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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 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.

  • August 27, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE - Details to follow
  • August 29, 2026 – Ghostriders Epic France Ride Start in Joigny, France

    38 riders from the Ghostriders will be taking part in an epic, long distance ride across France, from Burgundy to the Atlantic Coast at Le Croisic.

  • August 31, 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 June 1972

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29May 29, 1972 30May 30, 1972 31May 31, 1972 1June 1, 1972 2June 2, 1972 3June 3, 1972 4June 4, 1972
5June 5, 1972 6June 6, 1972 7June 7, 1972 8June 8, 1972 9June 9, 1972 10June 10, 1972 11June 11, 1972
12June 12, 1972 13June 13, 1972 14June 14, 1972 15June 15, 1972 16June 16, 1972 17June 17, 1972 18June 18, 1972
19June 19, 1972 20June 20, 1972 21June 21, 1972 22June 22, 1972 23June 23, 1972 24June 24, 1972 25June 25, 1972
26June 26, 1972 27June 27, 1972 28June 28, 1972 29June 29, 1972 30June 30, 1972 1July 1, 1972 2July 2, 1972
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