Rampart Range Motorcycle Management Committee Poker Run Information

Twice a year the Rampart Range Motorcycle Management Committee sponsors a non-competitive Poker Run for off-road motorcycles (no ATV's) and riders of all ages. There is a short course (approximately 15-25 miles) and a long course (approximately 50-55 miles). Riders of all abilities are welcome. Prizes are awarded on the basis of the poker hand you draw at the final check point. This is a non-competitive event and the 5 prizes awarded for each course are based on your luck in drawing one of the five highest winning poker hands consisting of five (short course) or seven (long course) total cards. The entry fee includes a gourmet meal of hot dogs and soft drinks. Serving begins at 12:00 noon. Prizes are awarded after the event is over, however you don't have to stay to claim your prize. Those who stay around for the awards will also gain a chance at several door prizes donated by local dealerships and organizations. Monies raised from these events will help to maintain the Rampart Range area for all users.

You can still pre-register to save some time and money. Pre-registration forms must be received by RRMMC no later than 5:00pm on Saturday, one week prior to the event, in order to be eligible to run in the event at the pre-registration fee rate.

The event starting time is 9:00am to 11:00am. The last check closes at 3:00pm. All cards must be turned in by 3:30pm. Prizes will be awarded beginning at 4:00pm.

Flat Rocks campground and Rampart Range Road, approximately 4½ miles south on Rampart Range Road off of Route #67 west of Sedalia, CO.

All participants MUST have a helmet, eye protection, and suitable footwear. Proper safety gear including hand protection, pads, etc, is also highly recommended. To avoid dehydration, it is recommended that you bring drinking water and possibly energy bars or a similar snack.

To be eligible to participate in this event, ALL bikes will be required to have a Forest Service approved spark arrestor. The Forest Service will be conducting spark arrestor checks on the day of the event.

Although noise limits and sound levels are not being checked or enforced at the current time, in the near future noise limits will be enforced. Excessive noise is the biggest threat to all of our riding areas. Please be considerate with your choice of pipes when operating outside of a closed source. California noise limits are a good rule of thumb for each of us to abide by.

The short course is approximately 15-25 miles and shares the same route as the first half of the long course. The long course continues on to a total of approximately 50–55 miles. This allows families to complete the short course together, then the more ambitious riders continue on the long course while the others relax with hot dogs and soft drinks. There are prizes for both courses. For easy navigation the route will be well marked with bright colored arrows. Examples can be found below on this page. Maps highlighting the route will be displayed in the event registration area to show an overview of the trails being used. Trail maps may be purchased at registration the day of the event or from local dealers ahead of time. Note that the trails are not closed to the public during the event. As always, it is possible to encounter TWO-WAY, ATV, horse, or foot traffic on any of the trails at any time. Please use caution and keep your speeds reasonable and safe. It is NOT a race!

There are typically 5 or 7 checkpoints along the course, depending on whether you choose the short or long course. At each checkpoint, you will get a mark on your card to indicate you visited the check. The final checkpoint is the end of the ride, back at registration. There you will draw a playing card for each checkpoint you have visited to determine your poker hand. The highest poker hands for short and long courses win the event. This event is NOT a race! It is NOT necessary to speed in to or out of any check point! Doing so is very hazardous to volunteers manning check points. Riders showing discourteous or dangerous behavior may be disqualified.

The Poker Run is an organized trail ride, not a race. If you are being overtaken by a faster rider, please pull over when safe to do so and allow faster riders to pass. If you overtake a rider, please pass safely and courteously. Remember you will be sharing the trail with novices and children. Control your speed! A participant may be disqualified from this event for any unsportsmanlike conduct, illegal activity, or failure to abide by any of the conditions or rules of the event at the discretion of the RRMMC.

Rampart Range Road is CLOSED to all non-licensed vehicles. Do not ride on the roads unless you and your vehicle both possess a valid license and insurance.

Parking on Rampart Range Road is prohibited. Please use the designated parking areas all along Rampart Range Road.

Camping is on a first come, first served basis. There are several dispersed campsites all along Rampart Range Road, as well as the Dutch Fred, Devils Head and Jackson Creek campgrounds. Note that the Flat Rocks campground is reserved for registration and event staff and will be closed to the public for the weekend of the event.

Most events are photographed by Photoman of Salida, CO. Contact information is provided on their website. Proofs are usually mailed out 30-60 days after the event and you will have the opportunity to purchase them directly from Photoman. If you don't get anything in the mail, it might be because your number was unreadable. Check out their web site to view unidentified riders.

The prizes listed below will be awarded at the end of the event. Winning cards must be turned in by 3:30pm on the day of the event to be eligible. Winners need not be present to claim their prize, so please make sure you include a proper name, address and phone number on your card if you have a potential winner.

If you'd like to stick around, the award ceremony starts at 4:00pm. All riders who turn their score card, winning or not, can also receive a ticket to enter the drawing for door prizes. There are usually lots of prizes to give a way, and sometimes they are even bigger than the awards! Be sure and thank all of our sponsors for their generous support. You must be present to claim door prizes.

Poker Run Prizes and Sponsors

Long Course	Short Course
1st Place $250.00 gift certificate Courtesy of: Fay Myers Motorcycle World	1st Place *$200.00 gift certificate* Courtesy of: Sun Enterprises
2nd Place *$200.00 gift certificate* Courtesy of: Vickery Motorsports	2nd Place *$150.00 gift certificate* Courtesy of: Colorado Powersports
3rd Place *$150.00 gift certificate* Courtesy of: G-Force Powersports	3rd Place *$100.00 gift certificate* Courtesy of: RPM Motorsports
4th Place *$100.00 gift certificate* Courtesy of: Performance Cycle of Colorado	4th Place *$75.00 gift certificate* Courtesy of: Sprucewood Inn
5th Place *$75.00 gift certificate* Courtesy of: Xtreme Performance Center	5th Place *$50.00 gift certificate* Courtesy of: Grand Prix Motorsports

Additional Door Prizes also provided by Aurora Honda.
Special thanks to ARES District 24 for their assistance with emergency communications during the event.

Markings used during the Poker Run

The following signs and symbols are used throughout the poker run to designate the course. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with them to avoid confusion on the trail.

	Single brightly colored arrow indicates the direction the course goes. Turn at this intersection to stay on course. Style and color of arrows may vary.
	Two arrows one above the other means sharp turn at this intersection. Usually some sort of switchback. Watch for other arrows and W's at intersections with lots of trail connections.
	One arrow pointing up means continue on trail.
	Up and down arrows pointing at each other signifies danger ahead. In some cases there may be two of each together to gather more attention. Usually used near road crossings or checkpoints. Could also indicate a dangerous section of trail which needs to be approached with caution. Slow down for safety.
	Wrong way. Don't go this way or you'll be off course.
	Stop signs are used at most road crossings during the Poker Run only. In most cases they will be manned by a crossing guard. STOP and wait for the crossing guard to waive you on. If the sign is unattended, STOP, look both ways to assure cross traffic is clear before proceeding across the road. Automobile traffic is NOT required to yield to motorcycle traffic, even during events.
	Usually only seen during the Poker Run, a slow sign indicates that you may proceed with caution. Usually attended by a crossing guard.

Pre-registration by mail	$20.00 (Save $5!)
Registration at Rampart the day of the event	$25.00

Poker Runs

Poker Run Prizes and Sponsors

Markings used during the Poker Run