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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 July 2023

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26June 26, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 26, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

27June 27, 2023 28June 28, 2023 29June 29, 2023●(1 event)

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

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June 29, 2023

Meet at the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. The ride will follow a meandering route along many bike trails to Marriot Waters and back. Lunch will be at the Bite in Time Cafe.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Marriot Waters - start at 10 am

30June 30, 2023 1July 1, 2023 2July 2, 2023
3July 3, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 3, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

4July 4, 2023 5July 5, 2023 6July 6, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

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July 6, 2023

Start at the Mullum Mullum Reserve in Donvale at 10am, then follow the Diamond Creek Trail to Wattle Glen and back again.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

7July 7, 2023 8July 8, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Bayside Bike Path - start at South Rd at 10 am

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July 8, 2023

The ride will start near the end of South Rd and then follow the Bayside Trail to Docklands and back again. This is always a popular ride.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Bayside Bike Path - start at South Rd at 10 am

9July 9, 2023
10July 10, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 10, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

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

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE -Start at Kirtain Drive, Croydon at 10 am

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July 13, 2023

Another day, another mystery. Dave McMorran will be leading this ride, starting from Kirtain Drive, Croydon at 10 am sharp. There is parking along the Oval, and also a public toilet.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE -Start at Kirtain Drive, Croydon at 10 am

14July 14, 2023 15July 15, 2023 16July 16, 2023
17July 17, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 17, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

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

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

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July 20, 2023

Start at the old Woori Yallock Station at 10 am. This will we will be riding towards Lilydale, with lunch at the Carriage Cafe from 12 noon.

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

21July 21, 2023 22July 22, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralEastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am (note date change)

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July 22, 2023

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a start at 9 am. The ride will be around 40 km with a coffee stop along the way.

More about Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Pakenham at 9 am (note date change)

23July 23, 2023
24July 24, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 24, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

25July 25, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders' 21st Birthday Celebration - Paradise Hotel - Bookings Essential

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July 25, 2023

In July 2002, the very first documented Ghostriders' ride took place on the Warby Trail, with four riders taking part. We have continued to conduct rides on the Warby Trail, as well as other trails all over Melbourne every week since. Our rides have taken us all over Victoria and to every continent on earth.

To celebrate our 21st Birthday milestone, all Ghostriders (past, present and future), as well as friends and family, are invited to join us for a luncheon on Tuesday 25th July at the Paradise Hotel in Clematis. Bookings are essential and must be made with David Yates.

More about Ghostriders' 21st Birthday Celebration - Paradise Hotel - Bookings Essential

26July 26, 2023 27July 27, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - start at Marie Wallace Park Bayswater at 10 am

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July 27, 2023

Meet at Marie Wallace Park Bayswater. Ride starting at 10.00am. Ride leaders Karlo and Will.
We will be riding to: Mystery route to Mystery location

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - start at Marie Wallace Park Bayswater at 10 am

28July 28, 2023 29July 29, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend RIde - North Rd to Frankston (or Waterways) - start at 10 am

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July 29, 2023

This ride will start at the cafe at the end of North Rd. The main aim is to follow the classic Beach Rd route to Frankston and back, however if you want a shorter ride, you can turn off at Mordialloc and head to Waterways instead. This is your chance to experience the epicentre of Melbourne's cycling culture.

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30July 30, 2023
31July 31, 2023●(1 event)

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

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July 31, 2023

Meet at the car park of the FTG Library in time for a 9 am start. This ride is usually around 40 km in length with a coffee stop along the way.

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

1August 1, 2023 2August 2, 2023 3August 3, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 3, 2023

This weel we will be riding from Stud Rd to Wheelers Hill, via a loop route. Lunch will be at the Code 5 Cafe in Wheelers Hill .

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4August 4, 2023 5August 5, 2023 6August 6, 2023
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