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Slow Rollers Poker Run at Lake Tahoe

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When: 06.12.11. 12:00 sign-up, 1:00 start.
Where: Tudor Pub, 1041 Fremont Ave, South Lake Tahoe (Note: Pub may be under new name and ownership now). MAP HERE.
What: Poker Run bicycle cruise. BBQ is included for all participants. Events and prizes galore!

Tudor Pub
Bikes at the Tudor Pub

From the Slow Rollers Site:

Nothing like sitting your rear end on a chromed-out one-seater Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer barstool you won for a measly raffle ticket (if you get lucky, could be a two-seater). Or skate your way through the opening days of summer with a Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer skateboard you won for a measly raffle ticket. This year we added Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer hats to randomly through into the crowd like guitar picks at a rock concert. You know you want one. As always, your raffle tickets support the Slow Rollers Bikes for Children program. We’ll also give away an SE OM Flyer 26″ Blue BMX bike for the best hand in the annual Slow Rollers Poker Run and probably something more than recognition for the Show & Shine winner. The longest skid contest winner will get nothing. That’s right, nothing. We’re considering bragging rights and a trophy girl, or boy. So, to get a Slow Rollers World Series of Poker bracelet (SRWSOP), you’ll have to skid in on the shiniest bike with the best poker cards in one hand and a fistful of raffle tickets in the other hand. No problem. Just another day on a cruiser.

More info on the Slow Rollers website: http://slowrollers.net/

Gonads and Strife Poker Run

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Back on May 22nd, a bunch of us from Carson City went up to Reno to join the Spring 2011 Gonads and Strife Poker Run! For those of you not familiar with a Poker Run, it’s an event where people ride to predetermined locations, drawing a playing card at each destination. At the end of the ride, the person with the highest poker hand wins. But really, it’s just a good excuse for a lot of people to get together for some fun bike riding and/or beer drinking. Just about any kind of bike is ridden in these events, but most people tend to ride simple bikes. It’s all about stepping away from the technology, slowing down, getting silly, and having fun.

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Gary Setzer

The Gonads and Strife bike club always raises money for good causes at these events. It was a strange turn of events this year, when the benefit was for Gary Setzer, one of the founding members of the bike club. Gary is currently battling cancer, and as you can imagine, is looking at some hefty medical bills. Thankfully, Gary was feeling good enough to ride in the event. He’s quite the character, and is adored by many.

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Operation Desert Cruise

The ride started and ended at the Great Basin Brewery in Sparks. From here, we made a fun loop that took us along the Truckee River and around downtown Reno. We visited other breweries, bars, and restaurants along the way. In the end there was at least one crash that I heard about, and one traffic citation…a $120 penalty for riding on a sidewalk (ouch!). It was the first poker run for some of my friends, and they all agreed that it was a blast!

Here are a few more photos of the ride…

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Over the Shoulder Grab Bag Photography

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Lester at the Sierra Tap House

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Circle of Death

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A birds-eye view of things

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The Biggest Little City in the World

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Pizza Stop

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Truckee River Bike Path

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Self Portrait at the Silver Peak

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Stretch Lowriders

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Tasha, Dan, and Jason

Ashley and Rob
Ashley and Rob

Post Ride Burgers and Brews
Lester – Post Ride Burgers and Brews at the Great Basin Brewery

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Jules! The main organizer of this awesome event.

The complete photoset of this event can be found HERE.

If you missed this ride or want to do another Poker Run, the Slow Rollers have an event coming up on June 12th up at Lake Tahoe. Details are HERE.

West Carson Cruiser Ride

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West Carson Cruiser Ride
Bikes at Telegraph Square

We have our annual Bike to Work Week West Carson Cruiser Ride scheduled for Wednesday, May 18th. We’re still not sure if the weather will cooperate at this point, so it may have to be rescheduled. The plan though is to meet up at Telegraph Square, the corner of Telegraph and Curry Streets, at 6:00 PM. This is an all ages ride, and is insured. This means helmets are required!

If the weather is questionable, check in with BikeCarson.com first. We’ll make sure the latest information is posted!

Upcoming Bike Month Events

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There are a few events coming up next week to prepare you for Bike to Work Week and the Carson City Corporate Challenge, so mark your calendars!

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Our first flier

Monday, May 9
Cruiser Ride With the Carson City Board of Supervisors
Meet at 11:00 a.m. at Telegraph Square (Telegraph St. & Curry St.)

We have four tandems available for the BOS.  Mayor Bob and Supervisors Karen Abowd, Shelly Aldean and Molly Walt have placed their lives in our hands and are climbing aboard for a fun ride around downtown Carson City with stops along the way for pics at; Telegraph Square, BAC, Governor’s Mansion, Sunset Park and the Capital Grounds.
Please come out and join us!

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Skinny Guy with CC Supervisor Shelly Aldean

Wednesday May 11
Vulnerable Users Procession
Meet at 10:30 a.m. at Greater Nevada Credit Union 911 E. Second

The procession is to support AB328 which amends Nevada’s reckless driving statute to include striking a bicyclist or pedestrian as reckless driving, with penalties up to a $2,000 fine and license suspension. While the law would not of course do everything to protect vulnerable users, its intent is to put drivers on notice that they are sharing the road with these users, and that there will be significant penalties for striking them.
Please come out and show your support!

Flat Tire Repair Clinic at The Bike Smith
900 N. Carson St at 6:00 p.m.

Flat Tire Fix Class at the Bike Smith
First person to name the Three Bees wins a prize

Are you the type of cyclist who loves to ride but has yet to learn the skill of fixing a flat tire? If you would like to learn this valuable and necessary skill you’re in luck. Micky McDowell is teaching a free flat tire repair clinic at The Bike Smith in downtown Carson City. He will demonstrate wheel removal, how to locate the source of the flat, how to repair the flat, and how to reinstall the wheel. All without looking like a grease monkey. If possible, travel to the clinic by bike, and bring a friend.

Bike to Work Week Corporate Challenge May 16 – 20

There is still time to register for this fun event. To register please send your team name, number of employees, and contact info to: corporatechallengecc@gmail.com

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The Jeff’s during Bike Party Half Time

Slow Rollers Poker Run at Lake Tahoe

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Bikes at the Lake
Slow Rollers Poker Run

The Slow Rollers are putting on their famous Poker Run this Sunday up at bicycle friendly South Lake Tahoe, and the weather forecast is looking great. This is a fun slow ride that meanders around the bike routes and stops at various businesses along the way. Draw a poker card at each stop, high hand at the end of the ride wins!

When: 06.13.10
Where: Tudor Pub, South Lake Tahoe. MAP HERE.
Details: 12:00 sign-up, 1:00 start. BBQ is included for all participants. Events and prizes galore! More info at slowrollers.net