Featured Touring Trmcc Agm 2024

With this years’ AGM in Nelson, I organised to stay and travel down to the inter-island ferry with our Waikato chapter.
The weather was outstanding for the entire trip, with cloudless skies and chilly mornings





Heading off from Auckland after a coffee stop


First stop at Ngaruawahia for the night

Ride to Morrinsville to meet Waikato and Auckland crew

Turangi fuel stop

Wellington ferry terminal




RIDE COURSE
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Bunks in the ferry cabin

 

Overnight ferry left late, resulting in little sleep in the cabin I had booked. We would normally board at 11pm and sail at 1am, rather than boarding at 2am and leaving while finding my cabin
It was blowing 65knots+ resulting in my gloves being blown off my bike and lost
Luckily I had 2 pairs packed for weather
The short ride across to Blenheim for a coffee and dethaw, then off to Nelson to check in
The ride is varied, with mountains and coastline, so great start to a day
Arriving earlier to checkin found I had an executive suite, which was very pleasant, and a change to the normal frugal planned spending



The only rain on the trip, crossing the straight










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The hotel started filling up with other TRMCC Chapter members from across the country, ready for the evening BBQ and AGM the next day.

 

125 registered riders and guests, filled into the hotel, many having late nights partying before getting up for the buffet breakfast
This was followed by the statutory annual meeting required by all incorporated societies. This is to cover funds raised, members remits and election of officers.

Buffet breakfast-full English, pastries, coffee, juice

Rutherford Hotel - Maitai 2 Conference Room

Matal 1 Conference Room / Riwaka Foyer



Rutherford Hotel Foyer showing displays

 

Following the meeting, we all gathered for the scheduled ride around Nelson and the Tasman district The day was perfect and involved stopping at a sponsors sites for barista coffee and bacon and egg butties







RIDE COURSE
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Event sponsor local Triumph dealer Filco Farm & Sport

Show and shine for customers while we have brunch

 

The ride included a stop at the Presidents beautiful property for refreshments, inter-island tug-of-war and a crank toss event.
These were all enjoyable, before departing for more legs and rest stops.

Second leg through Motueka Valley to Upper Moutere


The Best Triumph bike shed for refreshments


Tug of war was won by the South Island

Crank toss added to the entertainment





Facebook video leaving
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Third leg River Haven in Ngatimoti was a fantastic stop




Fourth leg to Wakefield Hotel before heading home


RIDE COURSE
https://youtube.com/shorts/HNK3mzDk8EM?si=E7Nq7u43jD9vAn2b

 

Once back at the Rutherford Hotel, we parked up, enjoyed the well stocked fridge (after I removed the mini bar items) and headed down for Dinner, Prizegiving, and our Charity Auction ($3,500 donation for St Johns raised), followed by socialising with members Auckland presented the 3D printed Best American or European bike to a grey Motoguzzi. There were many spectacular trophies showing the talent of the members who made them



















First time one bike has won 3 trophies

 

Bike that won the 3 trophies shown in last pic


On display was a members newly upgraded Rocket 111 Roadster, an old 750 Tiger and sports car, which intrigued many. He rode the rocket on the AGM ride, so it is not only a showpiece.

 

I organised to ride with a group back to the Ferry, meeting other chapters members for the crossing, before saying farewell and riding to my overnight stay in Palmerston North. The temperatures dropped so much, I had to stop in Shanon to add a thermal layer, change to my Gortex winter gloves and purchase a small chicken and chips to warm my hands/tummy.

 

After a good nights sleep, I set off on the ride home, stopping in Taihape for brunch and Turangi for fuel. Again the weather was spectacular, although cold through the desert road.









RIDE COURSE VIDEO
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RIDE COURSE VIDEO
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Happily home I could hear a faint bearing noise, so had to sort that out, before heading over for a new front tyre after the week riding saw the old one out Weary but joyful to be able to ride and celebrate friendship with fellow riders across our beautiful country


Bad bearing on the brake side, had a slight movement

The squeak was the ABS wheel rubbing the sensor

Other bearing were fine. Note I record the spacer sizes

 

Thanks @Dawsy, was best autumn weather I’ve seen for years. We had 2 weeks of rain before leaving, then 6 days of perfectly clear days with dry hot roads
Had 5 years with those gloves so sad, but had been well used (60+ k km)

 

Thanks @alfie,
Summer in the South Island is glorious. Super long days in the very south and spectacular mountains and scenery throughout. The Tasman region including Nelson and Marlborough have their own climate and are known for their hops and gastro bars.
If riding, look for Arthur’s and Lewis pass as journeys between destinations

 

Way too much for this old body to handle @Bikerman I did everything during the day and then early to bed, to do it again the next day