RIDES CALENDAR 2024
Rides Committee Contact:
Ride Co-ordinator: Allan Smith 03 548 5561 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.
Sat Sep 7: SATURDAY RIDE Village Café, Mapua
Departing from Alioke at 11.30am Route determined on the day
Sun Sep 15: Distance Ride Cottage Café , Renwick
200 kms 2-3 hours
Departs: BP (Haven Road) Meet & greet 10.30am Departs 11.00am
Sun Sep 22: Distance Ride St Arnaud Alpine Lodge
260 kms 3 – 4 hours
Departs: NPD (Lower Queen St) Meet & greet 10.30am Departs 11.00am
The Lodge is a cosy venue in the winter. Nearby is a huge storage she where many of the Antique boats are kept from the boat show. Well worth a look. As is the Doc Information Centre if you have never been to it. Three options for the route home.
Sun Sep 29: Local Ride Ray’s Place, Havelock
190 kms 3 hours
Departs: BP (Haven Road) Meet & greet 10.30am Departs 11.00am
**Tue Oct 1: Club Night Armadillos, Richmond 6.00pm
GUEST SPEAKER: To Be Confirmed on Night.
Sun Oct 6: Local Ride Willow Bank Heritage Reserve.
https://www.willowbankwakefield.co.nz/
This is a truly amazing place. Like Founders Park but bigger and more intimate. Only a short distance but you will truly enjoy the destination!
Departs: NPD (Lower Queen St) Meet & greet 10.30am Departs 11.00am
Sat Oct 12: SATURDAY RIDE To Kohatu
Departing from Alioke at 11.30am Route determined on the day
Sun Oct 20 Banjo Country A Gerry Tonkin Event. Details to come.
Up-Coming Events:
North Island Remembrance Service 2024 Info: https://ulysses.org.nz/coming-ulysses-events/
South Island Remembrance Service 2024 For more info: https://ulysses.org.nz/blog/2024/04/27/2024-south-island-remembrance-rally/
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