Events & Runs

For all rides, please 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 before leaving home.

RIDE GUIDE

SHORT: 150 km, MEDIUM: 150 - 300 km, LONG: 300 - 500 km, XTRA/LONG: Over 500 km.

CRUISE: Inexperienced riders should be at the front, behind the RIC. All riders use their mirrors to keep an eye on the person behind. If they fall behind, slow down. When everyone does this the group will stay together.

ANYONE: Experienced riders will usually be at the front, behind the RIC. Inexperienced riders catch-up when/if possible.

EXPERIENCED: Experienced riders will be at the front, behind the RIC. Inexperienced riders should talk to the RC or RIC before signing on.

Each RIC will carry a Mobile Phone for emergencies. In an emergency use the number listed next to the relevant RIC.

RIC Contact List

Please click on these links and read our Branch’s Club Ride Guidelines and the Guide to Staggered Formation before going on any of our organised rides.

Need a Printable copy of the latest RUNS LIST? CLICK HERE to download.

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  • Saturday 19 October

  • Coffee, Cakes and Conversation - South
    Meet at 10:00am for a coffee and chat, choose your own departure time. Ardmore Café, 500 Harvard Lane,Ardmore Airport.
    Date: Sat 19 Oct 2019
  • Movie and Roast Dinner social
    We have organised a dinner and a movie night at Ryders (Westwind Cinema). 177 Riversdale Road, Avondale. $30.00 PER PERSON. Please pay by direct debit into the Auckland Ulysses club account with MOVIE and your NAME as the reference. 03-0296-0046891-000. BRING: Your own beverage and movie treats. The dinner consists of: Beef and Chicken. Their meats are slow cooked the old-fashioned way in their coal range. The result is an incredibly tender and flavoursome meat. Served with • Their Famous Crispy Roast Potatoes • Roast Kumara • Roast Pumpkin • Mixed Vegetables and gluten free gravy. Vegetarian salad option available but must be advised at time of booking. Organiser: Sheryl 021 675 328
    Date: Sat 19 Oct 2019
    Time: 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM

  • Sunday 20 October

  • Dambusters with Brian - Long, Experienced
    Brian is RIC - Phone 09 849 3263 or 021 806 833. Departs Caltex Bombay 10-00am
    Date: Sun 20 Oct 2019

  • Tuesday 22 October

  • Midweek Ride with Charlie
    Pick Destination on the day. Charlie 09-638-8949 or 022-345-9309. Departs Papakura Service Centre 10:30am
    Date: Tue 22 Oct 2019

  • Thursday 24 October

  • Pukekohe Dinner and Social Night
    Venue-: Downstairs Bar, Ed Street Bar, 27 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe.
    Date: Thu 24 Oct 2019

  • Saturday 26 October

  • Weekend Away with Chris - Extra long, Experienced
    Book your own accommodation at Hastings and Opotiki. Apple Motor Inn 409 Railway Rd,Hastings. 06-878-6149. Ranui Motel, 36 Bridge Street, Opotiki. 07-315-6669. Chris is RIC - Phone 09 298 1702 or 021 034 7996. Departs Caltex Bombay 08-00am
    Date: Sat 26 Oct 2019 - Mon 28 Oct 2019

  • Sunday 27 October

  • North - Pick your RIC on the Day - Medium, Anyone
    Departs Warehouse Cvrd Car park, Albany 10-00am
    Date: Sun 27 Oct 2019

  • Tuesday 29 October

  • Midweek Ride with Charlie
    Pick Destination on the day. Charlie 09-638-8949 or 022-345-9309. Departs Papakura Service Centre 10:30am
    Date: Tue 29 Oct 2019

  • Thursday 31 October

  • Ulysses Cultural Outing - Auckland Museum Endeavour exhibit
    Auckland Museum has an exhibit to mark 250 years since Cook and his crew on the Endeavour first visited New Zealand. The museum and exhibit are free with proof of Auckland residency. Meet at the 1929 Espresso Bar just inside the museum's main entrance at 10 am and we'll head to the exhibit at 10:30. The Columbus Cafe at the museum is now closed, so I'll find somewhere else for lunch.
    Date: Thu 31 Oct 2019
    Time: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
  • South Auckland Dinner and Social Night
    Venue: RSA Papakura, Elliott Street, Papakura
    Date: Thu 31 Oct 2019

  • Friday 1 November

  • Big Boys Toys
    ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane. Make your own way there.
    Date: Fri 01 Nov 2019 - Sun 3 Nov 2019

  • Sunday 3 November

  • 2019 Ronnie Run
    For details go to North Harbour Branch Website or Facebook page. Make Your Own Way There.
    Date: Sun 03 Nov 2019

  • Monday 4 November

  • Club Night
    Branch meeting, Manukau Cruising Club. Meeting starts at 7:30 pm.
    Date: Mon 04 Nov 2019

  • Friday 8 November

  • Hamilton Branch Rally - Pureora Forest - Long, anyone
    Date: Fri 08 Nov 2019 - Sun 10 Nov 2019

  • Saturday 9 November

  • Saturday Cruise - VERY SHORT Cruise
    This is suited for,all members who want a gentle cruise. Pick Your Own R.I.C. On The Day. Departs Papakura Service Centre 10-00am
    Date: Sat 09 Nov 2019

  • Sunday 10 November

  • South with Sig - Medium, Anyone
    Sig is RIC - Phone 027 497 2594. Departs Caltex Bombay at 10:00 am
    Date: Sun 10 Nov 2019

  • Tuesday 12 November

  • Midweek Ride with Charlie
    Pick Destination on the day. Charlie 09-638-8949 or 022-345-9309. Departs Papakura Service Centre 10:30am
    Date: Tue 12 Nov 2019

  • Thursday 14 November

  • West Auckland Dinner & Social Night
    Venue: New Lynn RSA. 2 Veronica St, New Lynn.
    Date: Thu 14 Nov 2019

  • Friday 15 November

  • Auckland Branch River Meets the Sea Rally
    Port Waikato School Camp, Port Waikato-Waikaretu Road, Port Waikato 2695. Registration Opens 4.00PM Friday 17th Nov 2019. See Page 64 June edition Ulyssian Mag. Entry Form available on Auckland Ulysses Website.
    Date: Fri 15 Nov 2019 - Sun 17 Nov 2019

  • Sunday 17 November

  • South with Brian - Medium, Experienced
    Brian is RIC - Phone 09 849 3263 or 021 806 833. Departs Caltex Bombay 10-00am
    Date: Sun 17 Nov 2019

  • Tuesday 19 November

  • Midweek Ride with Charlie
    Pick Destination on the day. Charlie 09-638-8949 or 022-345-9309. Departs Papakura Service Centre 10:30am
    Date: Tue 19 Nov 2019

  • Thursday 21 November

  • Pukekohe Dinner and Social Night
    Venue-: Downstairs Bar, Ed Street Bar, 27 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe.
    Date: Thu 21 Nov 2019

  • Saturday 23 November

  • Coffee, Cakes and Conversation - East
    Back to the Lime Tree Café. Down by the river on the Whitford Roundabout to the Lime Tree Café. Meet at 10:00am for a coffee and chat. Lime Tree Café, Whitford Roundabout
    Date: Sat 23 Nov 2019

  • Sunday 24 November

  • Matamata with Chris - Long, anyone
    Chris is RIC - Phone 09 298 1702 or 021 034 7996. Departs Caltex Bombay 10-00am
    Date: Sun 24 Nov 2019

  • Tuesday 26 November

  • Midweek Ride with Charlie
    Pick Destination on the day. Charlie 09-638-8949 or 022-345-9309. Departs Papakura Service Centre 10:30am
    Date: Tue 26 Nov 2019

  • Thursday 28 November

  • South Auckland Dinner and Social Night
    Venue: RSA Papakura, Elliott Street, Papakura
    Date: Thu 28 Nov 2019

  • Sunday 1 December

  • Native Tree Café with Ole - Medium, anyone
    Ole is RIC - Phone 09 299 3705 or 021 214 3323. Departs Bombay AutoBahn, 10-00am
    Date: Sun 01 Dec 2019

  • Monday 2 December

  • Club Night
    Branch meeting, Manukau Cruising Club. Meeting starts at 7:30 pm.
    Date: Mon 02 Dec 2019

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, 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.

 

BRANCH NIGHT MEETING AND SOCIAL EVENING; 

Starts at approx. 6:30pm. Dinner Tea & Coffee are available at all venues. Name badges must be worn.  Visitors Welcome.

Venue; Manukau Cruising Club. Orpheus Drive, Onehunga. 1st Monday of each month.

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WEST AUCKLAND SOCIAL EVENING;

Venue -: New Lynn RSA. 2 Veronica St, New Lynn Starts at approx. 6:30pm. Contact Peggy O’Neal

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SOUTH AUCKLAND SOCIAL EVENING;

Venue -: RSA Papakura, Elliott Street, Papakura. Starts at approx. 6:30pm. Ole Falkenhaug

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PUKEKOHE SOCIAL EVENING;

Venue-: Downstairs Bar, Ed Street Bar, 27 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe. Starts at approx. 6:30pm. Contact Kay Hinds

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