Pedals and Power Poker Run!
Ride Details

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What is a Poker Run?

Many of you may not know what a Poker Run is. Below is a description of how it works:

  • Each rider will be given a small sheet of paper with each stop listed on it, a place to record the card(s) drawn and a spot for the dealers initials or stamp.

  • At each stop there will be a table with cards on it.

  • A "Dealer" will be stationed at the table.

  • Each participant will "draw" a card, show it to the dealer and the dealer will mark the card on the participants piece of paper and will either initial or stamp the entry (as verification).

  • The card that was drawn will be put into the discard pile.

  • Each participant is allowed to draw only one card unless the stop is a 2-draw stop.

  • This routine is repeated at each stop and for each card drawn.

  • After drawing their last card at the last stop, participants will turn their sheet of paper to have their printed name and poker hand recorded.

  • The highest hand at the pre-established end-time will win a prize.

  • There will be a prize for the winning Motorcycle hand and the Winning Bicycle hand.

  • In the event of a tie, the potential winning participants will draw poker hands as described above to determine the winner.
There will also be a raffle for prize(s) that will be announced following the announcement of the winning poker hands at the end of the event. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the start and at the end of the event until the pre-established end-time. Raffle tickets will not be available for purchase at the intermediate stops along the ride event. It is not necessary to be present to win the raffle prize(s). Specific poker hand and raffle prize(s) are to be determined and will be announced as we get closer to the event.

Where does the ride Start?

This an event for both motorcycle and bicycle enthusiasts. Both will start and end at the same locations.

(Click on the following image for the map to the start location)


(Click on the following image for the start site staging areas)

Power (Motorcycles - Approx. 100 miles)

The motorcycles will park in the parking lot of the Log Cabin BBQ Restaurant. Registration and check-in for the motorcycle riders will be at the Log Cabin Restaurant and will begin at 9:00 am with the ride starting at 10:30 am. Please see the Route Maps page for the detailed route maps for the event. The route description is as follows:

  • Start at Log Cabin BBQ Restaurant.
  • Proceed South on Wabash Avenue to L-35.
    (Wabash Avenue will curve to the left)

  • Proceed South on L35 through Glenwood to the On-Ramp to 275 East.

  • Proceed East on 275 to 275 South (right turn).

  • Proceed South on 275 South to Tabor (275 is Also Main Street).

  • Stop #1 at Smitty's Lounge in Tabor - see map for location.

  • Head north on Main Street to J10 (also Line Street in Tabor).

  • Turn Left onto J10 and Head West to L44 South (Left Turn).

  • Proceed South on L44 (also known as the Loess Hill Scenic Byway) to J46.

  • Turnleft on J46 and proceed East to Stop #2 in Riverton.
    (J46 is also know as "K" Street in Riverton)

  • Stop #2 is at the Riverside Inn - see the Riverton map for location.

  • Proceed east on J46 to Route 59 North (Left Turn).

  • Proceed North on 59 through Shenandoah to Stop #3 in Emerson.

  • Stop #3 is at Spankey's - see the Emerson map for location.

  • Proceed North on 50 to Route 34 West (Left Turn onto Route 34).

  • Proceed West on Route 34 to L55 North to Silver City (Left Right onto L55).

  • Silver City is the end of the Ride at the Silver Creek Saloon.
    (see the Silver City map for location)
See the Route Maps page for more details and downloadable maps.  Route maps and directions will be provided in the participant packets that will be distributed at the ride day check-in and registration table.

Pedals (Bicycles - approx 15 miles oneway)

The bicycle riders will park in the trailhead parking lot. Registration and check-in for the bicycle riders will be at the trailhead shelter and will begin at 9:00 am with the ride starting at 10:30 am. Please see the Route Maps page for the detailed route maps for the event.

It is approximately 15 miles from the trailhead to Silver City. This is a down and back ride (total of 30 miles) unless you have a ride from Silver City back to the Trailhead.

The Wabash Trace Nature Trail between the trailhead and Silver City is a hard packed crushed limestone trail.  It is suitable for a wide variety of bicycles.  There are a few wood plank bridge crossings and at grade road crossings.  The road crossings have very low vehicular traffic and will be marked with signs the day of the ride to provide warning to vehicles that a bicycle ride is in progress.  It is advised that riders should use caution at these intersections.

The route description is as follows:

  • Start at Wabash Trailhead.

  • Proceed South on Wabash Trace Trail to Margaritaville.
    (approximately 6 miles)

  • Stop #1 is Margaritaville.
    (There is a small shelter and picnic tables.
    Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale)

  • Proceed South on Wabash Trace Trail to Mineola.
    (Approximately 4 miles)

  • Stop #2 at the Mineola Steak House - see map for location.

  • Proceed south on the Wabash Trace to Silver City.
    (Approximately 5 miles)

  • Silver City is the end of the Ride at the Silver Creek Saloon.
    (see the Silver City map for location)
See the Route Maps page for more details and downloadable maps.  Route maps and directions will be provided in the participant packets that will be distributed at the ride day check-in and registration table.

Participant/Sponsor Registration

The following is a link to the on-line registration area.
(Please visit the Registration page for additional information)
The following is the basic ride information.
Please go to the Registration page for more details.

Registration:

9:00 am to 10:30 am

Ride Start:

10:30 am

Motor Cycle Staging Location:

Log Cabin BBQ

Bicycle Staging Location: 

Trailhead Parking Lot

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