18th Annual Realities Ride & Rally
Featuring the World's largest Poker Run
Weekend Rally
Washington Park, Downtown Fort Collins, Colorado
Memorial Day Weekend | May 25-26, 2019
Realities Ride
8am check-in at Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson
Sunday, May 26,2019
In Honor of Those Who Served;
In Service to those in Need
Thank you to the thousands of riders and community members who joined us this Memorial Day weekend to celebrate freedom, commemorate sacrifice and bring hope to children who have been abused, neglected or who are at risk. For the past 18 years, the Realities Ride & Rally has been one of the premier biking events in Northern Colorado, featuring the World's Largest Poker Run - and this year was one of the best ever.
With over 8,000 joining us for the FREE two-day Rally in downtown Fort Collins and nearly 3,000 bikers and passengers for the Realities Ride, 2019 was one of the best years yet, raising over $100,000 to meet the needs of local children who have experienced abuse and neglect or who are at risk.
Thanks to our sponsors Schraders and Lion Home Service, we gave away FREE Ride pins and a chance to win $500 in gas to the first 500 attendees on Saturday. And because more than 500 of you came down before 12:30, Exodus Moving & Storage and Thompson River Pediatrics donated 50 new bikes, helmets and locks to children served by Realities For Children!
The Rally
An All-American Celebration
May 25
11am – 9pm
Washington Park, Fort Collins
The Ride
The World’s Largest Motorcycle Poker Run
May 26
Registration 8am/Parade Start 10am
Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson
The After-Ride Party
Continue the Party
May 26th 12-6pm
Washington Park, Fort Collins
Event Highlights
There's truly something for everyone at the Realities Ride & Rally this Memorial Day Weekend!
The Ride
Recognized as “The World’s Largest Poker Run” by Guinness World Records, the Realities Ride has enlisted motorcycle celebrity Josh Allison of Discovery Channel’s American Chopper to lead the ride. The beautiful scenic ride route begins at Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson and winds through Northern Colorado with music at each of the five Ride Stops and a best hand prize of $1,500. Click here for more information or to pre-register.
Motorcycle Rodeo
**NEW IN 2019: Join the Cycle Source crew for the first Cycle Source Rodeo and Bike Games where riders will test their abilities on a variety of competitions. Prizes will be awarded for every competition and the overall winner takes home a custom hand-tooled kidney belt and bragging rights for a year! Free registration on-site on Saturday at the Cycle Source booth.
Cycle Source Bike Show
**NEW IN 2019: Join Cycle Source Magazine for their first Ride-in Bike Show in Colorado! Awards will be given in 21 classes and there's a class for every bike : Sportster, Big Twin, Bagger, Chopper, Bobber, Panhead, Knucklehead, Shovelhead, Flathead, FXR, Evo, Twin Cam, Asian Import, European Import, Antique, Antique Radical, Sport Bike, Best Paint, Trike, Hardcore, Best in Show. Free registration on-site on Saturday between 11 & 2.
Trike Races
Schrader Oil Co's Grand Prix is a competitive relay tricycle race for adults. An afternoon of fun competition, including beer, music, food and a lot of cheering for your favorite team. Sign your team up here.
Live Music
We have a rockin' line-up of live music to keep things shakin' all weekend long, including tributes to the Eagles, Van Halen, Alice in Chains, Ozzy Osbourne, The Who, Rage Against the Machine, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Allman Brothers.
Meet Josh Allison
Join us for a Meet & Greet with Josh Allison of Cry Baby Cycles and American Chopper downtown on Saturday from noon to 1pm.
Stunt Shows
Throughout the weekend enjoy freestyle stunt shows by the Street Cowboys featuring burnouts, wheelies, acrobatics, giveaways, and more. Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Specialty Services.
Bikers Choice Car Show
Come see the hottest cars in the area in this exclusive invitation-only car show where the winner will be decided by attendees and awarded $1,000. Have an amazing car you think deserves an invitation? Contact Lindsey.
Tattoo Contest
Enter your favorite tattoos and compete for prizes on Sunday afternoon. Brought to you by NoCo Studio Tattoo.
Patriotic Pin-Up Contest
Enter yourself or watch as our beautiful retro gals vie for the 2019 pin-up title. Great prizes including a photo shoot from Ablaze Studios and a feature in Cycle Source Magazine. Sponsored by Hues Salon.
VIP Experience
Enjoy Budweiser products and food from Z Catering all weekend long as you hang out in our deluxe VIP area with an excellent view of the main stage. Purchase VIP passes for just $100 per person.
Quality Vendors
Check out merchandise and food from a variety of vendors with everything from BBQ to free Realities Ride tattoos. Register to be a vendor.
Lion's Pride Patriotic Costume Contest
Dress in your best Patriotic Gear and come cheer on our bikers as they roll in from the Ride. $1,500 in cash prizes for the best dressed and most enthusiastic men, women and children. Sponsored by Lion Home Service.
2018 Overview - courtesy of Ride Route Sponsor Law Tigers
Fallen Hero Flag Ceremony
Ride and Rally Sponsors
Presented by
Full Throttle Sponsors
High Octane Sponsors
Cruiser Sponsors
Media Sponsors
