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)
Sat 19th Sep Sat Lunch Ride – Village Bakery – Mapua
Yummy menu!
Departs Alioke 11.15am.
Sun 27th Sep Waterfront Cafe, Kaiteriteri
This café is now operated by Toad Hall (Motueka). It offers a range of cabinet lunch items of a
quality comparable to the wonderful Toad Hall cuisine.
Meet at NPD Lower Queen St. 11.00am Stands up at 11.30 am
Saturday 3rd October - SPECIAL Branch Breakfast Club breakfast at 9:00am. Details & confirmation to follow...
Sun 4th Oct Jolly Roger, Waikawa Bay (near Picton)
After lunch option to explore Port Underwood Road to end of sealed road at Guard’s memorial.
Meet at BP Haven Road. 10.00am Stands up at 10.30 am
Tue 6th Oct Club Night at Armadillos.
Sun 11th Oct St Arnaud picnic
Picnic lunch at Kerr Bay public shelter. Bring your lunch.
Meet at NPD Lower Queen St. 10.30am Stands up at 11.00 am
Sun 18th Oct Molly B’s Pohara
A watering hole with a very special character. Option after eating to take a ride to the end of the seal for a photoshoot at the Wainui Bay Car Park.
Meet at Toad Hall, Motueka. 10.30am Stands up at 11.30 am
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 / Sat / Sun 30th, 31st Oct and 1st Nov
Onamalutu Reserve camping weekend. Full details in your September newsletter. It will include a Sunday ride to join campers for a picnic.
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
Tuesday 3rd Novovember - Club Night at Joe's Garage from 6pm. Details to follow...
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.
Another amazing Gerry Tonkin adventure. Full details in your September 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 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.
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