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Author: Dennis Dawson

News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Dennis Dawson

Some overseas adventures take a lot of planning and evolving. This one came about by accident. It started as an

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News Rides 

Now Available – The 2026 Calendar

January 15, 2026January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson

The brand new 2026 calendar is now complete and be ready for download. This is essential reference for all Ghostriders

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News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides Upcoming Rides 

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed

August 1, 2025January 31, 2026 Dennis Dawson

The itineraries for both the main ride and the prologue ride have now been finalised. Since releasing these details just

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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.

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News Special Club Rides 

Christmas Ride 2024

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson

On December 12th 2024 we conducted our final ride for the year. This took the form of a breakfast ride

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News Uncategorized 

Comprehensive Cycling Insurance now required

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Dennis Dawson

After much consideration, we have decided that anyone planning to take part in any of our rides must have comprehensive

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Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

2024 Epic Elbe – Now Completed

August 11, 2024January 12, 2025 Dennis Dawson

After two years of planning and preparation, we can now report that our mammoth Epic Elbe Ride has now been

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News Rides 

New 2023 Riding Calendar – Now Ready

January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 Dennis Dawson

All Ghostriders, families and friends are now invited to download our latest calendar. The 2023 calendar shows every scheduled ride

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News Rides 

Welcome to a New Year of Cycling

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Dennis Dawson

After the past three challenging years, it will be good to finally get back to a “normal” year of cycling

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Overseas Past Overseas Rides 

The 2024 Epic Elbe Cycling Adventure – Now Completed

August 23, 2022October 9, 2024 Dennis Dawson

This ride has now been successfully completed

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Upcoming Events

  • June 29, 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 60 km in length and may include significant on road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

  • July 2, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in order to start at 10 am sharp. All riders can choose how far they wish to go, before meeting for lunch from 12 noon

  • July 6, 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 60 km in length and may include significant on road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

  • July 9, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to Follow

    A feature of our rides at this time of the year are a series of designated Mystery Ride. They are a great opportunity to explore bike route outside our normal comfort zone

  • July 12, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - South Rd to Frankston or Waterways

    This is our annual ride from South Rd to either Waterways or Frankston, depending on how far you choose to ride. The ride will start at the war memorial "obelisk" near the end of South RD.  Start at 10 am

Monthly Calendar

Events in May 2024

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29April 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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

30April 30, 2024 1May 1, 2024 2May 2, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralStud Rd to Bentleigh - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

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May 2, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Indoor stadium in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the bike paths to Bentleigh and back

More about Stud Rd to Bentleigh - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

3May 3, 2024 4May 4, 2024 5May 5, 2024
6May 6, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 6, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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

7May 7, 2024 8May 8, 2024 9May 9, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Mystery Ride - Start at Sweeney Reserve Berwick at 10 am

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May 9, 2024

This ride will take the form of a very special MYSTERY RIDE, led by Good King Gordon and his partner Sue. The ride will start at Sweeney Reserve Berwick at 10 am. You should park in the car park next to the Soccer Pavilion. There is plenty of parking (and toilets) available. The ride will be around 55km in length with a new coffee shop as our special lunch location. The weather is looking great, so come along and be mystified.

More about Special Mystery Ride - Start at Sweeney Reserve Berwick at 10 am

10May 10, 2024 11May 11, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Merri/Darebin Creek Loop - start at Fairfield at 10 am

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May 11, 2024

Meet near the Polytechnic Institute in time for a 10 am start.  This ride was originally scheduled for Sunday, until someone pointed out that it was Mothers' Day !

More about Special Ride - Merri/Darebin Creek Loop - start at Fairfield at 10 am

12May 12, 2024
13May 13, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 13, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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

14May 14, 2024 15May 15, 2024 16May 16, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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May 16, 2024

Meet in the station car park in time for a 10 am start.

More about Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

17May 17, 2024 18May 18, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 10 am

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May 18, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a 10 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 10 am

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

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

N/A
May 20, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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

21May 21, 2024 22May 22, 2024 23May 23, 2024●(1 event)

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

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May 23, 2024

This week we will be exploring the Gardiners Creek and Anniversary Trails.

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24May 24, 2024 25May 25, 2024 26May 26, 2024
27May 27, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 27, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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

28May 28, 2024 29May 29, 2024 30May 30, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

N/A
May 30, 2024

Meet near the kiosk in time for a 10 am start.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

31May 31, 2024 1June 1, 2024 2June 2, 2024
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