22nd Annual
REALITIES RIDE & RALLY
August 25-26, 2023
world's largest poker run!
Thank you to everyone that turned out to make EVERY MILE HELP A CHILD at the 22nd annual Realities Ride & Rally this past weekend.
We are truly grateful to our sponsors, riders, bands, vendors, volunteers and our community that showed up in forces to show support to the children in our community who have been abused, abandoned, neglected or are at-risk. It is because of all of you, we are able to continue serving the children in our community who need our support.
WHY WE RIDE
2023 RIDE & RALLY PRIZE WINNERS
- Tri-City Cycle Best Hand $1500 Cash Prize was won with a Straight Flush to the Queen of Diamonds – James Spears and Shannon Speer
- $250 Harley Davidson Gift Card – Mark Eversole
- $250 John Elway Powersports gift card – Robin Mayo
- $250 Indian Motorcycles gift card won – Gabby Javier
- $500 SCHEELS Gift Card presented by Dude Dad – Terry Kral
- Furthest Ride – Mike Christiansen from Ohio
- Youngest Rider – Camryn 4 years old
- Oldest Rider – Luke Emanuel 90 years old
- Winner of the Bikers Battle of the Brews Auction – High Hops Brewery and The Heart Distillery
- Youth Speaker – Triumph Award Winner Libby
- Winner of the Thunder Mountain 2023 Sportster S 1250 – Nick Smith
2023 RIDE & RALLY HIGHTLIGHTS
This year, we are planning for the best Ride & Rally yet, where we will honor those who Serve while serving those in need. Like last year, our Friday night Rally before the Ride will include a FREE concert, vendors, prize giveaways, a veteran’s tribute and more! Our Saturday Ride will kick off with a Skydiving Presentation of the Colors, a scenic route across Northern Colorado, live music and an after-ride celebration concluding with one lucky winner taking home the $1500 cash prize for best poker hand. We look forward to riding with you and continuing to Making Every Mile Help A Child.
This year, all activities including the ride start will take place at the Biergarten located at 2685 Busch Drive, Fort Collins, 80524
Friday Night Rally & free concert at the Biergarten
"Honoring those who Serve and Serving those in Need"
Gates open at 5 PM – FREE TO THE PUBLIC
- Everyone in the gates before 6 PM are entered to win a $500 Gift Card from SCHEELS Presented on stage by Dude Dad
- Help us get 500 people in by 6 PM and SCHEELS along with other partners will donate 50 new bicycle for the children we serve.
- Featured Musicians
- Owl Canyon Outlaws
- Nashville Recording Artist Sean Stemaly – FREE concert provided by Tom Davis Saloon
- Drink service by Hooters Colorado
- Food Trucks, Vendor Booths, Battle of the Brews Auction, Patch Sewing
- Veterans Tribute by Blue Federal Credit Union featuring
- The Denver Dolls
- Presentation of the Colors by AVOL
- Red White and Blue Smoke Skydiving Tribute
- Realities Flag signing for Angels of Americas Fallen
- Rally Activities
- Axe Throwing
- Mechanical Bull Riding FREE courtesy of Tom Davis Saloon
- Realities Ride Tattoos onsite by Revenant Tattoo Parlor
- Cornhole
- 2 Professional Stunt Shows presented by John Elway Powersports
- Keith Sayers FMX
- Street Cowboys - Motorcycle Trials
- Harley-Davidson Demo Rides
- Indian Motorcycle Demo Rides
- Giveaways
- Qualifier drawing for the 2023 Sportster S 1250 courtesy of Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
- $500 Gift Card from SCHEELS
- Drawing gift cards from Indian Motorcycle of Fort Collins, Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson, Tri-City Cycle, John Elway Powersports and more!
Saturday World's largest motorcycle poker run
"Making every mile help a Child"
NEW RIDE START LOCATION – The Biergarten Fort Collins – 2685 Busch Drive
Event Day Registration and Pre-Registered Check in open at 8 AM
- Registration Donation is $40 Rider $20 Passenger and includes:
- Complimentary Breakfast Burrito and Coffee
- 2023 Realities Ride Shirt (first 500 riders registered)
- Live Music at Start by ‘3 Shots’
- Skydiving Presentation of Colors courtesy of Indian Motorcycle of Fort Collins
- Sticker with the name of the child your riding for
- Poker Hand with chance to win $1500 cash prize courtesy of Tri-City Cycle
- All new Law Tigers Ride Route with live music at each stop
- VIP Level Donation is $150.00 also includes
- Exclusive Access to Easy Rider VIP Lounge which includes private seating
- Complimentary appetizers and drinks by Adventure Chef
- Lunch provided by Dickies BBQ after the Ride
- Guaranteed Ride Shirt
- 2023 Realities Ride Pin
- Easy Rider VIP thank you gift
- Increased gift to the children we ride for
- Kickstands up at 9:30am
- Great Ride and Ride Stops
- Lunch stop back at the Biergarten
- Music by the Blues Dogs
- Featured Dickeys BBQ lunch and Food Trucks
- 2 Stunt Shows courtesy of Elway Powersports
- Skydiving Biker Rodeo
- New Skydiving Biker Rodeo and this year the Winner will determine the Turn Card
100% of ride registration serves as a donation to support children who have been abused, neglected, abandoned, or are at-risk. No refunds will be issued.
Saturday After ride celebration at the Biergarten
The Biergarten Fort Collins – 2685 Busch Drive
After Ride Celebration at the Biergarten includes
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- Flyover Sky Writing courtesy of Tri-City Cycle
- Stunt shows courtesy of Elway Powersports, Axe throwing, Cornhole Tournament by Yardhouse Creations
- Onsite Realities Ride Tattoos by Revenant Tattoo Parlor
- Battle of the Brews Silent Auction Benefit
- Demo Rides, Food Trucks, Vendors, Mechanical Bull Riding FREE courtesy of Tom Davis Saloon
- Beverage service provided by Hooters Colorado
- Ride Flag Signing for Angels of America’s Fallen
- Realities Youth Speaker and benefit Live Auction
- Live Music by Guild of Ages
- 2023 Sportster S 1250 giveaway courtesy of Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
2023 PRESENTING SPONSOR
2023 FULL THROTTLE SPONSORS
2023 HIGH OCTANE SPONSORS
2023 CRUISER SPONSORS
