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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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27May 27, 2024●(1 event)

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

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May 27, 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.

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

28May 28, 2024 29May 29, 2024 30May 30, 2024●(1 event)

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

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May 30, 2024

Meet near the kiosk in time for a 10 am start.

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31May 31, 2024 1June 1, 2024 2June 2, 2024
3June 3, 2024●(1 event)

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

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June 3, 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.

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

4June 4, 2024 5June 5, 2024 6June 6, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to follow

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June 6, 2024

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to follow

7June 7, 2024 8June 8, 2024●(1 event)

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

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June 8, 2024

Meet in the Strand car park in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the bayside bike path to Point Cook and back. We will take some time to explore the new bayside boardwalk to Point Cook.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Newport to Point Cook - start at 10 am

9June 9, 2024
10June 10, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Royal Ride - Kings Birthday - Start at Sydney Pargeter Reserve in Endeavour Hills at 10 am

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June 10, 2024

This is our chance to recognise and pay homage to our reigning King - no not King Charles, but Good King Gordon. He will lead us on a special regal ride of his choosing. This ride was originally going to start at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium, however we have now found out that the car park will not be available on that day.

The new start point is the Sydney Pargeter Reserve in Endeavour Hills at 10 am sharp. The entrance is from Power Rd.

More about Special Royal Ride - Kings Birthday - Start at Sydney Pargeter Reserve in Endeavour Hills at 10 am

11June 11, 2024 12June 12, 2024 13June 13, 2024●(1 event)

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

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June 13, 2024

Meet in the Woori Yallock Station car park in time for a 10 am start.

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14June 14, 2024 15June 15, 2024 16June 16, 2024
17June 17, 2024●(1 event)

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

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June 17, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

18June 18, 2024 19June 19, 2024 20June 20, 2024●(1 event)

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

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June 20, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. Our destination this week will be Moorabbin Airport.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Start at Stud Rd at 10 am

21June 21, 2024 22June 22, 2024●(1 event)

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

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June 22, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center, in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km in length, and almost all on bike paths. We will take a morning tea stop along the way.

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

23June 23, 2024
24June 24, 2024●(1 event)

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

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June 24, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

25June 25, 2024 26June 26, 2024 27June 27, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Fairfield at 10 am

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June 27, 2024

This ride will be led by Dave McMorran. The start point will be in Fairfield Park Drive, Fairfield at 10 am sharp. Meet near the toilet block.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Fairfield at 10 am

28June 28, 2024 29June 29, 2024 30June 30, 2024
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