The Poker Run is a 23.5 mile loop on trails through scenic Sussex County including the Pulinskill Valley Rail Trail, the Sussex Branch Trail, Great Valley Rail Trail and the very scenic Hyper Humus Wildlife Management Area. Suitable for all 2-wheeled riders, it is a fairly flat loop of mostly rail trails through some beautiful countryside.
This year, the Stillwater Volunteer Fire Department is trying out an exciting new kind of fundraiser with their Mountain Bike Poker Run.
To be held on Sunday, October 2, the Poker Run is a 23.5 mile loop on trails through scenic Sussex County including the Pulinskill Valley Rail Trail, the Sussex Branch Trail, Great Valley Rail Trail and the very scenic Hyper Humus Wildlife Management Area. Suitable for all 2-wheeled riders, it is a fairly flat loop of mostly rail trails through some beautiful countryside.
Your entry fee donation includes a hot lunch (organizers are planning pulled pork and Cuban sandwiches) at the finish line festival and live music by the Acoustic Wolves. Complimentary pre-ride bike checks by Bicycle Source will also be offered.
And where does the poker part come in? There will be 5 stations along the way where you pick a playing card to eventually make a complete poker hand. (At the half-way point, grab a snack as well|)
At the finish line, you may choose to discard and draw up to 3 more cards (an additional $5 per card).
The best hands win great prizes including a new Giant Talon 29'er Mountain Bike (valued at $850) and other bike-related prizes.
There is a limit of 150 rider participants, so be sure to register early at the Poker Bike Run Eventbrite page. If you register before September 2, your registration fee is only $50. After that, the fee goes up to $60. You may also make non-rider donations to the SVFD on the same page.
Rider check-in will be open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Riders may start their ride right after registering. The festival will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The Poker Ride and festival starts and ends at the Paulinskill Lake Association Ball Field, Kohlbocker Road in Stillwater, just before the Paulinskill Lake Road intersection.
Please note:
- Helmets are required.
- An adult parent or guardian must accompany each rider younger than 18.
- No children's trikes or training wheeled bicycles allowed.
- The ride is being held on multi-use trails - bike riders must yield to horses and pedestrians.
- All fees and donations are non-refundable.
- The ride will be held rain or shine.
- PLEASE TRY TO CARPOOL! Parking is very limited.
- Organizers are limiting the number of entries to 150, so register early!
WHEN:
Sunday, October 2, 2016, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
WHERE:
Paulinskill Lake Association Ball Field - Kohlbocker Road at Paulinskill Lake Road, Stillwater, NJ 07875