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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 June 2023

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29May 29, 2023●(1 event)

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

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May 29, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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30May 30, 2023 31May 31, 2023 1June 1, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

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June 1, 2023

Everyone loves a mystery and the mystery rides are a popular feature of the winter season. The ride will start at the familiar starring point at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am. The destination is known only to the ride leader David Yates. He assures me that it will be special and the coffee stop will be a highlight.

Come along and be mystified.

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2June 2, 2023 3June 3, 2023 4June 4, 2023
5June 5, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 5, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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6June 6, 2023 7June 7, 2023 8June 8, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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June 8, 2023

Meet at the old Woori Yallock Station car park in time for a start at 10 am. This week we will be riding towards Warburton, with lunch at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 12 noon. If the weather is poor, the ride may be shortened accordingly.

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9June 9, 2023 10June 10, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Newport to Point Cook - start at Newport at 10 am

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June 10, 2023

Meet in the Strand Car Park in time for a 10 am start. The car park is near the old Newport Power Station and is right on the bike path. The ride will follow the bayside through Williamstown, Altona and on to Point Cook. After lunch we will follow a different route back to the start.

 

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11June 11, 2023
12June 12, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralKings Birthday Royal Ride - led by Michael Slattery - start at Chelsea Centennial Park at 10 am

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June 12, 2023

Perhaps the most important ride of the year is the Annual Royal Ride. This is the opportunity for the reigning King or Queen to lead the peloton on a very special Mystery Ride. This year's Royal Ride will be held next Monday 12th June (only appropriate that the whole of Australia has a public holiday in honor of the event).
So Michael & Christine Slattery summon all their loyal subjects to gather at the Chelsea Centennial Park at 9.30 am for a start at 10 am.

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13June 13, 2023 14June 14, 2023 15June 15, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 15, 2023

Start at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. The ride will follow a modified loop route to Moorabbin Airport and back again. The total distance will be around 47 km.

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16June 16, 2023 17June 17, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 17, 2023

The ride starts at the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am. It will follow an interesting collection of local bike trails, with a coffee stop along the way. The ride will be around 40 km in length.

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18June 18, 2023
19June 19, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 19, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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20June 20, 2023 21June 21, 2023 22June 22, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Arkoonah Park, Beaconsfield at 10 am

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June 22, 2023

Another Thursday - another Mystery.  Gordon Logan will be the ride leader. The ride will start at Arkoonah Park in Beaconsfield at 10 am. There is plenty of parking there, also toilets. Be prepared to be mystified.

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23June 23, 2023 24June 24, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSenior's Free Travel Day - Non-cycling event- Sat 24th June

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June 24, 2023

This year's destination will be historic Kyneton. The plan is to utilise our free travel passes to enjoy a day on the train and exploring this lovely little town. One of the highlights is the 100 year old bakery - an absolute gem.

If you plan to join, you will need to let Dennis know by Tuesday 6th June.

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25June 25, 2023
26June 26, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 26, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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27June 27, 2023 28June 28, 2023 29June 29, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 29, 2023

Meet at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. The ride will follow a meandering route along many bike trails to Marriot Waters and back. Lunch will be at the Bite in Time Cafe.

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30June 30, 2023 1July 1, 2023 2July 2, 2023
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