RIDES CALENDAR 2024
Rides Committee Contact:
Ride Co-ordinator: Allan Smith 03 548 5561 Email: allan-annika@xtra.co.nz
Sunday "Destination" rides allow 30 minutes for a coffee and natter before departure.
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Nelson Ulysses Routes & Destination Plan (Click Here)
A Casual Ride is where riders meet, decide on a destination & organise themselves.
A RIC (rider in charge) will not always be present.
Saturday Coffee Morning and catchup from 10am - noon:
‘Alioke Eatery’
4A Central Park Lane, off Berryfield Drive, Richmond.
PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME BADGE (to have a chance at the special draw prize, which happens at random times).
DESTINATION RIDES
Club Rides: There is a branch ride every Saturday or Sunday. Distances (total) and time away (approximate) are provided. Rides will vary between distance rides (200km+) and rides to more local destinations. Something to suit everyone. Rides south and west leave from NPD (Lower Queen St Richmond), east from BP Haven Road. Departure will usually be 10.00am for pre ride chat and leaving 10.30am, unless otherwise noted.
Please note the changed departure times & start/meeting places.
Sun Oct 13 Berlins, Buller Gorge Toy Run Poster delivery trip to southern locations
CHANGED DESTINATION This was a Saturday Ride
364 kms 4-5 hours (not including St Arnaud)
Departs: NPD (Lower Queen St) Meet & greet 9.30am Departs 10.00am
Locations: Kohatu (1x), Murchison (3x) & Berlins (1x). Allan will return via St Arnaud (2x) – (optional for other riders.)
Sun Oct 20 Banjo Country A Gerry Tonkin Event. Click Here for all the Details
A Gerry Tonkin adventure around the back country of the Nelson region. Full details are on page 12 of your September newsletter.
Departs: NPD (Lower Queen St) Meet & greet 9.30am Departs 10.00am
Thursday Oct 24 Midweek Ride Toy Run Poster delivery to eastern locations.
365 kms 4-5 hours
Departs: BP (Haven Road) Meet & greet 9.30am Departs 10.00am
Allan (he would love some company!) is riding to: Locations.. Rai Valley (2x) / Pelorus Hotel (1x)/ Havelock (5x) / Renwick (3x) / Wairau Tavern (1x).
Sun Oct 27 Mussel Inn Toy Run Poster delivery to Golden Bay locations
260 kms 2-3 hours
Departs: NPD (Lower Queen St) Meet & greet 10.00am Departs 10.30am
Ride is directly to Mussel Inn – assisting with poster delivery is optional
Locations: Mussel Inn (1x), Collingwood (2x), Takaka (2x), Pohara (2x).
Sun Nov 3 SATURDAY RIDE To Kaiteriteri
Departing from Alioke at 11.30am
Route decided on the day. Possibly Neudorf / Dovedale / Westbank.
Sun Nov 10: Pelorus Tavern.
140 kms 2-3 hours
Departs: BP (Haven Road) Meet & greet 11.00am Departs 11.30am
A popular biker destination. See page *** of your September newsletter for saddle opportunities
Saddle opportunities: Gentle Annie / Whangamoa / Rai
***Sat Nov 16 ULYSSES TOY RUN - NO ALIOKE COFFEE TODAY!
Bring gifts and toys and gather 10am -11am at A&P showgrounds. Decorate your bike!
Sun Nov 24: Old School Café, Pakawau
300 kms 3-4 hours
Departs: NPD (Lower Queen St) Meet & greet 10.00am Departs 10.30am
A totally charming watering hole, nestling in Golden Bay. See: (9) Facebook
Saddle opportunities : Pakawau Saddles: Wainui Saddle / McKay Pass
***SATURDAY RIDE Flat Rock Café, Kohatu
Departing from Alioke at 11.30am
Route possibly 88 Valley / Stock Road / Valley Rd or Kerr’s Hill & Korere-Tophouse Road.
Sun Dec 8 Branch Picnic & BBQ. Aniseed Valley.
Details to come in future newsletter
Sat Dec 21 Longest day sunset.
An unusual last ride for the year. A ride to Canaan Downs to see the sunset.
Departs: Allied Service Station, Riwaka 8.15pm : Sunset 9pm
CHRISTMAS BREAK : MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Up-Coming Events:
North Island Remembrance Service 2024 Info: https://ulysses.org.nz/coming-ulysses-events/
South Island Remembrance Service 2024 For more info: https://ulysses.org.nz/blog/2024/04/27/2024-south-island-remembrance-rally/
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