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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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26February 26, 2024●(1 event)

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

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February 26, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

27February 27, 2024 28February 28, 2024 29February 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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February 29, 2024

Meet at the Woori Yallock car park in time for a start at 8 am. This week we will be riding towards Warburton, with morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 10 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

1March 1, 2024 2March 2, 2024 3March 3, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am

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March 3, 2024

Meet in the Centennial Park in Chelsea in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Peninsula Link Trail and other bike trails to Baxter and back.

More about Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am

4March 4, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 4, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

5March 5, 2024 6March 6, 2024 7March 7, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 7, 2024

Meet at Arkoonah Park in Beaconsfield in time for a start at 10 am. We will be exploring the labyrinth of bike trails towards Clyde/Cranborne

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Arkoonah Park at 10 am

8March 8, 2024 9March 9, 2024 10March 10, 2024
11March 11, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra - start 10 am- CANCELLED

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March 11, 2024

Due to the predicted 38C top temperature, I have had no alternative than to cancel this ride. It would be unsafe, unpleasant, unwise and probably illegal to ride on the rail trail in such conditions. It is disappointing, but the health of our riders is the highest priority.

Stay home, stay safe, stay cool

 

More about Special Labour Day Ride - Nyora to Korrumburra - start 10 am- CANCELLED

12March 12, 2024 13March 13, 2024 14March 14, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 14, 2024

Meet at Woori Yallock in time for a start at 8 am. We will be riding towards Lilydale, with morning tea at the Carriage Cafe from 10am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

15March 15, 2024 16March 16, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

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March 16, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

17March 17, 2024
18March 18, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 18, 2024

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides can be up to 70 km in length and are not for beginners.

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19March 19, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Event for eBike Riders - Healesville to Mt St Leonards

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March 19, 2024

This is one for the proud ebike riders. If you have always wanted to try out your ebike on a significant hill climb, then this is your chance. The ride will start at Coronation Park in Healesville and then follow Chum Creek Rd to Toolangi, before continuing to the Mt St Leonards turnoff. Finally we have about 2 km of unsealed road to take us to the Lookout Tower at the summit of Mt St Leonards. The total climb will be around 700 metres, but it is not extreme (around 4% for most of the climb). After we reach the summit we will return via the same (downhill) route back to Healesville and a celebratory coffee at the Beechworth Bakery.

More about Special Event for eBike Riders - Healesville to Mt St Leonards

20March 20, 2024 21March 21, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 21, 2024

Meet in Basil Drive, Malvern East in time for a start at 10 am. The plan is to ride to the Fairfield Boathouse for lunch, and then return via the Anniversary Trail

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22March 22, 2024 23March 23, 2024 24March 24, 2024
25March 25, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 25, 2024

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides can be up to 70 km in length and are not for beginners.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

26March 26, 2024 27March 27, 2024 28March 28, 2024●(1 event)

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

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March 28, 2024

This will be the final breakfast ride for this year. We will start at Woori Yallock at 8 am and ride towards Warburton, before meeting for morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 10 am

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