Director's Weekly Email 19 Feb 2020
19th February 2020
By Murray
Hi All
Welcome to this week's update, sorry I’m a bit late this week
National Rally
The National Rally being held in Ohakune, (13-15 March) is fast approaching and we have a couple of significant rides planned for the week before, which are detailed below.
I have had a couple of questions from members about arrangements the Rally, which Margot has now received answers to, via facebook.
- As a HOG member you are able to bring your Non-member partner to the Friday night event as long as they are registered and have a wristband.
- There will not be any overnight secured parking facility at the Rally
As always the following is a quick summary of what is coming up look for more details in member jungle.
Coming Events
29th Feb - HOG Gold Course
This the first course of the year so get registered for a great day of improving your riding skills for confidence and pleasure. The cost us only $50 for a full days training.
This will be the last course the club is organising till May and there are still a few spots left on it so get in quick, if you want to know more call John Baker on 021349649.
1st Mar - Sunday Ride - to the Super Chevy event
Meeting Place - The Bellveue Gardens Hotel
Meet from 10:00am
Briefing at 10:15am
Depart 10:30am
Road Captain - Eddie
4th Mar - Chapter Night
Chapter Night at the Bellevue Garden Hotel, 140 Woburn Rd, Lower Hutt.
As usual socialising from 5:30pm with the meeting itself kicking off at 7:00pm.
Thinking Further Out
If you're thinking about your social calendar for the next few months there are a few not to be missed events that you should be lining up for now.
7 -13 March - Director’s Ride to National Rally
JOIN MARGOT AND I FOR A FUN WEEK-LONG NORTH ISLAND "TOUR OF THE CAPES" LEADING TO THE 2020 NATIONAL HARLEY RALLY.
Leaving from the Bach Cafe, Island Bay Esplanade in Wellington at 9:00am Saturday 7th March. We will tour to Cape Taranaki, Cape Reinga, around East Cape and on to the National Rally, arriving Friday 13th March. See details below.
Ride Plan
|
DATE |
START |
END |
KM's |
|
Sat, 07 Mar |
Wellington |
New Plymouth |
405 |
|
Sun, 08 Mar |
New Plymouth |
Warkworth |
430 |
|
Mon, 09 Mar |
Warkworth |
Mangonui |
340 |
|
Tue, 10 Mar |
Mangonui |
Whangarei |
400 |
|
Wed, 11 Mar |
Whangarei |
Whakatane |
465 |
|
Thu, 12 Mar |
Whakatane |
Gisborne |
380 |
|
Fri, 13 Mar |
Gisborne |
Ohakune |
460 |
ACCOMODATION
Margot and I have booked to stay in the following places, please make you own arrangements for accomodation. There is a surf lifesaving event on in Gisborne so accomodation is very tight, I have six rooms on hold, contact me if you would like one, first in first served.
|
DATE |
LOCATION |
ACCOMODATION |
PHONE |
|
Sat, 07 Mar |
New Plymouth |
Autolodge New Plymouth |
0800 800896 |
|
Sun, 08 Mar |
Warkworth |
Bridgehouse Lodge |
09 425 8351 |
|
Mon, 09 Mar |
Mangonui |
Acacia Lodge Motel |
09-406 0417 |
|
Tue, 10 Mar |
Whangarei |
Burgundy Rose Motel |
09-437 3500 |
|
Wed, 11 Mar |
Whakatane |
White Island Rendezvous Motel |
07-308 9500 |
|
Thu, 12 Mar |
Gisborne |
Bellavista Motel |
06-868 7931 |
|
Fri, 13 Mar |
Ohakune |
own arrangements |
|
To get updates and details, please register your interest via the App or the Member Jungle website
10-13 March - Mid week Ride to National Rally
John Baker is going to lead the ultimate mid-week ride, leaving Wellington on Tuesday 10 March, this tour group will join up with Murray's Director's Ride in Whakatane through to the HOG Thunder Mountain Rally in Ohakune late Friday afternoon.
- Join Murray to ride around the legendary East Cape to Gisborne, famous amongst motorcycyclists for it's scenery, twists, undulations and hospitality.
- Join JB to ride direct to Gisborne through the beautiful Waioeka Gorge.
We'll all meet up again in Gisborne, then on Friday all ride together to Ohakune.
So the route will be:
Tuesday: Turangi 296km 3hrs 30 there are options Settlers Motel looks good Ph.07 3867745
Wednesday: Whakatane 211km 2hrs 35 staying at White Island Rendezvous Motel Ph. 07 3089500.
Thursday: Gisborne 185km 2hrs 30 direct, or 380km 5hrs 30 round East Cape, staying at the Bella Vista Motel Ph. 068687931. Get in quick to book here as Gisborne is very busy with the NZ Surf Livesaving Champs
Friday: Ohakune 460km 5hrs 40
Meet BP Mana Tuesday 9.30am with a briefing 9.50am
DEPART 10.00am
RC John B
TEC TBA
13 March - AD’s ride to National Rally
Chapter rIde to the H.O.G. National Rally at Ohakune, leaving from BP Mana. We'll be stopping on the way for lunch, expecting to arrive in Ohakune mid-afternoon.
If you're coming from the Hutt, a group will be departing the Bellevue at 10:00 to join us at BP Mana.
Meet at BP Mana from 10:00am
Briefing at 10:20am
DEPART 10:30AM
Road Captain - Assistant Director Shane Kilkelly
13-15 March - 2020 National Rally
March will see the return of the HOG National Rally, "Thunder Mountain" at Ohakune. Recently NZ HOG announced that Kiwi icons The Jordan Luck Band will be headlining the Saturday night concert on the 14th of March.
TICKET SALES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THIS EVENT go to their website https://www.thundermountainnz.com/
Rally details:
- Date – 13-15 March 2020
- Venue – Ohakune. Based at the Powderhorn Chateau at Ohakune Junction
- Registration desk – on site on Friday afternoon (13th March) and Saturday morning (14th March)
- Website - http://www.thundermountainnz.com/
15 March - Ride Home
For those who want to join us there will be a club ride home from the Rally leaving at 10:30am, following the community breakfast, which is the last event of the rally. See Member Jungle for details.
Safe riding
Cheers
Murray Young
Director
Wellington Harley Owners Group
