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Saturday 2nd Jan – Social Ride from Pakenham

December 12, 2015December 30, 2015 Dennis Dawson

START THE NEW YEAR ON TWO WHEELS  There is no better way to start the new year than on two

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Bass Coast Weekend – Sat 21st and Sun 22nd Nov

November 15, 2015November 15, 2015 Dennis Dawson

You are all invited to join us on the beautiful Bass Coast for a weekend of cycling and/or walking along some of the best coastal scenery in Australia.

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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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Upcoming Events

  • April 30, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

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

  • May 4, 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 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

  • May 7, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - MYSTERY RIDE

    Special Mystery Ride - Details TBA

  • May 11, 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 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

  • May 14, 2026 – Warby Trail Ride - start at Woori Yallock at 10 am

    Meet at the Woori Yallock car park in time for a 10 am start. This week we will be riding towards Lilydale, with lunch at the Carriage Cafe.

Monthly Calendar

Events in April 2026

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30March 30, 2026●(1 event)

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

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March 30, 2026

Meet in the FTG library car park in time for a 9 am start. The ride is usually between 40 to 60 km with a morning tea stop along the way. Since the rides often include significant road riding they are NOT for beginners.

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

31March 31, 2026 1April 1, 2026 2April 2, 2026●(1 event)

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

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April 2, 2026

Meet near the Jells Park kiosk in time for a 10 am start. The plan is to ride to Mont Albert and back, although this may be changed at the start.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Start at Jells Park at 10 am

3April 3, 2026 4April 4, 2026 5April 5, 2026
6April 6, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Easter Monday Ride - Berwick to Cranbourne Botanical Garden - start at 10 am

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April 6, 2026

Meet in Arkoonah Park Beaconsfield in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Cranbourne Botanical Garden and back/ This ride replaces the regular Monday morning ride from FTG.

More about Special Easter Monday Ride - Berwick to Cranbourne Botanical Garden - start at 10 am

7April 7, 2026 8April 8, 2026 9April 9, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 9, 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

10April 10, 2026 11April 11, 2026 12April 12, 2026
13April 13, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 13, 2026

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be between 40 to 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

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

14April 14, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride for ebike riders - Start at Healesville at 10 am

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April 14, 2026

This one is for ebike riders only. We will be starting in Healesville and then riding up Chum Creek Rd to Toolangi and back. The climb is steady and an excellent chance to test out your bike and your legs.

More about Special Ride for ebike riders - Start at Healesville at 10 am

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

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

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April 16, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Stud Rd Indoor Stadium in time for a start at 10 am. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Waterways and back.

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

17April 17, 2026 18April 18, 2026●(1 event)

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

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April 18, 2026

Meet in the car park of the Cardinia Cultural Center in time for a start at 9 am. We will be riding for around 40 km with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stop for lunch by the lake.

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

19April 19, 2026
20April 20, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 20, 2026

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be between 40 to 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

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

21April 21, 2026 22April 22, 2026 23April 23, 2026●(1 event)

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

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April 23, 2026

Meet near the kiosk in Jells Park in time for a 10 am start. We will be following a sequence of bike trails to Tooronga and back.

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Jells Park top Tooronga - start at 10 am

24April 24, 2026 25April 25, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - Newport to Pt Cook - NOW CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF STARTERS

N/A
April 25, 2026

Meet in the Strand Car Park in time for a 10 am start. This is near the big chimney at the old power station. We will be following a series of bike paths along the bay to Pt Cook and back.

DUE TO LACK OF STARTERS, THIS RIDE HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED.

More about Special Weekend Ride - Newport to Pt Cook - NOW CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF STARTERS

26April 26, 2026
27April 27, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 27, 2026

Meet in the car park of the FTG library in time for a 9 am start. The ride may be between 40 to 50 km with considerable road riding.  Experienced riders only for this one.

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

28April 28, 2026 29April 29, 2026 30April 30, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
April 30, 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

1May 1, 2026 2May 2, 2026 3May 3, 2026
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