RIDES CALENDAR 2025  (scroll to bottom of page for importanr upcoming planned events)

Rides Committee Contact:

Ride Co-ordinator: Allan Smith        03 539 6373 or 027 303 0332      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.​​​​​​​

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​​​​​​​ 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. (keep an eye on HeadsUp, Facebook or WhatsApp for changes to schedule)

Sunday 28th June No Planned ride


Sunday 5th July – Flat Rock café, Kohatu

Route: Inland highway / Edwards Road / Motueka Valley. Or any other way decided on the day.

Meet at NPD Lower Queen St. 11.00am Stands up at 11.30 am


Tuesday 7th July Club Night. Armadillo’s, Richmond. 6pm

QUIZ NIGHT Lots of fun questions! Chocolate prizes. Get into teams of two when you arrive.

Get your dinner ordered pronto. Quiz starts at 6pm precisely.


Saturday 11th July Overnighter to Murchison – THE GATHERING

Combined with Marlborough / Westland / Buller. See the flier and information here. Great

accommodation at the hotel. Ring 03 523 9008. Hotel info www.hampdenhotelmurchison.co.nz

No branch ride Sunday.


Sunday 19th July Sneaky Beach Café, Havelock

A familiar destination but trying out a new watering hole. The pies look amazing!

Meet at BP Haven Rd 10.30am Stands up at 11.00 am


Sunday 26th July – No planned Ride


That’s it for winter riding (might be a little optimistic to suggest winter is over). End of riding

every alternate Sunday and staying local. Planning Group have come up with a different

approach for August and September. Longer rides, earlier start times, alternatives in the ride.


Sunday 2nd August Renwick (Phoenix Café) and beyond…

Meet at BP Haven Rd 9.30am Stands up at 10.00 am

Early lunch at Renwick then alternatives!

#1. Wairau Valley – options

* Check out the Waihopai Satellite Communication Facility. Waihopai Valley Road goes a looong

way on the map. Worth exploring? At least to the end of the seal?

* Lake Argyle Power Station. NB. Gravel road to access the lake.

* Straight to St Arnaud – Golden downs or Kawatiri Junction alternative home.

#2. Picton and Queen Charlotte Drive


Sunday 9th August Maori Pa Sites ride.

Another amazing Gerry Tonkin adventure. Full details in your July newsletter.


Saturday 15th Lunch Ride – Brick Oven Rai Valley

Departs Alioke 11.15am.


Sunday 23rd August Awards lunch.


Sunday 30th August Berlins Lyell Creek graveyard.

The Lyell creek is dripping with history. The graveyard tells a story of goldminer settlers. Fantastic nature area. On to Berlins for lunch.


Sunday 6th September Pakawau Old school café

Option: Ride up to Cobb Power Station Cobb Power Station — Manawa Energy

Sealed road all the way. Windy!

Meet at NPD Lower Queen St. 9.30am Stands up at 10.00 am


Saturday 12th September Remembrance Service Kaikoura

Details to come.

No Sunday day ride


Saturday 19th September Saturday Lunch Ride – Village Bakery – Mapua

Yummy menu!

Departs Alioke 11.15am.


Sunday 27th September Reefton

Food at historic Broadway Tearooms. The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery | West Coast NZ

Option for return: Rahu Saddle. Further refreshments at Rivers Café Murchison

Meet at NPD Lower Queen St. 9.30am Stands up at 10.00 am





Up-Coming Events:


South Island Remembrance Service 2026    Saturday 12th September 2026 at Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park, 34 Beach Road, Kaikoura. 1pm.  Hosted by Canterbury Ulysses.


North Island Remembrance Service 2026    8th August 2026 

Check Ulysses NZ for more details & updates:  https://ulysses.org.nz/ or the June Ulyssian.








​​​​​​​Our branch has many types of Saturday & Sunday rides:

Organised Rides have a stated destination, are generally longer and may take up to the whole day.

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.

Casual Rides are also afternoon rides, where riders meet, decide on a destination, and organise themselves. There may be a Ride Leader assigned, but if there is not then the group determine this for themselves.


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Insurance/ Liability​​​​​​​


The Club holds a public liability insurance which indemnifies the Club during officially posted Club events. This includes local runs and rallies sanctioned by the Branch. Members are expected to manage their own personal insurance responsibilities and have a road legal vehicle when participating in Club events.