Mid Week News -07/10/2026

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In Your Midweek News   

• Race4Life video
• Maramarua Ride Review
• Lets Ride Matakana
• Laid Back Coffee Cruise
• Midweek Ride Tirau
• Bike of the Week
• Photo of the Week
• The Sheriff
• Northern Riders Rep
• Harley Insurance
• Dealership Rewards
• HOG.com
• H.O.G Benefits
• H.O.G ABCs
• H.O.G Mileage
• Genuine HD Parts Catalogue 2026
• Performance Cycle Warehouse
• HD Dealership Links
• Social Media Links
• YouTube Links 
• Magazine Links 
• Health Links
• Haven Falls
• Interislander
• Guest Speakers Wanted
• Notices - Pink Ribbon Message from Julie Swift
• FYI Rides
• Coming Soon — Updated Calendar

 

Race 4 Life 2026 The Finale - YouTube video

After 18 years of track days and rides in just about every vehicle you can imagine, Race 4 Life Trust is calling it a day. Race 4 Life has given people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families the chance to get out on track and experience the thrill of motorsport, often fulfilling a dream along the way. Here’s the wrap from Hampton Downs as we came together for one final event and celebrated an incredible 18 years of Race 4 Life.

Maramarua Ride Review from RC Uturn Al

Wow, what a great turnout! Standing at Auckland Harley at 12:45 on a Saturday afternoon, I must have checked the weather 30 times in the last hour. It was overcast and getting a bit gloomy, but fortunately, the day turned out well, and the weather held off just long enough for us to enjoy the ride. I counted 9 Harleys ready for the briefing. Ten minutes later, we had 21 riders ready for the trip, including 2 mystery riders who decided to join us at the start. It was an impressive lineup of 22 bikes, with one pillion rider, rolling down towards the motorway in our usual fashion. This time, I was more successful in keeping the group in one big line; the slow motorway speed also helped, as it was bumper-to-bumper all the way to the Hill Road off-ramp next to the Gardens in Manurewa. Navigating to my first turn on Mill Road, I missed the turn to Ardmore Airport but quickly recovered. We rolled past the Ardmore Runway for our first regroup, then hit Clevedon Road at a brisk pace before turning onto the first set of twists on Old Quarry Road. I’ve been told this road was cut by the army over 100 years ago, so I’m very grateful the council paved it. It’s a stunning stretch of traditional road that leads you over the edge of the Hunua ranges, which is often travelled. From there, we made a right onto Creighton’s, where we began to climb up and over the hill towards the Hunua township, along the valley, and eventually popped out on the road coming from Red Hill. With our eyes set on the long 80 km/h stretch that takes us past Ararimu, we continued climbing towards Paparimu Road, where we had a hard right onto Lyons, taking us towards Mangatawhiri Dairy. Shortly after, we transitioned back to 100 km/h after a lengthy stint at 80. Diving off left at Mangatangi, we headed towards the school before veering onto Monument Road, which conveniently has the Red Fox at the end of it. Instead of stopping there, we made a second U-turn looking for Findlay’s Road, which leads us to the top of our climb, offering a view of the Firth of Thames, blue skies, and a panorama of the entire peninsula across the water. Not far now! We regrouped at the intersection of Kaiaua and Miranda Road. Huge thanks to my tail end Charlie, Craig Madill, for keeping everything tidy and ensuring all riders rejoined. We then did a short run along Miranda Road, taking a right onto Back Miranda Road, which brought us over State Highway 25 and onto Mahuta Road, connecting us back to State Highway 2. From there, we were heading to the Red Fox. All in all, we covered 114 km today, taking us a little over 1 hour and 40 minutes. It was another ride filled with great twisty roads, and a special thanks to our wonderful pillion for the day. Bring on the summer rides! Thanks a lot to everyone who attended, and I hope the two mystery riders join us again so we can get to know their names. Thanks to HotRocks for the new nickname, “U-turn Al.” Hahaha!

More photos can be seen on our Chapter Facebook page under Albums.

Auckland H.O.G Saturday Ride to Matakana 10.10.26

All HOG members and friends welcome.  
Depart Location: BP North Service Centre, SH1, Dairy Flat <Click here for Map>
Road Captain: James to lead
Note: Event end time is a guide only.
The RCs brief takes place 10 minutes before the ride begins.
Please ensure your bike has a current WoF and Registration.
Pillions are welcome to join the ride.
Back patches and rockers are optional.
Ride safe and have fun.

Laid Back Coffee Cruise 11.10.26

All HOG Auckland Chapter members welcome. The Laid Back Coffee Cruise is a short organised ride at a leisurely pace which makes it ideally suited for new riders or those new to group riding. In the case that a larger group turns up then the ride will split into two with the more experienced riders heading away first at their own pace while the less experienced group will follow soon afterwards at a leisurely pace while still using all the techniques of our regular rides. We will then all meet afterwards at our destination cafe where we can enjoy refreshments together before heading back to our Sunday roasts !

Note: this is a Closed Ride which means it is only open to current HOG Auckland Chapter Members or, by invitation, current members of other HOG Chapters. If you are not a current HOG Auckland Chapter member and want to sample a ride with us please consider trying one of our short distance Saturday rides or better yet sign up and enjoy all the benefits including our full range of rides and activities

Depart Location: Mobil Sunnybrae, Cnr Sunnybrae & Northcote Roads, Northcote 0627 <Click here for Map>
Road Captain: Bugsy to lead
Destination: Ginger Crunch Cafe, 2 Railway Street, Helensville 0800

Note: Event end time is a guide only.
The RCs brief takes place 10 minutes before the ride begins.
Please ensure your bike has a current WoF and Registration.
Pillions are welcome to join the ride.
Back patches and rockers are optional.
Ride safe and have fun.

Midweek Ride to Tirau 14.10.26

All H.O.G. members and friends welcome. A brief stop will be made at Z Bombay to pick up riders who wish to join the group from there. 

Depart Location: Auckland Harley-Davidson, 521 Mt Wellington Highway, Mt Wellington. <Click here for Map>
Depart Time: 10:30 am
Depart: Z Bombay 11:10am 
Road Captain: Kevin to lead
Distance: 170 kms approximately.
Note: Event end time is a guide only.
The RCs brief takes place 10 minutes before the ride begins.
Please ensure your bike has a current WoF and Registration.
Pillions are welcome to join the ride.
Back patches and rockers are optional.
Ride safe and have fun.

Bike and photo of the Week

Thanks to Auckland HOG Chapter and Bularangi Motorcycles for allowing me to ride with them today with Adrienne for her last Harley ride. And to Bularangi for the loan of an Ultra for the ride. Divot

The all-seeing Sheriff

Reminder – Don’t forget to drop your mates in it for those little incidents, accidents and infractions. The money obtained/extorted goes to the Chapter Welfare Fund and is used to assist Chapter Members who have had the not so little incidents and accidents.

Email the sheriff sheriff@aucklandhog.org.nz

or call/text  021 578 275

“Never let any truth or facts get in the way of a good story”

Northern Riders Rep

Hi all,

For all northern H.O.G Auckland Chapter Members, so that's probably North of Orewa to the Far North, let me introduce myself to you.

Some of you may know me as TJ-Pan, TJ, or just Tony, and others may not, but for the past 5yrs I have been on the Committee and held the position of Editor of our Harley Owners Group Club Magazine.

As of this committee year, I have passed the reins of the magazine to Miguel, and I have taken on the role of Northern Rep, as I have recently moved north.

I'd love for any Northern members who would be interested to drop me a line, as I'd like to get to grips with how many members we have north of Auckland and start organising some ride meets or get-togethers, and if possible, for any rides, we could jump in with our Auckland-based Brothers n Sisters.

I'm based in Maungatapere, Whangarei, so if you're interested and want more to do with our amazing club, as said, drop me a line on northernreps@aucklandhog.org.nz or just DM me from our HOG Auckland Facebook page.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

"Till next time guys

Have fun, stay safe and keep

the shiny side up and black

round things down.

TJ (Tony)”

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Dealership Rewards for Auckland Chapter Members

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This now also includes Double Rewards on Labour!!! Rewards Points are instantly redeemable.

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Birthday Voucher - Double Voucher for your Birthday each year (complete the form to
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Mothers Car/Bike Care Products - Auckland Chapter Members also receive an Automatic 10% off all Mothers Car/Bike Care Products.

Please Note: To take advantage of these benefits you must be a current financial member of the
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Interislander

Guest Speakers for Chapter Nights

To All Chapter Members:

Any suggestions or assistance with having guest speakers or subjects that you would like to see at Chapter Nights please contact anyone on the Committee

We would like to try adding this to the Chapter Night and adding some interest

Thanks, your Committee

Notices

A message from our Pink Ribbon Ride Coordinator, Julie Swift.

Hi everyone. I want to address something directly rather than leave it unsaid. We have heard and sincerely listened to the feedback about the pace of last year's ride, and we have taken it seriously.

A week after last year’s Ride myself, John, the Auckland Harley Owners Group (HOG) Director and Philip, Rider Skills and IAM route marshal coordinator, met with the Police Tamaki Makaurau Operations planning Senior Sergeant to discuss our concerns about the slowness of the Ride and the seriousness of the effect it had on the Riders and the Ride.

I take the impact this could have on this year's Ride, our 23rd, very seriously, and I’ve been in contact with the Police Senior Sergeant again this week to ensure we do not repeat last year's slow pace.

Thank you to everyone who has ridden with us before, and to everyone thinking about joining us this year, we would love to have you with us as we support and raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Please contact me anytime at julie@neale.co.nz or 021 614 64, and I look forward to seeing you.

Sunday 18th October. Prepaid badges are $25, message us here or find "Pink Ribbon Ride Auckland" on Facebook to prepay, or grab one at the venue on the day.

 

SOLD OUT

WHEN: 13–15 November 2026
WHERE: Copthorne Hotel, Paihia, Northland, 0200 

Join us in Paihia for the weekend to celebrate H.O.G., Harley-Davidson, Riding, friends, and fun.

Thunder In The Bay 2026 will bring the Harley thunder back to Paihia in Northland over the weekend of November 13-15, 2026.

Thunder In The Bay is proudly organised by Auckland H.O.G. Chapter. 

Our rally will be based at the Copthorne Hotel in Paihia with doors opening from midday on Friday 13th November for registrations as we count down to a massive evening of entertainment starting with a full buffet dinner from 6:00 pm followed by a charity auction and then dancing the night away to live music provided by Auckland band Ran For Cover.

We have a preferential booking price with Copthorne should you wish to stay at the H.O.G. rally venue. When making your Copthorne accommodation booking, ensure you use our special H.O.G. code "HARLEY26" to secure the preferential rate or alternatively, use the link below which has the code already loaded:

Auckland Harley Davidson - Delegates

On Saturday there will be a Thunder Run departing from Copthorne, while some of you may choose to make the 400km return ride to Cape Reinga. Saturday afternoon and evening is at your leisure, relaxing with your H.O.G. brothers and sisters either at the Copthorne or one of the many fine establishments in Paihia. On Sunday you will pack up for a ride to wherever the roads take you !

Wanted Wanted Wanted

Volunteers and helpers to assist Hotrocks and Tim with parking attendants for Thunder in the Bay on Saturday morning. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Head Road Captain if you can help.

Trude is also asking for assistance with registrations and general inquiries, so if you can help out, please get in touch with Trude or Cammo.

 

 

GREAT NEWS - MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THUNDER IN THE BAY

“Hi everyone,

You can now order from a selection of items of clothing for the Thunder in the Bay Rally in November. Orders placed will be manufactured and sent directly to you mid-October so you can wear them to the Rally.

You will see there is a choice of T-Shirts, Hoodies, Caps and Bucket Hats available in both Navy and Black.

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Ride and Have Fun.

Cammo”

SAVE THE DATE ......
Southern Roar 2027, KAIKOURA, 12-14 March 2027
We're heading to Kaikoura for the first time ever!
Rally HQ at Kaikoura Memorial Centre.
Starts Friday 12 March & pack up for home Sunday 14th.
Registrations will open in October, but in the meantime ....
SAVE THE DATE & BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION NOW! 

FYI Rides

The Head Road Captain

What Our Chapter Can Offer You If You Are A Less Experienced Rider

The Auckland Chapter is here to foster members to Ride and Have Fun. We have a
number of options as listed below. We encourage all members to join in, with the caveat
that they are able to ride comfortably at the posted speed limits applicable on the ride. As
we are not licensed instructors, we cannot be there to teach how to ride, but to provide a
safe environment for all our members.

What we can and do offer.

In all cases, check out the event calendar on Member Jungle (MJ) for full details.

• Sunday morning Laid Back Coffee rides – This ride offers a shorter distance at a slower pace with riders of a similar level of experience to you. It provides an opportunity to meet possible “riding buddies“ and to experience the camaraderie that is part of our Chapter culture.
• Opportunities to find like-minded people and other riding buddies.
• Occasional Sunday brunch events - these are not so much a ride, but again an opportunity to socialise and meet other Chapter members at all levels. Also, we encourage you to come along to Chapter Nights. This is another opportunity to meet other members, find out about Chapter events and locate riding buddies.
• Pathways to obtain training and rider skills :

                    CRIB (Chapter Riding Information Briefing) – This short Saturday morning
session gives you the information you will need on how to ride with the Chapter. Important
protocols such as staggered formation riding and corner marking etc are explained. 
                    Riding Courses - Our safety officer will provide information, pathways and
links to promote riding courses such as the ACC Ride Forever programmes e.g. Pro Rider
bronze and silver courses. These courses are ideal for learning a variety of techniques to
help you not only to enjoy your riding but be safer on the road. Once you learn the skills
you can then spend time on your own (or with your riding buddies) practising them and
gaining more confidence, so that eventually you can handle one of our group rides. Chat
with other Chapter members to see what suits and be ready to ride and have fun.

What Level Do You Need to Reach Before Joining A Group Ride

Riding in a group may be a new experience for you. That is why the CRIB meeting is so
important as you will learn the way a HOG ride is organised, see the notes above. Riding
is all about confidence and we want to help instil that in our membership, and another
reason we promote the Ride Forever courses, as none of us are perfect. Please feel free
to talk to any of the Road Captains, or any other committee member if you have any
questions about group rides. We want as many riders as possible to enjoy the
camaraderie, to reach our destination safely, and then return home.
If you feel your level of ability and confidence is to a point where you want to “graduate“ to
say a Saturday afternoon ride, you need to be able to consistently keep to the legal speed
limit applicable to the various roads the ride will traverse. 
If for any reason you come on a ride and you are unable to keep up, as we only have a
certain amount of time available, the Road Captain may not be able to wait for you.
However, if that were to happen, you would always be welcome to make your way directly
to the venue at the end, at a speed you are more comfortable with. Pre-ride briefings
and/or a chat with the Road Captain/Tail End Charlie can help you understand what is
happening.
There is nothing as unpleasant or potentially dangerous than feeling you have to keep
up with others. It is important to at all times ride your own ride and not someone elses ride.
Remember to Ride and Have Fun.
Tony Horrocks (Hotrocks) - Head Road Captain

Wanted - Road Captains

If you are interested and think you have the ability and commitment it takes, or you would like to know more, please contact the Head Road Captain or see him on Chapter Nights or on our ride events.

Registration for Rides

You will have noticed that for certain rides we encourage members to register for themselves and any pillion they are bringing. This applies to Chapter Rides, Hard Arse Rides, Casual Coffee Rides, or any other rides at RC's request. 

Hard Arse and Casual Coffee rides are usually limited to maximum numbers for accommodation, food or organisational reasons. Chapter Rides are not, but the RC needs accurate numbers on the day for the lunch venue.

If members wish to register for any of these rides, we ask you to observe the following:

1. If you find you can’t make the ride, please remember to cancel your registration as this may allow someone else the opportunity to ride. 

2. Do not register for another person’s bike. If your mate is coming on the ride, they need to register separately. The Road Captains ask that you follow these simple guidelines out of courtesy and fairness to all involved. 

The RC needs accurate numbers on the day of the ride for meal/ catering purposes. On restricted numbers rides, if you don’t cancel, you may well cause someone else to miss out if the ride is full. Thanks for your cooperation. 

Tony Horrocks (Hotrocks) - Head Road Captain 

Email: roadcaptain@aucklandhog.org.nz. 

History Wanted 

Articles are written from memory, old stories and articles. Any and all of which can be faulty. If you have more precise information, then let me know.   Joe 90

Did you know?

That the Auckland Chapter has a small treasure trove of ‘old’ material in its archive? You would think that this makes the job of creating articles about the Chapter’s history a walk in the park. Do not get me wrong, it certainly helps. Especially when I get questions about ‘the early days’. But sadly, this archive is incomplete. In the time that I have been Historian, I have found that the most useful source of information has come from old Chapter Magazines. Or should that be the most accurate information? In this respect, the Chapter has been incredibly lucky (and I am incredibly grateful) to a couple of early members who kept copies of those magazines. Ross Pennell (Rosco), Mike Swales (Trouser) and Terry James (Divot). Have all given to the Chapter their accumulated copies of the Chapter magazines. In the case of Ross and Mike, we have a virtually complete set from the magazines beginning in the last months of 1990 through to August 1995. Terry has provided us with magazines from early 2003 until mid-2009. It so happens that Ross was the Chapter’s 2 nd Director and is still a Chapter member. Mike, who passed away recently, was a graphic designer by trade, and it was his artwork that graced the magazine cover for many years, as well as being the logo for the 4th NZ National HOG Rally in Auckland in 1994. All of these early magazines were printed and distributed every month. We did not have the internet or texts so the monthly ride calendar - printed in each issue – was THE source of ride information. They also contained ads for members wanting to buy or sell parts or clothing. The post-ride reports were often the best bit of the magazine and highlight that some things haven’t changed, ride reports often mention the rain. At some point in the late 1990’s printing and copying methods had improved to the point where a lot more photographs could be reproduced, with the best pic each month being used on the cover. In May 2007 the cover of the magazine got printed in colour. Six months later the whole magazine was in colour. In late 2009 or early 2010 the Chapter went digital and the monthly magazine was sent out by email. It still contained the all-important ride calendar but this was now supported by the midweek text reminder about the upcoming weekends activities. In September 2018 the Chapter moved onto the Member Jungle platform with its event and ride calendars available 24/7. Member Jungle and the expanded midweek news text service resulted in the Chapter deciding to produce the magazine quarterly. 

All of this brings me back to the subject that I had intended to cover in this article: The Auckland HOG Chapter in 2000 – 25 years ago. But it was not to be. Why? Because we have nothing to work with. And not just from 2000. From July 1995 until February 2003 (that’s a 7½ year hole), we have zero magazines. What I can say about Auckland HOG in 2000 is that it ran a bloody good 11 th National HOG Rally at Ellerslie Racecourse (17-19 November). I know this because Bugsy and I were there from Central Districts Chapter. But that is hardly enough to fill an article. Sadly, the 1995-2003 gap isn’t the only one. The magazines from August 2009 until December 2012 magazines are also absent. This was the end of the printed magazine and the start of the digital era. So what I’m asking is: Were you in the Auckland Chapter 1995-2003, or 2009-2012, and do you have Chapter magazines from those times? Either printed or digital? Do you know anyone who was in the chapter at those times and has copies of the magazines? If yes, would you/they be prepared to give them to us – or let us copy and return them?

Contact me on historian@aucklandhog.org.nz

 

Shayne LUPPO Lipsham

Membership Officer

Assistant Director

Mobile: 021 146 1540

Email: membership@aucklandhog.org.nz