Inaugural Northern Odyssey

**STJim** · 30th July 2014, 15:34

This ride is modelled on the Southern Rider Escapade which is run on an annual basis in the South Island.
This ride is being organised under the banner of Ulysses Waikato Branch. On completion of your entry form you will be given a route in the North Island of a little over 1,000 kms. you will have from 26 December 2014 to 27 April 2015 to complete the ride. The route sheet will also include some 30 to 40 questions that will require you to stop every once in a while to get off your bike and locate the obvious answer to a question. When you return you answer sheet to the organisers and if you have enough questions correct for the organiser to be able to conclude that you have completed the route a badge will be sent.
This ride is open to all motorcyclists.
The entry form is attached

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**Jantar** · 30th July 2014, 16:06

Entry sent.

**Gremlin** · 30th July 2014, 17:25

Could you give a sample of some sort of question?

I've learnt that I've travelled enough of the country, but having compressed it (or done it at night) I'm buggered if I know much more than Mangaweka has a plane (actually, there are some really nice roads out the back of Mangaweka)

So uh, depending on the questions, fuggit, I'll just ride the route for my own satisfaction

**STJim** · 30th July 2014, 17:43

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Could you give a sample of some sort of question?

I've learnt that I've travelled enough of the country, but having compressed it (or done it at night) I'm buggered if I know much more than Mangaweka has a plane (actually, there are some really nice roads out the back of Mangaweka)

So uh, depending on the questions, fuggit, I'll just ride the route for my own satisfaction

You will be told where to look for an answer to a question It will be easy to find and obvious. One of the questions for example will refer to information on a very obvious sign at the historic Rangiriri Cemetery. This is a "smell the roses" trip. It will require you to stop and get off the bike every 50 or so kms. None of the questions will be obscure, difficult or cryptic.

**Gremlin** · 30th July 2014, 20:58

Originally Posted by STJim

You will be told where to look for an answer to a question It will be easy to find and obvious. One of the questions for example will refer to information on a very obvious sign at the historic Rangiriri Cemetery. This is a "smell the roses" trip. It will require you to stop and get off the bike every 50 or so kms. None of the questions will be obscure, difficult or cryptic.

There's a cemetery at Rangiriri? Oh crap.

Mmm, doesn't sound too bad, think I may register!

**STJim** · 31st July 2014, 14:25

Originally Posted by Gremlin

There's a cemetery at Rangiriri? Oh crap.

Mmm, doesn't sound too bad, think I may register!

Yes its almost directly across the little side street from the pub.
We look forward to having you on board.

**1billyboy** · 1st August 2014, 20:58

Entry sent.

**tuska** · 24th September 2014, 08:26

assume entries closing 13 December 2013 is typo on entry form? if not i'm way tooo late to enter

**STJim** · 26th September 2014, 12:57

Originally Posted by tuska

assume entries closing 13 December 2013 is typo on entry form? if not i'm way tooo late to enter

Yes the closing date on the entry form is a typo.

It should be 2014. We would love to receive your entry.

**STJim** · 19th January 2015, 08:13

Late entries are still being accepted for this event.

**eldog** · 18th April 2015, 10:15

Originally Posted by Gremlin

There's a cemetery at Rangiriri?

Theres at least 2 of them, LOL, helps if you read the question fully

Completed the Northern Odyssey a few weeks back - awesome.

90% of roads I have never been on...... almost 100% of roads I have never been on a mbike.

Great for NOOB or anyone learning about reading questions, navigation, trip planning, speed & ability, fuel range, what to take(luckily took oil for bike), hydration, history - mostly about what I can do, what I have to learn about, what I don't know

Have wondered how many people did this.