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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

  • April 30, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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

  • 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.

Monthly Calendar

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31March 31, 2025●(1 event)

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

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March 31, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length and include some road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

1April 1, 2025 2April 2, 2025 3April 3, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Jells Park to Tooronga and back - start at 10 am

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April 3, 2025

The ride will start near the cafe in Jells Park at 10 am. We will be following the Scotchmans Creek and Gardiners Creek Trails to Tooronga and back.

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4April 4, 2025 5April 5, 2025●(1 event)

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

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April 5, 2025

This is a special ride to welcome our two guests from Portland, Oregon. The ride will start at Woori Yallock at 10 am and then meet up at the Carriage Cafe for lunch from 12 noon. It would be a great opportunity to say thanks to Jack and Mira for making the long journey from Portland to Melbourne to join us.

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6April 6, 2025
7April 7, 2025●(1 event)

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

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April 7, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length and include some road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

8April 8, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEbike Challenge Healesville to Toolangi Start at 10 am

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April 8, 2025

This is your chance to really enjoy what your ebike can do. The ride will start in Coronation Park in Healesville at 10 am. We will be riding up Chum Creek Rd to Toolangi and back. This is a steady climb of around 4% for about 10 km. It is a great chance to see how well your ebike performs. After the ride we will have lunch at the Beechworth Bakery.

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9April 9, 2025 10April 10, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride Stud Rd to Beaconsfield Start at 10 am

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April 10, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a mixture of bike paths to Beaconsfield and back.

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11April 11, 2025 12April 12, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride Start in Pakenham at 9 am

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April 12, 2025

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for 9 am start. The ride is usually around 45 km in length with a morning teat stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stay around for lunch in the cafe by the lake.

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13April 13, 2025
14April 14, 2025●(1 event)

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

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April 14, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length and include some road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

15April 15, 2025 16April 16, 2025 17April 17, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride Jells Park/Mont Albert Loop - Start at 10 am

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April 17, 2025

Meet near the cafe in Jells Park in time for a 10 am start. We will be following some unfamiliar bike trails to Mont Albert and back again.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride Jells Park/Mont Albert Loop - Start at 10 am

18April 18, 2025 19April 19, 2025 20April 20, 2025
21April 21, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Easter Monday Ride - Berwick to Cranbourne Botanical Gardens - start at 10 am

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April 21, 2025

Meet in Sweeney Reserve, Berwick (near the soccer pavilion) in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow an interesting route to the Cranbourne Botanical Gardens and back again.  (Please ignore the previous advice to start at Arkoonah Park)

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22April 22, 2025 23April 23, 2025 24April 24, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Ride Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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April 24, 2025

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock Station in time for 10 am start.

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25April 25, 2025 26April 26, 2025 27April 27, 2025
28April 28, 2025●(1 event)

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

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April 28, 2025

Meet in the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be up to 50 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way.

More about Monday Morning Ride - start at FTG Library car park at 9 am

29April 29, 2025 30April 30, 2025 1May 1, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Banyan Reserve at 10 am

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May 1, 2025

Our first Mystery Ride will start at Banyan Reserve, Carrum Downs at 10 am sharp. The entry is from Luscombe Ave and there is a car park available. The ride will be around 45 km in length, mostly on bike paths. Come along and be mystified.

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2May 2, 2025 3May 3, 2025 4May 4, 2025●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Merri/Darebin Creek Loop Ride - start at Fairfield at 10 am

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May 4, 2025

This ride combines two of Melbournes best inner city bike trails. The ride will start in the car park of the Polytechnic in Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield at 10am. There is free parking there at the weekend.

More about Special Ride - Merri/Darebin Creek Loop Ride - start at Fairfield at 10 am

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