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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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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
3April 3, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 3, 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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4April 4, 2023 5April 5, 2023 6April 6, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 6, 2023

Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am. All riders choose their own length of ride.

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7April 7, 2023 8April 8, 2023 9April 9, 2023
10April 10, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Easter Monday Ride - Melbourne Bike Paths Spectacular - start at Malvern East at 10 am

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April 10, 2023

Meet in Basil Drive Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. This ride samples a number of Melbourne's best bike trails, including the Gardners Creek, Ferndale, Anniversay, Koonung Creek, Mullum Mullum and more. The total length will be around 60 km, so it is not for beginners.

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11April 11, 2023 12April 12, 2023 13April 13, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 13, 2023

Meet near the kiosk for a start at 10 am. We will riding for around 45 km with a lunch stop along the way.

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14April 14, 2023 15April 15, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 15, 2023

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre for a start at 9 am. The ride will be around 45 km, with a morning tea stop along the way.

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16April 16, 2023
17April 17, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 17, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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18April 18, 2023 19April 19, 2023 20April 20, 2023●(1 event)

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

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April 20, 2023

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

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21April 21, 2023 22April 22, 2023 23April 23, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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24April 24, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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

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April 24, 2023

Join us for a morning ride, with a morning tea stop along the way. The ride is usually around 40 km in length

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25April 25, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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26April 26, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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27April 27, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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28April 28, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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29April 29, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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30April 30, 2023●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 1

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April 23, 2023 – April 30, 2023

A week of riding the bike trails in Western Victoria.

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Category: GeneralSurf Coast Cycling Week - Group 2

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April 25, 2023 – May 2, 2023

A week of exploring the bike trails of western Victoria.

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