2015 Renaissance Rides – Now Underway

The 13 members of Group 1 somehow survived a day that will long go down in the annals of the Ghostriders (mostly for all the wrong reasons). But we all triumphed and actually are stronger for the experience.

We take the train from Paris to Orleans and then partake of our first of many mammoth French dinners.

The Ghostriders take afternoon tea with the rich and famous and also have a close encounter with the ruler of the new African Republic of Habongoland.

The stress of living in Paris is starting to take its toll on our elite team members.

Four of us travel to the real “dead centre” of Paris to meet some famous ex citizens. In the process we get our pockets lightened by an eager cemetery guide (but it was worth it).

On our first full day in Paris I decide to punish myself by conducting the world’s slowest walking tour of this famous city.

Our time in Italy has now finished and so we move to the second (and main) part of our 2015 ride in France. Fourteen riders arrived today and the remainder will be arriving over the next few days.

Although some might think that Segways are only for nerds, we learn that they are actually highly dangerous vehicles that require a huge amount of skill. They are definitely not recommended for Americans.

Today I witnessed an amazing battle take place. I could not help but see the parallels with the conquests of the ancient Romans,

After a final brutal climb and an exhilarating descent we have all safely made it to Florence.