IAM AKL - January Social Ride
Schedule
Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 pm to Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Blackies Cafe at the beach - Whangamata | Tauranga, BP
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Lets kick-off 2026 with an old classic and dust off the holiday cobwebs.John Hainsworth will lead this month's social ride. T.E.C. decided on the day.
Route will be through Paeroa to Blackies Cafe in Whangamata for brunch, then back to the Hallertau Brewery, Clevedon. 353km all up.
Arrive at the start fully fueled. Planned gas stop at 206km in Waihi.
THIS RIDE IS FOR:
All IAM members, associates, prospects and invited guests.
MEETUP:
Meet 08.30am at the Coffee Club, Mill Road Bombay, 09:00 depart
DESTINATION:
Blackies Cafe, Whangamata - ETA. 11:45
Hallertau, Clevedon - ETA. 15:45
Our rides are by invite only, open to registered IAM members, IAM associates, their guests and like minded individuals.
IAM Social rides are conducted in a safe, legal manner and in adherence to the NZ Road Code. Irresponsible behavior will not be tolerated.
If you are interested in joining IAM RoadSmart for the advanced rider program, and would like to attend our social rides, register via our website and we will be in touch.
https://iamroadsmart.org.nz/motorcycles/
Social ride details will be emailed out 1 week before the event.
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Where is it happening?
Blackies Cafe at the beach - Whangamata, 418 Ocean Road ,Whangamata, New Zealand, TaurangaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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