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Author: Dennis Dawson

2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 66 – In Which we Run the Gauntlet in a Two Wheeled Maelstrom

October 30, 2015October 30, 2015 Dennis Dawson

It would be impossible to describe Amsterdam without mentioning the bicycles. Hundreds of thousands of them crowd every road, alleyway

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 65 – In Which we say Au Revoir to the City of Lights and Hello to the City of Bikes

October 30, 2015October 30, 2015 Dennis Dawson

It’s now been almost 10 weeks since I left Australia, and Maggie and I are nearing the final stages of

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 64 – in Which we Enjoy our Final Baguettes

October 28, 2015October 29, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On our final full day in Paris Maggie and I take advantage of the glorious warm weather to walk many kilometres around the city.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 63 – In Which We Soak Up the Sunshine

October 27, 2015October 27, 2015 Dennis Dawson

After three days of living in the Middle Earth of our Paris Apartment, my head is showing distinct signs of

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 62 – In Which the Sun Returns (and the cars all leave)

October 26, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On Sunday mornings Paris is closed to cars and the streets are given over to thousands of walkers and cyclists. It is a beautiful thing to experience.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 60 – In Which the Evil Paris Metro Eats my Luggage

October 24, 2015October 25, 2015 Dennis Dawson

After three nights in Dijon in beautiful Burgundy, it was time for us to make the next transition back to

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 59 – In Which we Meet Tiny Ronald the Wrongfoot

October 23, 2015October 23, 2015 Dennis Dawson

While visiting the Musee de Beaux Arts in Dijon we discover a fascinating but little known character from French History – Ronald the Wrongfoot.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 58 – In Which Everything Comes Unravelled

October 22, 2015October 22, 2015 Dennis Dawson

They say that everything comes in threes, and that certainly was the case on day 58 of our adventure when three catastrophes threatened to undo all the successes of the previous 8 weeks.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Days 54-57 In Which it’s Beginning to Look a Bit Like Christmas

October 21, 2015October 22, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The next stage of our French journey takes us to the North East to visit the unique region of Alsace – more German than French. The signs are everywhere that Christmas is rapidly getting closer.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Days 50 to 53 In Which we Switch from Sea to Snow

October 17, 2015October 17, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Maggie and I have now left the seaside town of Cassis and have made our way across the Alps to the Eastern region of Alsace, hotly contested for hundreds of years.

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Upcoming Events

  • April 30, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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

  • 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.

Monthly Calendar

Events in May 2025

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28April 28, 2025●(1 event)

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

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April 28, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

29April 29, 2025 30April 30, 2025 1May 1, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Banyan Reserve at 10 am

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May 1, 2025

Our first Mystery Ride will start at Banyan Reserve, Carrum Downs at 10 am sharp. The entry is from Luscombe Ave and there is a car park available. The ride will be around 45 km in length, mostly on bike paths. Come along and be mystified.

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2May 2, 2025 3May 3, 2025 4May 4, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Merri/Darebin Creek Loop Ride - start at Fairfield at 10 am

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May 4, 2025

This ride combines two of Melbournes best inner city bike trails. The ride will start in the car park of the Polytechnic in Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield at 10am. There is free parking there at the weekend.

More about Special Ride - Merri/Darebin Creek Loop Ride - start at Fairfield at 10 am

5May 5, 2025●(1 event)

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

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May 5, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

6May 6, 2025 7May 7, 2025 8May 8, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 8, 2025

Meet in the car park of Arkoonah Park Berwick in time for a 10 am start

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9May 9, 2025 10May 10, 2025 11May 11, 2025
12May 12, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 12, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

13May 13, 2025 14May 14, 2025 15May 15, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 15, 2025

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station Car Park in time for a 10 am start. All riders can choose how far they wish to ride.

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16May 16, 2025 17May 17, 2025●(1 event)

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

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May 17, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stay behind for lunch at the cafe by the big lake.

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18May 18, 2025
19May 19, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 19, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

20May 20, 2025 21May 21, 2025 22May 22, 2025●(1 event)

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

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May 22, 2025

Meet near the Jells Park Cafe in time for a 10 am start. The ride will be around 45 km in length with a lunch stop along the way.

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23May 23, 2025 24May 24, 2025 25May 25, 2025
26May 26, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 26, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

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

27May 27, 2025 28May 28, 2025 29May 29, 2025●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 29, 2025

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

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30May 30, 2025 31May 31, 2025 1June 1, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Newport to Point Cook - this ride is now cancelled

N/A
June 1, 2025

Unfortunately we have not much response to this ride, so it will have to be cancelled. Maybe next year ?????

More about Special Ride - Newport to Point Cook - this ride is now cancelled

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