Rider Info
How it works
Riders get two poker cards at the start, and two at each rest stop. The remainder of their cards are drawn at the finish.
- 10 milers – draw a total of 7 cards
- 25 milers – draw a total of 7 cards
- 100 km – draw a total of 9 cards
At the end of the ride, riders choose their best five-card poker hand from their drawn cards. Riders also have the option or purchasing additional cards to enhance their poker hands for $5 a piece. The best three hands are awarded prizes. This is a non-timed event. Winners are based on poker hands, not finish times.
Registration
Prices for the three courses are $25/$45/$65 for adults until May 15. And $15/$35/$55 for kids 16 years or younger. All prices go up by $10 on May 15 until ride day. Onsite registration is available. Registration fee includes ride support, poker cards, t-shirt and lunch. Additional lunches can be purchased for $5 for kids, $10 for adults. Additional poker card can be purchased for $5 a card at event finish. We recommend registering early to guarantee t-shirt size and availability. Registered riders will check in at the registration table at Caughlin Club to receive their event bib. To register, click registration button at top of page.
Ride Start
Riders leaves Caughlin Club in waves. Start time depends on your chosen ride length. This timing help ensure riders will finish about the same time for post-ride festivities – lunch and raffle prize pick up.
- 100 km – 8:30 am rollout
- 25 milers – 10 am rollout
- 10 milers – 11 am rollout
Riders are required to wear helmets and encouraged to carry a water bottle (bottle can be refilled at rest stops).
Course
Water, snacks and restrooms are available at the start and at the designated stops. The ride route is marked with small road side signs, green chalk on the pavement and volunteers at key intersections. There is also a turn-by-turn cue sheet available via the link below and at the ride start. 1st stop for all three courses – Verdi Elementary 2nd and 3rd stop for 50-milers – Windy Hill (riders will stop on the way out and way back)Download course maps
Best Hand Prizes
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Raffle Prizes
Raffle tickets must be bought in advance – either online during the registration process or onsite at registration. Raffle prizes will be awarded during the ride. When riders complete their course and return to Caughlin Club for lunch, prizes will be posted on the prize board. Winners will be able to pick up their prize before leaving event without waiting for a prize drawing.