Event Description

Social group ride 

The Winter Classic Poker ride has two routes to choose from that take you through scenic North Scottsdale area on well marked bike lanes.

The Poker ride consists of an "A" ride and a "B" ride.  Participants will ride through the valley, stopping at designated areas to select a card for their hand of Poker.  Our volunteers will mark the Riders "Card" for his/her selection and send them on their way.  Each stop has water and bathrooms. 

Post Ride Party at Mellow Mushroom

$10 pizza and beer (or beverage) 

Live Music performed by The Instant Classics

Large outdoor patio 

Plenty of parking

Raffle Prizes

Prizes for Best Poker Hand

100% of proceeds benefit RESCUE, a local, volunteer driven, grass roots organization dedicated to saving abandoned dogs and cats.  RESCUE provides love and care for each animal until a permanent loving home can be found.  RESCUE is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit serving the Valley since 1995 - www.azrescue.org.  

RESCUE dogs will be at Mellow Mushroom to cheer you on, thank you for your support and to show off their amazing personalities.

Event details and schedule

Registration 7 am - 8 am

Pre-registration packet pick up 7 am - 8 am

A & B ride will start at 8 am

"A" ride is roughly 42 miles.  "B" ride is 28.  Full ride details to follow.  There will be 2 stops for the "B" ride and 3 for the "A" ride.

Each stop has water and bathrooms.

Route is on well marked bike lanes through scenic North Scottsdale.

Mellow Mushroom/High Street has plenty of garage parking as well as street parking.

Live music from 11 am - 2 pm.

"A" riders receive 2 raffle tickets, "B" riders receive 1 raffle ticket.  Prizes will be selected during Post Ride Party.

Prizes for Best Poker Hand will be awarded during Post Ride Party.