Any Hamilton Ulysses members?

[Blackadda]

I'm gunna be an old fart soon, ........... well I'm going to be closer to the top of the hill anyways. :crybaby:

I'm intersted in becoming a member, so was wondering what's the go? I know you have to be 40+, so I'm nearly there. What else?

I'm based in Cambridge, so thought Ham's would be the closest!

[Blackbird]

It's interesting how the different Ulysses branches vary. The Tokoroa members are nearly all cruisers and used to stop at nearly every pub en route - I was a member for a while but not my scene at all. I showed the Tauranga club round our factory a couple of years ago and what a fantastic bunch, a whole mix of bikes and great fun. No idea about the other branches but it's good to get to know them before joining. Depends what sort of social scene you're into.

[Blackadda]

cheers Blackbird.

That's why I was hoping to find some members here to get to know or get feedback from.

Not interested in a pub crawl, just some like minded riders.

[WildBoarMouse]

Bruce is a damn good guy...

http://www.ulysses.org.nz/hamilton.html



I'm gunna be an old fart soon, ........... well I'm going to be closer to the top of the hill anyways. :crybaby:

I'm intersted in becoming a member, so was wondering what's the go? I know you have to be 40+, so I'm nearly there. What else?

I'm based in Cambridge, so thought Ham's would be the closest!

[Robbo]

I'm gunna be an old fart soon, ........... well I'm going to be closer to the top of the hill anyways. :crybaby:

I'm intersted in becoming a member, so was wondering what's the go? I know you have to be 40+, so I'm nearly there. What else?

I'm based in Cambridge, so thought Ham's would be the closest!

Yep, check it out as there are some great people in the Hamilton Branch. There are also quite a few members that are Cambridge based and there are weekly rides and events where i am sure you will meet friends that meet your social and riding needs.

[surfer]

Do you have any views on the Auckland branch that you could share?

[Warr]

I have been on one of the Ham Ulysses rides last year. Wasnt a complete nana ride either!! Seemed like a good bunch. Roadrash's father-in-law is in the club.

[Waylander]

cheers Blackbird.

That's why I was hoping to find some members here to get to know or get feedback from.

Not interested in a pub crawl, just some like minded riders.
You mean like KB?

[Scorpygirl]

Do you have any views on the Auckland branch that you could share?

Hi there Surfer

I have just just last night been nominated onto the Auckland Branch committee and Rhino, my hubby, had been editor of their newsletter for 8 years. We are the largest of the branches in the country. We have a very active runs committee that organises runs each weekend to places all over the upper North Island. We don't do the pub scenes and the rides try to cater for all types of bikes and riders. For example we have a littlies and oldies ride for those who are new to riding or returning to riding. There are a few Auckland members on KB who can add heaps more.

[Blackadda]

You mean like KB?

To true Waylander.

but there's nothing like spreading yourself around to better your options!

I must have been a whore in a previous life?:yes:

[MotoGirl]

If Hamilton's Ulysses are anything like Tauranga's, they'll be a good bunch! Although I'm far away from being a member (like 14 yrs!) they've always been accommodating and let us ride with them since I was 17.

I guess it helps to be the president's daughter :yes:

[McJim]

I can't believe I'm only 4 years away from being able to join Ulysses! Eeeek!

But I'm still just a young man?!?

I need to do something bout the grey hairs....

[NighthawkNZ]

i'm only 18 months away... which means I becoming and old fart... gulp But on the up side the better half said she would pay for the subscription fee for Ulysses on me BDay... :yes:

[Will]

Something to brighten your day...

In Ulysses, until you are 50, you are a junior member:rockon:

[Dadpole]

Something to brighten your day...

In Ulysses, until you are 50, you are a junior member:rockon:

FECK !!!

Something to darken my day...
I am old enough to be a full member :slap:

[Blackadda]

Something to brighten your day...

In Ulysses, until you are 50, you are a junior member:rockon:

Yeah I know, Just read the rules on the Ulysses website. Juniors get to help the older codgers off their mobility scooters and onto their real scooters.

Don't mind so long as the rules apply in another 10 years :Punk:

[NighthawkNZ]

Don't mind so long as the rules apply in another 10 years :Punk:

yup... me too... I struggle now sometimes... :lol:

[surfer]

Hi there Surfer

I have just just last night been nominated onto the Auckland Branch committee and Rhino, my hubby, had been editor of their newsletter for 8 years. We are the largest of the branches in the country. We have a very active runs committee that organises runs each weekend to places all over the upper North Island. We don't do the pub scenes and the rides try to cater for all types of bikes and riders. For example we have a littlies and oldies ride for those who are new to riding or returning to riding. There are a few Auckland members on KB who can add heaps more.

Cheers for that.

[slimjim]

hey go onto ulysses.nz.co and you'll find the info all about we, and something else you should know that there are different branchs to attend if you so wish, however its not hard to join, go off to a couple of monthly meetings and pitch in with some of the rides, and full in membership form, get the branch cord and another member and will club fees you'll be a member, and been 40, aren't a junior, as by the time your 50 you get a ten year badge if you keep your membership alive, me been there since and have only a couple to go and i've never been called a junior :yes: :scooter:

[smoky]

i'm only 18 months away... which means I becoming and old fart

I'm old enough to join - and I'm still young, it's all in the mind.
Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

[Podo]

Great choice of Club, I am a member of the Tauranga Branch. The Hamilton Branch is very active. There is plenty on offer in Ulysses including, social activities, day runs, overnighters, rider training, Rallies, charity runs, monthly meetings, so there is something going on most weekends, and if you are of a political bent there is plenty of opportunity to be involved at committee and organisational level also. Like many over 40's I returned to motorcycling after a long absence raising a family and retiring debt. Joining Ulysses was an ideal way for me to reintegrate into motorcycling. Go for it!

[Dooly]

Are there many sportsbike type riders in Ulyssess, or is it cruiser, tourer type orientated etc.
I guess every area is different, but whenever I think of Ulyssess I think of oldies on cruisers.......
But then I realise, I'm an oldie in some eyes too........damn!

[Podo]

Are there many sportsbike type riders in Ulyssess, or is it cruiser, tourer type orientated etc.
I guess every area is different, but whenever I think of Ulyssess I think of oldies on cruisers.......
But then I realise, I'm an oldie in some eyes too........damn!


All sorts of bikes including plenty of sport bikes e.g. Busas, lots of Bandits, the Honda CB1300s are emerging also.

[WildBoarMouse]

Are there many sportsbike type riders in Ulyssess, or is it cruiser, tourer type orientated etc.
I guess every area is different, but whenever I think of Ulyssess I think of oldies on cruisers.......
But then I realise, I'm an oldie in some eyes too........damn!

Bruce, he must be in his late 60's or early 70's, rides a CBR900 :p