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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 2024

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1July 1, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 1, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

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

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

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July 4, 2024

Meet at Mullum Mullum Park in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding the Diamond Creek Trail to Wattle Glen and back

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

5July 5, 2024 6July 6, 2024 7July 7, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralBayside Bike Paths - Start at end of South Rd at 10 am

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July 7, 2024

Meet near the obelisk war memorial on Beach Rd (near the end of South RD) in time for a 10 am start. We will follow the Bayside Trail to Docklands and back again

More about Bayside Bike Paths - Start at end of South Rd at 10 am

8July 8, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 8, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

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

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Malvern East at 10 am

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July 11, 2024

Meet at the usual car park in Basil Drive, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. This ride will be led by John Blain and will be a real mystery in every sense of the word. We will certainly be visiting places we have never ridden before. I am told that the ride will be around 40 km in length, with almost no hills.

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12July 12, 2024 13July 13, 2024 14July 14, 2024
15July 15, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 15, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

16July 16, 2024 17July 17, 2024 18July 18, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 18, 2024

Meet in the car park of Woori Yallock station for a 10 am start

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19July 19, 2024 20July 20, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 20, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a start at 9 am sharp. The ride will follow local bike paths for around 45km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride everyone is invited to stop for lunch by the lakeside.

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

21July 21, 2024
22July 22, 2024●(1 event)

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

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July 22, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

23July 23, 2024 24July 24, 2024 25July 25, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to be announced

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July 25, 2024

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to be announced

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

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

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July 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be anything between 40 to 80 km in length and are therefore not suitable for beginners. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

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

30July 30, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders Annual Birthday Luncheon

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July 30, 2024

This year we celebrate our 22nd Birthday and you are all invited to join us for a Birthday Luncheon at the Paradise Hotel. The function will be on Tuesday 30th July, from 12.30 pm. Anyone who has ever shared a ride with us (or wanted to) is invited.

Bookings are essential and must be made with David Yates.

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31July 31, 2024 1August 1, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Croydon to Mont Albert - start at Kirtain Drive at 10am

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August 1, 2024

The ride will begin in Kirtain Drive Croydon at 10 am sharp. David Yates will be leading a ride to Mont Albert and back.

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2August 2, 2024 3August 3, 2024 4August 4, 2024
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