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Author: Dennis Dawson

2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 10 – In Which we stay in the best hotel in Chioggia – and I am attacked by Ticks

September 4, 2015September 4, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Today we rode from Chioggia to Adra, the headwind began and my bike developed a tick. Apart from that the day was perfect.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 9 – In Which Our Wheels Start a Turning

September 3, 2015 Dennis Dawson

After our preliminary time in Rome and Venice we finally get started on our first ride. After a few small difficulties, we successfully all made it to Chioggia.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 8 – In Which Serendipity Pays me a Visit

September 1, 2015September 2, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On our final full day in Venice I am reminded about what the true essence of travel is really all about. Tomorrow our Italy ride gets underway.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 7 – In Which We Meet Maria and Mary Experiences a Miracle

September 1, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders spend their first full day in Venice, Mary gets a little muddled and Virgil complains about his bed.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 6 – In Which we head to Venice and Claude Confounds a Bag Snatcher

August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders catch the high speed to Venice and Claude thwarts a potential luggage lifter.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 5 – In Which the Ghostriders turn into Ghostrollers

August 30, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders decide to swap bicycles for Segways to explore the eternal city on a different type of two wheels

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Day 4 – In Which we Head Underground

August 29, 2015August 29, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On day 4 we decided to escape the Roman heat by heading underground to visit the famous Catacombs of San Callisto

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 3 – In Which I Roam around Rome

August 28, 2015August 28, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The first full day of exploring the wonderful city of Rome.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Days 1 & 2 In Which We Learn It’s a Long Way from There to Here

August 26, 2015August 31, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The 2015 Renaissance Rides are now underway with the participants now gathering in Rome.

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Last Chance for 2015 European Riders to Share a Training Ride

August 20, 2015August 20, 2015 Dennis Dawson

2015 Europe Riders – final chance for a Training Ride – Sat 22nd Aug

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Upcoming Events

  • July 6, 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.

  • July 9, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Start at Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am

    A feature of our rides at this time of the year are a series of designated Mystery Ride. They are a great opportunity to explore bike route outside our normal comfort zone. This one will start at the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium at 10 am sharp. The ride will be around 45km with a lunch stop along the way.

  • July 12, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - South Rd to Frankston or Waterways

    This is our annual ride from South Rd to either Waterways or Frankston, depending on how far you choose to ride. The ride will start at the war memorial "obelisk" near the end of South RD.  Start at 10 am

  • July 13, 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.

  • July 16, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Malvern East to Studley Park and back

    Meet in the car park in Basil St, Malvern East in time for a 10 am start. We will be following the Gardiners Creek Trail to the Studly Park Boathouse and then returning via the Anniversary Trail

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