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.


Download Latest Rides List (Click Here) 


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)


Sat Nov 15 40th ULYSSES NELSON TOY RUN

No Alioke coffee today. Meet at Papps Car park, Cambridge St, Richmond from10am. This is the Ulysses Nelson event you must attend. Bring toys for boys and girls. Lots of raffle prizes! ($5 tickets) BBQ (gold coin donation). Decorate your bike! Prize for best decorated.

Parade leaves exactly at 11am.

This year we will have controlled traffic lights and roundabouts


Sat 22nd Nov Wild Weasel, Rai Valley (formerly Miller’sRest)

Departing from Alioke at 11.30am


Sun 30th Nov AED ride (Automatic External Device)

Also known as a defibrillator. Mission is to visit nine remote AEDs. This ride may save your life of a fellow rider’s. Yes, riders have died because no one knew where the nearest AED was located.

Meet at NPD Lower Queen St 9 .00am . Stands up at 9.30 am


Sun 7th Dec Branch Picnic (Rabbit Island)

See details on page 12 of your November newsletter


2026

Sun 18th Jan Pelorus Tavern

Easing into 2026. This pub has built itself up as a mecca for motorcyclists.

Meet at BP Haven Road 11 .00am . Stands up at 11.30 am


Sat 24th Jan Overnighter Village Hotel Karamea 03 782 6800

YOU NEED TO BOOK BEFORE Dec 31st. Accommodation is being held until then.

Easy journey. Coffee break at Rivers Café, Murchison.. Lunch at Gibby’s Café, Westport.

Meet at NPD Lower Queen St 10.00am . Stands up at 10.30 am


Sun 1st Feb Onamalutu Reserve Picnic

We first visited here in February last year. It was an absolute delight and a great ride. Bring a picnic lunch. Onamalutu conservation campsite: Mount Richmond Forest Park, Marlborough region

Meet at BP Haven Road 10.00am Stands up at 10.30 am


Sun 8th Feb A Bridge Too Far – Gerry Tonkin Adventure

24 bridges to be visited. Bridge puns essential. This is a big day so bring a play lunch or you might fade away. 300kms approx..

Meet at NPD Lower Queen St 9.00am . Stands up at 9.30 am


Sun 15th Feb Linkwater Lodge

Haven’t been to this watering hole for a while. A wee peek at Queen Charlotte Drive without going too far.

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

Sun 22nd Feb Reefton via Spring’s Junction and Rahu Saddle

Time for a bit of a stretch around the block. Coffee at River’s Café, Murchison, lunch at superb Broadway Café, Reefton. A good solid riding day!

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


Sun Feb 22 Reefton via Rahu saddle (more info next year)




Up-Coming Events:

Nelson Ulysses hosted Toyrun Saturday 15th November 2025. Click Here for Details


National AGM2026 Rally Friday-Sunday 27-29 March 2026. Click Here for Details


Nelson Branch AGM Sunday 3rd May 2026.


South Island Remembrance Service 2026    Awaiting details for 2026 

North Island Remembrance Service 2026    Awaiting details for 2026 

Check Ulysses NZ for more details & updates:  https://ulysses.org.nz/








​​​​​​​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.


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Other Ulysses Branch Rides

To see the Marlborough Branch Rides & Events Calendar here: Click here​​​​​​​

To see the Buller Branch Rides & Events Calendar here: Click here​​​​​​​


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.