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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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28August 28, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 28, 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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29August 29, 2023 30August 30, 2023 31August 31, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 31, 2023

The ride will start in Malvern East at 10 am. Meet in the car park on Basil Drive (near the RSL). The ride will follow the Scothman's Creek Trail to Wheelers Hill and back again.

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1September 1, 2023 2September 2, 2023 3September 3, 2023
4September 4, 2023●(1 event)

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

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September 4, 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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5September 5, 2023 6September 6, 2023 7September 7, 2023●(1 event)

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

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September 7, 2023

Meet at the Jells Park Kiosk in time for a 10 am start. The ride will proceed to Dandenong (or maybe a bit further).

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8September 8, 2023 9September 9, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGreat Vic Rail Trail - Yea to Tallarook - start in Yea at 10 am

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September 9, 2023

Meet at the Yea Railway Station in time for a start at 10 am. The ride will follow the spectacular Great Vic Rail Trail to Tallarook and back.

 

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10September 10, 2023
11September 11, 2023●(1 event)

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

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September 11, 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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12September 12, 2023 13September 13, 2023 14September 14, 2023●(1 event)

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

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September 14, 2023

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

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15September 15, 2023 16September 16, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9am

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September 16, 2023

This is a monthly ride, specifically for riders who live in the Eastern suburbs. The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am sharp. The ride is usually around 40 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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17September 17, 2023
18September 18, 2023●(1 event)

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

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September 18, 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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19September 19, 2023 20September 20, 2023 21September 21, 2023●(1 event)

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

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September 21, 2023

Meet at the Stud Rd Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The plan is to follow the familiar bike trails to Waterways and back

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22September 22, 2023 23September 23, 2023 24September 24, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralClematis to Gembrook Trail - start at Clematis at 10 am

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September 24, 2023

Meet in the far end of the Paradise Hotel car park in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the bike trail through Emerald, Cockatoo to Gembrook and back.

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25September 25, 2023●(1 event)

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

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September 25, 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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26September 26, 2023 27September 27, 2023 28September 28, 2023●(1 event)

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

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September 28, 2023

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

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