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Remaining Rides For 2021

October 14, 2021November 6, 2021 Dennis Dawson

With the relaxation of restrictions in Victoria, we have now been able to reschedule some group rides between now and

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2022 Snowy Mountains & High Country

September 2, 2021September 15, 2021 Dennis Dawson

In the newsletter of the 1st September, I announced the first details of our 2022 Snowy Mountains and High Country

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Ghostriders & Vaccination

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 Dennis Dawson

Over the past couple of weeks, I have had numerous enquiries from within the Ghostrider community about our stance with

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New 2021 Calendar

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 Dennis Dawson

Our new 2021 calendar is now available for download. You can either download it by following the link in the

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News Past Overseas Rides 

2019 Cycle the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia -NOW COMPLETED

March 10, 2018July 15, 2019 Dennis Dawson

This amazing cycling adventure has now been successfully completed. I am pleased to say that we enjoyed almost perfect weather

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Special Christmas Warby Trail Ride – Dec 14th

December 15, 2017 Dennis Dawson

Each year the Ghostriders celebrate Christmas by holding a special Christmas ride along the Warby Trail. This event was held

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Ghostriders’ 2018 Calendar is Now Available

December 4, 2017December 12, 2017 Dennis Dawson

Each year I produce a calendar to show all the planned rides and activities for the coming year. I am

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Ghostriders’ 15th Birthday Luncheon

July 15, 2017August 14, 2017 Dennis Dawson

On Saturday 15th of July the Ghostriders gathered at the Paradise Hotel in Clematis for a celebration of the 15

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2017 Queens Birthday Ride to Woodlands Homestead

June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 Dennis Dawson

On Monday 12th June we celebrated the Queens Birthday with a special ride from Royal Park (rather apt starting point)

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Plans for our Overseas Adventures in 2018 and 2019

February 5, 2017February 13, 2017 Dennis Dawson

Plans for our 2018 and 2019 European Adventures are now being finalised. Although this might seem a long way ahead, it is important that anyone wishing to join these trips register their interest NOW as spaces are very limited. Click the above title for more details.

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Upcoming Events

  • 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.

Monthly Calendar

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28October 28, 2024●(1 event)

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

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October 28, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be between 40 to 60 km with a mixture of bike paths and road riding. Not for beginners.

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

29October 29, 2024 30October 30, 2024 31October 31, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFULL Warby Trail Ride - start at Seville at 9 am. Then ride the full trail (maybe)

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October 31, 2024

Once a year we should ride the full Warby Trail. The ride will start at the Seville car park (near the Carriage Cafe) at 9 am, then ride first to the Lilydale end , before turning back. You might like to stop at the Carriage Cafe for coffee before continuing the ride to Warburton. You can stop for lunch either in Warburton or Yarra Junction, before heading back to the start in Seville. The total length will be around 80km, but some will choose to shorten to whatever length they wish.

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1November 1, 2024 2November 2, 2024 3November 3, 2024
4November 4, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralNo Monday Ride Today

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November 4, 2024

Due to the special CUP DAY Ride tomorrow, there will be no Monday Ride this morning.

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5November 5, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Cup Day Ride - Tues 5th November - Great Southern Rail Trail

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November 5, 2024

This is the time to enjoy a special Melbourne Cup Day Ride. The ride will start at the Old Nyora Railway Station and proceed along the beautiful Great Southern Rail Trail to Korrumburra and back. Since it is a festive day, we might even stop at Loch for the first coffee of the day. When we reach Korrumburra (22 km from Nyora) most will probably choose to stop for lunch. This will make the total ride around 45 km. For those who really want a bigger challenge, you could continue to Leongatha, about another 22km further along. If you choose to do that, you will be riding a total of around 76 km.

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6November 6, 2024 7November 7, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 7, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Indoor Stadium in Stud Rd in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a series of bike paths to either Berwick or Beaconsfield and back.

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8November 8, 2024 9November 9, 2024 10November 10, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Great Vic Rail Trail - Yea to Alexandra and back

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November 10, 2024

This is your chance to ride one of the finest rail trails in Victoria. Meet in Yea at 9.30 am for coffee before beginning the ride at the Yea Railway Station at 10 am. We will be following the trail to Alexandra and back again. The total length of the ride will be around 70 km.

More about Special Ride - Great Vic Rail Trail - Yea to Alexandra and back

11November 11, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 11, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may follow a mixture of bike paths and public roads for around 40 to 60 km, with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

12November 12, 2024 13November 13, 2024 14November 14, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 14, 2024

This week we will all be riding towards Warburton, with lunch at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 12 noon.

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

15November 15, 2024 16November 16, 2024 17November 17, 2024
18November 18, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 18, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may follow a mixture of bike paths and public roads for around 40 to 60 km, with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

19November 19, 2024 20November 20, 2024 21November 21, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 21, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Indoor Stadium in Stud Rd, in time for a start at 10am. We will be following a series of bikes paths to Marriot Waters and back again. Lunch will be at the Bite in Time Cafe from 12 noon.

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22November 22, 2024 23November 23, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 23, 2024

This will be the final Eastern Suburbs ride for 2024. The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am sharp. We ride for around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. This month we will be exploring the brand new skyrail and bike path that has only just opened to the public. We will also have a look at the progress on the giant new Officer Park. After the ride everyone is invited to stay to have lunch at the cafe by the big lake. This will be the final Pakenham ride till 2025.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

24November 24, 2024
25November 25, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 25, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may follow a mixture of bike paths and public roads for around 40 to 60 km, with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

26November 26, 2024 27November 27, 2024 28November 28, 2024●(1 event)

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

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November 28, 2024

Meet in the old Woori Yallock Station car park in time for a start at 10 am. This week we all head towards Warburton before meeting at the Gladysdale Bakehouse for lunch from 12 noon.

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

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