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North Harbour Rides in conjunction with all of Ulysses Clubs NZ and other charity rides

For Calendar mobile view turn your phone to Landscape.  For all rides, please be at the departure point 10-20 minutes early with a FULL TANK of GAS and an EMPTY BLADDER. Please be aware that rides may be cancelled/postponed due to inclement weather, also rides can change in this list. If you are unsure if the ride is taking place please check on Facebook or phone the RIC, before leaving home. NOTE things change with COVID etc - please contact the RIC for details on the day.


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

Please be aware that this list can change at short notice due to inclement weather and RIC availability, best to keep an eye on the events list below and please check out ride status on Facebook on the morning of the ride before you leave home.

  • Saturday 2 October

  • 4 Points Compass Rally organised by Ulysses Manawatu Branch
    4 Points Compass Rally, Manawatu Branch email 4pointsrally@gmail.com for a registration form. Phone/Text 021102888855 or click on the links below
    Date: Sat 02 Oct 2021 - Sat 30 Oct 2021
    Time: 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Breakfast Go Deli and decide on a ride
    60 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay. Catch up for Breakfast, decide on a ride. Come on your bike or in a car. Choose a RIC on the day
    Date: Sat 02 Oct 2021
    Time: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

  • Sunday 10 October

  • 2021 ANNUAL PINK RIBBON RIDE
    More details to come closer to the time All motorcyclists including trikes & scooters are welcome. Riders - Pillion seats are needed for Breast Cancer Survivors, if you wish to take a pillion please provide jackets, gloves and helmet if you can, some helmets may be available. Sausage sizzle, coffee and raffle tickets for sale.
    Date: Sun 10 Oct 2021
    Time: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

  • Sunday 17 October

  • > Coffee & Conversations Helensville Railway Cafe <
    Come by Bike or by Car! We decide where we will be heading on the day. • Meet at: The Ginger Crunch Cafe Address: 2 Railway street, Helensville • RIC: Decide on the day
    Date: Sun 17 Oct 2021
    Time: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM

  • Sunday 24 October

  • Ulysses Taupo Dice Run
    Stag Park Napier/Taupo Road, Registrations from 9.30 am, Breakfast available from Stag Park Departing 11.30 am, Entry $20.00 - waiting on 2021 poster - a ride may be organised from Auckland closer to the event. Click on 2020 poster- picture for details - waiting on 2021 poster
    Date: Sun 24 Oct 2021
  • Labour Weekend Get Together
    Paul and Niki invite you to pop in BYO drinks and bring food to share - good old fashioned Pot Luck. We will have the BBQ going. NOTE we have DOGS & foster puppies & foster kids, ignore the dogs please Pop up - we will do a BBQ early evening bring something to share, Have a chat and remember.... Please RSVP to Niki 0278853614 More Details and address will be on FB Address and details phone Niki Morrison 0278853614. BYO food to share - BYO drinks please
    Date: Sun 24 Oct 2021
    Time: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

  • Saturday 6 November

  • Coromandel Overnighter
    Come in the car or on your bike everyone welcome. RIDE TBA. There are no more units left at the Abbey Court so anyone who wants to come can book in at Tidewater which is next door. Tidewater Motel, 07 866 8888 e; tidewatercoromandel@gmail.com Hosts; Kevin & Shelley. or they can go to Olivers across the road. Dinner has been booked at the Star & Garter Hotel for 6.30pm. Wayne Painter needs to know if people are coming so he can confirm dinner numbers.
    Date: Sat 06 Nov 2021 - Sun 7 Nov 2021
    Time: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Twists & Turns Ngatea with Ulysses - Waihi_Thames Valley
    Slow rider training, Cornering, Braking, Body Position Please note, Twist & Turns event will now be 6th November all going well. It is three fold. First it is Charity Event with all money going to the Thames Women's Refuge. Second, slow ridier Motorcycle training and practice and Third a fun day. All motorcyclists will be made welcome as long as their bike is road worthy meaning has a current registration and wof. Although we are asking everybody to donate $5.00 we will accept any note from a $5.00 through to $100.00 only don't expect change. Please share this with your friends.
    Date: Sat 06 Nov 2021
    Time: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

  • Saturday 13 November

  • Social Knights 2021 Dice Run
    Is anyone from North Harbour able to take a ride from Auckland to Hunly please contact Paul Morrison 021909350? All Bikes Welcome, registration from 8.30 am. Ride leaves from Huntly Fire Station 10.30 am $20.00 Donation to womens refuge, gold coin breakfast, $10.00 meal ticket
    Date: Sat 13 Nov 2021

  • Sunday 14 November

  • 2021 Ronnie Run
    Click 2021 Ronni Run for more details - to donate and to purchase a T-Shirt
    Date: Sun 14 Nov 2021
    Time: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

  • Sunday 21 November

  • 5 STATION POKER RUN 2021
    Proceeds to KUMEU Volunteer Fire Brigade Meet from 8.00 am (breakfast) ride departs 10.00am. Prize giving 2 pm
    Date: Sun 21 Nov 2021
    Time: 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

  • Thursday 25 November

  • CSS Calafornia Super Bike School Pukekohe
    A truly life changing event, if your a beginner or have been riding for 50 years. Any bike, Click on the photo to your right to read more. And then click on the link to go to the Calafornia Superbike School NZ website.
    Date: Thu 25 Nov 2021
    Time: 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

  • Friday 26 November

  • CSS Calafornia Super Bike School Pukekohe
    A truly life changing event, if your a beginner or have been riding for 50 years. Any bike, Click on the photo to your right to read more. And then click on the link to go to the Calafornia Superbike School NZ website.
    Date: Fri 26 Nov 2021
    Time: 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

  • Sunday 5 December

  • HARD ARSE'S RIDE WITH PAUL - XTRA/LONG 500kms + Experienced Riders Only Please
    Departs Kaukupakaupa Fire Station at 9am This ride is for experienced riders only please it is a full on day and you will be riding hard out, not for the faint hearted, You need to be prepared for a long days riding and to be saddle sore at the end of the day hence the title Hard Arse’s ride
    Date: Sun 05 Dec 2021
    Time: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

  • Saturday 11 December

  • 2021 CHRISTMAS DINNER AND SOCIAL
    This year we will be Having a Christmas Dinner and Social. Date Confirmed, the venue hosts are Amazing North Harbour memebers who have opened their home to us Neville and Ann Dodds in Wainui - details to come. Tickets will be avalibale from Augst 2021
    Date: Sat 11 Dec 2021
    Time: 06:30 PM - 11:55 PM

  • Friday 31 December

  • NEW YEARS BASH with Niki, Paul and the Dogs
    BYO, BYO, BYO, Everyone welcome, friends, family, grandkids etc. NOTE we have dogs and foster puppies and foster kids. Please BYO food pot luck or BBQ food and drinks etc. We provide loo paper (etc) Gravel Driveway - please drive steadily. We have some room to accommodate sleeping in the man cave. Enjoy the new years with friends. Please RSVP Niki 0278853614. Everyone Welcome
    Date: Fri 31 Dec 2021
    Time: 04:00 PM - 11:55 PM

  • Friday 18 March 2022

  • 2022 Ulysses New Zealand AGM Papanui
    Theme Canterbury Pioneers, 1920 - 1930
    Date: Fri 18 Mar 2022 - Sun 20 Mar 2022
    Time: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

  • Thursday 7 April 2022

  • >>> Branch AGM <<<
    2022 North Harbour AGM - details to be advised closer to the time.
    Date: Thu 07 Apr 2022

  • Monday 25 April 2022

  • Far North Anzac Day St John run details to cpme closer to the event
    Date: Mon 25 Apr 2022
    Time: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

  • Saturday 14 May 2022

  • Whitianga May 2022
    Overnighter, FORWARD NOTICE Wayne Painter has booked a weekend away to Whitianga for 14th/15th May 2022 for those who are interested. Accommodation at Anchorage Motel on the beachfront 200 meters from dinner venue. 7 x Studio Units @ $145.00 per night. 1 x 2 Bedroom units @ $200.00 per night. Alternatively you can book at the Esplanade which is more expensive but next door to the dinner venue. Dinner is booked at Grace O'Malleys Irish Inn, the food is fabulous, (those who stay at the Anchorage will get a 10% discount on food and drinks if they run a tab.) Anybody who is going must let Wayne Painter know so he can confirm dinner numbers.
    Date: Sat 14 May 2022 - Sun 15 May 2022

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.