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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 September 2024

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26August 26, 2024●●(2 events)

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

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August 26, 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.

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Category: GeneralTeam Departs for 2024 Epic Elbe Ride

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August 26, 2024

22 Riders will be taking part in an epic ride across Europe from Hamburg to Vienna.

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27August 27, 2024 28August 28, 2024 29August 29, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Start at Arkoonah Park at 10 am

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August 29, 2024

Meet in the car park of Arkoonah Park (enter via Gate 5) in time for a 10 am start. The ride will be around 45 km with a lunch stop along the way.

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30August 30, 2024 31August 31, 2024 1September 1, 2024
2September 2, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 2, 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

3September 3, 2024 4September 4, 2024 5September 5, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 5, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow an interesting collection of bike paths to Beaconsfield and back. Lunch will be at BTs Cafe in Beaconsfield/.

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6September 6, 2024 7September 7, 2024 8September 8, 2024
9September 9, 2024 10September 10, 2024 11September 11, 2024 12September 12, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSmall Group Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

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September 12, 2024

Since we will have 22 riders in Europe and another 20 or more in Adelaide, the numbers will eb depleted. Those that would like to meet to share a small group ride could meet by the Kiosk in Jells Park in time for a 10 am start.

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13September 13, 2024 14September 14, 2024 15September 15, 2024
16September 16, 2024 17September 17, 2024 18September 18, 2024 19September 19, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 19, 2024

Meet in the car park in Basil Drive, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. The ride will be to Docklands and back again.

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20September 20, 2024 21September 21, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 21, 2024

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 45 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way. Aftet the ride the riders are invited to stay around to share lunch at the Chimes Eatery by the lake.

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22September 22, 2024
23September 23, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 23, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be between 40 to 60 km with a mixture of bike paths and road riding. Not for beginners.

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

24September 24, 2024 25September 25, 2024 26September 26, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 26, 2024

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

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27September 27, 2024 28September 28, 2024 29September 29, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Clematis to Gembrook - start at Clematis at 10 am

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September 29, 2024

Meet in the far end of the car park at Paradise Hotel in time for 10 am start. The ride will follow the trail through Emerald and Cockatoo to Gembrook and back.

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30September 30, 2024●(1 event)

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

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September 30, 2024

Meet in the car park near the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride can be between 40 to 60 km with a mixture of bike paths and road riding. Not for beginners.

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

1October 1, 2024 2October 2, 2024 3October 3, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Croydon to Pettys Orchard - start at 10 am

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October 3, 2024

Meet in Kirtain Drive, Croydon for a start at 10 am. The ride will proceed to Pettys Orchard and back

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4October 4, 2024●(1 event)

Category: GeneralGhostriders 2024 Epic Elbe Ride Finishes in Vienna

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October 4, 2024

The team arrives in Vienna, after riding along the Elbe, Vltava and Danube Rivers from Hamburg

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5October 5, 2024 6October 6, 2024
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