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TB x TVB The Gambler Poker Run

  • Urban Bar and Corner Cafe 109 South Central Street Knoxville, TN, 37902 United States (map)

Ride Summary: The thrill of the unknown. The luck of the draw. Experience…The Gambler. Join your favorite huckleberries, Two Bikes and Tennessee Valley Bikes, for a classic poker run ride. Will you hold them? Or will you fold them?

This is a 21+ ride.

$5 buy-in, five checkpoints, five card-draw, best hand takes the pot. Need more info? Cue the RULES, Doc.

  • Entry is $5. All money goes to the rider with the best hand

  • At registration riders will receive a manifest with five checkpoints.

  • Riders will receive one card at each of the five checkpoints

  • The rider with the best hand wins

  • At some checkpoints riders will be able to “discard” or exchange cards after completing certain, unspecified challenges.

  • This is not a race. Fastest time does NOT win. 

  • Rider meet-up/orientation at 4:45pm at Urban Bar. Ride starts at 5:30pm.

  • All checkpoints will be abandoned at 7:45pm. Race ends at 8:30pm.

  • In the event of a tie, Cee-Lo will determine the winner

  • THIS IS 21+ RIDE

  • And don’t forget the Joker

Challenge Level: Serious Amateur

Distance/Elevation: Your mileage may vary, but expect to ride ~20miles

Average Pace: Again, that’s up to you

Appropriate Bike: Some of checkpoints will be located along MTB trails, so bring a bike that behaves well both on and off road (gravel, hardtail, chubby road)

Rider Expectations: 

  • Be sure to hydrate and make adult decisions.

  • This is technically a mixed-surfaced ride. Be prepared to ride your bike on-road AND off-road (gravel).

  • Locks recommended. Lights HEAVILY encouraged. Helmets required

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