How do you Plan a Biker Poker Run? and how does it work?

When I lay out a poker run I start at a motorcycle shop. that way the owner will kick in some goodies to be used as prizes or to be raffeled off at the end of the run. I use a map of the local area and then measure the distance on the map. Then I ride it to be sure every road is properly named. I get permission at pic-a-pack gas stations to use their parking lot as a card stop. that way the reiders can take a bathroom break if need be. I usually end it at a local park or comunity center where we have plat lunches cooking for the benefit. make it between 75 and 100 miles long. Remember some riders may come as far as a 100 miles or so to ride in the event. they will be too tired that night and may not want to come back next year because of this. We sually charge $10 for the first hand and 45 for each extra hand. Start sign up about 9 a.m. withe the ride about 3 hours long. I don't use the interstate at all. Just good paved back roads.We usually give $100 to the winner and then goodies to the 2nd and 3rd place. Try to start advertising no later than 2 months before the run is to take place. Riders have to put it on their calender. Be sure you do not pick a day when any big event is going on in your area, play off games, other bike or car events. Open it up to clic car people also, then have a car and bike show after the run to make more money.