(Note that stories relating to pre 2007 rides can now be found HERE)
Upcoming Rides in 2010
Date |
Rides & Activities |
Description
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Ride Organiser* |
| Sun 3rd Jan |
Warby Trail |
Social Ride |
COMPLETED |
| Sun 10th Jan |
Yarra Junction to Noojee |
Road Ride |
COMPLETED |
| Tues 26th Jan |
Upper FTG to Southbank |
Bike Paths Ride (95 km) |
COMPLETED |
| Sun 7th Feb |
Toolangi Hill Climb |
Road Ride with good climbing |
COMPLETED |
| Sat 13th Feb |
Annual Awards Night |
Celebration and Dinner |
6 pm for 7 pm start |
| Thurs 18th Feb |
Film Day |
TV Doco on Ghostriders |
9 am to 6 pm |
| Sat 20th Feb |
Pakenham to Drouin |
Road Ride |
9 am start |
| Mon 8th Mar |
Altona Bike Paths (NEW) |
Bike Paths Ride |
10 am start |
| Sat 20th Mar |
Social Ride |
Details to be announced |
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| Sun Mar 28th |
Drouin to Warragul (NEW) |
Road Ride (watch for details) |
9.30 am |
| Mon 5th April |
Buxton Loop |
Road Ride |
10 am start |
| 16th to 18th April |
Wang to Bright Weeekend |
Our annual weekend at Wang |
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| Mon 26th April |
Great Southern Rail Trail |
Anzac Day Ride |
10 am start |
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2009 Major Rides Calendar
Date |
Rides & Activities |
Description
| Ride Organiser* |
| 3rd Jan |
Warby Trail Social Ride |
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COMPLETED |
| 11th Jan |
Yarra Junction to Noojee Ride |
80 km ride with 1 significant climb. Lunch at Noojee |
COMPLETED |
| 26th Jan |
Belgrave to South Bank |
Follow bike trails all the way to the city |
COMPLETED |
| 31st Jan |
Annual Awards Night |
The most important event of the year |
COMPLETED |
| 15th Feb |
Pakenham to Warragul |
A new variation on an old favourite |
COMPLETED |
| 27th Feb to 1st March |
Wangaratta to Bright Rail Trail |
100 km of sealed bike trail |
POSTPONED TILL MAY |
| 9th March |
Marbyrnong River Rail Trail |
Lovely safe ride to Brimbank Park |
COMPLETED |
| 28th March |
Dandenong Creek Social Ride |
Mulgrave to Carrum and back via Eastlink & Dandenong Creek Trails |
COMPLETED |
Sun 12th April
Easter Sunday |
Buxton Loop |
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COMPLETED |
Sat 25th April
Anzac Day |
Great Southern Rail Trail |
Explore the classic Gippsland scenery on this most enjoyable ride |
COMPLETED |
| Sun 3rd May |
Walhalla Forest Ride |
A pleasant mountain bike ride along the Walhalla Rail Trail |
COMPLETED |
| Fri 15th - Sun 17th May |
Wangaratta to Bright Rail Trail |
Postponed from earlier in the year |
COMPLETED |
| Sat 23rd May |
Eastlink Trail Mulgrave to Carrum |
A mixture of Eastlink and Dandenong Creek Trails |
COMPLETED |
| Mon 8th June |
Queens Birthday - Inner City Bike Trails |
A fascinating tour of some of Melbourne's inner city bike paths |
COMPLETED |
| Sat 20th June |
Reefton Pub Ride |
Great ride up to the Reefton Pub for a drink and a burger. Starts at Launching Place at 10.00 am |
COMPLETED |
| Sat July 4th |
Belgrave to Jells Park Social Ride |
Follow the bike paths from Belgrav eto Jells Park and back again |
10.00 am start at Belgrave |
| Sat Aug 8th |
Bayside Bike Paths Ride |
A wonderful ride along Port Philip Bay to Docklands |
COMPLETED |
| Sun Aug 23rd |
Warburton to Marysville Ride |
Follow the Acreron Way to Marysville |
COMPLETED |
| Sat Sep 5th |
Annual Phillip Island Ride |
A great road ride to Phillip Island |
CANCELLED |
| Sun Sep 13th |
O'Shannesy Aquaduct Ride |
Mountain Bike Ride |
Watch for details |
| Sat Sep 26th |
Annual Lungbuster |
Test your stamina against Donna Buang |
POSTPONED |
| Sun Oct 11th |
Diamond Creek Ride |
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COMPLETED |
| Sun Oct 18th |
Big Bay Ride |
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COMPLETED |
| Sat Oct 24th |
Upper Yarra Dam Ride |
start at Launching Place Pub at 9.00 am |
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| Sat Oct 31st |
Lungbuster Revisited |
Staggered start from 8.00 am |
COMPLETED |
| Tues Nov 3rd |
Tonimbuk Loop |
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COMPLETED |
| Sun Nov 8th |
Poowong Circuit |
Start at Lang Lang at 10.00 am |
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| Sat Nov 14th |
Donna Buang Bushwalk |
This is NOT a ride but a bush walk |
Watch for details |
| Sun Nov 22nd |
Phillip Island Ride |
This ride will only go ahead if sufficient interest is shown |
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| Sat Dec 5th |
Toolangi Hill Climb |
9.30 am start from Healesville |
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| Sun Dec 27th |
Annual Bellarine Peninsula Ride |
10.00 am start at Queenscliff |
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*Ride Convenor
For all major scheduled rides held in 2008 we will have a nominated "Ride Convenor ". The responsibilities of the organiser will be as listed below
(1) To be thoroughly familar with the exact route of the ride, including any potential danger spots, etc.
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To conduct the pre ride briefing and pass on any important instructions to the riders.
(3) To officially start the ride when they consider it appropriate.
(4) To conduct the ride in a fashion which is safe and enjoyable for all those taking part.
(5) To keep an eye out for anyone who may be in need of assistance during the ride.
(6) Any other tasks as required during the ride as may be considered important., such as delegating someone to be the "tail end charlie".
(7) To assist with the running of any particular ride it may be wise for the convenor to arrange for a "deputy" to assist as required.
(8) If for any reason the designated ride convenor cannot attend the ride they need to arrange a suitable replacement well before the scheduled ride date.
(9) After the completion of the ride, the convenor is requested to prepare a brief account of the ride for posting on the web site.
If riders are running late for the start of a ride it is important that they contact the organiser to advise them of their situation.
No rider is to deviate from the prescribed route without first informing the ride convenor. It is important that the convenor knows the whereabouts of each rider during the ride. It is expected that all riders participating in any ride obey their directions. Any rider not willing to do this may be advised to leave the ride immediately.
Past Rides.....
2007 |
Rides & Activities |
"2007 - The Year of The Sprocket " |
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| Sunday 14th January |
The Poowong Classic |
75 km of pretty Gippsland countryside |
COMPLETED |
| Friday 26th Jan |
Australia Day Ride |
Belgrave to South Bank |
COMPLETED |
| Sat Feb 10th |
Double Toolangi Hill Climb |
Start from Healesville at 10 am . |
COMPLETED |
| Sat Feb 17th |
Pakenham to Drouin and back |
A 6.00 am start made this a fantastic ride. |
COMPLETED |
| Sunday March 4th |
Triple Toolangi |
The ultimate heart starter, but a great achievement. Start from Healesville at 10 am |
COMPLETED |
| Monday March 12 |
Maribyrnong River Trail |
Start from Newport at 10 am |
COMPLETED |
| 16th - 18th March 2007 |
Great Alpine Ride |
Wangaratta to Harrietville and back again |
COMPLETED |
| April 2007 |
2007 Great China Ride |
Even bigger and better than the 2006 ride. Sorry now booked out. |
COMPLETED |
| Sunday April 8th |
Buxton Loop |
See Peter Warren for more details |
COMPLETED |
| Wed April 25th (Anzac Day) |
Great Southern Rail Trail |
Start from Meenihan at 10.30 am (don't be late) |
COMPLETED |
| Sat May 12th 2007 |
Picnic at Hanging Rock Ride |
Start from Gisborne Station at 10 am sharp. |
COMPLETED |
| Sun May 27th |
Kirth Kiln
Mountain Bike Ride |
This ride is being run by Hall's outdoor Education and is designed for all those who love mountain biking |
COMPLETED |
| Mon June 11th |
Inner City Bike Paths |
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COMPLETED |
| Sat June 30th |
Ride to Frankston |
Lovely ride along Beach rd |
COMPLETED |
| Sat July 14th |
Social Night |
Valentinos Restaurant |
COMPLETED |
| Sun July 29th |
Pakenham - Kooweerup Circuit |
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COMPLETED |
| Sun August 26th |
Reefton Ride |
have a burger at the Reefton Pub |
COMPLETED |
| Sat Sep 8th |
Phillip Island Bicycle Grand Prix |
Ride from Cranbourne down to the Nobbies |
COMPLETED |
| Sat Sep 29th |
Donna Buang Lung Buster |
test your stamina against the mountain |
COMPLETED |
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| Sun 21st Oct |
Big Bay Ride |
Join the 1000s of cyclists riding around the Bay |
COMPLETED |
| Sat Oct 27th |
Upper Yarra Dam Ride |
Picnic at Upper Yarra Dam |
COMPLETED |
| Sat Nov 3rd |
Tonimbuk Loop |
An exciting 75 km mountain bike ride through the Black Snake Range |
COMPLETED |
| Fri 16 to Sun 18th Nov |
East Gippsland Rail Trail |
Join us at Bairnsdale & Lakes Entrance on this fun weekend |
COMPLETED |
| Sat Dec 1st |
Glenda's Christmas Party |
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| Thur Dec 27th |
Annual Bellarine Peninsula Ride |
90 km around beautiful Bellarine Peninsula |
COMPLETED |
| Feb 29-Mar 2nd |
Annual Wangaratta to Bright Rail Trail |
Probably our most popular ride of the year |
Bookings Essential |
| March/April 2008 |
2008 China Ride |
The famous "Trail of the Dragon Ride " in China |
sold out ! |
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Please note that the above calendar is tentative only, but may assist you with future planning. If you have any comments or suggestions PLEASE pass them on to me
* Ride Classification - to assist potential riders I have introduced a ride classification system. This gives an indication of the pace that the ride will be conducted at.
IP (Individual Pace) - all riders ride at their own best speed (usually 30 to 40 kph) but with stops to allow slower riders to regroup.
FCP (Fastest Common Pace) - the group rides at the fastest speed of the slowest rider, keeping all riders in a bunch. (usually 28-32 kph)
BP (Brisk Pace) - a pace roughly equivalent to 80-90% of maximum effort. A good workout without leaving anyone behind. (probably 25- 28 kph)
MP (Moderate Pace) - a pace suitable for newer riders and also allowing conversation to take place. Also suitable for longer rides. (usually 22 - 25 kph)
SP (Slow Pace) - suitable for social rides with new riders in the group. Where the social interaction is just as important as the ride itself. (probably less than 22 kph)
Many rides will actually have combinations of the above speeds. For example the ride might be mainly at BP but with a couple of IP stages to assist fitness training.
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Upcoming Rides for 2010
- Thurs Mar 11th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Thurs Mar 18th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Sat Mar 20th - Social Ride - Details to be announced
- Thurs Mar 25th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Sun Mar 28th - Drouin/Warragul area ride (NEW) - starts in Drouin at 9.00 am
- Thur Apr 1st - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Sun Apr 4th - Buxton Loop (TBC) - convenor required in order to proceed
- Thur Apr 8th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Thur Apr 15th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Fri 16th Apr - Sun 18th Apr - Wangaratta to Bright Rail Trail Weekend
- Thur Apr 22nd - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
- Mon Apr 26th - Anzac Day - Great Southern Rail Trail 10 am at Meeniyan
- Thur Apr 29th - Warburton Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 12 noon
Most Recent Ride Stories
17/12 In Which Seventeen Soggy Santas Spread Some Smiles
03/12 In Which the Wind Sucks
31/10 The Sixth Annual Lungbuster
22/10 In Which Unity Reigns Supreme
15/10 In Which Even Noah Stayed Home
08/10 In Which the Peloton is Splintered
For all previous weekday ride stories click HERE
Lots of other weekend stories can be found HERE
Previous Overseas Adventure Challenges
Click HERE for 2006 China Ride
Click HERE for 2007 China Ride
Click HERE for 2008 China Ride
Click HERE for our 2009 Himalayan Challenge and pictures
Click HERE for the 2009 Danube Ride Story
2009 Danube Ride - Read the full story of the ride HERE
2010 - South America Adventure Challenge - NOW OPEN
The Ghostriders will be heading off to South America on our longest and most ambitious challenge yet. You can be a part of it but you better not delay as spaces will fill fast. The trip will take place in Sep 2010. Strictly limited to 16 spaces.
Newsletter
Did you know that we also have an e-mail mailing list? If you would like to be informed/reminded of future cycling events by e-mail just drop a request to me at the following address ghostriders@netspace.net.au
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