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Author: Dennis Dawson

2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 11 – In Which we Pedal the Po (and my ticks go away)

September 5, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The route continues along the famous River Po through Tuscany and onto our next night’s resting place at Commachio.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 10 – In Which we stay in the best hotel in Chioggia – and I am attacked by Ticks

September 4, 2015September 4, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Today we rode from Chioggia to Adra, the headwind began and my bike developed a tick. Apart from that the day was perfect.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 9 – In Which Our Wheels Start a Turning

September 3, 2015 Dennis Dawson

After our preliminary time in Rome and Venice we finally get started on our first ride. After a few small difficulties, we successfully all made it to Chioggia.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 8 – In Which Serendipity Pays me a Visit

September 1, 2015September 2, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On our final full day in Venice I am reminded about what the true essence of travel is really all about. Tomorrow our Italy ride gets underway.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 7 – In Which We Meet Maria and Mary Experiences a Miracle

September 1, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders spend their first full day in Venice, Mary gets a little muddled and Virgil complains about his bed.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 6 – In Which we head to Venice and Claude Confounds a Bag Snatcher

August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders catch the high speed to Venice and Claude thwarts a potential luggage lifter.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 5 – In Which the Ghostriders turn into Ghostrollers

August 30, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders decide to swap bicycles for Segways to explore the eternal city on a different type of two wheels

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Day 4 – In Which we Head Underground

August 29, 2015August 29, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On day 4 we decided to escape the Roman heat by heading underground to visit the famous Catacombs of San Callisto

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 3 – In Which I Roam around Rome

August 28, 2015August 28, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The first full day of exploring the wonderful city of Rome.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Days 1 & 2 In Which We Learn It’s a Long Way from There to Here

August 26, 2015August 31, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The 2015 Renaissance Rides are now underway with the participants now gathering in Rome.

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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.

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30December 30, 2024 31December 31, 2024 1January 1, 2025 2January 2, 2025 3January 3, 2025 4January 4, 2025 5January 5, 2025
6January 6, 2025 7January 7, 2025 8January 8, 2025 9January 9, 2025 10January 10, 2025 11January 11, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at 9 am

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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.

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12January 12, 2025
13January 13, 2025●(1 event)

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

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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.

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14January 14, 2025 15January 15, 2025 16January 16, 2025●(1 event)

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

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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.

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17January 17, 2025 18January 18, 2025 19January 19, 2025●(1 event)

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

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

20January 20, 2025●(1 event)

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

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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.

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21January 21, 2025 22January 22, 2025 23January 23, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby TRail Breakfast Ride - start at 8 am

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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

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24January 24, 2025 25January 25, 2025 26January 26, 2025●(1 event)

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

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

27January 27, 2025 28January 28, 2025 29January 29, 2025 30January 30, 2025●(1 event)

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

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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.

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