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Weekly Ride Stories 

In Which Patience Pays

July 17, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

In my role as webmaster I regularly get emails from prospective riders wishing to ask about the Ghostriders. I always

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In Which Many are Cold but Few are Frozen

July 10, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

The weather forecast sounded more like a Steven King horror story than an encouragement to get out on the trail

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In Which our Eyes Don’t Deceive Us

July 3, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

It had been a relatively uneventful ride so far. Although the weather was cold and looked threatening, we were somewhat

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In Which The Force Comes Out in Force

June 12, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

With the days getting progressively shorter and cooler I have noticed an interesting trend taking place. An increasing number of

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In Which The Fungi Fight Back

June 5, 2008September 3, 2012 admin

It had been yet another idyllic ride on the Warburton Trail. Far from than being cold, wet and windy, our

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In Which A Treemendous Catastrophe Occurs

May 29, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

Although we have become accustomed to Crasher’s impressive arrivals at Woori Yallock it did not take long to realise that

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In Which COGS is Busting out all Over

May 22, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

Once upon a time, when the calendar moved into late Autumn, the skies would open and the rain would pour

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In Which We Get a Pleasant Surprise

May 1, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

I know I’m a chicken, but I really don’t like riding the trail in pouring rain. Although I love cycling

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In Which an Evil Premonition Comes True

April 24, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

I could not help but feel an uncomfortable forboding as I loaded the bike on the back of the car.

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In Which the Downhill goes Uphill

April 17, 2008August 14, 2012 admin

OK It’s no secret that, with my weight, I am not a natural hill climber. I also don’t really like

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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

Events in December 2025

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1December 1, 2025●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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

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December 1, 2025

Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

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

2December 2, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

3December 3, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

4December 4, 2025●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 4, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Matilda's Cafe in Berwick.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Matilda's Cafe - start at 10 am

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

5December 5, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

6December 6, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFinal Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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November 28, 2025 – December 6, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length and mostly on local bike paths. There will be a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

More about Final Eastern Suburbs Ride for 2025 - start at Pakenham at 9 am

7December 7, 2025
8December 8, 2025●(1 event)

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

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December 8, 2025

Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

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

9December 9, 2025 10December 10, 2025 11December 11, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

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December 11, 2025

Meet in the car park in Basil St Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Docklands and back and may be able to explore the brand new bike path in the process. Lunch will be at the coffee club.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Docklands - start in Basil St at 10 am

12December 12, 2025 13December 13, 2025 14December 14, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Waterways to Frankston - start at Waterways at 10 am

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December 14, 2025

This had become our traditional pre Christmas ride. Start near the Nest Cafe in Waterways at 10am and then we follow an interesting mixture of bike paths to Frankston and back. Lunch will be by the bay in Frankston.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Waterways to Frankston - start at Waterways at 10 am

15December 15, 2025●(1 event)

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

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December 15, 2025

Meet in the large car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length and may involve a mixture of bike paths and road riding.

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

16December 16, 2025 17December 17, 2025 18December 18, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Annual Christmas Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

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December 18, 2025

This will be the final ride for 2025 and it will also be the most important ride for the year. This year, due to popular demand, the start time has been put back one hour to 9 am (NOT 8 am as it says on the calendar).

After assembling in the car park all riders will ride in the Lilydale direction, with each rider free to choose how far they wish to ride. After riding the trail we all meet at the Carriage Cafe in Seville at 11am for morning tea/lunch. This will also be a special Christmas and end of year celebration. The highlight will be the announcement of the next King or Queen of the Ghostriders. The recipient will be presented with the impressive trophy and crown.

Whether you ride with us every week, or only a couple of times a year (or even if you have never ridden with us, but are interested in what we do), you are invited to come and share the fun with us. Non riders can just make their way directly to the Carriage Cafe and meet us there at 11am .

 

More about Special Annual Christmas Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

19December 19, 2025 20December 20, 2025 21December 21, 2025
22December 22, 2025 23December 23, 2025 24December 24, 2025 25December 25, 2025 26December 26, 2025 27December 27, 2025 28December 28, 2025
29December 29, 2025 30December 30, 2025 31December 31, 2025 1January 1, 2026 2January 2, 2026 3January 3, 2026 4January 4, 2026
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