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News Upcoming Overseas Rides 

Ghostriders 2027 Kiwi Capers Mk 2

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

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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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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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News Rides Upcoming Rides 

First Rides for 2022

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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Upcoming Events

  • 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.

Monthly Calendar

Events in July 2023

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26June 26, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 26, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

27June 27, 2023 28June 28, 2023 29June 29, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 29, 2023

Meet at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. The ride will follow a meandering route along many bike trails to Marriot Waters and back. Lunch will be at the Bite in Time Cafe.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Marriot Waters - start at 10 am

30June 30, 2023 1July 1, 2023 2July 2, 2023
3July 3, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 3, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

4July 4, 2023 5July 5, 2023 6July 6, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

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July 6, 2023

Start at the Mullum Mullum Reserve in Donvale at 10am, then follow the Diamond Creek Trail to Wattle Glen and back again.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

7July 7, 2023 8July 8, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Bayside Bike Path - start at South Rd at 10 am

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July 8, 2023

The ride will start near the end of South Rd and then follow the Bayside Trail to Docklands and back again. This is always a popular ride.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Bayside Bike Path - start at South Rd at 10 am

9July 9, 2023
10July 10, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 10, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

11July 11, 2023 12July 12, 2023 13July 13, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE -Start at Kirtain Drive, Croydon at 10 am

N/A
July 13, 2023

Another day, another mystery. Dave McMorran will be leading this ride, starting from Kirtain Drive, Croydon at 10 am sharp. There is parking along the Oval, and also a public toilet.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE -Start at Kirtain Drive, Croydon at 10 am

14July 14, 2023 15July 15, 2023 16July 16, 2023
17July 17, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 17, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

18July 18, 2023 19July 19, 2023 20July 20, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 20, 2023

Start at the old Woori Yallock Station at 10 am. This will we will be riding towards Lilydale, with lunch at the Carriage Cafe from 12 noon.

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

21July 21, 2023 22July 22, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am (note date change)

N/A
July 22, 2023

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a start at 9 am. The ride will be around 40 km with a coffee stop along the way.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am (note date change)

23July 23, 2023
24July 24, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 24, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

25July 25, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders' 21st Birthday Celebration - Paradise Hotel - Bookings Essential

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July 25, 2023

In July 2002, the very first documented Ghostriders' ride took place on the Warby Trail, with four riders taking part. We have continued to conduct rides on the Warby Trail, as well as other trails all over Melbourne every week since. Our rides have taken us all over Victoria and to every continent on earth.

To celebrate our 21st Birthday milestone, all Ghostriders (past, present and future), as well as friends and family, are invited to join us for a luncheon on Tuesday 25th July at the Paradise Hotel in Clematis. Bookings are essential and must be made with David Yates.

More about Ghostriders' 21st Birthday Celebration - Paradise Hotel - Bookings Essential

26July 26, 2023 27July 27, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - start at Marie Wallace Park Bayswater at 10 am

N/A
July 27, 2023

Meet at Marie Wallace Park Bayswater. Ride starting at 10.00am. Ride leaders Karlo and Will.
We will be riding to: Mystery route to Mystery location

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - start at Marie Wallace Park Bayswater at 10 am

28July 28, 2023 29July 29, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend RIde - North Rd to Frankston (or Waterways) - start at 10 am

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July 29, 2023

This ride will start at the cafe at the end of North Rd. The main aim is to follow the classic Beach Rd route to Frankston and back, however if you want a shorter ride, you can turn off at Mordialloc and head to Waterways instead. This is your chance to experience the epicentre of Melbourne's cycling culture.

More about Special Weekend RIde - North Rd to Frankston (or Waterways) - start at 10 am

30July 30, 2023
31July 31, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
July 31, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

1August 1, 2023 2August 2, 2023 3August 3, 2023●(1 event)

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

N/A
August 3, 2023

This weel we will be riding from Stud Rd to Wheelers Hill, via a loop route. Lunch will be at the Code 5 Cafe in Wheelers Hill .

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Start at Stud Rd at 10 am

4August 4, 2023 5August 5, 2023 6August 6, 2023
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