Poker Runs And Bars
Road Master
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From: Hampton, VA
RE: Poker Runs And Bars
Just my opinon but I wouldn't ride if I had been drinking and I don't like riding with people who have been drinking. Most of the time when I do a poker run, I leave with friends or in between groups so I can enjoy the ride and not worry about what others are doing (battling the cages is hard enough). I do enojy large group runs for other purposes, Toys for Tots, Victory Junction Gang, etc. But on a poker run with beer I tend to be a loner.
Road Warrior
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From: North West Ohio
RE: Poker Runs And Bars
ORIGINAL: PapaTravis
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.
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.
Just my opinion.
Ride Safe,
Mike
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RE: Poker Runs And Bars
I rode drunk once, on a 89 GSXR 1100 of all bikes. That much power and impairment is bad. Never rode while drunk again. It is hard enough to survive on a bike sober. If I ride with someone who had a beer or two I make sure they are in front of me. I mostly ride alone so I don't have to worry about it.
Road Warrior
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From: Lake Jem FL (pop 35)
RE: Poker Runs And Bars
I very rarely ride in a group. I have done a few poker runs in the past to support a specific charity, it is not something I seek out. I also don't go to rallies. I heard a long time ago that a mob will take the IQ of it's lowest member. I have found that to be especially true when you get a large group of bikes mixed with booze and testoserone.
Road Master
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From: North Central Iowa
RE: Poker Runs And Bars
It's a personal choice. I have a beer or 2 while I'm out on the road (we rode for 8 hours yesterday and had 3). I know some people get plastered while riding, and I just don't ride with them. That is also the reason that I don't ride many poker runs - you don't know where "they" are! I know some people don't drink at all while riding, and that's fine with me. My perfect day is a big ride with our core group of 8 or so bikes with me having about 3 beers and my wife (on the back of my bike - not on her own) having 6 - 8. That way we have a great ride and when we get home she is willing and I am ready!!!!!
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ORIGINAL: hoz88
It's a personal choice. I have a beer or 2 while I'm out on the road (we rode for 8 hours yesterday and had 3). I know some people get plastered while riding, and I just don't ride with them. That is also the reason that I don't ride many poker runs - you don't know where "they" are! I know some people don't drink at all while riding, and that's fine with me. My perfect day is a big ride with our core group of 8 or so bikes with me having about 3 beers and my wife (on the back of my bike - not on her own) having 6 - 8. That way we have a great ride and when we get home she is willing and I am ready!!!!!
It's a personal choice. I have a beer or 2 while I'm out on the road (we rode for 8 hours yesterday and had 3). I know some people get plastered while riding, and I just don't ride with them. That is also the reason that I don't ride many poker runs - you don't know where "they" are! I know some people don't drink at all while riding, and that's fine with me. My perfect day is a big ride with our core group of 8 or so bikes with me having about 3 beers and my wife (on the back of my bike - not on her own) having 6 - 8. That way we have a great ride and when we get home she is willing and I am ready!!!!!
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ORIGINAL: StreetGlide2006
Same here, I do not drink and drive or ride. I feel it is just plain stupid to do so. My brother rides with a group that rides from bar to bar all day. I went one time and never again. Ntohing happened that time but I will not chance it again. After the first stop I stayed in the rear. I bought my bike to ride! 200 mile day rides are my kind of rides not 30 mile and 8 bars.
Just my opinion.
Ride Safe,
Mike
Same here, I do not drink and drive or ride. I feel it is just plain stupid to do so. My brother rides with a group that rides from bar to bar all day. I went one time and never again. Ntohing happened that time but I will not chance it again. After the first stop I stayed in the rear. I bought my bike to ride! 200 mile day rides are my kind of rides not 30 mile and 8 bars.
Just my opinion.
Ride Safe,
Mike
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From: Charlotte
RE: Poker Runs And Bars
ORIGINAL: HarleyHopeful
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ORIGINAL: hoz88
It's a personal choice. I have a beer or 2 while I'm out on the road (we rode for 8 hours yesterday and had 3). I know some people get plastered while riding, and I just don't ride with them. That is also the reason that I don't ride many poker runs - you don't know where "they" are! I know some people don't drink at all while riding, and that's fine with me. My perfect day is a big ride with our core group of 8 or so bikes with me having about 3 beers and my wife (on the back of my bike - not on her own) having 6 - 8. That way we have a great ride and when we get home she is willing and I am ready!!!!!
It's a personal choice. I have a beer or 2 while I'm out on the road (we rode for 8 hours yesterday and had 3). I know some people get plastered while riding, and I just don't ride with them. That is also the reason that I don't ride many poker runs - you don't know where "they" are! I know some people don't drink at all while riding, and that's fine with me. My perfect day is a big ride with our core group of 8 or so bikes with me having about 3 beers and my wife (on the back of my bike - not on her own) having 6 - 8. That way we have a great ride and when we get home she is willing and I am ready!!!!!
Road Master
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From: Just South of Detroit, MI
RE: Poker Runs And Bars
Funny thing. The wife and I did a poker run yesterday. It was sponsored by a M/C, and I noticed fewer drinkers than at the ABATE sponsored runs I quit doing years ago. As a past active member of ABATE and a current and active member of a M/C, I can tell you from my experiences in Wayne County, MI you are safer with a club. We don't let our brothers ride intoxicated. A beer or two is ok, but six or eight can be fatal. As far as the big "parade" type runs, if its a worthwhile cause I'll pay my money and meet the group at the end for the food and party. Too many inexperienced riders IMO. I love to ride, and I'll ride with anyone, as long as they stay safe. I've done many miles in large packs with my bro's, but if I'm out with friends or new riders it just seems safer to keep it around eight or so bikes. On poker runs, my wife and I tend to stay alone and go our own pace. As someone stated earlier in this thread, you all gotta wait for the last bike in.