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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

  • 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.

  • 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 April 1957

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1April 1, 1957 2April 2, 1957 3April 3, 1957 4April 4, 1957 5April 5, 1957 6April 6, 1957 7April 7, 1957
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29April 29, 1957 30April 30, 1957 1May 1, 1957 2May 2, 1957 3May 3, 1957 4May 4, 1957 5May 5, 1957
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