Clubs in Wellington

**Pommie Boy** · 25th March 2007, 17:50

Hi all

I've just bought a Honda VTR1000 after quite a few years off bikes (and in those horrible four wheel alternatives!). Can anyone out there suggest a good club to join in Wellington to meet people for weekend rides? I'm not a speed freak (yet) and haven't been in Wellington that long so I'm keen to meet some new people.

Any tips appreciated.

Thanks

**Wasp** · 25th March 2007, 17:52

Originally Posted by Pommie Boy

Can anyone out there suggest a good club to join in Wellington to meet people for weekend rides?

this one

welcome to kb, see you about soon

**Trudes** · 25th March 2007, 17:58

As Wasp said, you've found the right place!!

Welcome!

**Grub** · 25th March 2007, 18:04

It's hard for me to recommend anything *other* than KB but we would be remiss in not telling you about the Ulysses Motorcycle Club.

If you are over 50 and are determined to age disgracefully they may consider you for membership.

I think it was them that we saw out in Wellington today about 50 bikes strong. They all waved too! Well maybe they waved at Nasty on her cruiser and not me on my sprotsbike - but I'd only think that if I was paranoid and defensive and had low self esteem and hated myself and felt inadequate ... alright?

**Hawkeye** · 25th March 2007, 19:16

Originally Posted by Grub

Well maybe they waved at Nasty on her cruiser and not me on my sprotsbike - but I'd only think that if I was paranoid and defensive and had low self esteem and hated myself and felt inadequate ... alright?

That's because you ARE paraniod, defensive, hate yourself and have a low self asteem - oh! forgot inadequate...

**merv** · 25th March 2007, 19:26

You've only got to be over 40 to join Ulysses. Check the Wellington Branch out here http://www.ulysses.org.nz/wellington/index.html and the National site here http://www.ulysses.org.nz/

As others have said though KB is the place to organise rides and meet up like you want to do without all the extra rules and stuff that the formal clubs bring.

**Trudes** · 25th March 2007, 19:29

You're most welcome to come along on this ride http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=46601
I understand you're not new to riding, but it can also be for new to KB people, and an awesome opportunity to meet some of the locals!

**KoroJ** · 26th March 2007, 10:50

Yeah, Ulysses ride 2 (sometimes 3 rides per month) usually on the 2nd & 4th Sundays, but there is also rides organised by TSS, E-riders (out of Motorad), Classic Bikes, & Hogs...not that I've ever ridden with any of those groups.

Wgtn Ulysses is very good for 'born-agains' as they ride as a group and keep the speed down.

**Hitcher** · 26th March 2007, 22:39

Who'd want to join a motorcycle club? They have rules and shit. Here we just have shit.

**quallman1234** · 27th March 2007, 19:09

I wouldnt go there personally, just come along for some kb rides in welly

**coreys** · 11th May 2007, 16:56

The Victoria MC club is good club for all riders. ALternatively ride ya bike up and down the Rimutaka's and stop at the top regularly on fineday. ther will be heaps of bikers there to talk to.
Or a quick Pie and a pint at the Pukinui in Martinborough is always a good look