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 roadworthy motorcycle. The rider in charge ric will be organizing the day. Additional to these fixtures, trade displays, bike test rides, organised rides, and social. Ulysses club founding member bill vann reflects on 35 years with the club. We keep in regular contact through our active website. Click here to log in or visit our membership page for more information about joining. One of the first actions is to set up this place on the website for members to quickly find information related to rider safety training programmes and related information.
Peter the bear thoeming sketched the old man logo that is still used by the club in its original handsketched form. Black rebel motorcycle club is heading out on tour with alice in chains in mayjune 2019 across europe. Visitors are most welcome to come and join us for an informal fun and fellowship meeting with clubpriced refreshments on tap. For example, if you wished to search within this motorcycle club links page for. To provide ways in which older riders can get together for companionship and mutual support. Steel horses rides rise in small clubs motorbike writer. The club rides most sundays of the year and all ulysses club members and their family and friends are welcome to join in on our rides and social activities. Additional to these fixtures, trade displays, bike test rides, organised rides, and. If you are motorcycle club in the uk and would like to be included on this. Social meeting on the 3rd thursday of the month 8pm at the. The geraldton ulysses is a motley group of motor cycle enthusiasts who get together for rides and social gatherings. The ulysses club for older motorcyclists, one of the largest organizations of its kind.
Ulysses rally closer to home in 2015 motorbike writer. We do welcome all types of bikes, in fact trike riders from a state that allows a trike to be ridden on a car license, are also welcome to apply for membership. Gisborne branch of the ulysses motorcycle club inc. How to join the ulysses club any lady or gentleman who is over the age of 40, and who holds a current motorcycle licence, or is a regular partner of such a person is eligible to join. Links to businesses in the region who support mrub. Visitors are most welcome to come and join us for an informal fun and fellowship meeting with club priced refreshments on tap. The waikato branch of the ulysses motorcycle club has been involved in this annual event in support of child cancer foundation for the past 28 years, and this years event will take place on sunday 3rd march. Antique motorcycle club of america, 1954, new england, united states. Until such time as you reach the grand old age of 50 you will be a junior member but you will still have full membership rights and privileges. A social club for motorcyclists over the age of 40. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. I have been a member since 1995 and loved this club.
Ulysses club great britain a motorcycle social club for. Welcome to the waikato branch of the ulysses club of new zealand the club meets at the waikato commerce club, 197 collingwood street, hamilton on the first monday of each month except january. For example, there is a perception that motorcyclists are more involved in crashes than other road users. In light of recent events and government restrictions we feel it is necessary to cancel all club and branch activities with. However, some have claimed since that it is a ludicrous situation where people riding a perfectly legal bike in a perfectly legal social ride should. The ulyssesclub in great britain website is available here. Register your bike club or take part on our facebook style. Ulysses club germany hosted a successful international meeting in eppelborn, saarland with ulysses clubs attending from norway, france, switzerland, germany and australia. All members please note that all club activities will be suspended immediately and until further notice as we work through the current covid19 restrictions. The waikato branch of the ulysses club of nz is proud to have honda hamilton as their major sponsor and thankful for their help with and involvement in the club s activities. We are a social club for motorcyclists over the age of 40. I fear that god ole number 1 would be turning in his grave.
What better time to read about one of the ulysses club s founding fathers. Motorcycle clubs uk england, ireland, scotland, wales. However please post your pictures on a host website such as photobucket and link them to the board do not post directly to the board as we do not have enough server space to host pictures ourselves. Ulysses club fleurieu branch, willunga, south australia. Consisting mostly of more mature riders although you wouldnt know it from the way they act some times with the average age some where on the down hill side of 45. Steel horses cruising motorcycles social club is typical of a small. Ulysses by james joyce, limited editions club abebooks. The ulysses club gladstone branch qld, australia was formed in may 1993 when an advert was placed in the local newspaper asking anyone who was interested in forming a local branch to a bbq at ned heritages home. The club is for people 40 years or older with an interest in motorcycling and socialising. Until such time as you reach the grand old age of 50 you will be a junior member but. The ulysses club originated in australia in 1983 as a social club for motorcyclists over the age of 40. Links to the communities in the region of macedon ranges. The club has nominated a national committee member to act as the clubs training coordinator. Ulysses club submission victorian parliamentary inquiry into motorcycle safety page 3 of 11 as a result of a lack of real information many decisions regarding motorcycling are made on the basis of it seems like a good idea.
Ulysses club submission victorian parliamentary inquiry. Wairarapa ulysses is a branch of the ulysses club of new zealand, inc. Monthly meetings are held at the european catering reception pty ltd, 2 chief st, hindmarsh 5007. Ulyssessh ulysses swan hill is a motorcycle racing teamclub based in swan hill, victoria, australia. Mar 25, 2020 ulysses club adelaide branch home page. This is when all the bikes and riders paraded to mornington park for the civic presentation on the day of the 2019 agm. Ulysses club official website ulysses club in new zealand ulysses club great britain. We are the largest organisation of this kind in australia. The 2017 ulysses club annual general meeting will be hosted at panthers port macquarie, adventure riders in search of the nodding bull. One of the ulysses clubs founding fathers, bill vann, talks about. The ulysses club gladstone branch qld, australia was formed in may 1993 when an advert was placed in the local newspaper asking anyone who was interested in. Runs and events calendar waikato branch of the ulysses club. Buell ulysses for sale used motorcycles on oodle classifieds. Membership of the club is open to any person who holds a current motorcycle licence.
Ulysses clubs of australia bikelinks motorcycle directory. New members will have full access to the forum and will receive a welcome pack and an online newsletter. The name ulysses club was the idea of rob hall, while the clubs motto of grow old disgracefully was devised by his thengirlfriend pat lynch. We club offer opportunities for over 40 year olds to get out there and show the world that we still have what it takes. The original suggestion for a motorcycle club for over 50s was put forward in a letter by stephen dearnley published in. It is anticipated up to motors bike will take part in the event from cambridge to hamilton.
Ulysses gisborne motorcycle club, gisborne, new zealand. I have received permission to share this article written by rob douglas and published in wingham chronicle on 24 december 2019. Buell xb12x ulysses the ultimate adventure motorcycle inc. Club newsletter editor kim is also a ulysses member, but says they. We organise regular singleday rideouts and meetings for a cuppa, fryup or lunch throughout the year. Mar 20, 2009 ulysses annual meeting, in penrith nsw australia. The ulysses club is a club for motorcyclists over age 40 in australia. Join together with like minded riders for some great times of camaraderie and fun. What better time to read about one of the ulysses clubs founding fathers. Being a woman who rode since the age of 16 in a country town and gave it up while her babies grew up. Waikato branch of the ulysses club of new zealand inc. All registered members are expected to behave in such a way as to not bring discredit upon or cause embarrassment to yarra ranges branch specifically or to the ulysses club generally. Ulysses motorcycle club member wannabe wanker youtube.
Welcome to ulysses auckland over 40 with a passion for motorcycling. Ireland 2016 july tour of western ireland to galway and sligo. This is an excellent allaround versatile motorcycle. Motorcyclists sa is a national south african bike club directory as well as a social network for all sa bikers. This is a list of motorcyclerelated clubs with articles on wikipedia. Branch members rode to berlins on bikes now available for hire on the coast from wheels2ride a new enterprise set up by a buller ulysses club member. Ulysses club toy run supporting child cancer cambridge.
The ulysses club is for older motorcyclists, with over 3,500 members in nz and has clubs in more than 12 countries throughout the world. Every wednesday summer whine ride, meet at angkor wat bakery at the park mega centre, karamu road, hastings at 10. Aug 15, 20 ulysses motorcycle club member wannabe wanker. Welcome to ulysses club gb the international social club for mature bikers. Being a woman who rode since the age of 16 in a country town and gave. The harley owners group national rally and the national ulysses rally will be held in more central venues in 2015, rather than the more remote venues of cairns and alice springs this year. The ulysses melbourne branch was formed in 1983 to provide for the social enjoyment of older motorcyclists who enjoy riding, whether it be touring or just a sunday ride. Ulysses yarra ranges branch a social club for motorbike riders and enthusiasts over 40 years of age meet us for breakfast or just a coffee, at the brunch cafe eastwood plaza 102 canterbury rd kilsyth south every saturday morning. Ulysses club, 1983, australia, new zealand, south africa. Motorcycle club founded in 1992 to preserve the honda cbx six cylinder motorcycle. The original ulysses club was started in australia by stephen dearnley, a selfconfessed motorcycle fanatic who came to australia from britain in 1947 after going through the horrors of world war two.
There are now ulysses clubs across europe and in many other parts of the world. We have ulysses club gb members based around the country. The club has nominated a national committee member to act as the club s training coordinator. His aim was to create a movement that encouraged older people to get out and enjoy life in their later years. Despite the remote locations, both groups were happy with attendances, but expect stronger attendances next year when the hog rally is held. Ulyssessh ulysses swan hill home page motorcycle racing. Assembly of motorbikes at the ulysses club rally in mornington, vic. The forum is only available to ulysses club members. If you ride an adventure bike and are on the hunt for some dirt roads, then the port macquarie hinterland promises to have. The name ulysses club was the idea of rob hall, while the club s motto of grow old disgracefully was devised by his thengirlfriend pat lynch.
When limited editions club founder and publisher george macy decided to commission henri matisse to illustrate his edition of james joyces ulysses, he was boldly moving into difficult territory. Another ulysses club great britain newsletter to read. Ulysses taranaki is a growing club of over 40 year olds who like to socialise and have an interest in motorbiking. Ulysses club buller branch growing old disgracefully on. I purchased this motorcycle new off the harley davidson showroom floor for 12,995 in 2008 and have only put 5,832 miles on it.
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