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October 2016
Canterbury Branch Member
Jim Lilley #4510 and mate Biggles
participating in the
Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari
on Saturday, September 10th 2016
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Position/Person Phone Mobile Email
Coordinator/
Branch Liaison Steve Orpwood #2119
358 7494 021 127 3363
Secretary:
Debbie Killick #8578
347 8788 027 229 3608
Treasurer:
Chris Groube #7925
343 4919 027 201 1213
Welfare
Carolyn Falkenberg #7210
981 0886 027 589 6170
Bob Tomkins #4562
325 7712 027 245 3000
Social Coordinator
Russell Williams #8453
365 9078 027 276 6232
Rider Training
Chris Carey #3497
021 497 155
Non Committee Newsletter
Bob Tanner #2877
365 0309 027 221 0732
Website:
Brent Yaxley #8109
027 733 5374
Sheriff
Terry Stevenson #7855
027 452 6676
Rally Coordinator Thea Turner #8271
027 232 3193
Archives/Property:
Terry Stevenson #7855
027 452 6676
Quartermaster (Gear Sales)
Joanne Earle #8676
325 7712 021 025 84202
Rides Coordinator:
Carol Smith #8699
348 5008 027 244 6051
Note: Opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Editor, the Canterbury Branch of Ulysses
Club of New Zealand, or the Ulysses Club of New Zealand Inc but are those of the contributing or original writers.
Committee Contact Details
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Welcome one and all to another missive from the top as they say.
First off welcome to our new and prospective members, I believe you will find us to your liking but must
remind you and all our members, you will only get out what you put in. So on the note please make your-
selves known to those at the meeting or on the rides, don’t hang back.
We have lost a couple of branch members over the last month, and yes it will come to us all, and our con-
dolences go to their families and friends. I would like to thank those stood up and were counted at this
time, I know it is not easy. Thank you.
1159 Colin Simpson (lapsed member who was touring Australia with his wife, left for a 2-year tour and was
still going 12 years later)
6987 Karl Sommers (After a brave fight against lung cancer)
Ride on.
On to better things I hope.
I will be attending the coor- dinators conference in Lower Hutt
as your representative hav- ing attended these in the past I
have found these to be very informative weekends and I noted
in the last “Ulyssian” letters to the editor, that some believe
these are a waste of time and money. I have found the informa-
tion, discussions very enlightening and sometimes a bit
heated but always great.
The best bit is more the in- formal discussion with other coor-
dinators, and finding out how other branches are going and
solving their issues, whatever they maybe. Some even have an-
swers for some of ours.
A heads up at this point: We have our Branch AGM in Febru-
ary and as always all committee positions will be open. If you are thinking of or have thought of standing
for the branch committee, it is time to start doing something about it.
If all plans come together our November meeting should have a special guest, and as soon as confirmed I
will get an email out so you can invite friends and guest for the evening, especially those with a love of mo-
torcycle racing.
Until next time .
Stay upright
Stephen Orpwood
2119
Co-ordinator
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St John Fund Raiser
Interested in owning one of these safety devises? Well then put in your bid. The
branch have two to auction off. One with HI-Vis and one in Plain Black. This is a si-
lent auction so put your bit in a sealed envelope addressed “Silent Bid”, “Safety
Jacket” inside you must include all your contact details and your bid and your col-
our choice. Want more info look it up on the supplied website. Bids over $250.00
will be accepted . Auction closes on the 16th November at the closure of the Branch
Meeting http://www.helite.com/
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October Birthdays
Ross Bathurst Dennis Charnley Mei Chen
Bevan Cunningham Mark Dexter Mary Dunn
Nick Gordge Stefan Grenfell Wayne Grigg
Matthew Kelly Keys Kiesanowski Jim Lilley
Lachlan McDonald Peter O’Connor David Oliver
Doug Parker Max Peacock Ramon Roberts
John Salmons Mike Smith Rob van Weerd
John Walker Robin Walker Anni Walker
Mike Ward Bruce Wood
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Please note that the 2017 National Rally & AGM will be held in Masterton over Easter.
Official dates are Friday April 14th to Sunday April 16th 2017.
RATES QUOTED FOR:
Ulysses
A discount of 10% off the best available fare applies for travel dates
18 January through to 19 December 2016
Then from
1 February through to 19 December 2017
Booking conditions and instructions for members are:
Each reservation must be made direct with Interislander online at www.interislander.co.nz
Also check out our Premium Plus onboard lounge upgrades for total comfort at www.interislander.co.nz/
Premium-Plus.aspx for 18yrs plus
Simply insert the Promo code “XULY1”on the “Payment details” page then click on “enter” and this will apply
the discount.
Membership card is required at the terminal on check in. No membership card and retail fares will be
charged.
Space is subject to availability at the time of the booking request.
The normal conditions of the above fare type apply - e.g. Easy Change is 100% refundable if cancelled.
Bookings made through our call centre are at regular rates; meaning no discount.
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ACC Levies Update
It's time to have your say Levy rates are changing. Now is your chance to have your say. Levy consultation opens today and will run through to 5pm 19 October 2016. Jump online and visit shapeyouracc.co.nz and join the conversation by letting us know what you think - after all, it's your ACC, have a hand in shaping it. Starting this year, we'll be proposing and reviewing new levy rates for a two-year period, rather than every year. This mean during this year's consultation, we're looking for feedback on our pro-posed levy rates for the two year period 2017/18 and 2018/19. Here are a few things we're proposing:
Reduce the average Work levy from $0.80 to $0.72 (10% reduction) Increasing the average Earners' levy from $1.21 to $1.25 (3% increase) Reduce the average Motor Vehicle levy (excluding the Motorcycle Safety levy) from $130.26 to $113.94 (13% reduction) Maintain the motorcycle levy and motorcycle safety levy Enhance the Experience Rating programme.
We're taking a new approach to helping create healthy and safe workplaces.
During last year's levy consultation, we indicated that our workplace incentive products Work-place Safety Discount (WSD) and Workplace Safety Management Practises (WSMP) were being reviewed. From 31 March 2017, WSD and WSMP will close. You can find out more about this here.
We're taking a new approach to helping create healthy and safe workplaces. We're going to work with businesses to create tailored and cost-effective options for supporting workplace safety.
You can find out more and let us know what you think at shapeyouracc.co.nz/saferworkplaces. If you'd like to be involved in developing our new approach, you can also let us know on this page. We hope you'll take the time to join the conversation and have your say.
Kind regards,
ACC Levy Team
ACC Levy Links Understanding ACC levies What you get for your levies
Have your say on what you pay Contact us at [email protected]
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Avon City
Motorcycles
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Kick Start Motorcycle Event 2016.
Big thank you to the Selwyn District Council, CCC, Waimak District Council, ACC, Police and
motorcycle trainers for putting on a great and beneficial event for all local motorcyclists on
Sunday 2nd October.
Also an extra big “Thanks” to branch members Siobhan Storey, Bruce Vincent, Murray
Barrett, Ian Burgess, Steve Orpwood and Kev & Jo Thompson-Mills for helping set up the
St John Fundraiser Barbecue on the day. The food and the free water were provided by the
Councils above and the barbecue was manned by St John Cadets from the Darfield Area, a
great effort by all concerned.
Was, however, a little disappointed at the turnout, especially as it was such a beautiful fine
morning and the event was free, but then perhaps so many of our compatriots feel they al-
ready know it all or maybe consider themselves indestructible. Then again there would have
been those who, for one reason or another, just couldn’t make it that morning!
Great to see all the motorcycle dealerships on display; along with the Trainers especially
Duncan Seed and Dan Ornsby, who, with Peter Daly performed some very pertinent demon-
strations. Found myself intrigued by Peter’s comments regarding following distances, which,
as he said at the time “do not appear in the official “Road Code!” Evidentially when travelling
at 50 ks per hour “The Law” says you should be a minimum of 20 meters behind the vehicle
in front, which is a long way as they demonstrated! The “Road code” however only mentions
the “2 second rule” and does not specify an actual distance. Personally, I think that while 20
meters would be a very safe option, it would be impossible to maintain in any town or city in
New Zealand, especially on a motorcycle, on account of other driver impatience.
The 2 second rule is obviously a good option, although I know, from first hand experience,
that even that’s often hard to maintain, again especially on a motorcycle. Consequently, as
someone who rides around the city, frequently along both Bealey & Fitzgerald Aves I’ve
tried to develop my own strategy for combating and avoiding all those motorists, who have
to be somewhere else in a tearing hurry and resent their progress being impeded by some
upstart travelling at the speed limit. My first strategy is “always look for an escape route”
which isn’t always easy, but a cycle lane is a handy option “in an emergency!” Secondly
“always keep an eye in the rear view mirrors” especially when stopping at the traffic lights,
and always stop to one side, preferably the left side, of the vehicle ahead making sure the
driver can see you in his/her mirror. That way if the vehicle behind you hadn’t noticed that
you’d stopped you can always duck off to the side rather than become meat in a vehicular
sandwich! Thirdly look ahead for brake lights beyond the vehicle you’re following, the more
warning the better and peripheral vision is essential!
Obviously none of this is guaranteed to keep you safe, but surely it’s got to be helpful.
Would love to get some feedback on my comments, for or against, so please just email me on
[email protected] and your thoughts will be in the next edition.
Bob Tanner #2877 (Editor)
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Images from the Quick Start event on Sunday 2nd October.
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For Sale
If it’s motorcycle related and you want to sell it, or even give it away, we can help!
What we need!
A photo.
A description or specifications of the item.
A price, if applicable.
Your contact details, name, phone number and email address.
FOR SALE :
Compressor, single phase. 8 cu ft “ Hi-Eff” pump, water trap and regulator.
Approx 40 L tank. Ideal for tyre inflation etc.
$100.00 ONO
Please contact Dick Gurney 3272298 or 027 2218990
“Please note”!
Look out for Dick when you get there and give him your keys.
Dicks days off are Sunday &
Monday
“Important ”!
“Make sure you check your lights,
brakes, tyres etc be-fore coming down,
to reduce possibility of a FAIL”
Need a WOF for your bike?
Visit VINZ at 471 Colombo St Sydenham, for expert service and a Ulysses discount.
Branch member, Dick Gurney, looks after the motorcycle warrants and has arranged a discounted price for Ulyssians.
Please ensure that you tell the ladies at reception that you’re a member and have your membership card handy in case you’re asked for proof.
Jim #4510 & Biggles
doing their bit for
The Cancer Society
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M.A.T.E.S MAYHEM MOTORBIKE RALLYM.A.T.E.S MAYHEM MOTORBIKE RALLY
28th,29th,30th October 2016
Gate opens 1.00pm Friday 28th
Southern Field Days Site
(OnlyOnlyOnlyOnly 10 Minutes from Gore)
Secure Site Flushing Toilets
Drum Fires Wet Tee/Jock Competition
Jelly Wrestling Burnout competition
Licensed Bar R18 No BYO Alcohol
Hot Showers Tattoo Show
Saturday Afternoon Mataura Lawn Mower Racing
Friday Night Friday Night Friday Night Friday Night –––– Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment ---- CavemanCavemanCavemanCaveman
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PPRERE PPAIDAID EENTRYNTRY : $25.00 *: $25.00 *PPREPAIDREPAID EENTRYNTRY CLOSECLOSE 2121STST OOCTOBERCTOBER 2016*2016*
Entry : $35.00 on the day
Email to: [email protected]
Postal Address : MATES M/C P O Box 95 GORE 9710
Download entry form at www.matesmc.co.nzwww.matesmc.co.nzwww.matesmc.co.nzwww.matesmc.co.nz
Proof of Age can be requested as a requirement of Liquor Licence
Free drinking water available at all times
Full bar service available including low alcohol options
Hot food available all day
It’s getting harder to get a Liquor Licence – Please abide by the Rules
Contact: Hayden 027 3741191 or Jack 027 2088055
R.O.A.R – No Discounts, No Refunds, No Patches, No Glass, No dogs, No Trucks, Vans or Cars in
Camping Site
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Letters to the Editor .
Your chance to have your say and let the committee and the membership, at large, know ex-actly what you think, feedback is really essential to the effective running of any organisation.
Having been in Ulysses for a few years now, I’ve noticed that while lots of people join enthu-siastically, many are very quickly disillusioned. The one thing we really have in common is the fact that we all like to ride and that’s often as far as it goes. Most people have their own ideas as to the sort of riding we should be doing ie Long Rides, Short Rides, Overnighters etc and obviously there’s no way that this club, and particularly this branch, is going to please everyone all of the time. The same applies to social events.
Canterbury branch has seven committee members, who do their very best to organise a vari-ety of events in the hope of involving as many members as possible which, given the mem-bership figures, is not really that many. Consequently it’d surely be a big help if the “organisers” had a better understanding of what the “organisees” actually wanted from our club/branch!
This is where “Letters to the Editor” comes in! We’d like your views, your opinions, your rec-ommendations, your criticisms and your compliments, what are we doing right and what are we doing wrong and what can we do in the future? Your letters can be anonymous, but as editor I reserve the right to censor any comments deemed derogatory to any past or present member of either the committee, or the branch as a whole, many people have, at times, worked hard to organise functions and events.
Please email your letters and ideas to me at [email protected] and I’ll do my best to get them into the following issue. Look forward to hearing from you.
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Dear Editor,
I really enjoy our Wednesday rides . What isn’t so good is the
lack of stopping at “Stop Signs !
Sincerely, Pete #3199.
Quite agree Pete and interesting too, because one of the other ancients raised the very same subject, totally independently, at lunch time during our ride to Rakaia Gorge on Wednesday 15th September! Got a few sheepish (or goatish) looks too, depending on their personal interpretation of the branch logo! Ed.
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From our Australian correspondent in Gladstone, Queensland.
Hi Bob - from sunny Queensland.
We finish our house-sit here at Gladstone this coming week and move onto Hervey Bay for 10days via a side trip to Longreach and a nearby National Park. After a further house-sit and a Mate's 70th at Burleigh Heads, we return to NZ via a family call at Wellington. All being equal, I should be at the December Club night if not at some outing earlier in the month. Very sad to hear of Colin's passing and I hope Ulysses Christchurch was able to honour his memory in good num-bers.
The local Gladstone Branch has a couple of ideas that I have noted has been successful.
Their Ulysses Polo Shirts have their name embossed on the front above the “Old Man” making it very easy to talk to someone. Fading memories and all that!
The fortnightly midweek social run starts at a cafe at 9am with the actual run pulling out around 10am. Breakfast is optional ( great muffins ) -most just have a coffee or similar. This allows non riding partners and those who have other tasks on the day, to share the time. These mornings have become a highlight of our time in Gladstone for Jill and myself. I have attached a photo of the cafe, which happens to overlook the harbour channel. Also attached is a couple of photo's of a member's Trike - running a turbo 2 litre Cosworth Ford !
Cheers and great riding.
John Wards #971.
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The
Captain’s Corner
Hopefully The Captain’ll be back next month with
maybe a whole new bunch of “Road Safety Tips” direct from the
bustle of Hanoi!
As you’ll all be aware, the Captain’s been doing the tourist thing in Viet-
nam for the past 3 weeks so may not meet the deadline for this issue. How-
ever I did notice on his Facebook posts his comments on the chaos on the
roads in Hanoi and yet how patient and tolerant the locals are, unlike the
majority of motorists here in our fair Garden City.
Then I saw the following Facebook post, from a Canterbury local which
more than confirmed Chris’s comments and my own personal thoughts.
“Pulled into gas station (already in a mood) Guy and wife pulled into lane next to me, he got out (with his polished
shoes) and said...you're not on a race track I said...you're just upset mate cause ya wife won't let ya drive fast...he said, I'll remember you...I said...hopefully when I see ya again you've grown some
balls! Good ole Hilux 1
Colorado nil”
I think she’s been watching too many “Dirty Harry” movies and has
trouble separating fact from fiction, “so come on Punk make my day!”
Rest Room Signs
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Biketoberfest 2016 - Saturday 15th October
Kick Off 9am at Rolling Thunder
2017 Demo Bikes
Poker Run
Biker Brekkie (gold coin donation)
Biketoberfest T Shirts
Coffee Stand
Fashion Show
Come down and join the action.
Poker Run leaves from RT at 11am
Heading to Wheatsheaf, Southbridge and Springston Hotels
Ends at Swamp Hotel, Main South Road Templeton,
Prize Giving 4pm at The Swamp
1st - 2nd - 3rd Prizes
Register on the Day before 11am at RT
Never been on a Poker Run?
Don't stress, all instructions on the morning,
it will be a great ride.
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Meet Murtle. My (almost) always
motorcycling companion. At my pre ride talk to Glenfalloch last month, I told the as-
sembled group that we had a least 2 first aid kits and an
emergency locator with us if something went wrong- not
that we expected anything too, but things do happen.
For that reason over three years ago I bought a Spot 3 Per-
sonal Tracker and named it Murtle, mainly because you
can name your tracker and mainly because in dim light it
vaguely resembles a turtle. Murtle the Turtle get it?
The website http://www.findmespot.com will explain the functions better, but the
tracker allows you to pre- save 3 messages of your making that are text or emailed
to people you have elected to receive them, along with your position. My messages
are along the lines of “Having a good ride today” through to “Having some prob-
lems may require someone to pick me up.”
If Fran is taking Murtle tramping the messages are changed to things like “Made it
to the hut safely. Having a good tramp” to “The weather has turned wet, staying an
extra night here”
It also has a SOS button that if activated, automatically advises authorities that you
are in distress and your exact position.
The other major feature is the tracking function. Anyone with access to the internet
and the link you have provided to them, can see your position updated every 10
minutes.
Here is the screenshot of the ride to Glenfalloch.
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As this is an international service last time Fran and I were overseas family and
friends could follow us through South America and Europe even when our phones
would not work.
All this does not come cheaply, the annual subscription is about NZ$180 but what
price would you pay to hear the whoop whoop of a helicopter if you were stranded
with either a broken bike or bone(s) many miles from help.
Motorcyclist I feel are often solitary creatures – how many times have you climbed
on your bike headed out on a short ride and 600kms later returned home, often
only choosing the direction of the ride by where you can see the sun shining. With a
Spot or similar device it doesn’t matter if you ride on seal or gravel, if people are
likely to worry about you they can at least see where you are. If you are lucky
enough to own a KTM990 Adventure the Spot tracker fits nicely in the glove box so
another great reason for owning a KTM.
Fortunately except for the ok message I have never needed to use the message ser-
vice, but it is always reassuring to know if it was needed I had the ability to call for
help.
Geoff Davis 7881
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Kopara Kopara Kopara … Well it’s all happening!!!!!!
Labour Weekend and what a great weekend it’s shaping up to be, Street Racing on 2 wheels all legal, wheelies past the “Cop Shop”, adrenalin rushes and hearts pumping, yes it’s all happening at Greymouth so come and share the excitement and if you can’t handle the pace then just “Chill Out” at Kopara or bring along or ride there on an “Off Roader” and enjoy all the forestry roads, if I can get the numbers then I can sort out a full day trail ride over the hills at the top of “Gloriavale”. You can bring your pets as long as they leave the stock alone. Fishing rods put them in once you see the stream and the lake they’ll be out and ready quicker than the “Captains Hayabusa”. Cost … a really cheap weekend for such exciting times, this time you might have to cook your own breakie, such hardship .. so for Saturday and Sunday night, breakie Sunday and Monday, cooked meal Saturday and Sunday .. Total a mere $110 (G.S.T Inclusive lol) Bring your own drinks you find enough room in your panniers for that just don’t pack the non-essentials like spare knickers .. lol If you have a RV or Caravan you can come too!! Only $10 per person per night and you get to use the shower and toilet. There’s only room for 19 Guy’s & Gal’s and 8 spots have already been taken, tents, RV’s & Caravans on top of that. We require full payment by the 6th of October as we need to buy the breakie and pay for the meals in ad-vance. Leaving “Z” Curletts … 10am Saturday 22nd of October Any questions? …. Just call one of us! Bob Tomkins #4562 0272453000 Or Carol Smith #8699 0272446051 A sense of humour and a thirst for fun is essential!!!!!
Heard it through the Grape Vine! If you’re into your wine and you’re looking for an online deal check out www.winesale.co.nz and
then maybe phone Brendan on Freephone 0508 946 372 and tell him you’re a Ulysses Member
and he’ll gladly tell you what sort of deal he can do for you.
They have a great range at a great variety of prices!
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Kopara
Labour Weekend
2016
Total a mere $110
includes Breakfasts and Din-
ners
Non refundable deposit
of $55 on booking
and balance paid by
6th October
22nd to 24th
October 2016
Kopara Stay at Kopara for Greymouth Street Races:
Labour Weekend and what a great weekend it’s shaping up
to be, Street Racing on 2 wheels all legal, wheelies past the
“Cop Shop”, adrenalin rushes and hearts pumping, yes it’s
all happening at Greymouth so come and share the
excitement and if you can’t handle the pace then just
“Chill Out” at Kopara or bring along or ride there on an
“Off Roader” and enjoy all the forestry roads, if I can get
the numbers then I can sort out a full day trail ride over the
hills at the top of “Gloriavale”. You can bring your pets as
long as they leave the stock alone. Fishing rods, put them
in, once you see the stream and the lake they’ll be out and
ready quicker than the “Captains Hayabusa”.
Bring your own
drinks
Hurry, Limited
Spaces Available
Contact
Bob Tomkins #4562
Boutiqueinteriors
@xtra.co.nz
027 245 3000
Or
Carol Smith #8699
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Rescue Helicopter
Hunt
2016 / 2017 Ulysses Canterbury is running the Rescue Helicopter Hunt again.
This year there will be a new route and a new organiser.
The entry form will be in our Newsletter on our web site as well
as various Facebook pages soon.
The same format as before, start and finish anywhere
on the route with questions to answer.
When: from 1st November 2016 Until: 1st March 2017
Enquires to Bob Buchanan #9306, [email protected] or
021660299.
All proceeds to the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust
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Rescue Helicopter Hunt
2016 / 2017 Having received your entry form a list of questions will be emailed to you during the week
prior to the kick off date.
Then having successfully completed the route finding the answers and returning your completed form to the organisers you will receive a well earned ride badge.
How, with whom and on what (or in) you choose to do the ‘Hunt’ is entirely up to you. However you have until the 1st March 2017 to find the answers by which time those
answers must have been sent to the organisers.
$30.00
Entry Fee When: From 1st November 2016
Until: 1st March 2017
Prepaid
entries
only
For information please contact Bob Buchanan at [email protected] or 021669288
2016 Helicopter Hunt Entry Form Please email all entries to: [email protected]
All Proceeds to The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust
Internet Banking details: If using internet banking please put
your name and Helo in the particulars and references
Cheque
Wespac 03 1594 0041946-00 Internet Banking
Payment made by personal cheque made out to: Ulysses Canterbury Helicopter Hunt
NO CASH BY MAIL please.
INDEMNITY: This is not a race. The organisers accept no responsibility for accident, injury, damage or loss whatsoever to participants or
resulting from actions of the participants travelling to, from or during the event. Participants are expected to abide by the laws governing our
roads, to ride or drive to the conditions and within their abilities.
Surname: First Name:
Postal Address: Postcode:
Email: Bike:
Signed: Rego:
Only one entry per form please, but hey, please feel free to photocopy and spread the love.
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“Coming to a home near you!” Maybe in the not too distant future.
Volunteers needed to deliver “Meals on
Wheels”. Your choice regarding frequency
and mode of conveyance. Takes
approximately 1 hour on any given day.
Contact NZ Red Cross
Canterbury.
Ph 339 3759
85 Picton Ave
Riccarton.
Volunteers
Surprisingly there are times, at home, when I don’t even volunteer to vacuum the house, but then suddenly find myself actually doing it. Haven’t really figured out how that happens yet, but have a sneaky suspicion it’s got something to do with equality of the sexes.
Then of course, we get the situation where an organisation wouldn’t actually func-tion without volunteers, which then proves how vitally important they really are.
Ulysses, of course, is one of those organisations, because every single person, with the exception of the paid Administrator and The Ulyssian Editor, is a volunteer and without them there’d be no Ulysses Club.
Obviously some members are not in an easy position to volunteer, some still have to work for a living and many, of course, have other interests outside of motorcy-cling, all of which is fair enough!
We’re reasonably lucky here in Canterbury as we’ve got over 200 members so fill-ing the 8 committee positions and the 4 or 5 non committee positions should be relatively easy, but it ain’t; and we find the same people do the same jobs year in and year out.
Now the reason for this wee rave is merely to remind you all that we’re already more than halfway through this Uly Year and before we know it nomination forms for the 2017/2018 Committee will be constantly appearing on your very own com-puter screen.
Easy to press the delete button I know, but before you do please give this some se-rious thought as our Club and our Branch just absolutely and honestly cannot func-tion without volunteers, so please put your hand up and give it a go, you could be pleasantly surprised!
For now though, I think I’d better get back to the ironing, while my dear wife cleans and polishes the Harley. Yea Right!
Ed.
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With kind permission of the owners, Paul & Muff Newton.
DATE: Friday to Sunday 24th – 26th February 2017, Rally opens Friday 3pm, closes Sun 2pm All participants MUST register, see Marlborough Branch Web Site for Registration Form.
DIRECTIONS: End of Readers Road approx 3 km south of Havelock.
RALLY MARSHALS: Kelvin Watson, Gisela Schulze, Bob Marks. ACCOMODATION: Limited floor space in woolshed, first in best posie, need to bring air bed, sleeping bag.
Motor homes, caravans or tin tops are welcome. TENT SITES: lovely sites available near Kaituna river or closer to woolshed, your choice.
COSTS: $30 per person which includes Saturday night dinner . Tea and Coffee available free all weekend. BYO food for Friday night and breakfasts -.
DRINKS: BYO, no rubbish to be left on site please.
GENERAL: This is a great opportunity for older & newer members to enjoy the way it used to be, back to basics at an affordable cost. Usual Friday & Saturday Nights Entertainment. Fun Gymkana will be held on Saturday afternoon. Raffle Saturday Night.
Limited numbers so PLEASE REGISTER EARLY. Don’t miss out!
REGISTRATION: Closing date for registration is SATURDAY 18th FEBRUARY, No late entries accepted.
NOTE: Numbers are limited, registrations will close earlier if maximum number is reached before 18th Feb.
REGISTRATION FORM (must be completed by all participants)
NAME……………………………………………………Ulysses No;…………………
PILLION:…………………………………… E/MAIL ADDRESS; …………………………………………
PHONE No;………………………….
NUMBER ATTENDING? X $ 30each =. Cheque enclosed
Internet Banking A/c 03-0599-0311074-00 Use “Rally’ as Reference.
Post to Ulysses Marlborough Branch c/o Murray Brooks, 114 Rarangi Beach Rd, RD 3, Blenheim. 7273. Registration closes Saturday 18th February 2017. No late entries accepted.
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The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc.
invites you to the
KAITUNA RIDGES
" BACK to BASICS RALLY" HAVELOCK 2017
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Famous Three and Friends seek out Glenfalloch
Almost as soon as Mike ordered his Africa Twin he was keen to try it out and once it arrived he
said lets do it soon. Allan and Andrea could free up a weekend before the hire season kept them
busy for the summer so fingers crossed that mid September would bless us with good weather I
rang Glenfalloch Station to check they could do lunch for us and put an invite out to others to join
us.
Grant and Julie were keen to come and would help me out if more than 6 people were interested.
In the end nearly 3 times that number turned up, 3 even on road bikes.
Of course once lambing had started I ex-
pected a late snowfall but was not quite ex-
pecting the 25cm’s that settled at Glenfalloch
on Thursday when I rang to see if we are still
ok for lunch. A quick check on Saturday con-
firmed it should be good.
Sunday morning was cool but with brilliant
blue skies so at the meeting point of the Pie
Shop in Sheffield – always good to make it
easy for motorcyclists to find a meeting point
by including food- I gave a detailed talk about
the route we would be taking, the means of
control at corners, and passing on a couple of
tips gained from a recent training day with
Chris Birch.
All this explaining the detailed route went out
the window when after the first corner we came across a farmer shifting ewes and young lambs.
One or two bikes would have been ok but 16 would
have spooked them so a u turn was required – so for
those on the ride I was not already lost at that stage!
We tiki toured through the Lowry Hills and came out
at White Cliffs, crossed the Selwyn River and came
out just South of the Bridge at Glentunnel. A small
side trip past the entrance to the Washpen Falls and
then down the Zig Zag Road to the Rakaia River
bought us to the Reserve by the Rakaia Gorge
The 46 km ride up the side of the Rakaia River is al-
ways one with great views, and this day was stunning.
What I had not fully thought through was that all that
snow melting the fords would have a “little” water in
them. The guys on the adventure bikes generally had
a lot of fun, even Whiskey on his new Versey made a
big splash and what I could see through the flying water seemed to be a big grin on his face! All he
had done was drop about 5 psi out of his road tyres for the ride.
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As I was leading the group I then crossed the bridge and went up to the start of the road to Glen-
falloch Station It was close to 20 degrees by now and
some of the group were slow to arrive. Rather than keep
the group waiting in the sun Julie took over the leaders
duties and started up the Valley. Once the others arrived
it became apparent that the Triumph had failed to start
and required a push. After that it was parked on a hill to
be on the safe side.
So while I was supposed to be leading the ride once I
had stopped for some photos I was almost the last to ar-
rive at Glenfalloch for lunch.
Lunch at Glenfalloch is always a treat. Cold roast beef
and other meats , fresh salmon out of the river, salads,
savouries, cheeses and still there was food coming, plus
tea and coffee and that view looking down the Rakaia
River. To give you an idea where Glenfalloch is if you look at a map the only thing separating us
from Harihari –a 7 minute helicopter ride away- is a
thumping big mountain!
After lunch the ride out was whenever people felt like
leaving. I came up at the back to make sure everyone got
out ok giving me an opportunity for a couple of final
photos.
A special thank you to Grant and Julie for taking over
when I was sorting out the stragglers and for those that
came along. Hopefully everyone enjoyed it as much as I
did.
Geoff Davis 7881
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Ride Buddies
Greetings fellow Ulyssians,
Listed in the table below are names and contact details of riders who are willing to give their time to oth-
ers who perhaps feel they need a bit of a helping hand when it comes to riding motorcycles.
Perhaps you’ve just got your ‘L’ plate and want someone to ride with occasionally or you’re back into bikes
after a long absence or perhaps struggling with confidence after a big ‘off’. Whatever the reason, these
people are there to help you gain the the confidence you need so you can enjoy your riding, to keep you
safe while you do and to bounce ideas off or seek advice.
But they are not instructors! They are not there to teach you how to ride a motorcycle, to corner, to brake,
to counter-steer and all the other tricks of the trade. If this is what you’re after we are blessed in Christ-
church to have a number of qualified motorcycle instructors who you should approach.
So, if you think this could be of benefit pick up the phone or send an email. It’s not going to happen
unless you start the process.
Captain Carefree
Name phone email
Joanne Earle 025 7712 021 025 84202 [email protected]
Bob Tomkins 325 7712 027 245 3000 [email protected]
Carol Smith 382 5099 027 244 6051 [email protected]
Mike Smith 382 5099 027 244 6180
Jim Nolan 348 0741 027 435 2577 [email protected]
Jim Neither 358 5478 [email protected]
Max Peacock 027 435 4697 [email protected]
Damian Muir 359 5323 027 288 3838 [email protected]
Chris Carey 021 497 155 [email protected]
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Calendar of Rides Rallies and Events
This is a guide only, for the latest info on rides please visit the Ulysses Canterbury Web Site
at : http://www.ulysses.org.nz/canterbury/ and click on ‘What’s On’ on the main menu. If
you cannot use a computer or the Web, please contact any committee member who will as-
sist you. Contact details are on Page 2.
Note --- unless stated below, ALL rides will leave from Z Curletts Road, or from the Belfast Tavern
(usually known as The Peg). Sunday rides leave at 10.30am, OR as stated below.'
Note -- RIC = Rider in Charge.... TEC = Tail End Charlie
Date Where to Details
Sunday 9th October
Methven via Barhill Meet at Z Curletts at 10.00 am and leave at 10.30 am
Saturday & Sun-day 15th & 16th October
Triumph on Bike Show. Venue:- The Woolston Club,
Saturday 15th October
Biketoberfest at Rolling Thunder
All starts at 9.00 am at Rolling Thunder in Manchester St. See ad on page 17 of this Newsletter.
Sunday 16th Octo-ber
Pigeon Bay, Lunch at Hilltop.
Meet at Z Curletts at 10.00 am and leave at 10.30 am
Saturday 22nd October to Monday 24th October. Labour Weekend
Greymouth Street Races and Kopara Overnighter.
Rides committee is planning a double overnighter at The Black Powder Headquarters in Kopara, which will incorporate a visit the Street Races. Great value accommodation, so if interested contact :- Carol Smith on 027 244 6051 email [email protected] or Bob Tomkins 027 245 3000 email [email protected]
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Date Where to Details
Sunday 23rd October Riders Choice Meet at Z Curletts at 10.00 am, decide on a destination and leave at 10.30 am.
Sunday 30th October Gore Bay, Lunch at The Station Café, Domett.
Meet at Z Curletts at 10.00 am and leave at 10.30 am.
Saturday 5th November Longest Day Ride. See entry form in this Newsletter for full details
Sunday 6th November Ashley Gorge to Oxford. Meet at The Peg (Belfast Tavern) at 10.00 am and leave at 10.30 am.
Sunday 13th November.
Lake Coleridge with lunch at Terrace Downs
Meet at Z Curletts at 10.00 am and leave at 10.30 am.
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th November.
Magpie Madness Rally, Winchester
No pre paid entries this year, payment at the gate only.
Saturday 19th November
St John Fundraiser Barbecue
Mitre 10 Mega, Papanui. Volunteers needed. Contact Russell on 365 9078 or 027 276 6232, email [email protected]
Sunday 20th November Cave Stream, bring a picnic lunch. Coffee on the way home at either Springfield or Darfield.
Meet at Z Curletts at 10.00 am and leave at 10.30 am.
Thursday 24th November to Sunday 27th November.
The Burt Munro Challenge Southland.
Sunday 27th November A wee ride to Little River Meet at Z Curletts at 10.00 am and leave at 10.30 am.
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