For the rides be at the departure point 10 Minutes early with a FULL GAS TANK and an EMPTY BLADDER.

If you are not sure if the run may be cancelled because of inclement weather phone the RIC.

RIDE GUIDE

Each RIC will carry a Mobile Phone for emergencies. In an emergency use the number listed next to the relevant RIC. If no answer leave a message, they may be riding.

The venues for Club and Social Nights are available [here]

For questions relating to rides call the RIC or,

Chris Moller (Runs Co-ordinator) 

Phone:   09-298-1702

Mobile: 021-034-7996

e-mail:   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

General questions to Bob (President) (09 )828 5882 or Howard (Secretary) 09 2961107

Mon- 2nd Aug              CLUB NIGHT,  CRUISING CLUB

Thu- 5th Aug                 WEST AUCKLAND DINNER & SOCIAL NIGHT

Sat- 7th Aug                  TREVOR'S TWISTS AND  TURNS                  Anyone

This is for  motorcyclists at all skill levels from the beginner to

the so-called expert.  We will offer many usefuls tips and

techniques to try to help those less confident at slow speed

manouvers to be more confident.

Behind Ulrich Aluminium at the end of Ulrich Place, off Wiri

Station Rd, Manukau                2:00pm.

Make your own way there.

Sun- 8th Aug       MATAKOHE KAURI & PIONEER MUSEUM MEDIUM Anyone

If you are  interested in historical artifacts, many pertaining to

New Zealands yesteryear come along.  A myriad of  surprises

and treasures await your eager eyes.

A modest entrance fee is charged to enter the museum.

Chris is RIC - Phone 09 298 1702 or 021 034 - 7996

Departs Warehouse Cvrd Car park, Albany 10-00am

Tue- 10th Aug       EASTERN DIST. DINNER & SOCIAL NIGHT

Fri- 13th Aug       REMEMBRANCE MORNING  RUN WITH TREVOR MEDIUM Anyone

Scenic tour to Taupo, depending on weather as to the route

but it is envisaged we will  use back roads where possible. It will

 be a leisurely ride.

Trevor is RIC - Phone 09 266 0092 or 021 701 466

Departs Papakura Service Centre 10-00am

Fri- 13th Aug       REMEMBRANCE AFTERNOON RUN WITH WAYNE MEDIUM Anyone

Wayne will be cruising the direct  route  to  Taupo.  Stopping in

 at Tirau for a quick bite to eat,  he intends to arrive in Taupo

late afternoon before it gets too cold and dark.

Wayne Painter 027-289-1018

Departs Papakura Service Centre 01-00pm

Sat- 14th Aug       REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND TAUPO LONG Anyone

Keep this in mind. This is a "Must Do" event for club members.

Please try to keep this weekend free. Arrange own

accommodation. Awesome party to balance the solemnity of

the remembrance speeches.

This is the LONG ride going via Paeroa, Waihi and Tauranga

to Rotorua.  We make several stops and members from other

branches join us. We give you plenty of time for lunch in

Richard is RIC - Phone 09 482 0478 or 021 02783488

Departs Bombay  AutoBahn, 08-00am

Sun- 15th Aug               RETURN RIDE FROM TAUPO                  LONG Anyone

For those who want to join us on a leisurely cruise back via  

Mangakino, Te Awamutu then  home to Auckland. We will be

leaving Taupo at 10:00 so plenty of time to have breakfast

before we depart.

John is RIC - Phone 09 810 9160 or 021 - 128 5806

Departs at McDonald's in Taupo at 10.00 am

Tue- 17th Aug       MIDWEEK RUN SOUTH WITH HOWARD OR LES. MEDIUM

Depends on who is working the day shift.

One for the Shift Workers,  Pensioners and  Layabouts

Les is RIC - Phone 09 296 6074 or 021 413 446

Also  Howard -  Phone 09 296 1107 or 021 125 - 9052

Departs The Jolly Farmer Inn, Drury. 10-00am

Wed- 18th Aug       NORTH SHORE DINNER & SOCIAL NIGHT

Thu- 19th Aug       PUKEKOHE DINNER & SOCIAL NIGHT

Sat- 21st Aug       COFFEE, CAKES AND CONVERSATION - EAST

We thought we would offer all you old gasbags out there the

chance to meet up with your clubmates to chew the fat over a

good coffee.  Just come and enjoy each others company then

go back to your commitments, or go for a ride afterwards.

Choose your own mode of transport to get here. For anyone

who wishes to go for a ride, pick your destination and RIC on

the day.  Meet at 10:00am for a coffee and chat, choose your

own departure time.

Brickworks Café , Whitford Roundabout, Whitford.

Sat- 21st Aug       MENTORING AFTERNOON

Our Mentors are offering everyone who believes they would

like help in anyway with their riding skills. This is on a one on

one basis. Come along on the third Saturday of each month

whether you have registered or not.

We have two venues, both meeting at 2:00pm. Those living

North or West Auckland meet at Main highway,  Albany Village,

opposite Toyota. Those living South or East Auckland, meet at

Aviation Café, Ardmore Airport. Phone John H for further info.

John is RIC - Phone 09 810 9160 or 021 - 128 5806

Sun- 22nd Aug       CAMBRIDGE WITH TREVOR MEDIUM Cruise

Trevor is RIC - Phone 09 266 0092 or 021 701 466

Departs Papakura Service Centre 09-30am

Thu- 26th Aug       SOUTH AUCK. DINNER & SOCIAL NIGHT

Sat- 28th Aug       ROAD TO NOWHERE SHORT Anyone

Martyn is RIC - Phone 09 299 9170 or 027 2333 916

Departs The Jolly Farmer Inn, Drury. 10-00am

Sun- 29th Aug       RUN NORTH FOR A FEED WITH BRIAN MEDIUM Anyone

Who knows where Brian will take us, maybe he won't know until

 the day.  Come along, enjoy our company.

Brian is RIC - Phone 09 849 3263 or 021 806 - 833

Departs Warehouse Cvrd Car park, Albany 10-00am

Thu- 2nd Sep       WEST AUCKLAND DINNER & SOCIAL NIGHT

Sat- 4th Sep                  THE WARM KIWI  - A WEEKEND  FOR THE LADIES                  LONG Anyone

5th                           Stay overnight at the Awakeri Hot Springs. Soak in the hot

pools and sip some wine, forget about your work, housework

and other necessary boring commitments for a couple of days.

Treat yourself, come and relax and have a few laughs without

This event is for all ladies, you don't have to be a rider, so, if

you don't want to, or can't ride yourself, organise a car load,

share the costs and join the fun. Leave your other half to fend

for himself.  He might even find the coffee in the pantry!

di is RIC - Phone 09 266 0092 or 021 672112

Eraina Heebink 09 810 9160

Departs Papakura Service Centre 10-00am

Sun- 5th Sep       KAWHIA CHIP RUN. LONG Anyone

Come along and enjoy some of the best scenery and fish in

chips to be had this side of the black stump.  Frizz will escort us

 in style, plenty of twisties and straight bits to navigate on our

way to Kawhia.

John (Frizz) is RIC - Phone 09 279 9704 or 027 4795269

Departs Bombay  AutoBahn, 09:30am.

Mon- 6th Sep       CLUB NIGHT,  CRUISING CLUB

Sat- 11th Sep       LITTLIES OLDIES &  NEW  MEMBERS SOUTH SHORT Anyone

A casual ride suitable for all riders but with special care taken

for new or renewed riders. Everybody welcome.

di is RIC - Phone 09 266 0092 or 021 672112

Also  Trevor -  Phone 09 266 0092 or 021 701 466

Departs Papakura  Service Centre 10-00am

Sun- 12th Sep       LUNCH AT WAIPU WITH MARK MEDIUM Anyone

Mark will lead us to the Pizza place in Waipu for lunch. 

Knowing him, he will more than likely take us up one way and

come back the other.  Double the variety, double the fun.

Mark is RIC - Phone 09 239 1159 or 027 212 9570

Departs Warehouse Cvrd Car park, Albany 10-00am

Tue- 14th Sep       EASTERN DIST. DINNER & SOCIAL NIGHT

Sat- 18th Sep       MENTORING AFTERNOON

Our Mentors are offering everyone who believes they would

like help in anyway with their riding skills. This is on a one on

one basis. Come along on the third Saturday of each month

whether you have registered or not.

We have two venues, both meeting at 2:00pm. Those living

North or West Auckland meet at Main highway,  Albany Village,

opposite Toyota. Those living South or East Auckland, meet at

Aviation Café, Ardmore Airport. Phone John H for further info.

John is RIC - Phone 09 810 9160 or 021 - 128 5806

Sat- 18th Sep       COFFEE, CAKES AND CONVERSATION - WEST

We thought we would offer all you old gasbags out there the

chance to meet up with your clubmates to chew the fat over a

good coffee.  Just come and enjoy each others company then

go back to your commitments, or go for a ride afterwards.

Choose your own mode of transport to get here. For anyone

who wishes to go for a ride, pick your destination and RIC on

the day.  Meet at 10:00am for a coffee and chat, choose your

own departure time.

Dutch Delight Café,20-24 GreenhitheRd, Greenhithe

Sun- 19th Sep                WHANGAMATA  LUNCH  RIDE           MEDIUM Anyone

A lovely destination for a lovely spring day, we hope.  Chris will  

take us over the Kopu-Hikuai into Whangamata for lunch.  We

will come back the other way, via the Karangahake Gorge, 

Woo hoo!! Twisty bits galore!

Chris is RIC - Phone 09 298 1702 or 021 034 - 7996

Departs Bombay  AutoBahn, 10-00am

__________________________________________________________________

Please don't forget : Be at the departure point 10 minutes early with a FULL TANK and an EMPTY BLADDER.

The Rider in Charge (RIC) will be organizing the day. Contact them for details. All riders participating in a Ulysses Ride are expected to hold a current motorcycle license relative to the motorcycle that they are riding, wear suitable clothing, and to have a registered and warranted road-worthy motorcycle. They participate entirely at their own risk. The Organizers and/or the Ulysses Club are not responsible for participants' safety and all participants participate at their own risk. All participants are aware that they are traveling on open public roads and are responsible for their own safety and compliance with all road Rules and Laws.