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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 14 – In Which we Roar into Florence !

September 8, 2015September 12, 2015 Dennis Dawson

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

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 13 – In Which Lazarus Makes a Comeback

September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Our peloton is restored to full size after a minor modification to one of the bikes with a hack saw.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 12 – In Which we Suffer our First Casualty (and an old adversary returns)

September 6, 2015September 6, 2015 Dennis Dawson

This was the longest day of our ride so far and we found ourselves losing a rider and suffering our first puncture. Apart from that it was a fantastic day’s ride.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 11 – In Which we Pedal the Po (and my ticks go away)

September 5, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The route continues along the famous River Po through Tuscany and onto our next night’s resting place at Commachio.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 10 – In Which we stay in the best hotel in Chioggia – and I am attacked by Ticks

September 4, 2015September 4, 2015 Dennis Dawson

Today we rode from Chioggia to Adra, the headwind began and my bike developed a tick. Apart from that the day was perfect.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 9 – In Which Our Wheels Start a Turning

September 3, 2015 Dennis Dawson

After our preliminary time in Rome and Venice we finally get started on our first ride. After a few small difficulties, we successfully all made it to Chioggia.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 8 – In Which Serendipity Pays me a Visit

September 1, 2015September 2, 2015 Dennis Dawson

On our final full day in Venice I am reminded about what the true essence of travel is really all about. Tomorrow our Italy ride gets underway.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 7 – In Which We Meet Maria and Mary Experiences a Miracle

September 1, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders spend their first full day in Venice, Mary gets a little muddled and Virgil complains about his bed.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 6 – In Which we head to Venice and Claude Confounds a Bag Snatcher

August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders catch the high speed to Venice and Claude thwarts a potential luggage lifter.

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2015 Renaissance Rides - Now Underway 

Day 5 – In Which the Ghostriders turn into Ghostrollers

August 30, 2015 Dennis Dawson

The Ghostriders decide to swap bicycles for Segways to explore the eternal city on a different type of two wheels

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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

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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.

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

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

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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

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June 25, 2026

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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

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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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