When did you first start riding motorcycles and what did you learn to ride on ?
About age16 on a James 2stroke
What do you ride now ?
Buell 1125R
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly ?
Intending to keep Buell
What has been your favourite motorcycle ride and why ?
To the Burt Munro rally in 2010. 1st long ride on the Buell and with 3 of my cousins that I barely new until then.
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough branch ?
A friend of mine was joining and it sounded like a good organisation to belong to. Joined in 1990
What is your favourite thing about living in Marlborough ?
The weather
Why did you decide to join the committee ?
KEVIN BRIGHT - Vice Coordinator
When I was ten on my uncles AC50.
What do you ride now?
Tiger 800XC
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly?
Seem to always be looking, but I am really enjoying my new Tiger.
What has been your favourite motorcycle ride and why?
It’s bloody hard to pick one but it would have to be the Takaka Hill followed by the gravel roads of Westhaven Inlet and the Cobb Valley – stands out as being “what a weekend that was”.
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough Branch?
2007 joined. Riding with like minded people and the benefits of being a Ulysses member.
What’s your favourite thing about living in Marlborough?
Climate
Why did you decide to join the committee?
Because my arm would have broken in the next 30 seconds if I hadn’t said yes! Motorcycling has given me lots of enjoyment over the years and it just seems to be getting better, and I hope to be able to give something back to motorcycling.
JEFF CHAMPION -Secretary.
When did you first start riding motorcycles and what did you learn to ride on ? .
1960. Still at school. Learnt to ride on my brothers 1949 350 Matchless
What do you ride now ?.
2010 GSX 650F Suzuki.
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly ?.
Not sure.
What has been your favourite motorcycle ride and why ?
Ride down the upper and lower Buller gorges. Nice ride to my old home town.
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough branch ?
Ken Anderson (KJ) was a great friend of mine and he talked Wendy and I into riding again. Joined 02/06 2007.
What is your favourite thing about living in Marlborough ?.
The people and the location. Wanted to retire here and have succeded.
Why did you decide to join the committee ?.
I like to keep up with the way things work and put back a little of what I learn.
WAYNE BROCK - Treasurer
When did you first start riding motorcycles and what did you
learn to ride on ?.
1974-1975 got my licence on a Fat Wheel Suzuki (don't know name). 1976 joined MOT and learn"t to ride there on Yamaha 500 & X650 Honda CB 650, Suzuki GT 750.
What do you ride now ?.
Up until a couple of weeks ago a 2009 Yamaha FJR 1300 Electric Shift. 1978 BMW R100 RS and Honda CB 900FC.
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly ?.
Have owned the 1978 BMW since 1985. The CB 900 I bought new sold it in 1985 and then bought it back 10>15 years ago. It was my first motorcycle.
What has been your favourite motorcycle ride and why ?.
So far I have enjoyed each motorcycle I have owned . Most recently it would be the Yamaha FJR 1300 electric shift. Easy to ride and very forgiving.
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough branch ?.
I started riding with them when I was invited as an under ager in about 1990-1991. On my 40th birthday in 1994 I was gifted my membership by Doug Simpson (deceased). He had pre organised it with National and done all the paperwork.
What is your favourite thing about living in Marlborough ?.
The Weather, the people and the fact it is not a busy city.
Why did you decide to join the committee ?.
(I was bullied). I have been in the club for a while now. Time to do my bit.
JOHN LAING - Committee Member
When did you first start riding motor-cycles and what did you learn to ride on?
1972, Kawasaki 100 Trail bike
What do you ride now?
Best Motorcycle in the World! (BMW)
Best Motorcycle in the World! (BMW)
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly?
Aah, Yeah, no, I'll definitely get a new one when I've worn this one out.
What has been your favourite motorcycle ride and why?
The best ride is always the one I'm looking forward to, and the next one after that - I love it.
The best ride is always the one I'm looking forward to, and the next one after that - I love it.
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough Branch?
Joined in 2001. The companionship of riding with other people is always good.
What’s your favourite thing about living in Marlborough?
Everyone has to live somewhere. The weathers pretty good for motorcycling, - not that bad weather puts me off anyway!
Everyone has to live somewhere. The weathers pretty good for motorcycling, - not that bad weather puts me off anyway!
Why did you decide to join the committee?
It's just what you do when you belong to any organisation, you get involved
EVAN TEALE - Committee Member
When did you first start riding motor cycles and what did you learn to ride on?
Mid 70s Army Indian and Triumph speed twin 1951 sprung hub.
What do you ride now ?
1996 Honda CBR1000f.
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly ?
Will trade up when I win lotto or the Ulysses bike raffle.
What has been your favourite motorcycle ride and why ?
I haven't done much riding for the pleasure of riding until I joined the Ulysses but the most enjoyable one so far was the ride with the Retreades group to nelson through Golden Downs to Tophouse and back down Wairau Valley . Why-good company good roads and great scenery.
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough Branch ?
Joined 3 &1/2 years ago (Jan 2011) because I heard they were a great bunch of boys and girls to be with, which has proven to be true.
What is your favourite thing about living in Marlborough ?
Outdoor pursuits.
Why did you decide to join the committee ?
Encouragement and to support others.
KELVIN WATSON - Committee Member
When did you first start riding motorcycles and what
did you learn to ride on ?
Nearly 50 years ago. I rode a 55cc Yamaha Step Thru in those early years.
What do you ride now ?.
Can Am Spyder RSS SE5
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly ?.
Hopefully I can keep riding the Spyder into my 80"s.
What is your favourite motorcycle ride and why ?.
Through the Buller Gorge and down the West Coast of the South Island. Great roads, best scenery and seems like somewhere else in the world.
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough branch ?.
The love of motorcycle riding and the friendships I have made since being a member from 1996. 16+ years.
What is your favourite thing about living in Marlborough ?.
The climate, sunshine and great weather we have here in Marlborough.
Why did you decide to join the committee ?.
To help keep the club up and running, after a break for a number years.
MAURICE BAIN - Committee Member
When did you first start riding motorcycles and what did you
learn to ride on ?.
1973 50cc Step Thru Suzuki, 250cc two stroke Suzuki Sports.
What do you ride now ?.
2013 GSX 650F Suzuki.
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly ?.
Its a new bike.
What has been your favourite motorcycle ride and why ?.
S/V 1000 Suzuki.
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough branch ?.
To meet people.
What is your favourite thing about living in Marlborough ?.
Just a good place to be.
Why did you join the committee ?.
Just to help the club this year.
It's just what you do when you belong to any organisation, you get involved
EVAN TEALE - Committee Member
When did you first start riding motor cycles and what did you learn to ride on? Mid 70s Army Indian and Triumph speed twin 1951 sprung hub.
What do you ride now ?
1996 Honda CBR1000f.
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly ?
Will trade up when I win lotto or the Ulysses bike raffle.
What has been your favourite motorcycle ride and why ?
I haven't done much riding for the pleasure of riding until I joined the Ulysses but the most enjoyable one so far was the ride with the Retreades group to nelson through Golden Downs to Tophouse and back down Wairau Valley . Why-good company good roads and great scenery.
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough Branch ?
Joined 3 &1/2 years ago (Jan 2011) because I heard they were a great bunch of boys and girls to be with, which has proven to be true.
What is your favourite thing about living in Marlborough ?
Outdoor pursuits.
Why did you decide to join the committee ?
Encouragement and to support others.
KELVIN WATSON - Committee Member
When did you first start riding motorcycles and what
did you learn to ride on ?
Nearly 50 years ago. I rode a 55cc Yamaha Step Thru in those early years.
What do you ride now ?.
Can Am Spyder RSS SE5
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly ?.
Hopefully I can keep riding the Spyder into my 80"s.
What is your favourite motorcycle ride and why ?.
Through the Buller Gorge and down the West Coast of the South Island. Great roads, best scenery and seems like somewhere else in the world.
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough branch ?.
The love of motorcycle riding and the friendships I have made since being a member from 1996. 16+ years.
What is your favourite thing about living in Marlborough ?.
The climate, sunshine and great weather we have here in Marlborough.
Why did you decide to join the committee ?.
To help keep the club up and running, after a break for a number years.
MAURICE BAIN - Committee MemberWhen did you first start riding motorcycles and what did you
learn to ride on ?.
1973 50cc Step Thru Suzuki, 250cc two stroke Suzuki Sports.
What do you ride now ?.
2013 GSX 650F Suzuki.
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly ?.
Its a new bike.
What has been your favourite motorcycle ride and why ?.
S/V 1000 Suzuki.
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough branch ?.
To meet people.
What is your favourite thing about living in Marlborough ?.
Just a good place to be.
Why did you join the committee ?.
Just to help the club this year.
Jane
Laing – Committee
When did you first start riding motorcycles and what
did you learn to ride on?
Started riding on my own Honda 100 almost 40 years ago
What do you ride now?
BMW F 650GS
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are
you looking towards trading up regularly?
Dunno
What has been your favourite motorcycle ride and
why?
All rides are good rides
What is your favourite thing about living in
Marlborough?
WE get some of our BEST riding weather in Autumn and Winter
Why did you decide to join the committee?
Because I am Newsletter Editor, -
decided I should really be on the Committee to be in touch with Branch
happenings.
Rob Pears - Committee
When did you first start riding motorcycles & what did you learn to ride on ? 1974 Suzuki RV90
What do you ride now ?
Fireblade & GS1000G
Will you keep this motorcycle for a long time or are you looking towards trading up regularly ?
Tend to hang on to bikes for awhile, I owned my FJ1100 for 16 years
What has been your favourite motorcycle ride and why ?
Suzuki GSX1100EX just a great all round bike
What made you decide to join the Ulysses and when did you join the Marlborough branch ?
It is a nice group of people who have the same bike interests that I have.
What is your favourite thing about living in Marlborough ?
Great roads great wine great weather
Why did you decide to join the committee ?.
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