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Old 07-14-2011, 09:28 PM
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Default Poker run do's & don'ts

I haven't posted in quite a while, have been busy with various medical procedures and aging parent adventures. Also got a new Mustang last fall and have neglected my HD duties to an extent. But, my head is clearing now and priorities have been restored!

This weekend I am doing a poker run, and although I've been riding for over 40 years, have never been on a poker run and have a couple of questions. Does everyone usually ride as a group and stay more or less together for the stops, or is it more free form and everyone meets up at the end by a certain time?

Any other "rules" to be aware of?

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Old 07-14-2011, 09:35 PM
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Old 07-14-2011, 09:42 PM
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I stay away from all the "Biker" events
I'm from NYC
say what's on my mind
anti-social
and usually **** people off
hate drunks

and i never win shitte
 
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Sorry for the non-answers. Honestly, the vast majority of the poker runs I have attended are free form. There is a designated start time then mandatory stops on your way where you collect a card or just a verification. Then the final stop which may or not be where you started from has an end time where no one else is counted. You can go as fast or slow as you want and ride by yourself or get in a group. If you are going on a run though, do not get upset if people join you, its going to happen and if you don't like riding in a group don't go. And don't have a drink at every stop.
Oh, and try to get a royal flush.
 
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Old 07-14-2011, 10:02 PM
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Most allow you to ride at your own pace, does the flyer mention a specific time or a range of times (first bike out, last bike in)?
Some people ride in small groups and usually there are a couple of larger groups. Unless you start early, there will be people hanging around at each stop.
 
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Stay sober, ride clean and have fun. You'll meet a lot of good people.
 
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You'll meet a lot of good people.
And a lot of dick heads too.
 

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firefighter616 - I'm with you. Took the words right out of my mouth.
 
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Originally Posted by firefighter616
I stay away from all the "Biker" events
I'm from NYC
say what's on my mind
anti-social
and usually **** people off
hate drunks

and i never win shitte
Typical Yankee;-) lol
 
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Originally Posted by firefighter616
I stay away from all the "Biker" events
I'm from NYC
say what's on my mind
anti-social
and usually **** people off
hate drunks

and i never win shitte
I'm thinking the op didn't ask what you thought of it in the first place LOL



Thanks for explaining it TXSwede I sort of always wondered what it was myself
 


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