RIDES CALENDAR 2024
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.
Sun Nov 24: "Golden Bay Saddles A Gerry Tonkin Adventure" Old School Café, Pakawau
300 kms 3-4 hours
Departs: NPD (Lower Queen St) Meet & greet 10.00am Departs 10.30am
This ride is part of the ‘Pass the Saddle’ event described in your September newsletter. Get it here.
Saddles accessed today might include: Canaan Saddle, Wainui Saddle, Pigeon Saddle, Mackay Pass (Be aware this is a gravel road . This road finishes very close to the famous Bainham Store . Road riders can take the main road to Bainham , as it is sealed all the way from Collingwood) Pakawau Saddle.
Lunch stop – to be decided on the day could be Old School Cafe Pakawau.
***SATURDAY Nov 30th Flat Rock Café, KohatuDeparting from Alioke at 11.30am
Route possibly 88 Valley / Stock Road / Valley Rd or Kerr’s Hill & Korere-Tophouse Road.
***SATURDAY Nov 30: Dinner with Westland Ulysses
Smugglers Restaurant, Tahunanui. 6.30pm. Join us to share with this branch from the West Coast.
Bookings essential – by Oct 30th. Contact Lorraine: eagleview@xtra.co.nz
Sun Dec 8 Branch Picnic & BBQ. Aniseed Valley.
A delightful spot for a final Social Event for the year. Branch will provide BBQ food , salads etc. Come in a car, bring your partner, children. Bring your swimming gear!
FREE to financial paid members. $20 for other non-members. Honesty system – payable to Allan.
We need a towable / trailered BBQ. Anyone out there got one and can bring it? We have a couple of small ones but they may not cope. Please let Allan know if you can help.
Bring an inexpensive Secret Santa gift – mark male / female / unisex.
Weather dependent. Notified on Facebook / Whats App / Email if cancelled. Ulysses Nelson Newsletter October 2024 Page 17
***Saturday Dec 21 Longest day sunset.
Departs: Allied Service Station, Riuwaka 8.15pm : Sunset 9pm
Viewing point is Harwoods Lookout (which is the first lookout on the Takaka side of the Hill).
Check out the location here. Bring your own Xmas mince pies, Xmas cake etc.
CHRISTMAS BREAK :
MERRY CHRISTMAS! & A Happy Safe New Year 2025
Up-Coming Events:
North Island Remembrance Service 2025 awaiting info for 2025 for Ulysses NZ.
South Island Remembrance Service 2025 awaiting info for 2025 for Ulysses NZ.
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