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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

  • July 27, 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 30, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Start at Gloria Pyke Netball Complex - Dandenong

    Come along and explore bike trails that you may never have ventured before. This one will be led by John Blain. The start point will be the car park of the Gloria Pyke Netball Complex in Bennet Rd, Dandenong at 10 am. This is very close to Yarraman Station.

  • August 3, 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 6, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    All riders start at the old Woori Yallock Station car park at 10 am and ride for 2 hours before meeting together for lunch.

  • August 9, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - Yarra Flats to Latrobe Uni Loop - start at 10 am

    This ride starts in the Yarra Flats car park at 10 am and then follow the Darebin Creek Trail to Latrobe Uni and back

Monthly Calendar

Events in December 1991

MMonday TTuesday WWednesday TThursday FFriday SSaturday SSunday
25November 25, 1991 26November 26, 1991 27November 27, 1991 28November 28, 1991 29November 29, 1991 30November 30, 1991 1December 1, 1991
2December 2, 1991 3December 3, 1991 4December 4, 1991 5December 5, 1991 6December 6, 1991 7December 7, 1991 8December 8, 1991
9December 9, 1991 10December 10, 1991 11December 11, 1991 12December 12, 1991 13December 13, 1991 14December 14, 1991 15December 15, 1991
16December 16, 1991 17December 17, 1991 18December 18, 1991 19December 19, 1991 20December 20, 1991 21December 21, 1991 22December 22, 1991
23December 23, 1991 24December 24, 1991 25December 25, 1991 26December 26, 1991 27December 27, 1991 28December 28, 1991 29December 29, 1991
30December 30, 1991 31December 31, 1991 1January 1, 1992 2January 2, 1992 3January 3, 1992 4January 4, 1992 5January 5, 1992
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