RIDES CALENDAR 2026-2027 (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.
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. (keep an eye on HeadsUp, Facebook or WhatsApp for changes to schedule)
Saturday 24th Oct - Saturday Ride Labour Day long weekend
To the Coastal Café Coffee Cart, Motueka. Route to be discussed on the day.
Departs Alioke 11.15am.
Fri 30th Oct & Sat 31st Oct & Sun 1st Nov
Onamalutu Reserve camping weekend. Full details in your September newsletter. It will include a Sunday ride to join campers for a picnic.
Tuesday 3rd November - Club Night at Joe's Garage, Lower Queen Street, Richmond - Drinks from 5:30pm & order dinner about 6:00ish. RSVP will be required closer to the time.
Sun 8th Nov Rivers Café Murchison
Extremely popular bikers watering hole. Superb food cooked on site. Alternaitve on return could include via St Arnaud and Kerr’s hill on return.
Meet at NPD Lower Queen St. 10.00am Stands up at 10.30 am
Sat 14th Nov TOY RUN
Gather at Papps Car Park, Cambridge St, Richmond from 10am. Parade leaves exactly at 11am
No Sunday Ride
Sun 22nd Nov Maori Pa Sites ride.
Māori Pa Sites ride. Gerry has booked into for finer weather.
Saturday 28th November - Tribal Nations R.A.T.S. ride - Ride Against Teen Suicide
Details to come in your latest newsletter.
Sun 29th Nov END OF YEAR BBQ- Rabbit Island
A great success last year. A sunny day made the difference. More details to come in your October newsletter.
Up-Coming Events:
South Island Remembrance Service 2027 Details to follow...
North Island Remembrance Service 2027 Details to follow...
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