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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 24 – In Which we all Feast on Delicious Radioactive Walnuts

September 19, 2015September 19, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders discover that a feast of radioactive walnuts can give rise to an increase in the numbers of nocturnal barking spiders.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 23 – In Which Things Start Dreadfully and then Rapidly go Downhill

September 18, 2015September 18, 2015 Dennis Dawson

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.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 22 – In Which it’s Au Revoir a Paris and we face our First Serious Challenge

September 17, 2015September 17, 2015 Dennis Dawson

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

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 21 – In Which we Hobnob with the Rich and Famous

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 Dennis Dawson

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.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 20 – In Which Dave Gets Propositioned, I Get Bisected (and everyone else gets injured)

September 14, 2015September 15, 2015 Dennis Dawson

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

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 19 – In Which we Visit Oscar Wilde, Marcel Marceau and a VERY bad man

September 13, 2015September 13, 2015 Dennis Dawson

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).

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 18 – In Which I Conduct a Group Stagger around Paris

September 12, 2015September 12, 2015 Dennis Dawson

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

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 17 – In Which Paris is Invaded by Ghostly Zombies

September 12, 2015September 12, 2015 Dennis Dawson

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.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 16 – In Which Florence is Rocked by a Massive Segway Smashup

September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 Dennis Dawson

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.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 15 – In Which I Observe a Fierce Battle

September 9, 2015September 10, 2015 Dennis Dawson

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

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Upcoming Events

  • June 8, 2026 – Special Ride to Celebrate the Reign of Queen Sandie - start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am

    Each year the reigning King or Queen is honoured by allowing them to conduct a special "Royal Ride". All Ghostriders are summoned to come along and show respect and gratitude by joining this special ride. The ride will start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am. Where will it end ? Only Sandie knows.

    This ride replaces the regular Monday Morning Ride from FTG.

  • June 11, 2026 – Mystery Ride - Start at Schwerkolt Cottage at 10 am

    This is the ride that was cancelled a few weeks ago. Theo will lead us on a real mystery ride, starting at Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham at 10 am

  • June 14, 2026 – Special Weekend Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start at 10 am

    Meet near the war memorial shaped like an obelisk near the end of South Rd. We will be following the Bayside Bike Path to Docklands and back

  • June 15, 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.

  • June 18, 2026 – Alternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

    Meet in the Mullum Mullum Reserve is time for a start at 10 am sharp. We will be riding to Wattle Glen and back

Monthly Calendar

Events in June 2026

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1June 1, 2026●(1 event)

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

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June 1, 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

2June 2, 2026 3June 3, 2026 4June 4, 2026●(1 event)

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

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June 4, 2026

Start at the Woori Yallock car park at 10 am. Lunch will be at the Gladsydale Bakehouse from 12 noon

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

5June 5, 2026 6June 6, 2026 7June 7, 2026
8June 8, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Ride to Celebrate the Reign of Queen Sandie - start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am

N/A
June 8, 2026

Each year the reigning King or Queen is honoured by allowing them to conduct a special "Royal Ride". All Ghostriders are summoned to come along and show respect and gratitude by joining this special ride. The ride will start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am. Where will it end ? Only Sandie knows.

This ride replaces the regular Monday Morning Ride from FTG.

More about Special Ride to Celebrate the Reign of Queen Sandie - start at Jells Park kiosk at 10 am

9June 9, 2026 10June 10, 2026 11June 11, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralMystery Ride - Start at Schwerkolt Cottage at 10 am

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June 11, 2026

This is the ride that was cancelled a few weeks ago. Theo will lead us on a real mystery ride, starting at Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham at 10 am

More about Mystery Ride - Start at Schwerkolt Cottage at 10 am

12June 12, 2026 13June 13, 2026 14June 14, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralSpecial Weekend Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start at 10 am

N/A
June 14, 2026

Meet near the war memorial shaped like an obelisk near the end of South Rd. We will be following the Bayside Bike Path to Docklands and back

More about Special Weekend Ride - South Rd to Docklands - start at 10 am

15June 15, 2026●(1 event)

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

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June 15, 2026

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.

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

16June 16, 2026 17June 17, 2026 18June 18, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

N/A
June 18, 2026

Meet in the Mullum Mullum Reserve is time for a start at 10 am sharp. We will be riding to Wattle Glen and back

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mullum Mullum to Wattle Glen - start at 10 am

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

Category: GeneralMonthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

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June 20, 2026

Meet in the carpark of the Cardinia Cultural Centre in time for a 9 am start. The ride will be around 40 km in length with a morning tea stop along the way. After the ride you are invited to stop around for lunch at the cafe by the lake.

More about Monthly Eastern Suburbs Ride - start at Cardinia Cultural Centre at 9 am

21June 21, 2026
22June 22, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
June 22, 2026

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.

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

23June 23, 2026 24June 24, 2026 25June 25, 2026●(1 event)

Category: GeneralAlternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to follow

N/A
June 25, 2026

More about Alternate Thursday Ride - Mystery Ride - Details to follow

26June 26, 2026 27June 27, 2026 28June 28, 2026
29June 29, 2026●(1 event)

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

N/A
June 29, 2026

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.

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

30June 30, 2026 1July 1, 2026 2July 2, 2026 3July 3, 2026 4July 4, 2026 5July 5, 2026
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