From the Manly Warringah MCC website:
http://manlywarringahmcc.com.au
Canowindra Vintage Enduro Poker Run2013 saw a new track and venue at ‘Broadview’, Canowindra for our Poker Run which was held on the June long weekend.
On arrival there was a hive of activity with Greg Holmes, Rob Shoemark and the property owner Peter Middleton and his sons preparing and marking out the loop and motocross track. By night fall most of it was complete. There were toilets, shower and a canteen on site which made a change. That night a large number of local riders arrived and there were even some from as far as Victoria and Queensland who had set up camp. It was no long, before they were around the communal fire and enjoying a beer and a chin-wag.
Saturday morning the boys put the finishing touches to the track while rider arrived or enjoyed a breakfast prepared by those that manned the canteen. There were 66 riders entered and after rider briefing there was a sighting lap, before the event was on its way. Conditions were great with the sun out with no dust as rain that fallen several days before. Riders rode all day completing their five laps to receive their 5 playing cards which was to be their Poker Hand. By the end of the day riders and bikes had had enough and prizes where hand out. That night a huge fire was made where riders could enjoy the warmth of the fire, drink as few tinys and watched DVD on a large screen.
Sunday saw an earlier start in the same weather conditions as day before. Again riders rode all day with some taking it easier as last night had taken its toll on some and at the end of the day prizes were handed out before most had packed up and made their way home.
In closing, it was a great new venue and event with riders enjoying the great weather and the track. We are hopping, that we will be able to return in the near future.
Written by Frank Driessen
