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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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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

Events in April 2024

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1April 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEaster Monday Ride - Yea to Tallarook - start at Yea Railway Station at 10 am

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April 1, 2024

The ride will start at the Yea Railways Station car park at 10 am. Many riders will choose to arrange in Yea some time earlier to enjoy a coffee before the ride. We will ride the Great Vic Rail Trail from Yea to Tallarook and back

 

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2April 2, 2024 3April 3, 2024 4April 4, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 4, 2024

Meet near the kiosk in Jells Park in time for a start at 10 am sharp. We will be following the Scotchman's Creek Trail (and a few others) to Tooronga and back

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8April 8, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 8, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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

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

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April 11, 2024

Meet in the carpark of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium, in time for a start at 10 am. This week we will be heading to Beaconsfield and back.

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12April 12, 2024 13April 13, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 13, 2024

This is a ride for those who live in the Eastern Suburbs or Dandenong Ranges. The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre and follows local paths for 40-50 km, with a morning tea atop along the way. After the ride you are all invited to have lunch in the cafe by the lakeside.

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14April 14, 2024
15April 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 15, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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16April 16, 2024 17April 17, 2024 18April 18, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralSpecial Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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April 18, 2024

This is a special ride for those who are not taking part in our Centrail Vic Rides. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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19April 19, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralWagirra Bike Path - Albury Wodonga

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April 19, 2024

Ride the Wagirra Bike Path. The ride will start cnr of Murray Valley Highway and Wodonga St ay 10 am (near the Brekky Box)

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20April 20, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralWodonga to Tallangatta Trail - start at 10 am

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April 20, 2024

Start at car park at cnr of Mahers Rd and the trail at 10 am, then ride to Tallangatta and back (45 km) or continue to Old Tallangatta Lookout and back (around 65 km)

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21April 21, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBeechworth to Yackandandah Trail - start at 10 am

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April 21, 2024

Start at Beechworth Railway Station at 10 am and ride to Yackandandah and back (50 km)

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22April 22, 2024●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralEverton to Beechworth and Back - start at 10 am

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April 22, 2024

. Meet at Everton Railway Station at 10 am and ride to Beechworth and back (35 km with 500 m of climb)

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

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April 22, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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23April 23, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBright to Harrietville and back - start at 10 am

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April 23, 2024

Ride Bright to Harrietville and back(55km).  Start at Bright Railway Station at 10 am.

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24April 24, 2024●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralBenalla to Winton Wetlands and back again

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April 24, 2024

Meet in Witt St for a start at 10 am then follow the trail to Winton Wetlands and back.

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25April 25, 2024●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralCentral Victoria Rides start in Wodonga

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April 18, 2024 – April 25, 2024

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Category: GeneralMansfield to Bonnie Doon and back - start at 9 am

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April 25, 2024

The ride will start at the Mansfield Information Centre car park (Ultimo St) at 9.00 am  (Note early start time)

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Category: GeneralSpecial Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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April 25, 2024

This is a special ride for those who are not taking part in our Centrail Vic Rides. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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26April 26, 2024 27April 27, 2024 28April 28, 2024
29April 29, 2024●(1 event)

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

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April 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be up to 70 km with a coffee stop along the way. It is not a ride for beginners, as it may involve considerable road riding.

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30April 30, 2024 1May 1, 2024 2May 2, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralStud Rd to Bentleigh - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

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May 2, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Indoor stadium in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the bike paths to Bentleigh and back

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