FROM Harleys to Hondas – nearly 900 Ulysses Club members are rolling into Armidale for the club’s national, week-long rally.

Armidale locals can expect to see an amazing collection of motorbikes in and around town, with the rally running until March 29.

There will be a street parade as well as a spectacular show-and-shine event.

The Ulysses Club is one of the largest socials clubs in Australia and consist of motorcycle enthusiasts over the age of 40.

Armidale Regional Council mayor Sam Coupland welcomed the club to Armidale.

“We welcome the members of the Ulysses to our wonderful region,” Cr Coupland said.

“It will be good to show off our city and beautiful surrounds to all the members and visitors.

“The members coming to the rally are from all areas of Australia as well as a few members from overseas.

“We expect the township of Armidale to see members enjoying what the New England region has on offer over the week-long event,” he said.

Nearly 900 Ulysses Club members are in Armidale this week for their national rally.

Ulysses national president, Allan Pratt, said the rally was shaping to be one of the best attended by Ulysses Club members in many years, with registration numbers exceeding expectations.

“We are really excited about bringing our National Rally and AGM to Armidale,” Mr Pratt said.

“All of the waterfalls will be giving a spectacular display, and we have many rides planned to showcase these and the other beautiful sights within the region.”

Previous rallies have seen large amounts of money injected into the local community, with rally attendees purchasing supplies  from retail outlets and supermarkets, enjoying meals at cafes and restaurants, and staying in hotels and motels.

About 462 members also camp in tents and RVs at Armidale Showground.

“We are hoping that the townsfolk of Armidale and surrounds will be in the city, lining the

streets to cheer on the riders on the 29th of March,” Mr Pratt said.

“We hope that they come to watch the grand parade of motorbikes from the UNE to the RAMs grounds, where we will take part in a civic welcome. All are invited to come and speak with the participants and find out more about the Ulysses Club.”