one who had

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Upcoming Events

  • April 20, 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.

  • April 23, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Jells Park top Tooronga - start at 10 am

    Meet near the kiosk in Jells Park in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Tooronga and back.

  • April 25, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - Newport to Pt Cook - start at 10 am

    Meet in the Strand Car Park in time for a 10 am start. This is near the big chimney at the old power station. We will be following a series of bike paths along the bay to Pt Cook and back.

  • April 27, 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.

  • April 30, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 10 am start.

Monthly Calendar

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1January 1, 2024 2January 2, 2024 3January 3, 2024 4January 4, 2024 5January 5, 2024 6January 6, 2024 7January 7, 2024
8January 8, 2024 9January 9, 2024 10January 10, 2024 11January 11, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFirst Ride for 2024 - Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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January 11, 2024

This is our first ride for the new year. We will be starting at Woori Yallock at 8 am and then riding towards Warburton, before meeting at the Gladysdale Bakehouse for Brunch at 10 am.

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12January 12, 2024 13January 13, 2024 14January 14, 2024
15January 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

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January 15, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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16January 16, 2024 17January 17, 2024 18January 18, 2024●(1 event)

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

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January 18, 2024

The ride will start at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am and will be around 45 km in length, with a lunch stop along the way.

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19January 19, 2024 20January 20, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralHastings to Balnarring (or variation) - start at Hastings at 9 am

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January 20, 2024

This is a popular ride, starting at Hastings at 9 am, then following a series of bike paths to Balnarring and back again. There is a chance we may be trying out a variation this year, so watch out for updates.

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21January 21, 2024
22January 22, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
January 22, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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23January 23, 2024 24January 24, 2024 25January 25, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - NO RIDE TODAY BECAUSE OF SPECIAL RIDE TOMORROW

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January 25, 2024

There will be no ride today because of the special Federation Trail Ride tomorrow (Australia Day)

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26January 26, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Australia Day Ride - Newport to Werribee along the Federation Trail - start at Newport at 10 am

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January 26, 2024

The ride will start in The Strand car park, Newport at 10 am sharp. The car park has lots of free parking and is near the old Newport Power Station. The ride will follow the Federation Trail to Werribee. That is where we will stop for lunch, before returning via the Bayside Trail

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27January 27, 2024●(1 event)

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

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January 27, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a start at 9 am. We usually follow local bike paths for around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way. If you live in the eastern suburbs you would be welcome to join us.

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28January 28, 2024
29January 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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January 29, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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30January 30, 2024 31January 31, 2024 1February 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at Bentleigh at 10 am

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February 1, 2024

The ride will start at Bentleigh Reserve (Higgins Rd) at 10am. We will be following the Elster Canal Trail and the Bayside Trail to Albert Park and back again. Lunch will be at Sons of Mary in Brighton.

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2February 2, 2024 3February 3, 2024 4February 4, 2024
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