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2015 Renaissance Rides – Now Underway

2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Days 69 and 70 – In Which we Circle the Planet and Reach Home

November 10, 2015November 11, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Although we had arrived in Amsterdam with no clear idea of what to expect, in the space of the past

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 68 – In Which we Start the Long Journey Home

October 31, 2015October 31, 2015 Dennis Dawson

In a couple of hours we begin the long journey back to Melbourne. We sat at the breakfast table and

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 67 – In Which we Escape with our Lives (but our nerves are shot)

October 31, 2015October 31, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Anyone planning to walk around Amsterdam would be well advised to first practise a few exclamations. Goodness knows that, in

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 66 – In Which we Run the Gauntlet in a Two Wheeled Maelstrom

October 30, 2015October 30, 2015 Dennis Dawson

It would be impossible to describe Amsterdam without mentioning the bicycles. Hundreds of thousands of them crowd every road, alleyway

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 65 – In Which we say Au Revoir to the City of Lights and Hello to the City of Bikes

October 30, 2015October 30, 2015 Dennis Dawson

It’s now been almost 10 weeks since I left Australia, and Maggie and I are nearing the final stages of

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 64 – in Which we Enjoy our Final Baguettes

October 28, 2015October 29, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On our final full day in Paris Maggie and I take advantage of the glorious warm weather to walk many kilometres around the city.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 63 – In Which We Soak Up the Sunshine

October 27, 2015October 27, 2015 Dennis Dawson

After three days of living in the Middle Earth of our Paris Apartment, my head is showing distinct signs of

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 62 – In Which the Sun Returns (and the cars all leave)

October 26, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On Sunday mornings Paris is closed to cars and the streets are given over to thousands of walkers and cyclists. It is a beautiful thing to experience.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 60 – In Which the Evil Paris Metro Eats my Luggage

October 24, 2015October 25, 2015 Dennis Dawson

After three nights in Dijon in beautiful Burgundy, it was time for us to make the next transition back to

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 59 – In Which we Meet Tiny Ronald the Wrongfoot

October 23, 2015October 23, 2015 Dennis Dawson

While visiting the Musee de Beaux Arts in Dijon we discover a fascinating but little known character from French History – Ronald the Wrongfoot.

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Upcoming Events

  • May 26, 2022 – Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

    Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Waterways via the Dandenong Creek, Dandenong South and Mornington Freeway Trails.

  • May 29, 2022 – Newport to Point Cook - start at Newport at 10 am

    Meet in the Strand car park at Newport (near the power station) in time for a start at 10 am. We will be following the waterfront bike path through Williamstown and Altona to Point Cook and back again.

  • May 30, 2022 – Monday morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

    Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride is usually around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

  • June 2, 2022 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Start at the Woori Yallock station car park at 10 am. All riders can ride at their own pace and distance, before meeting for lunch at 12 noon.

  • June 5, 2022 – North Rd to Frankston - start at end of North Rd at 10 am

    This is your chance to join with the road riders. We will be starting at the cafe at the end of North Rd at 10 am and then following the famous "Beach Rd" route to Frankston and back. Those that want a shorter ride could branch off at Mordialloc and head to Waterways instead.

Monthly Calendar

Events in May 2022

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25April 25, 2022●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country Adventure Begins in Tumbarumba

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April 21, 2022 – April 30, 2022

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Category: GeneralAnzac Day - No Ride Today

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April 25, 2022

Due to Anzac Day we are letting our riders have a well earned day off to take part in Anzac Day activities.

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26April 26, 2022●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country Adventure Begins in Tumbarumba

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April 21, 2022 – April 30, 2022

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27April 27, 2022●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country Adventure Begins in Tumbarumba

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April 21, 2022 – April 30, 2022

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28April 28, 2022●●(3 events)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country Adventure Begins in Tumbarumba

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April 21, 2022 – April 30, 2022

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Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country (Group 2) Adventure Begins

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April 28, 2022 – May 7, 2022

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Category: GeneralSpecial Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

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April 28, 2022

Those that are not taking pary in the Snowy Mountain rides will have a special ride, starting at Stud Rd at 10 am. The ride will be  led by Henk and the destination will be chosen at the start of the ride. There are many options to choose from.

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29April 29, 2022●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country Adventure Begins in Tumbarumba

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April 21, 2022 – April 30, 2022

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Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country (Group 2) Adventure Begins

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April 28, 2022 – May 7, 2022

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30April 30, 2022●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country Adventure Begins in Tumbarumba

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April 21, 2022 – April 30, 2022

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Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country (Group 2) Adventure Begins

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April 28, 2022 – May 7, 2022

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1May 1, 2022●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country (Group 2) Adventure Begins

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April 28, 2022 – May 7, 2022

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2May 2, 2022●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country (Group 2) Adventure Begins

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April 28, 2022 – May 7, 2022

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

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May 2, 2022

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride is usually around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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3May 3, 2022●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country (Group 2) Adventure Begins

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April 28, 2022 – May 7, 2022

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4May 4, 2022●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country (Group 2) Adventure Begins

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April 28, 2022 – May 7, 2022

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5May 5, 2022●●(2 events)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country (Group 2) Adventure Begins

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April 28, 2022 – May 7, 2022

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

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May 5, 2022

Meet at the Woori Yallock Station in time for a start at 10 am. This week we will be riding towards Lilydale, before meeting at the Carriage Cafe from 12 noon.

Please note that the weather forecast for this ride is looking rather poor. It is predicting rain and possible hail. If you don't like getting wet and dirty, you might like to reconsider joining the ride. On the other hand, if the mud and hail does not deter you - go right ahead.

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6May 6, 2022●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country (Group 2) Adventure Begins

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April 28, 2022 – May 7, 2022

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7May 7, 2022●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSnowy Mts and High Country (Group 2) Adventure Begins

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April 28, 2022 – May 7, 2022

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8May 8, 2022
9May 9, 2022●(1 event)

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

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May 9, 2022

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride is usually around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

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10May 10, 2022 11May 11, 2022 12May 12, 2022●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - start at Jells Park at 10 am

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May 12, 2022

Meet at the Jells Park kiosk in time for a 10 am start. We will most likely do a loop ride to Oakleigh and back

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13May 13, 2022 14May 14, 2022●(1 event)

Category: GeneralPakenham to Mad Benjis - start at Pakenham at 10 am

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May 14, 2022

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a start at 10 am. We will be following a mixture of bike paths (mostly sealed) to the Parkhill Centre in Berwick. Lunch will be at Mad Benjis Cafe.

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15May 15, 2022
16May 16, 2022●(1 event)

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

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May 16, 2022

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride is usually around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

More about Monday morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

17May 17, 2022 18May 18, 2022 19May 19, 2022●(1 event)

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

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May 19, 2022

Meet at the Woori Yallock car park in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding towards Warburton before meeting for lunch at the Gladysdale Bakehouse from 12 noon

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20May 20, 2022 21May 21, 2022 22May 22, 2022
23May 23, 2022●(1 event)

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

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May 23, 2022

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride is usually around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

More about Monday morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

24May 24, 2022 25May 25, 2022 26May 26, 2022●(1 event)

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

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May 26, 2022

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a 10 am start. We will be riding to Waterways via the Dandenong Creek, Dandenong South and Mornington Freeway Trails.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - start at Stud Rd at 10 am

27May 27, 2022 28May 28, 2022 29May 29, 2022●(1 event)

Category: GeneralNewport to Point Cook - start at Newport at 10 am

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May 29, 2022

Meet in the Strand car park at Newport (near the power station) in time for a start at 10 am. We will be following the waterfront bike path through Williamstown and Altona to Point Cook and back again.

More about Newport to Point Cook - start at Newport at 10 am

30May 30, 2022●(1 event)

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

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May 30, 2022

Meet near the FTG library in time for a start at 9 am. The ride is usually around 45 km with a coffee stop along the way.

More about Monday morning Ride - start at FTG at 9 am

31May 31, 2022 1June 1, 2022 2June 2, 2022●(1 event)

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

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June 2, 2022

Start at the Woori Yallock station car park at 10 am. All riders can ride at their own pace and distance, before meeting for lunch at 12 noon.

More about Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

3June 3, 2022 4June 4, 2022 5June 5, 2022●(1 event)

Category: GeneralNorth Rd to Frankston - start at end of North Rd at 10 am

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June 5, 2022

This is your chance to join with the road riders. We will be starting at the cafe at the end of North Rd at 10 am and then following the famous "Beach Rd" route to Frankston and back. Those that want a shorter ride could branch off at Mordialloc and head to Waterways instead.

More about North Rd to Frankston - start at end of North Rd at 10 am

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