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Gonads and Strife Fall Poker Run

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Gonads and Strife Fall Poker Run

From the Gonads and Strife website:

Gonads and Strife Fall 2011 Poker Run

  • Sunday, October 2, 2011
  • Great Basin Brewery, Sparks NV
  • $15 buy-in get you a T-shirt
  • Proceeds benefit the Gary Setzer Cancer Fund
  • 11:00 am Sign Ups, Ride Starts at Noon!

This is also a fundraiser for Brother Gary Setzer, original Gonads-N-Strife Bicycle Club co-founder, and fellow musician. Please come out for another great cause! We appreciate your help!

This fall we promise even more great raffle prizes and as usual a fantastic fun filled day of cycling! See you there!

Thanks Riding in Reno for sharing the news!

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

Tasha, Dan, and Jason
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

Jeff and Jules
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.

Bike Carson Theater

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Here’s a random collection of videos for your viewing pleasure!


Amazing stunt riding…on a carbon road bike

Just when you think you’ve seen it all…stunt riding on a carbon road bike! Show this to your roadie friends that say they can’t join you on the ride because they don’t have a mountain bike.


Nevada pays Reno police to ticket cyclists and peds

Here’s a video that Brent sent me.  The State gave Reno police $36K to pay for overtime to enforce laws and educate pedestrians and cyclists. You know, the people that are causing all the accidents, property damage, and deaths (already about 80 on NV roads this year). Oh wait, those are auto drivers… But it’s true, there are many cyclists that need to learn some rules; however, I don’t think $120 tickets are fair though, especially when there is not adequate bicycle infrastructure in place in the first place. Urban cycling is a mix of following the rules and survival tactics.


Sexy Bike Wash

Open the windows, because you’re about to get hot watching this Sexy Bike Wash video I saw over on Bikerumor.com.


BIG BALLS

And since we’ve already sunk to that level, let’s check this one out. Another fine video I saw over on Bikerumor.com. A new cycling accessory for women. Use at your own risk!

Stolen Kona One20 Mountain Bike

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It’s always painful to report, but we have another stolen bike. Dennis Black of north Reno left his mountain bike in the back of his truck overnight, and someone clipped the cable to steal it. The bike is a red, white, and blue 2009 KONA One20, serial # heb69713. Be on the lookout!

The big mistake here was leaving the bike locked in the back of the truck under the cover of darkness. Try to think of a bicycle lock as a speed bump. It’ll slow a thief down, but even the best locks and chains can be broken by experienced thieves. Sometimes the best you can hope for is that your sturdy lock will make the lesser or unlocked bikes look more attractive. If you have a bike that you really like, the best strategy is to keep it out of sight. If you have to store your bike in your car for long periods, keep it inside your vehicle under a blanket. The best bet is inside, secure storage. Don’t present an opportunity to a thief!

Missing!

Here’s a video I saw over on Cyclelicious of how we sometimes wished attempted bicycle thievery turned out!

Have you ever had a bike stolen?

Bike Events this Weekend

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Rest up on Saturday, because there’s a lot going on this Sunday! Whether you’re into slow urban cruising around the streets of Reno and Sparks, or mountain biking the High Sierra, you’ll find plenty to do this weekend.

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Gonads-n-Strife Poker Run 2009

Reno’s famous cruiser ride is back again, the Gonads-n-Strife Fall Poker Run. From the Gonads-n-Strife website, “Don’t be fooled by knockoffs, this is the original gonads-n-strife bike club bicycle poker run you’ve come to know and love, with high hand winning the one and only New Belgium Fat Tire Cruiser! This Fall we promise even more great raffle prizes and as usual a fantastic fun filled day of cycling! See you there!” More on the G&S website HERE.


Galena Fest 2009

Galena Fest 2009 – And now for the mountain biking. On September 27, 2009 Reno community members will be gathering at Galena Creek Regional Park for the outdoor fundraiser, Galena Fest.

Galena Fest focuses on two major mountain bike races, The Bloody Rose – nearly 12 miles and 4,000 feet and The Thorn – an easier 5 mile ride. There are also several other family friendly events including mountain bike races for kids, a sand castle contest, beer provided by Buckbean Brewery and a barbecue.

For more information visit www.renogalenafest.com and a press release covering the event at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2836224.htm