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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

Events in April 2024

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1April 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEaster Monday Ride - Yea to Tallarook - start at Yea Railway Station at 10 am

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April 1, 2024

The ride will start at the Yea Railways Station car park at 10 am. Many riders will choose to arrange in Yea some time earlier to enjoy a coffee before the ride. We will ride the Great Vic Rail Trail from Yea to Tallarook and back

 

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2April 2, 2024 3April 3, 2024 4April 4, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 4, 2024

Meet near the kiosk in Jells Park in time for a start at 10 am sharp. We will be following the Scotchman's Creek Trail (and a few others) to Tooronga and back

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8April 8, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 8, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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9April 9, 2024 10April 10, 2024 11April 11, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 11, 2024

Meet in the carpark of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium, in time for a start at 10 am. This week we will be heading to Beaconsfield and back.

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12April 12, 2024 13April 13, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 13, 2024

This is a ride for those who live in the Eastern Suburbs or Dandenong Ranges. The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre and follows local paths for 40-50 km, with a morning tea atop along the way. After the ride you are all invited to have lunch in the cafe by the lakeside.

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14April 14, 2024
15April 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 15, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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16April 16, 2024 17April 17, 2024 18April 18, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralSpecial Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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April 18, 2024

This is a special ride for those who are not taking part in our Centrail Vic Rides. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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19April 19, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralWagirra Bike Path - Albury Wodonga

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April 19, 2024

Ride the Wagirra Bike Path. The ride will start cnr of Murray Valley Highway and Wodonga St ay 10 am (near the Brekky Box)

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20April 20, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralWodonga to Tallangatta Trail - start at 10 am

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April 20, 2024

Start at car park at cnr of Mahers Rd and the trail at 10 am, then ride to Tallangatta and back (45 km) or continue to Old Tallangatta Lookout and back (around 65 km)

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21April 21, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBeechworth to Yackandandah Trail - start at 10 am

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April 21, 2024

Start at Beechworth Railway Station at 10 am and ride to Yackandandah and back (50 km)

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22April 22, 2024●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralEverton to Beechworth and Back - start at 10 am

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April 22, 2024

. Meet at Everton Railway Station at 10 am and ride to Beechworth and back (35 km with 500 m of climb)

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

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April 22, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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23April 23, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBright to Harrietville and back - start at 10 am

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April 23, 2024

Ride Bright to Harrietville and back(55km).  Start at Bright Railway Station at 10 am.

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24April 24, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBenalla to Winton Wetlands and back again

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April 24, 2024

Meet in Witt St for a start at 10 am then follow the trail to Winton Wetlands and back.

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25April 25, 2024●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralMansfield to Bonnie Doon and back - start at 9 am

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April 25, 2024

The ride will start at the Mansfield Information Centre car park (Ultimo St) at 9.00 am  (Note early start time)

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Category: GeneralSpecial Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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April 25, 2024

This is a special ride for those who are not taking part in our Centrail Vic Rides. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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26April 26, 2024 27April 27, 2024 28April 28, 2024
29April 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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30April 30, 2024 1May 1, 2024 2May 2, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralStud Rd to Bentleigh - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

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May 2, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Indoor stadium in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the bike paths to Bentleigh and back

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