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 2025

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at 9 am

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

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

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Hastings to Balnarring - start at 9 am at Hastings

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

Category: GeneralWarby TRail Breakfast Ride - start at 8 am

Category: GeneralAustralia Day - Special RIde - Anderson to Cowes - start at 10 am NEW DATE - SUNDAY 26TH JAN

Category: GeneralOfficial Opening of the the Koo Wee Rup Trail - start in the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am

Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at 9 am

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

Special Ride - Hastings to Balnarring - start at 9 am at Hastings

Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

Warby TRail Breakfast Ride - start at 8 am

Australia Day - Special RIde - Anderson to Cowes - start at 10 am NEW DATE - SUNDAY 26TH JAN

Official Opening of the the Koo Wee Rup Trail - start in the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Dennis Dawson 0 Comments

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

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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

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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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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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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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March 14, 2026 – Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am
Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.
March 15, 2026 – Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk2 Information Meeting
This is the only Information Meeting for all those wanting to find out more about the planned 2027 New Zealand Cycling Adventure. The meeting will take place in my home in Officer, starting from 7 pm. Since seating is limited, bookings are essential.
March 16, 2026 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am
Meet in the FTG library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Since the rides often include significant road riding they are NOT for beginners.
March 19, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Arkoona Park to Marriot Waters - start at 10 am
Meet in the car park at Arkoonah Park Berwick in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Marriot Waters and back .
March 23, 2026 – Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am
Meet in the FTG library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Since the rides often include significant road riding they are NOT for beginners.

11 Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at 9 am N/A January 11, 2025 Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. Because of predicted high temperatures the ride will be shortened accordingly. After the ride you are invited to stay behind in the air conditioned comfort of the cafe by the lakeside. More

13 Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am N/A January 13, 2025 Meet in the car park near the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. More

16 Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd at 10 am N/A January 16, 2025 Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for 10 am start. The ride will be around 45 km in length with a lunch stop along the way. More

19 Special Ride - Hastings to Balnarring - start at 9 am at Hastings N/A January 19, 2025 Meet in the car park near the Pelican Society at Hastings in time for a 9 am start. We will be following the bike path and boardwalk to Balnarring and back. Lunch will be at the Tulum Store at Balnarring Beach. More

20 Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am N/A January 20, 2025 Meet in the car park near the Ferntree Gully Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. More

23 Warby TRail Breakfast Ride - start at 8 am N/A January 23, 2025 Meet in the Woori Station car park in time for a 8 am start. We will be riding towards Warburton before meeting at the Gladysdale Bakehouse for morning tea at 10 am More

26 Australia Day - Special RIde - Anderson to Cowes - start at 10 am NEW DATE - SUNDAY 26TH JAN N/A January 26, 2025 After consideration it has been decided to bring this forward to Sunday 26th Jan, This is because the weather on Monday would be entirely unsuitable for riding. The weather on Sunday is looking perfect with a top temperature in the low 20s. We have now been informed that the Annual Kilcunda Lobster Festival is being held on Sunday. That means that parking in and around Kilcunda will be difficult. The official start for this ride has now been shifted to the Anderson roundabout (just up the hill from Kilcunda). The start time will be 10 am. There are toilets at the car park. If you want to start a little further on, you could join at Lookout Rd at around 10.15 am. Alternatively you could meet us at San Remo (probably around 10.35 am) This ride replaces the regular FTG Monday Morning Ride. More

30 Official Opening of the the Koo Wee Rup Trail - start in the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am N/A January 30, 2025 We have been invited by the people behind the Victoria's Big Build to participate in the opening of the new Koo Wee Rup Trail from Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup. In return for our participation, they will bribe us with free coffee. The plans are still being finalised, but the start point will be the car park of the new Pakenham Station at 10 am. Please meet there and await further instructions. Apparently we will be filmed and photographed and our progress may even be followed by official drone camera. After the welcome at the start, we will be making our way to Gloria Jeans for our free coffees, before joining the new trail to Koo Wee Rup. Lunch will be at Deganis Cafe in Koo Wee Rup. More