Poker Runs And Bars
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From: anacoco, la
RE: Poker Runs And Bars
ORIGINAL: OldDays_OldWays
I agree. Don't get me wrong, I'm 100% against riding while intoxicated. But if someone wants to knock back one adult beverage while haning out at a stop, and then ride sensibly afterwards, it's their choice. Just as long as they're not intoxicated.
ORIGINAL: gilbos440rt
You don't have to drink you know, and as for the rowdies let'em go, the law will see them and not you
Myself I like'em the way they are I drink a few but don't get drunk [sm=icon_cheers.gif]and like to play pool at the bars and besides a non drinking poker run I think would draw a lot less bikes and money as the bars contribute to the net I think jmho.
You don't have to drink you know, and as for the rowdies let'em go, the law will see them and not you
Myself I like'em the way they are I drink a few but don't get drunk [sm=icon_cheers.gif]and like to play pool at the bars and besides a non drinking poker run I think would draw a lot less bikes and money as the bars contribute to the net I think jmho.
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From: Meadville PA
RE: Poker Runs And Bars
ORIGINAL: Monstermile
Out of the many poker runs we have done only a few of them had bar stops. The last one we went on had zero bar stops or alcohol and had well over 500 bikes. Another one we went on that was also a dry run had probably close to 1000. Funny thinking back the ones that did have bar stops were always ABATE sponsored.
Out of the many poker runs we have done only a few of them had bar stops. The last one we went on had zero bar stops or alcohol and had well over 500 bikes. Another one we went on that was also a dry run had probably close to 1000. Funny thinking back the ones that did have bar stops were always ABATE sponsored.
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From: Fredericksburg,VA
RE: Poker Runs And Bars
That's why I don't ride in poker runs. I Don't like to ride with a bunch of people thatI don't know their riding habits and especially not a bunch of drunks that could possibly cause me to be involved in a wreak they cause while acting like a stupid ***.
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From: anacoco, la
RE: Poker Runs And Bars
ORIGINAL: PA SILVERBACK
I'm a bar Owner and a Gold Abate Sponsor....Abate has all their stops at theirSponsors places....IMHO...That's how it should be....I stock alot of Non alchoholic brew for the runs, And I se;; it for cost.And have Hot Dogs/Snacks sitting out for free,To help a few of them sober up a bit.I'd like to see them at the next run .
I'm a bar Owner and a Gold Abate Sponsor....Abate has all their stops at theirSponsors places....IMHO...That's how it should be....I stock alot of Non alchoholic brew for the runs, And I se;; it for cost.And have Hot Dogs/Snacks sitting out for free,To help a few of them sober up a bit.I'd like to see them at the next run .
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RE: Poker Runs And Bars
Luckily there seems to be plenty of poker runs to go around so everyone can pick their poison.
The runs I don't like are the big "parades" where you have several hundred bikes riding double file. I've seen a lot more mishaps & near misses in those kinds of rides than at a poker run.
The runs I don't like are the big "parades" where you have several hundred bikes riding double file. I've seen a lot more mishaps & near misses in those kinds of rides than at a poker run.
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RE: Poker Runs And Bars
First off, the hot dogs and non alcoholic beers, at cost, is a great thing. But remember, only TIME sobers someone up. I no longer drink, not that I wont start again someday. Right now, in my life, booze is not what it use to be.
Second, I ride alone or with a small group more than anything else. On the one (large)group ride I have gone on, it stopped at a bar. I hung out for a bit, but ended up taking off on my own. The others were to busy drinking. I still had a great time, I just find it more relaxing by myself. JMHO.
Second, I ride alone or with a small group more than anything else. On the one (large)group ride I have gone on, it stopped at a bar. I hung out for a bit, but ended up taking off on my own. The others were to busy drinking. I still had a great time, I just find it more relaxing by myself. JMHO.
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