18th Annual Realities Ride & Rally
Featuring the World's largest Poker Run
Memorial Day Weekend | May 25-26, 2019
In Honor of Those Who Served;
In Service to those in Need
This Memorial Day Weekend, join with thousands of riders 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 we're taking it up a notch.
New for 2019, we've partnered with Cycle Source Magazine to add a Motorcycle Rodeo and to bring their first Ride-In Bike Show to Colorado. The Schrader Grand Prix Trike Races will return, along with stunt shows, pin-up and tattoo contests, top vendors, fireworks and a rockin' live music line-up that will feature tributes to a variety of artists from The Allman Brothers to Black Sabbath.
Put us on your calendar and register to ride now!
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 9:30am
Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson
The After-Ride Party
Continue the Party
May 26th 12-5pm
Washington Park, Fort Collins
Event Highlights
There's truly something for everyone at the Realities Ride & Rally this Memorial Day Weekend!
The Ride
Join us for the World's Largest Motorcycle Poker Run. Best Ride value on the planet and every mile helps a child. 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!
Cycle Source Bike Show
**NEW IN 2019: Join Cycle Source Magazine for their first free 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.
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.
Live Music
We have a rockin' line-up of live music to keep things shakin' all weekend long.
Stunt Shows
Throughout the weekend enjoy streetbike freestyle stunt shows featuring burnouts, wheelies, acrobatics, giveaways, and more. Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Specialty Services.
Quality Vendors
Check out merchandise and food from a variety of vendors with everything from BBQ to free Realities Ride tattoos.
Patriotic Pin-Up Contest
Enter yourself or watch as our beautiful retro gals vie for the 2019 pin-up title.
Tattoo Contest
Enter your favorite tattoos and compete for prizes on Sunday afternoon. Brought to you by NoCo Studio Tattoo.
Fireworks
Cap off the evening with a final stunt show performance with a firework finale. Sponsored by Rocksteady Tattoo.
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.
Hot Cars Cool Nights
Hot Cars Cool Nights is Northern Colorado's #1 Hot Rod and Classic Car Show. Over 100 of the coolest cars in the area with awards in 8 categories. Sponsored by Swire Coca-Cola.
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
