Tour de Taverns Bicyle Poker Run

We're gonna do it with the lights on!

2011-10-24T12:34:00.000-07:00

November 5th, 3pm start

We blew our wad on the Barn Yard Classic this year, so the Tour de Taverns is going to tone it down a little and follow closer to our monthly poker ride format. $10 buy in, 100% pay out. We will still have bike games, just not all in one stop. Here are the details:

1st card stop Troll Inn, 3pm – 3:30, we roll at 3:30

2nd card stop Hooterville 4-4:30

Scenic Overlook- 4:45-5:15, Trail Side game – Flaming bunny hop contest – Free PBR – First place male and female winner receive bacon and beer.

3rd card stop Thousand Island Bar 5:30-7:00, you’re on your own to order dinner.

4th card stop Harley Blue 7:30-8, Sign up for the Pixie Bracket Race

Blue Mounds Park 8-8:30, Trail Side game – Pixie bike drag racing (2 people, 2 bikes, winner moves on in the bracket). – Free PBR if there is any left! – First place male and female winner receive weinies and whisky.

5th card stop Grumpy Troll Brewery 9pm, if they’re still open, upstairs in the pizzeria.

What do you need?- Military Ridge bike pass, Helmet, Light, I.D. proving you are 21 years of age.

Tour de Taverns 2011, Nov. 5th

2011-08-29T06:52:00.000-07:00

Sorry for slacking on the dates. It appears that the Tour de Taverns will be scheduled for November 5th. We've had a few dates tentatively planned and changed due to competing events.

We are running the 12 Hours of Pitch Black Singletrack at Cam-Rock County park this Labor Day weekend, 8 pm start. Come out and race or spectate. After PBST, we'll start planning this years TdT.

Date is set, October 9th, 2010

2010-09-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

The Viking Biking Club invites you to join us for the 3rd annual Tour de Taverns bicycle poker run. You ask, "what is this about?" Its a rolling circus. Eighteen miles on the Military Ridge bike trail. Approximately 4-5 miles between scheduled tavern stops. Each stop will allow you to draw a card which will be applied to your 5 card poker hand. Best hand at the end of the day wins a $100 pot. We also attempt to secure raffle prizes for all participants. As with any poker run, you must make it to the next scheduled stop to draw your card. Failure to do so forfeits your hand. Here's how the day goes down:

9am registration at Troll Inn in Mt. Horeb (breakfast available).
$20 entry fee +$4 day use trail pass if you do not already have one. Entry gets you 1 poker hand. Additional hands available for $3 each.
10:15 am mass start
Troll Inn – Mt. Horeb
(9:00 – 10:15)
Hooterville – Blue Mounds
(11:00 – 11:30)
1000 Island - Barneveld
(12:30 – 1:30 Lunch Provided)
Park – Blue Mounds
(2:00 – 4:00 Bicycle Olympics: Huffy Toss, Pixie Race, Plank Ride, Slow Ride)
Fire House – Mount Horeb
(4:30)
After party, poker hand winner, Bicycle Olympic winners, and raffle prizes awarded.
Helmets are required.
If you drink, please drink responsibly.

The 2009 Tour de Taverns is ON!

2009-09-25T10:21:00.000-07:00

SATURDAY:Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. High: 70Wind: W/SW 8-15 MPH

We're willing to roll the dice that the majority of our day will be nice riding weather. Bring your rain coat just in case. A dry change of clothes at the finish might feel good come 5pm if we're wrong on the weather.

See you tomorrow.

Will it rain?

2009-09-23T10:03:00.000-07:00

We will be making the official call for this event at 2pm on Friday the 25th.

Chances are we will still be riding if the forecast involves "occasional" or "scattered" showers.

Bring your rain coat. We've made poker runs in the rain and it makes for a whole different kind of fun. You gotta be careful not to get sucked into the soft shoulder of the bike trail though....guaranteed laughs.

More to come Friday........

2nd Annual Tour de Taverns, September 26, 2009

2009-09-09T18:51:00.000-07:00

$20 Entry, Cash Payout and Raffle Prizes, 4 Tavern Stops, Cycling Games, Lunch Provided.

Of course you can wear lycra...if you want, but this is an event for all people and all ages and it doesn't matter what you wear. Last year we had people that hadn't ridden a bike in 30 years participate. So bring your friends out for a nice cruise on the Military Ridge Bike Trail, meet some new friends, play some games, and win some prizes.

Tour de Taverns Itinerary

9:00-10:15am Troll Inn, 102 S. 2nd St., Mt. Horeb
Registration and first poker card drawn. Breakfast is available.

10:15am Shelter at trailhead on South 2nd St.
Quick announcements and mass start. 5 miles/30
minutes to next stop.

11:00-11:30 Hooterville, 10992 Division St., Blue Mounds
Second poker card stop. 4 miles/25 minutes to next
stop.

Scenic Overlook Option - BYO

12:30-1:30 Thousand Island Bar, Barneveld
Third poker card stop. 4 miles/25 minutes to next
stop. Sandwich, chips, and
cookies provided.

2:00-4:00 Blue Mounds Ball Park
Fourth poker card stop. Cycling events include Pixie
Races, Plank Ride, Bike Toss, and Slow Ride
competitions. 5 miles/30 minutes to next stop.

4:30-5:00- Firehouse, 117 S. 1st St., Mt. Horeb
Final poker card stop.

5:15-? Troll Inn, 102 S. 2nd St., Mt. Horeb
Poker hand and cycling event winners announced.
Awards and raffle prizes.

• If you drink, please drink responsibly.
• State trail pass is required.
• Helmets are required for your safety.
• Valid I.D. is required at registration and may
be requested at each tavern stop.

Poker Rules
• $100.00 Cash prize awarded to best poker
hand.
• Additional hands are available at a cost of $3
each.
• Dealer will only be present at the specified
times listed in the itinerary.
• Failure to draw a card during these times
forfeits your hand.
• Each participant will draw one card per hand at
each stop.
• Each card drawn will be recorded on the
“Master Sheet” held by the dealer. The master
sheet is the undisputed record.
• Cards drawn are applied to your hand(s) in the
order they are listed on the “Master Sheet.”
• No duplicate cards. If a duplicate card is
drawn, it will be returned to the deck and the
participant will draw again.
• At each stop, participants will draw from a full
“double deck”.
• Each card drawn will be removed from the
deck during that stop.
• In the event of a tie, the next highest (kicker)
card may be used to determine the winner. In
the event of a dead even tie, the pot will be
split amongst winners.
Winning hand will be decided upon the following hand
ranks:
1. Straight Flush
2. Four of a Kind
3. Full House
4. Flush
5. Straight
6. Three of a Kind
7. Two Pair
8 One Pair
9. Highest card

2009-02-06T12:57:00.000-08:00

Tour de Taverns - Poker Run Photos

2008-10-19T18:59:00.000-07:00

Follow the link below for photos of the Tour de Taverns - Poker Run, 2008:

http://s492.photobucket.com/albums/rr290/bike-wisconsin/

What a blast! Beautiful weather, some easy miles, friendly taverns, cold beer, fun competition, and everyone walked away winning some swag.

Huffy Toss Winners

Male - Josh Giffey, 53 feet and 10 inches

Female - Becky Roth, 30 feet

Plank Ride Winners

Male - Zack Giffey, Full Pass 6" and 4" planks

Female - Ana Considine, 13.3 feet on 6" plank

Slow Ride Winners

Male - Brian Fuhrmann, 3 minutes and 3 seconds

Female - Becky Roth, 23 seconds

Pixie Race

Male - Zack Giffey, 20 seconds

Female - Ana Considine, 32 seconds

$100.00 Poker Run Winner

Pair of Jacks over a Pair of Tens - Scott Baryenbruch

A big thank you to everyone that participated this year.

We'd also like to thank our sponsors:

Saris

GT Bicycles

Capitor Off Road Pathfinders (CORP)

Le Cork Wine & Spirits

E & S Electric

Badger Sporting Goods

Troll Inn

Hooterville Inn

Lucky's Bar & Grill

Grumpy Troll Brewery

Viking Biking Club - Insane Terrain Challenge

Retzlaff Families

Devon Dyreson

Weather looks good!

2008-10-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

Looks like the weather is going to be on our side this Saturday. So don't hesitate to come out and join us! It won't be too long and there will be snow on the ground. That's right, I said snow.

Everything seems to be coming together well. The pixie bikes are here, and we were able to get some good distance out of the Huffy that was dug out of the trash.

Tour de Taverns Details of Event

2008-10-10T04:57:00.000-07:00

Tour de Taverns
Poker Run

10/18/08

Eighteen miles of fun on Military Ridge trail, four tavern stops, four cycling challenges, and one poker hand to win the cash ($100 payout).

Meet us on October 18th at the Troll Inn, 102 S. 2nd St., Mt. Horeb.
Registration begins 9:00 am, Mass Start at 10:15 am, $20.00 entry fee.
Finish party at The Grumpy Troll Brew Pub from 3:30-5:30

What’s in it for you?

One poker hand with cards drawn at each of the 5 stops. (Additional hands available for $3 each.)
Entry to participate in Plank Ride, Pixie Races, Bike Toss, and Slow Ride cycling challenges.
A chance at snagging some cool raffle prizes.
Commemorative can koozie.

Tour de Taverns
Poker Run

The Viking Biking Club would like to welcome you and thank you for participating today.

Your contributions today will help continue to bring quality cycling events, sponsorship, and bicycle awareness to the Mt. Horeb, Blue Mounds, and Barneveld areas.

· If you drink, please drink responsibly.
· State trail pass is required.
· Helmets are required for your safety.
· Valid I.D. is required at registration and may be requested at each tavern stop.

Directions:
Map and Itinerary included in this document. Each deviation off of the Military Ridge Trail will be marked with PINK arrows (look for them on the ground) on the way out to Barneveld. GREEN arrows will be used to provide direction on the way back to Mt. Horeb..

If you have questions or an emergency, please call 209-3864 or 575-9098.

Tour de Taverns Itinerary

9:00-10:15am
Troll Inn, 102 S. 2nd St. Mt. Horeb
Registration and first poker card drawn.

10:15am
Shelter at trailhead on South 2nd St.
Quick announcements and mass start. 5 miles/30 minutes to next stop.

11:00-11:30
Hooterville Inn, 10992 Division St., Blue Mounds
Second poker card stop. $5 lunch options available listed below. 4 miles/25 minutes to next stop.

12:30-1:00
Lucky’s Bar & Grill, 107 Cty Rd ID, Barneveld
Third poker card stop. $5 lunch options available listed below. 4 miles/25 minutes to next stop.

1:30-3:00
Blue Mounds Ball Park
Fourth poker card stop. Cycling events include Pixie Races, Plank Ride, Bike Toss, and Slow Ride competitions. 5 miles/30 minutes to next stop.

3:45-4:15
Grumpy Troll Brew Pub, 105 S. 2nd St., Mt. Horeb
Finish line party upstairs until 5:30 pm. Final poker card stop. Poker hand and cycling event winners announced. Raffle prizes to be drawn.

Lunch options available for $5:

Hooterville Inn, Blue Mounds
Hamburger, Chips, and Pickle
Braunschweiger on Rye and a Cup of Soup
Hot Ham n’ Cheese and Fries

Lucky’s Bar & Grill, Barneveld
Hamburger, Chips, and Pickle
Turkey Club, Chips and Pickle
Grilled Cheese, Fries, and Cup of Chili

Poker Rules
· $100.00 Cash prize awarded to best poker hand.
· Additional hands are available at a cost of $3 each.
· Dealer will only be present at the specified times listed in the itinerary.
· Failure to draw a card during these times forfeits your hand.
· Each participant will draw one card per hand at each stop.
· Each card drawn will be recorded on the “Master Sheet” held by the dealer. The master sheet is the undisputed record.
· Cards drawn are applied to your hand(s) in the order they are listed on the “Master Sheet.”
· No duplicate cards. If a duplicate card is drawn, it will be returned to the deck and the participant will draw again.
· At each stop, participants will draw from a full “double deck”.
· Each card drawn will be removed from the deck during that stop.
· In the event of a tie, the next highest (kicker) card may be used to determine the winner. In the event of a dead even tie, the pot will be split amongst winners.

Winning hand will be decided upon the following hand ranks:

1. Straight Flush
2. Four of a Kind
3. Full House
4. Flush
5. Straight
6. Three of a Kind
7. Two Pair
8 One Pair
9. Highest card

Cyling Challenges- Everyone is welcome an encouraged to participate is these good time events. We'll have some prizes for each male and female winner in each catagory.

Pixie Races
What's a pixie race? A pixie bike is a modified childrens bicycle to allow an adult rider. Probably not the easiest to ride, but hilarious to watch. A simple out'n'back or loop course should be very fun. Bring your cameras for some memorable pictures of your friends.

Plank Ride
You guessed it. How far can you and your bike make it down a 6" wide plank before riding off. We searched long an hard for a plank with character too; rounded edges & some nice warp should prove an extra challenge. Our plank is 4"x 6", so if we get some people that can actually make it all of the way down, we may flip it over and have a "ride off" at the 4" width.

Bike Toss
We've seen this done at other events and nothing beats the visceral experience of launching a cheap Wal-Mart bike. How far can you toss it?

Slow Ride
The distance is short and the object is to ride from start to finish as slow as you can....without putting your foot down. Touch the ground and you are out. How long can you Track Stand? Make it count, you only get to ride it once.

One Last Hoorah!

2008-10-09T15:27:00.000-07:00

It's been a good summer for the VBC. Hosting 1300 riders as director for the Horribly Hilly Hundreds and a respectable turnout for the newer, tougher ride, the Insane Terrain Challenge. But don't slip into winter blues thinking the riding season is almost over. There is one last ride in the works for October 18th, the Tour de Taverns - Poker Run.

What's that? You haven't been training? No worries, this ride consists of 18 miles of rail trails, 4 tavern stops, and peak fall colors. No lycra needed for this travelling circus. More details coming soon...