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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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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

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

Events in February 2024

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29January 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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January 29, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

30January 30, 2024 31January 31, 2024 1February 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at Bentleigh at 10 am

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February 1, 2024

The ride will start at Bentleigh Reserve (Higgins Rd) at 10am. We will be following the Elster Canal Trail and the Bayside Trail to Albert Park and back again. Lunch will be at Sons of Mary in Brighton.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Bentleigh to Albert Park - start at Bentleigh at 10 am

2February 2, 2024 3February 3, 2024 4February 4, 2024
5February 5, 2024●(1 event)

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

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February 5, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

6February 6, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSummer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm car park at 8 pm

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February 6, 2024

Come join us for a ride under the starry summer night sky. The ride will start at the car park outside Chesterfield Farm at 8 pm sharp. We will follow the Dandenong Creek and Eastlink Trail to Dandenong and back again. Good front and rear lights are essential. We will be stopping for coffee in Dandenong.

More about Summer Night Ride - start at Chesterfield Farm car park at 8 pm

7February 7, 2024 8February 8, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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February 8, 2024

Meet at the Woori Yallock Station car park in time for a start at 8 am. We will be riding towards Lilydale, before meeting at the Carriage Cafe for Morning Tea at 10 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

9February 9, 2024 10February 10, 2024 11February 11, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Darebin Creek Trail - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am

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February 11, 2024

Meet in the Yarra Flats car park in time for a 10 am start. We will be heading along the Yarra to join the Darebin Creek Trail up to Latrobe Uni, before returning for lunch at the Artiga Cafe.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Darebin Creek Trail - start at Yarra Flats at 10 am

12February 12, 2024●(1 event)

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

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February 12, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

13February 13, 2024 14February 14, 2024 15February 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

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February 15, 2024

Meet at the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding to East Bentleigh and back again.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am

16February 16, 2024 17February 17, 2024●(1 event)

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

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February 17, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a start at 9 am. The ride will follow local bike paths for around 45 km, with a coffee stop along the way.

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

18February 18, 2024
19February 19, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
February 19, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

20February 20, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSecond Summer Night Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to follow

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February 20, 2024

This will be our second and final Summer Night Ride for 2024. We are looking at a new route option for this ride. Watch out for details. Good front and rear lights will be essential.

More about Second Summer Night Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to follow

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

Category: GeneralDual Ride Day - Two rides to pick from.

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February 22, 2024

This week we have two rides to choose from.

One of these will be led by Ron Thomas. It will be a "Special Ride’ for e-bikes and the very fit only, up the proposed Olinda Creek Bicycle Nature Trail in February from Tramway Track Mt Everlyn to Olinda and back. Coffee at Ranges. Riders are asked to meet near the corner of York and Tramway Rds in Mt Evelyn around 9:15 am. There will be a press conference to promote the proposed trail, before the ride gets underway at 10 am. The ride is best suited to hybrids or MTBs (ebikes an asset). Road bikes would not be suitable.

For those that would prefer a more familiar option, you could join a Warby Trail Breakfast ride instead. That ride will also start at corner of York and Tramway, then proceed via back roads to join the Warburton Trail. Lunch will probably be taken at the Carriage Cafe in Seville.

 

More about Dual Ride Day - Two rides to pick from.

23February 23, 2024 24February 24, 2024 25February 25, 2024
26February 26, 2024●(1 event)

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

N/A
February 26, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. These rides are usually between 50 and 75 km in length and conducted at a brisk pace. They are intended for experienced riders only. The pace is usually at least 20 kph.

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

27February 27, 2024 28February 28, 2024 29February 29, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

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February 29, 2024

Meet at the Woori Yallock car park in time for a start at 8 am. This week we will be riding towards Warburton, with morning tea at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 10 am

More about Warby Trail Breakfast Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 8 am

1March 1, 2024 2March 2, 2024 3March 3, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am

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March 3, 2024

Meet in the Centennial Park in Chelsea in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Peninsula Link Trail and other bike trails to Baxter and back.

More about Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter and back - start at Chelsea at 10 am

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