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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 - Start at Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham at 10 am

    Special Mystery Ride - This is the first of our Mystery Rides for this year. The ride will start at Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham at 10 am. Theo will be the leader and I am sure he has something interesting for us.

  • 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

Events in February 2023

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30January 30, 2023●(1 event)

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

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January 30, 2023

Meet at the FTG Library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be about 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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31January 31, 2023 1February 1, 2023 2February 2, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park

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February 2, 2023

This ride will follow the Elster Canal Trail from Bentleigh to St Kilda, then join the Bayside Trail to Albert Park. After a lap of the lake we head back to Sons of Mary in Gardenvale for lunch. The start will be at Bentleigh Reserve (Higgins Rd) at 10 am

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3February 3, 2023 4February 4, 2023 5February 5, 2023
6February 6, 2023●(1 event)

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

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February 6, 2023

Meet at the FTG Library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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7February 7, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSummer Night Ride - Start at Chesterfield Farm car park at 8 pm.

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February 7, 2023

This is your one and only chance to share in a summer night ride under the full moon. The ride will start at 8 pm, and finish around 10:20 pm. The distance will be around 30 km, all of it on bike paths. Good front and rear lights are essential.

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8February 8, 2023 9February 9, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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February 9, 2023

Meet in the car park of the Woori Yallock Station in time for a start at 8 am. We will be riding towards Warburton, with coffee at the Gladysdale Bakehouse at 10 am

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10February 10, 2023 11February 11, 2023 12February 12, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralDarebin Creek Ride - start at Yarra Flats car park at 10 am

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February 12, 2023

Meet at the Yarra Flats Car Park in Heidelberg in time for a start at 10 am. We will be riding to the beautiful Darebin Creek Trail and back again. The ride will be around 50 km in length, with a lunch stop along the way.

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13February 13, 2023●(1 event)

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

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February 13, 2023

Meet at the FTG Library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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14February 14, 2023 15February 15, 2023 16February 16, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT

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February 16, 2023

With the temperature in Dandenong now predicted to be around 36C, I think the best option is to cancel the ride. Those that really want to ride could do a ride close to their own home. If they started at 8 am, they could be finished by 10 am. If the heat is really extreme, you could also return home quickly.

 

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17February 17, 2023 18February 18, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - Start in Pakenham at 9 am

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February 18, 2023

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. We will be exploring a network of local bike paths for around 45 km, with a coffee shop along the way.

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19February 19, 2023
20February 20, 2023●(1 event)

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

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February 20, 2023

Meet at the FTG Library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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21February 21, 2023 22February 22, 2023 23February 23, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - Start at Woori Yallo0ck at 8 am

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February 23, 2023

Meet at Woori Yallock Station in time for a 8 am start. This week we will be riding towards Lilydale, with coffee at the Carriage Cafe from 10 am

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24February 24, 2023 25February 25, 2023 26February 26, 2023
27February 27, 2023●(1 event)

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

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February 27, 2023

Meet at the FTG Library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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28February 28, 2023 1March 1, 2023 2March 2, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Arkoonah Park to Marriot Waters - start at 10 am

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March 2, 2023

Meet in Arkoonah Park, Berwick in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a selection of bike paths to Marriot Waters and back again. Lunch will be at Marriot Waters.

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3March 3, 2023 4March 4, 2023 5March 5, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

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March 5, 2023

This ride will proceed along the Diamond Creek Trail to Wattle Glen and back again. Lunch will be at Wattle Glen.

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