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Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk 2

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II

Now Available – The 2026 Calendar

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete

Christmas Ride 2024

Comprehensive Cycling Insurance now required

New 2023 Riding Calendar – Now Ready

Welcome to a New Year of Cycling

First Rides for 2022

Events in January 2024

Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk 2

Setting Sail on the Magnifique II

Now Available – The 2026 Calendar

2026 Nevers Again – French Cycling Adventure – Applications Now Closed

2025 Kiwi Cycling Adventure – Now Complete

Christmas Ride 2024

Comprehensive Cycling Insurance now required

New 2023 Riding Calendar – Now Ready

Welcome to a New Year of Cycling

First Rides for 2022

The Ghostriders

First Ride for 2024 - Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

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

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - NO RIDE TODAY BECAUSE OF SPECIAL RIDE TOMORROW

Special Australia Day Ride - Newport to Werribee along the Federation Trail - start at Newport at 10 am

Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at Bentleigh at 10 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Ride for 2024 - Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

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

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - NO RIDE TODAY BECAUSE OF SPECIAL RIDE TOMORROW

Special Australia Day Ride - Newport to Werribee along the Federation Trail - start at Newport at 10 am

Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at Bentleigh at 10 am

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Dennis Dawson

In March 2027 the Ghostriders plan to return to the South Island of New Zealand to complete another sensational week

News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides

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

News Rides

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

News Overseas Upcoming Overseas Rides Upcoming Rides

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

News Overseas Past Overseas Rides

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.

News Special Club Rides

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

News Uncategorized

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

News Rides

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

News Rides

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

News Rides Upcoming Rides

December 13, 2021December 18, 2021 Dennis Dawson

I am sure that you are all keen to know what form our 2022 riding calendar will take. After the

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May 4, 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.
May 7, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE
Special Mystery Ride - Details TBA
May 11, 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.
May 14, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am
Meet at the Woori Yallock car park in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding towards Lilydale, with lunch at the Carriage Cafe.
May 16, 2026 – Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am
This is our monthly Eastern Suburbs ride, starting in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am. The rides are usually around 40 to 45 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stop for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

11 First Ride for 2024 - Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am N/A 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. More

15 Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am N/A 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. More

18 Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd at 10 am N/A 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. More

20 Hastings to Balnarring (or variation) - start at Hastings at 9 am N/A 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. More

22 Monday 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. More

25 Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - NO RIDE TODAY BECAUSE OF SPECIAL RIDE TOMORROW N/A January 25, 2024 There will be no ride today because of the special Federation Trail Ride tomorrow (Australia Day) More

26 Special Australia Day Ride - Newport to Werribee along the Federation Trail - start at Newport at 10 am N/A 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 More

27 Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am N/A 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. More

29 Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am N/A 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. More