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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Upcoming Events

  • May 31, 2026 – Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Chelsea Bicentennial Park, Scotch Parade, Chelsea in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a mixture of bike paths to and from Baxter.

    All riders planning to take part will need to let me know by Saturday morning. If there are insufficient starters the ride will be cancelled.

    Lunch will be at the Round a Bout Cafe in Frankston.

     

  • June 1, 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.

  • June 4, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Start at the Woori Yallock car park at 10 am. Lunch will be at the Gladsydale Bakehouse from 12 noon

  • June 8, 2026 – Special Ride to Celebrate the Reign of Queen Sandie - start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am

    Each year the reigning King or Queen is honoured by allowing them to conduct a special "Royal Ride". All Ghostriders are summoned to come along and show respect and gratitude by joining this special ride. The ride will start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am. Where will it end ? Only Sandie knows.

    This ride replaces the regular Monday Morning Ride from FTG.

  • June 11, 2026 – Mystery Ride - Start at Schwerkolt Cottage at 10 am

    This is the ride that was cancelled a few weeks ago. Theo will lead us on a real mystery ride, starting at Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham at 10 am

Monthly Calendar

Events in February 2026

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26January 26, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Australia Day Ride - Kilcunda to Cowes - start at Kilcunda at 10 am

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January 26, 2026

The ride will officially start at Kilcunda (opposite the coffee shop) at 10 am. We will follow the Bass Coast Rail Trail to Anderson, then proceed via San Remo to Cowes. Those that want a longer ride could start at the Wonthaggi Mitre 10 at 9 am and follow the full length of the rail trail to join the rest at Kilcunda.

More about Special Australia Day Ride - Kilcunda to Cowes - start at Kilcunda at 10 am

27January 27, 2026 28January 28, 2026 29January 29, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

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January 29, 2026

Warby Trail Breakfast Ride, Start at Woori Yallock at 9 am.

 

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

30January 30, 2026 31January 31, 2026 1February 1, 2026
2February 2, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 2, 2026

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.

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

3February 3, 2026 4February 4, 2026 5February 5, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 5, 2026

Meet in Higgins Rd, alongside the reserve, in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Elster Creek and Elwood Canals to the Bay m then continue to Albert Park. Lunch will be at Sons of Mary in Gardenvale

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

6February 6, 2026 7February 7, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 7, 2026

Meet near the Pelican Society in Hastings in time for a 9 am start. We will be riding the bike path to Balnarring and back. Lunch will be by the beach in Balnarring.

More about Special Ride - Hastings to Balnarring - start in Hastings at 9 am

8February 8, 2026
9February 9, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 9, 2026

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.

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

10February 10, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFirst Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm at 8 pm

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February 10, 2026

Meet in the car park outside Chesterfield Farm in time for a 8 pm start. You will need an appropriate light to see the way (NOT flashing). We will have a coffee stop in Dandenong

More about First Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm at 8 pm

11February 11, 2026 12February 12, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

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February 12, 2026

Meet in the Woori Yallock station car park in time for a 9 am start. We will be riding towards Lilydale, with morning tea at the Carriage Cafe from 11 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

13February 13, 2026 14February 14, 2026 15February 15, 2026
16February 16, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 16, 2026

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.

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

17February 17, 2026 18February 18, 2026 19February 19, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 19, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 9 am start. This week we will be riding our familiar route to Bentleigh and back. Lunch will be at the Double Pour Cafe in Tucker Rd.

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

20February 20, 2026 21February 21, 2026 22February 22, 2026
23February 23, 2026●(1 event)

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

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February 23, 2026

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.

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

24February 24, 2026 25February 25, 2026 26February 26, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

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February 26, 2026

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for a 9 am start. We will be riding towards Warburton with morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 11 am.

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 9 am

27February 27, 2026 28February 28, 2026 1March 1, 2026
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