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 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.
Refer to November newsletter for details.
Saturday 28th November - Tribal Nations R.A.T.S. ride - Ride Against Teen Suicide
Details in latest newsletter.
Sun 29th Nov END OF YEAR BBQ- Rabbit Island, Totara Picnic Area
A great success last year. A sunny day made the difference.
Further details in November newsletter.
Free to all members and partners. Gather any time after 11.30am. Bring a gift for the Santa Sack (one per person) $5-$10. ALLAN NEEDS TO KNOW YOU ARE COMING. RSVP by Mon Nov 23.
2027. Happy New Year!
Saturday Jan 23 Overnighter to Karamea
Limited accomodation at Karamea Village Hotel. See page 16 of your
November newsletter for details. Get in quick.
Sunday Jan 31 Park Café Marahau
Short ride. 152kms Round trip
Meet at NPD Lower Queen St. 11.00am Stands up at 11.30 am
Sunday Feb 7 Reefton via Rahu Saddle ‘Round the Block’
Long ride. 489kms Round trip
Enjoy lunch at the Broadway Tearooms.
Meet at NPD Lower Queen St. 9.30am Stands up at 10.00 am
Saturday Feb 13 St Arnaud Picnic
Short ride. 190kms Round trip
Bring your lunch for a picnic in the public shelter at the kerr Bay Campsite. Possible return via
Kawatiri for coffee at Kohatu..
Meet at NPD Lower Queen St. 10.30am Stands up at 11.00 am
Sunday Feb 14 Gerry Tonkin Golden Bay Pa Sites
Long ride. 300kms
A Gerry Tonkin adventure taking you around historical site in golden Bay.
Description to be in January newsletter
Sat Feb 20 Lunch Ride to Pelorus Tavern
Short ride. 126kms Round trip
One of the regions most popular biker watering holes
Depart after coffee at Alioke 11.00am
Sunday Feb 28 Gerry Tonkin Af’ford’able ride - GRAVEL RIDING
Long ride. For off road dirt riders . GRAVEL RIDING.
Description to be in January newsletter
There will be a meet and depart time for road riders to meet off road riders for lunch at Mrs
Smiths Café, Riwaka
Sunday March 7 Six Mile Walk, Murchison
Long ride. 300kms Round trip
Gerry Tonkin took us on this attractive and interesting walk in 2024. More information to coma in your
Sunday March 14 Woolshed Café, Takaka Hill.
Short ride. 140kms Round trip
Meet at Toad Hall Motueka. 11.00am Stands up at 11.30 am
Sunday 21st March 2027 – Ulysses Nelson Branch AGM at Club Waimea @ 4:00pm
Up-Coming Events:
North Island Remembrance Service August 2027 Details to follow...
South Island Remembrance Service September 2027 Details to follow...
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