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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 May 2026

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27April 27, 2026●(1 event)

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

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April 27, 2026

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.

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

28April 28, 2026 29April 29, 2026 30April 30, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 30, 2026

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

More about Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

1May 1, 2026 2May 2, 2026 3May 3, 2026
4May 4, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 4, 2026

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.

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

5May 5, 2026 6May 6, 2026 7May 7, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE

N/A
May 7, 2026

Special Mystery Ride - Details TBA

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE

8May 8, 2026 9May 9, 2026 10May 10, 2026
11May 11, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 11, 2026

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.

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

12May 12, 2026 13May 13, 2026 14May 14, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 14, 2026

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.

More about Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

15May 15, 2026 16May 16, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am

N/A
May 16, 2026

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.

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

17May 17, 2026
18May 18, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 18, 2026

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.

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

19May 19, 2026 20May 20, 2026 21May 21, 2026●(1 event)

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

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May 21, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Dandenong Basketball Stadium in Stud Rd in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding to Moorabbin Airport and back. Lunch will be at the popular Naked Racer Cafe and Museum.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Moorabbin Airport - start at 10 am

22May 22, 2026 23May 23, 2026 24May 24, 2026
25May 25, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
May 25, 2026

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.

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

26May 26, 2026 27May 27, 2026 28May 28, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup - start at 10 am

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May 28, 2026

This ride will start in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham at 10 am. This will be a repeat of the special ride we conducted a couple of years ago when we assisted with the opening of the new bike path from Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup. There has been some further development since then, so it's time to revisit it. Bike paths (almost) all the way.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Pakenham to Koo Wee Rup - start at 10 am

29May 29, 2026 30May 30, 2026 31May 31, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea at 10 am

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May 31, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Chelsea Bicentennial Park, Scotch Parade, Chelsea in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a mixture of bike paths to and from Baxter.

More about Special Ride - Chelsea to Baxter - start at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea at 10 am

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