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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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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.

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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.

 

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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

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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

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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

N/A
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.

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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

N/A
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.

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