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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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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 August 2023

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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.

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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
7August 7, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 7, 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

8August 8, 2023 9August 9, 2023 10August 10, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Arkoonha Park at 10 am

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August 10, 2023

Our program of winter Mystery Rides continues. This is our final winter Mystery Ride for this year. The ride will start at Arkoonah Park in Beaconsfield at 10 am sharp. We will be enjoying a mysterious route around lots of different bike paths, including a lovely lunch stop. The total ride will be around 45 km in length.

 

 

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11August 11, 2023 12August 12, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Newport to Brimbank Park along the Maribyrnong River Trail - start at 10 am

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August 12, 2023

Meet in The Strand car park in Newport in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow the Maribyrnong River Trail to Brimbank Park and back again.

 

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13August 13, 2023
14August 14, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 14, 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

15August 15, 2023 16August 16, 2023 17August 17, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 17, 2023

Meet at the Woori Yallock station car park in time for a 10 am start. All riders are free to ride as far as they like, before meeting for lunch at 12 noon.

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18August 18, 2023 19August 19, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 19, 2023

This monthly ride is intended to give riders who live in the Eastern suburbs a chance to explore the local bike paths and make new friends. The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am sharp, and is usually around 40 km in length, with a coffee stop along the way. All types of bike are welcome.

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20August 20, 2023
21August 21, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 21, 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.

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22August 22, 2023 23August 23, 2023 24August 24, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Start at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 10 am

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August 24, 2023

Meet in the car park of the Mullum Mullum Reserve Donvale, in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow a succession of bike paths to Wattle Glen (or Hurstbridge) and back again.

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25August 25, 2023 26August 26, 2023 27August 27, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralFairfield to Williamstown Ride - Start at Fairfield at 10 am

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August 27, 2023

Meet in Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield in time for a 10 am start. The ride follows an interesting succession of bike trails to Williamstown and back again.

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28August 28, 2023●(1 event)

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

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August 28, 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.

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29August 29, 2023 30August 30, 2023 31August 31, 2023●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Wheelers Hill - start at Malvern East at 10 am

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August 31, 2023

The ride will start in Malvern East at 10 am. Meet in the car park on Basil Drive (near the RSL). The ride will follow the Scothman's Creek Trail to Wheelers Hill and back again.

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