Bikes, Brews, and Burgers Poker Ride

The folks at the WFRA would like to invite you all to the 3rd annual Bikes, Brews, and Burgers Poker “Chip” Run. (A poker run, with a twist) The ride will kick off from CCC Camp traversing 13ish miles of wooded trails in Winona State Forest. 

Anyone with a bike is welcome to attend this non-competitive event. This one is purely for the fun of it. 

The approximately 13 mile course will range from non-technical single track, to gravel roads. No serious hills or technical terrain will be on the course. 

Saturday, June 15, 2024

The course will open at 10:00AM, the last participant must depart by 11:00AM. Riders will be following a well marked course, stopping at designated checkpoints along the way.  The course begins and ends at CCC camp, where burgers and assorted bbq foods will be offered. Registration fee includes 1 beer. BYO beverage if desired.

Bikes of all types are welcome! Per DEC rules, Ebikes are not allowed on state forest trails.  

Your registration includes:

Admission to the eventMembership to WFRA All you can eat burger BBQ following the ride

Post Ride:

How will the Poker “CHIP” Ride work?

At each checkpoint, a participant will reach into a bag and draw 3 chips.The bag at each checkpoint contains an equal number of chips, 3 different colors. (red, white, blue)The colors drawn will be stamped on the participants score sheet (sample image below) by the event official at the checkpointOnce everyone is back (or most everyone), point values of each color will be determinedThe participant with the highest number of points will win.In the case of a tie in points, participants will cut a deck of cards. Highest card drawn will prevail.Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be provided.

So….no one knows how good their “hand” is, until they have returned and values are determined. 

How are the points determined?

When most (or all) participants have returned, there will be a public drawing. 1 chip of each color will be in a bag.  A volunteer reaches into the bag and blindly draws out a chip.  The first chip drawn is worth 20 points, the second chip is worth 10 points and the third chip is worth 5 points.

For example, if the first chip drawn is red, then every red chip drawn on the ride is worth 20 points.  If the second chip is white then all the white chips are worth 10 points and the blue chips were worth 5 points.  

Your registration will be applied towards a WFRA Basic membership (April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024). If you wish to become a higher level member at a later date, we will be happy to apply the $40 to your higher level membership. 

Membership pays for our trail projects. We are a driven bunch of volunteers, and lovers of outdoor recreation. Thank you for supporting us.