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Author: Dennis Dawson

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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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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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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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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Day 30 – In Which Carol gets Caught in the Closet and we Lunch with the Troglodytes

September 26, 2015September 26, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders nearly leave a rider behind, locked in a toilet. We also explore the intriguing world of the Troglodytes.

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Upcoming Events

  • June 11, 2026 – Mystery Ride - Start at Schwerkolt Cottage at 10 am

    This is the ride that was cancelled a few weeks ago. Theo will lead us on a real mystery ride, starting at Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham at 10 am

  • June 14, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start at 10 am

    Meet near the war memorial shaped like an obelisk near the end of South Rd. We will be following the Bayside Bike Path to Docklands and back

  • June 15, 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 60 km in length and may include significant on road riding. A morning tea stop is held along the way.

  • June 18, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

    Meet in the Mullum Mullum Reserve is time for a start at 10 am sharp. We will be riding to Wattle Glen and back

  • June 20, 2026 – Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

    Meet in the carpark of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stop around for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

Monthly Calendar

Events in August 1998

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27July 27, 1998 28July 28, 1998 29July 29, 1998 30July 30, 1998 31July 31, 1998 1August 1, 1998 2August 2, 1998
3August 3, 1998 4August 4, 1998 5August 5, 1998 6August 6, 1998 7August 7, 1998 8August 8, 1998 9August 9, 1998
10August 10, 1998 11August 11, 1998 12August 12, 1998 13August 13, 1998 14August 14, 1998 15August 15, 1998 16August 16, 1998
17August 17, 1998 18August 18, 1998 19August 19, 1998 20August 20, 1998 21August 21, 1998 22August 22, 1998 23August 23, 1998
24August 24, 1998 25August 25, 1998 26August 26, 1998 27August 27, 1998 28August 28, 1998 29August 29, 1998 30August 30, 1998
31August 31, 1998 1September 1, 1998 2September 2, 1998 3September 3, 1998 4September 4, 1998 5September 5, 1998 6September 6, 1998
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