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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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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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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

  • August 13, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - start at Akoonah Park, Beaconsfield at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of Akoonah Park, in time for a 10 am start. We meet near the entrance to the caravan park. There are public toilets available. The ride will be around 36 km in length and will showcase some of the ever growing network of bike trails in this region.

  • August 15, 2026 – Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - Start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

    meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd Pakenham, 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 we usually stop for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

  • August 17, 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.

  • August 20, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Waterways - start at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Sports Stadium in time for a 10 am start

  • August 24, 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.

Monthly Calendar

Events in November 2026

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26October 26, 2026●(1 event)

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

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October 26, 2026

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.

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

27October 27, 2026 28October 28, 2026 29October 29, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Alternate Thursday Ride Arkoonah Park to Marriot Waters, start at 10 am

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October 29, 2026

Meet in Akoonah Park Berwick in time for a 10 am start. The ride will follow an assortment of bike trails to Marriot Waters and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Alternate Thursday Ride Arkoonah Park to Marriot Waters, start at 10 am

30October 30, 2026 31October 31, 2026 1November 1, 2026
2November 2, 2026●(1 event)

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

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November 2, 2026

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.

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

3November 3, 2026●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSpecial Cup Day Ride - Details TBA

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November 3, 2026

More about Special Cup Day Ride - Details TBA

Category: GeneralSpecial Cup Day Ride - Details TBA

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November 3, 2026

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4November 4, 2026 5November 5, 2026●(1 event)

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

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November 5, 2026

Meet in the car park of the old Woori Yallock in time for a 10 am start.

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6November 6, 2026 7November 7, 2026 8November 8, 2026
9November 9, 2026●(1 event)

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

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November 9, 2026

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.

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

10November 10, 2026 11November 11, 2026 12November 12, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Artiga Café Start at 10 am

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November 12, 2026

Meet in the car park of Mullum Mullum reserve in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Artiga Cafe and back.

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13November 13, 2026 14November 14, 2026●(1 event)

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

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November 14, 2026

Eastern Suburbs Ride. Start in Pakenham at 9 am. The ride starts in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am sharp. It is usually around 45 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride we stop for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

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

15November 15, 2026
16November 16, 2026●(1 event)

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

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November 16, 2026

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.

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

17November 17, 2026 18November 18, 2026 19November 19, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralWarby Trail Ride Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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November 19, 2026

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

More about Warby Trail Ride Start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

20November 20, 2026 21November 21, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride - Kilcunda to Inverloch Start at 10 am

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November 21, 2026

This is our chance to ride the new trail between Wonthaggi and Inverloch. The ride will start opposite the Kilcunda General Store at 10 am sharp. We ill first ride the Bass Coast Rail Trail to Wonthaggi and then continue along the new trail to Inverloch. Lunch will be in Inverloch before the ride back. Those that want a shorter ride can start at the Wonthaggi train station instead.

More about Special Ride - Kilcunda to Inverloch Start at 10 am

22November 22, 2026
23November 23, 2026●(1 event)

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

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November 23, 2026

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.

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

24November 24, 2026 25November 25, 2026 26November 26, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Moorabbin Airport Start at 10 am

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November 26, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Moorabbin Airport and back. Lunch will be at the Naked Racer Cafe.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Stud Rd to Moorabbin Airport Start at 10 am

27November 27, 2026 28November 28, 2026 29November 29, 2026
30November 30, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
November 30, 2026

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.

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

1December 1, 2026 2December 2, 2026 3December 3, 2026 4December 4, 2026 5December 5, 2026 6December 6, 2026
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