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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which We Embrace Winter

June 4, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

After last week’s debacle (and the fact that my legs are atrophying in front of my own eyes) I was

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which the President Pulls the Pin

May 28, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

It was always goin to be touch and go whether or not I was going to be able to get

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In Which Real Ghosts Appear

May 21, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Since arriving back in Australia after the recent Nepal Adventure I have been accutely conscious of my severe lack of

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Past Overseas Rides 

Adventure in Nepal 2009

April 30, 2009August 3, 2015 admin

Background In March 2009, after almost two years of planning and endless hours of training, 27 Ghostriders and friends headed

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which an Annus Horribilis turns into an Annus Bloodycatastrophicus

February 19, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Queen Elizabeth may have thought that 1992 was a real Annus Horribilis for her but with the combined effects of

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which we Turn Lebanese

February 12, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

(Story supplied guest journalist- Jon Bate) Many thanks to Bob Needham for organising this Thursday ride. What a delight! All

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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which the Temperature Rises

February 5, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

With a predicted top temperature of around 32C it was always going to be a hot ride. Under such conditions

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In Which Even the Mad Dogs Stayed Home

January 29, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

With the temperature in Melbourne soaring to an almost unbelievable 45.1C we made the only decision possible and cancelled the

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In Which it almost Finished before It Began

January 22, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Over the past 6 years we had faced danger squarely in the face on many occasions and we had always

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In Which Smokin Joe Turns 83

January 15, 2009August 16, 2012 admin

Our 2009 Cycling year has certainly got off to a roaring start. Not only have we had large numbers present

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Upcoming Events

  • May 31, 2026 – Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Chelsea Bicentennial Park, Scotch Parade, Chelsea in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a mixture of bike paths to and from Baxter.

    All riders planning to take part will need to let me know by Saturday morning. If there are insufficient starters the ride will be cancelled.

    Lunch will be at the Round a Bout Cafe in Frankston.

     

  • June 1, 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.

  • June 4, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Start at the Woori Yallock car park at 10 am. Lunch will be at the Gladsydale Bakehouse from 12 noon

  • June 8, 2026 – Special Ride to Celebrate the Reign of Queen Sandie - start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am

    Each year the reigning King or Queen is honoured by allowing them to conduct a special "Royal Ride". All Ghostriders are summoned to come along and show respect and gratitude by joining this special ride. The ride will start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am. Where will it end ? Only Sandie knows.

    This ride replaces the regular Monday Morning Ride from FTG.

  • June 11, 2026 – Mystery Ride - Start at Schwerkolt Cottage at 10 am

    This is the ride that was cancelled a few weeks ago. Theo will lead us on a real mystery ride, starting at Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham at 10 am

Monthly Calendar

Events in January 1957

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31December 31, 1956 1January 1, 1957 2January 2, 1957 3January 3, 1957 4January 4, 1957 5January 5, 1957 6January 6, 1957
7January 7, 1957 8January 8, 1957 9January 9, 1957 10January 10, 1957 11January 11, 1957 12January 12, 1957 13January 13, 1957
14January 14, 1957 15January 15, 1957 16January 16, 1957 17January 17, 1957 18January 18, 1957 19January 19, 1957 20January 20, 1957
21January 21, 1957 22January 22, 1957 23January 23, 1957 24January 24, 1957 25January 25, 1957 26January 26, 1957 27January 27, 1957
28January 28, 1957 29January 29, 1957 30January 30, 1957 31January 31, 1957 1February 1, 1957 2February 2, 1957 3February 3, 1957
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