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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 March 2023

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27February 27, 2023●(1 event)

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

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February 27, 2023

Meet at the FTG Library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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28February 28, 2023 1March 1, 2023 2March 2, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Arkoonah Park to Marriot Waters - start at 10 am

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March 2, 2023

Meet in Arkoonah Park, Berwick in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a selection of bike paths to Marriot Waters and back again. Lunch will be at Marriot Waters.

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

Category: GeneralMullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

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March 5, 2023

This ride will proceed along the Diamond Creek Trail to Wattle Glen and back again. Lunch will be at Wattle Glen.

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6March 6, 2023●(1 event)

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

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March 6, 2023

Meet near the FTG library for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop,

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7March 7, 2023 8March 8, 2023 9March 9, 2023●(1 event)

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

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March 9, 2023

Meet in the Woori Yallock car park in time for a start at 8 am.

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10March 10, 2023 11March 11, 2023 12March 12, 2023
13March 13, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Labour Day Ride - Carrum to Baxter - 9.00 am start

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March 13, 2023

Meet in the Chelsea Bicentennial Park car park in time for a 9 am start. We will be following the Peninsula Link Trail and some other local trails to Baxter and back. Lunch will be in Baxter. The ride will be around 50 km in length.

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14March 14, 2023 15March 15, 2023 16March 16, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Alternate Thursday Ride - Nyora to Korumburra and return - start at 9 am

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March 16, 2023

This is a VERY special ride for the Ghostriders. The ride will start at the old Nyora Railway Station at 9 am (NOTE THE EARLY START). We will be riding the Great Southern Trail to Korumburra and back again. This is the first chance the group will have to sample the new section from Loch to Nyora.

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17March 17, 2023 18March 18, 2023 19March 19, 2023
20March 20, 2023●(1 event)

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

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March 20, 2023

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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21March 21, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralDonna Buang eBike Challenge

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March 21, 2023

This is a ride specifically for all those who own an ebike and would like to see how well it would go when riding up a real mountain.  The plan is to meet at Panton Gap, at the start of the back way to Donna Buang, in time for a 10 am start. We will then follow the closed back road (closed to cars, not bikes) to the summit. from there to the summit, the distance is only 16 km, but there is 700 m of climb. When you reach the summit, you can roll most of the way back to the start.
If any riders would rather start at Launching Place and tackle the full ride, they will need to leave at about 9:15 am, so that they can join the others at Panton Gap at 10 am.

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22March 22, 2023 23March 23, 2023●(1 event)

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

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March 23, 2023

This is the last early start for this summer season. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 8 am.

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

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

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March 25, 2023

The ride will start at the Cardinia Cultural Centre car park at 9 am and then follow some lovely local bike paths for around 45 km. We will be stopping for coffee along the way.

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26March 26, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial "Ride With Kay" Ride

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March 26, 2023

When we were in Provence in 2019, we met a group of riders from Portland in Oregon. One of them is now visiting Melbourne on the 26th March and we would like to share a ride with her and show her something of Melbourne. We already have a bike and helmet, all we need are some Ghostriders to share the ride. The ride will start in Gardenvale at 10 am (meet near the Sons of Mary Cafe) and then follow the Elster Canal and Bayside Trails to Docklands and back again. Please come along and give Kay a good Ghostrider welcome.

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27March 27, 2023●(1 event)

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

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March 27, 2023

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride will be around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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28March 28, 2023 29March 29, 2023 30March 30, 2023●(1 event)

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

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March 30, 2023

This is an interesting loop ride, which proved to be very popular the last time we rode it. The route is meandering and full of surprises, the coffee shop is worth riding for.

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31March 31, 2023 1April 1, 2023 2April 2, 2023
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