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Author: Dennis Dawson

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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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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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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Last Chance for 2015 European Riders to Share a Training Ride

August 20, 2015August 20, 2015 Dennis Dawson

2015 Europe Riders – final chance for a Training Ride – Sat 22nd Aug

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Upcoming Events

  • May 21, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Moorabbin Airport - start at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Basketball Stadium in Stud Rd in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding to Moorabbin Airport and back. Lunch will be at the popular Naked Racer Cafe and Museum.

  • May 25, 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 28, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup - start at 10 am

    This ride will start in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham at 10 am. This will be a repeat of the special ride we conducted a couple of years ago when we assisted with the opening of the new bike path from Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup. There has been some further development since then, so it's time to revisit it. Bike paths (almost) all the way.

  • May 31, 2026 – Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Chelsea Bicentennial Park, Scotch Parade, Chelsea in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a mixture of bike paths to and from Baxter.

  • June 1, 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.

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