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Author: Dennis Dawson

2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Days 46-49 In Which I have to have my Fingernails Surgically Removed from the Steering Wheel

October 13, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Driving in France certainly brings a range of challenges that are quite different to those faced in Australia.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Days 39-45 In Which we Travel Back in Time to 1222

October 10, 2015October 12, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Although the Ghostriders’ European rides have now been completed, I have had requests to provide an update on what we

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 38 – In Which the riders of Group 2 Finally Cross the Finish Line

October 3, 2015October 3, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Both groups of riders have now completed the epic rides and are safely arrived at Le Crosic. This will be the final regular post for this blog.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 37 – In Which Nous Sommes ici a Le Croisic

October 2, 2015October 3, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The final day of riding takes the Ghostriders away from the Loire to the delightful coastal town of Le Croisic. Although I was still battling the effects of food poisoning, I somehow managed to complete the ride and cross the finish line.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 36 – In Which we Dine at La Cigalle and Ron’s Baguette Nearly Kills Me

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders reach the mighty estuary of the Loire but Dennis succumbs to a toxic baguette.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 35 – In Which Two Lost Sheep are Found and Returned to the Fold

September 29, 2015September 29, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders are now on the last leg of their epic ride along the Loire and have now arrived at Nantes, the 6th largest city in France. It was very exciting to be reunited with David and Carol after Carol’s accident in Angers.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 34 – In Which Ron Really Gets a Belly Full

September 28, 2015September 28, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On the ride from Montjean to Champtoceaux we picnic on the side of the river and one member get particularly well fed.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 33 – In Which Sally Takes the Lead into Montjean

September 28, 2015September 28, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders leave the large town of Angers behind (along with one of their riders who is still in the Angers Hospital) and head for the lovely quiet hamlet of Montjean.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 32 – In Which I Get Angry in Angers

September 26, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Our free day in Angers turned out to be a little surprising (for all the wrong reasons)

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Day 31 – In Which one of our Riders Barks at a Helpful Frenchwoman – and DISASTER STRIKES

September 26, 2015September 26, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On the longest day of the Loire ride things don’t go exactly to plan and, late in the day, an accident in a hotel shower results in an ambulance trip for one of our riders.

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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

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30October 30, 2023●(1 event)

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

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October 30, 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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31October 31, 2023 1November 1, 2023 2November 2, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at 10 am at Chelsea Bicentennial Park

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November 2, 2023

Meet in the carpark of the Chelsea Bicentennial Park in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the local bike paths and Peninsula Link to Baxter and back again. Lunch will be at Sage's Cottage Homestead Cafe.

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3November 3, 2023 4November 4, 2023 5November 5, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGreat Vic Rail Trail - Yea to Alexandra - start at Yea at 10am sharp

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November 5, 2023

The ride will start at the old Yea Railway Station at 10 am sharp. If you get there early, you may have time to share a coffee at the bakery before the ride starts. The ride will follow the rail trail to Alexandra and back again. Lunch will be in Alexandra. The total ride length will be around 80km, so not for beginners.

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6November 6, 2023●(1 event)

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

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November 6, 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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7November 7, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Cup Day Ride - Great Southern Rail Trail - start at Nyora at10 am

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November 7, 2023

Come and celebrate Melbourne Cup Day on two wheels. The ride will start at the old Nyora Railway Station at 10 am sharp. We will then follow the Great Southern Rail Trail to Korrumburra and back again. The surface is best suited to MTBs and hybrid bikes.

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13November 13, 2023●(1 event)

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

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November 13, 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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14November 14, 2023 15November 15, 2023 16November 16, 2023 17November 17, 2023 18November 18, 2023 19November 19, 2023
20November 20, 2023●(1 event)

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

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November 20, 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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21November 21, 2023 22November 22, 2023 23November 23, 2023●(1 event)

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

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November 23, 2023

This week we will be riding towards Lilydale, before meeting at the Carriage Cafe for lunch from 12 noon.

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24November 24, 2023 25November 25, 2023●(1 event)

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

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November 25, 2023

This ride was originally scheduled for Sunday 26th November, but all Pakenham rides will now be held on Saturdays. The ride will start at the Cardinia Cultural Centre car park at 9 am sharp, then proceed for around 40 km on local bike paths. There will be a coffee/morning tea stop along the way.

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26November 26, 2023
27November 27, 2023●(1 event)

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

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November 27, 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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28November 28, 2023 29November 29, 2023 30November 30, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Darebin Creek

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November 30, 2023

This ride will start at the Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am sharp, then proceed along the Main Yarra Trail to the Darebin Creek turnoff. We then ride up the Darebin Creek Trail for around 5 km to the Artiga Coffee Shop for lunch. The return ride will be along the same route.

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