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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.

Monthly Calendar

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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.

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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.

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2December 2, 2024●(1 event)

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

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December 2, 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

3December 3, 2024 4December 4, 2024 5December 5, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - start at Malvern East at 10 am

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December 5, 2024

Meet in the car park in Basil Drive, Malvern East (near the RSL) in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Gardiners Creek Trail and the Main Yarra Trail to the city, and then following the Yarra to Docklands and back.

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6December 6, 2024 7December 7, 2024 8December 8, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial RIde - Waterways to Frankston and back. - start at 10 am at Waterways

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December 8, 2024

This is our traditional pre Christmas Ride. Meet near the Nest Cafe in Waterways in time for a 10 am start. Please DO NOT park in their private car park, there is plenty of free parking elsewhere nearby. We will be following a series of lovely bike paths, including the beautiful Kananook Creek Trail to Frankston and back. Lunch will be on the bayside in Frankston.

NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FROM SATURDAY DUE TO POOR WEATHER PREDICTED.

More about Special RIde - Waterways to Frankston and back. - start at 10 am at Waterways

9December 9, 2024●(1 event)

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

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December 9, 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.

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10December 10, 2024 11December 11, 2024 12December 12, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAnnual Christmas Ride - Last Ride for 2024 - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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December 12, 2024

If you only ever take part in one ride for the entire year, this is the ride it must be. The Annual Christmas ride has been a part of our cycling calendar since we started back in 2002. The ride will start at Woori Yallock station car park at 8 am  (NOTE THE TIME). We will all be riding towards Lilydale, but each rider can decide how far they want to ride. At 10 am we will all meet at the Carriage Cafe in Seville for morning tea/breakfast/lunch. This is also our chance to thank the retiring King and announce the new King or Queen for 2025.

An important feature of the event is the all important group photo of the "2024 peloton". This will also be the final ride for 2024, so mark it in your calendar in indelible ink.

Feel free to decorate your bikes and yourselves in suitable Christmas bling.

 

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