West Virginia Events

Before traveling a long distance, call ahead to be sure the event is still scheduled.
If you're new to riding with a group, poker runs or biker games check out the info below.
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2010 Events

 

March - April

May - June - July - August - September

October - November - December

 

What's a Poker Run? 

Basically, it's a way to raise money and have a great time while doing it.
Riders sign-in and pay an entry fee which usually allows them free food and entertainment to boot.
A map is given to each rider, with destinations clearly marked. At each stop, the rider will choose a card (or a number, or whatever the officials decide). The card (or number) is marked on the rider's scorecard, which he will turn in at the end of the event.
At the end of the run, there is usually plenty of food, drinks and entertainment.
There, now that wasn't so hard was it

What are the Signals? 

We're gonna assume you've never done this before........
Left Turn - Left arm straight out.
Right Turn - Left arm out, bent at elbow with hand pointing straight up.
Slow Down - Left arm out and down, palm toward the back. Move you arm back and forth. Speed Up - Left arm out, palm up. Raising palm toward sky.
Form Single File Line - Left arm held high with one finger pointing toward sky.
Staggered Formation - Left arm held high with two or three fingers pointing toward sky.
U-Turn - Left arm held high moving in a circle. (This is also the signal at the beginning of a run for riders to begin).
Road Hazard - Left arm up using finger to point at hazard. No, you can't mix this one up with the "Form Single File Line" because road hazards are generally not in the sky.
That covers the most used signals, but be on the look-out for additional ones. And by the way, if you have to stop and take a bathroom break, the signal is to pat the top of your helmet.

Group Riding Tips

Never ridden with a group? Don't be scared. There's a first time for everything.
First, imagine your lane of the highway divided into three long sections -- the left section is near the center line, right section near the edge of the highway, and middle, of course, in the middle of the lane.
When riding a staggered formation, the lead rider takes the left position, with the next rider taking the right position and so on until you reach the end. The last rider is the sweep. No one rides in the center lane. Why? That's usually where the oil build-up is on the road, for one thing.
If you're riding formation, then STAY in formation. Pay close attention to the rider ahead of you, as he will be relaying signals from the rider ahead of him and so on.
Are you getting the picture yet?
The lead rider usually begins the signals, which are in turn passed along to each rider. Either the rider or the passenger can make the signals. Whatever works for you.
Another thing I might mention ....... when passing as a formation, the lead rider will usually continue to ride in the passing lane which signals "all clear" to those behind him. As soon as the lead rider begins to pass, the sweep rider will usually pull into the passing lane, thus all riders in between lead and sweep are protected.

More Tips for Beginners

This tip is about colors. You know . . . M/C Patch Holders.
Always respect the colors of another. That respect goes both ways.
If you are riding and approach a club riding in formation, do not attempt to pass them or join them. These are unwritten rules of the road.
You may continue riding, but do so by following the club at a considerable distance.

And one more, before I forget ..........always give a wave to fellow bikers. And that doesn't mean waving like you would to get noticed at the airport.
And most importantly ........always stop when you see a biker stopped alongside the road. Next time it could be you!